In this month’s issue we provide our 5th annual Readers’ Choice Awards for the best security products in the market. We’ve talked with over 1,500 Information Security readers to find what their favorite products are and why. Read through to see which ones take the gold. 

This week's digital magazine examines the challenges of migrating to IPv6 now the internet has run out of IPv4 addresses - a process every IT manager now faces. We also look into the IT issues facing smart meters and ask what will the beta launch of Gov.uk hold in store for public services? 

Access this white paper for a comprehensive comparison of the leading security information and event management (SIEM) providers. Read on for an overview of the SIEM market and the vendor landscape to help you evaluate your options. 

This white paper demonstrates how single sign-on technology is changing the face of security in health care. Read now to examine the results of an independently conducted survey exploring the thoughts and opinions of health IT practitioners who have experience with a number of SSO vendors. 

Video surveillance helps keep an eye on things. But what is its return on investment (ROI) at your business? The technology that you use determines the value you can get. In comparison to cloud-circuit television (CCTV), the increasingly popular digital IP video surveillance offers more ROI. Continue reading this paper to find out why. 

Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any backup acquisition, this guide focuses on the specific considerations of enterprise-class tape libraries. You'll also find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors like Quantum Corp., Hewlett-Packard Corp., IBM, SpectraLogic Corp., and more. 

For SMBs and large enterprises seeking secure, affordable Exchange email hosting, USA.NET offers a comprehensive blend of best security practices and best-of-breed technology. 

This paper outlines common threats and issues regarding wireless security in the context of typical uses of mobile devices over wireless networks and evaluates secure remote access solutions in comparison with NetMotion Mobility XE. 

This white paper offers up a comprehensive comparison of the Oracle Exadata and IBM Netezza data warehouse appliance, helping you decide which is the better fit for your business. Read this now and learn how they stack up in terms of online transaction processing (OLTP), query performance, simplicity of operation, value and more. 

In its most sophisticated form, complex managed hosting, companies can outsource high-level IT functions such as OS management, virtualization, load balancing, performance monitoring, security and more. Read this market survey to get a comparison of the different features offered by complex managed hosting companies. 

This paper compares Postgres Plus Standard Server and Postgres Plus Advanced Server 8.4 against MySQL 5.5. The comparison is broken down into a number of sections with a short commentary following each section. Read on to learn how the Postgres Plus 8.4 stacks up against MySQL 5.5 on all the above topics and learn which one comes out on top. 

Read how the Missouri court system consolidated database servers from 40 circuit courts onto five HP ProLiant servers, providing numerous benefits including improved flexibility, enhanced disaster recovery, and significantly increased savings. 

The need to obtain business value from interpreting large data volumes is becoming a necessity for many large and mid-sized organizations. Consult this informative white paper to learn more about how several solution providers have developed hardware and software solutions to provide performance access to large amounts of business data.