You’ve beefed up your IT security arsenal, and you’re focused on compliance. But you’re still vulnerable. Here’s why. For the rest of the story, click here.

When the applications for big server rack cabinets came, everyone seemed to forget the little workhorse computer rack that had been so faithful. Now that the big cabinets have been around, techs are beginning to see how important these little computer racks are.

I see lots of these racks ending up in labs of all kinds, studio applications and even small network rooms. Some of the lucky ones are sailing on some of the biggest cruise ships around! The features boil down to low cost, easy assembly and the ability to ship UPS saving Big shipping cost.

If you have not looked at one of these little guys lately, take a look at our Slim 5 Series Rackmount Computer Cabinet Rack. I bet you will be glad you did. Rackmount Ranger

Staffing firm Robert Half Technology surveyed more that 1400 CIOs about their biggest skill demand for the fourth quarter of 2008.

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On a day in which its news may be overshadowed by the report of two smaller telcos merging, telco giant Verizon Communications reported third quarter earnings that included a 31 percent hike in net income to about $1.67 billion, up from $1.27 billion for the same quarter last year. Total revenue was up 4.1 percent to $24.8 billion, but the strength, as usual, came from the wireless side of the business, as wireline revenue slid 1.7 percent to $12.2 billion.

Verizon lost about 1.19 million landlines during the third quarter, and DSL subscribers declined by about 96,000. On the bright side, Verizon reported 233,000 net subscriber additions for its FiOS TV offering and 225,000 new FiOS Internet customers. Broadband and video service revenue growth drove consumer ARPU in legacy Verizon wireline markets upward by 12.8 percent to $66.67.

Additionally, the company reported that Verizon Business raked in $5.4 billion in revenue, which inched up about 1.2 percent from the same quarter last year. And, while telecom industry watchers await further information this morning on Centurytel’s acquisition of Embarq, Verizon reiterated that its own rural-themed $28 billion acquisition of Alltel is on track to close by the end of this year, despite credit market turbulence.

By Dan O’Shea Fierce Telecom

It has taken longer than we thought but the wallmount server rack everyone has been asking for has arrived. We know there are thousands of network guys and gals out there that have applications to put those extra deep servers on a wall.

This wall mount rack is made to hang the deepest server and if you get two of these units, you can keep your server on the original roll-out suspensions that come with it such as Dell’s Rapid Rail.

Take a look at the picture and get more information by clicking Here. Oh, by the way, I was so excited to get this product, I convinced ISC to put it on sale through 10-28-08! Hey, I am Rackmount Ranger…

Q: When I buy a 15Amp power strip, why does it say it only provides 12Amps?

A: I understand your confusion and will try to clear it up for you.

The standard power combination in use in the US is 15Amp/120VAC. We like to say the power strips are compatible with 15Amp/110-125VAC because the voltage can vary a little bit without affecting performance.

All power strips are “de-rated” by 80% to ensure you (or any user) does not try to get more out of it than it can supply. The remaining 20% is for things like “in-rush current” that can temporarily cause the power strip to exceed the maximum power available and trip the circuit breaker. For this reason, the maximum steady state power output you should expect to get from a 15Amp power strip is 12Amps (15 x 0.80).

Therefore, the most you should expect to actually use safely is 12Amps.

Until next time, Rackmount Ranger.

One-third of technical women wait to start families in order to advance their IT careers, according to new research on mid-career technical women. Nearly 10 percent forgo having children altogether–and despite these moves, women are still struggling to win executive roles in IT. Click Here For Rest Of Story.

I am willing to bet that all of you are looking for ways to make your IT Dollar go farther. I have been working with ISC management to help you do this. The ISC weekly special has been a good start, but I feel there needs to be more.

ISC is working with companies large and small on developing corporate buying agreements that reduce the cost on every catalog item. Agreements can be made on blanket purchase orders, order volume, shipping cost and other variables. Call me, Rackmount Ranger, at 800-458-6255 And I will be happy to work with you on a customized discount plan.

The weekly special at ISC is a 15 Percent savings on a 2U 19 inch Rackmount Cantiler Shelf. Regularly 45.25, it is on sale for 38.46 through 10-21-08. I say, if you have an application for this shelf, stock up on it and stretch your IT budget. Take a look look at this great little rackmount shelf by clicking hear. Just doing what I can to make your life a little bit better, Rackmount Ranger.

By Edris Kisambira

October 14, 2008 — IDG News Service —

The Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) has invited bids from IT consulting firms to develop, install, commission, implement training for and maintain an e-Cabinet system.

Currently, a majority of Rwanda’s Cabinet processes are manual, with piles of paper circulated each year. According to RITA, the Cabinet lacks systematic technology for monitoring agenda formulation and progress in meeting deliberations.

“This is a barrier to the assurance of the actual implementation of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency of the cabinet decisions,” read a statement issued by RITA.

By capturing all records relating to Cabinet processes electronically, the new system will help eliminate the need for government ministries to send hard copies of memoranda to the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and to each Cabinet member.

“This will result in a comprehensive electronic archive and possibilities for the creation of new information resources, an improved, electronic means of tracking progress with implementing cabinet decisions,” the statement read.

The project’s consultant will be required to analyze the existing Cabinet processes and propose core technological, architectural and high-level business elements to be included in the specifications phase. The consultant must also identify operational security requirements, provide necessary hardware, and develop a dynamic and interactive Web site for the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.

Funds for the project are derived from a World Bank grant to African governments to support ICT.

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