Expo: REAL Server 2009 due in February

The cross-platform, multi-user database server offers new features and increased performance and scalability, according to REAL Software.

Network World: Bold 2009 prophesies for ITNetwork World looks at the year ahead, and tells you what to expect if you’re an IT professional.
Analysis: Judging enterprise Mac OS adoptionHow are Macs and OS X doing in making inroads into the enterprise market? CIO's Ashley Laurel Wilson examines the state of affairs.

Serve local web pages via name not IP number Learn how to serve web pages locally via name instead of IP address.
Setting up and using SNMPv3 on OS X When it comes to checking on your network, Simple Network Management Protocol offers a relatively low-bandwidth way to see what’s happening. Version 3 of the protocol adds an extra layer of security. John C. Welch shows you how to set up SNMPv3 and explains why you would want to.
How to set up a cross-platform network As your business grows and you add employees and computers, you’ll need to find a way to connect them—especially if you’re working in a cross-platform environment. By using suitable off-the-shelf networking equipment and the various operating systems’ built-in tools, you can connect your heterogeneous hardware to the universe in short order.
Deploying the iPhone 3G for business: Integrating with Exchange In this second part of his three-part series, Ryan Faas provides tips for integrating and managing iPhones in an Exchange environment.
Get Leopard and Windows to play nice Although Leopard and Windows typically play well together, understanding some of the nuances for getting a Mac to talk with a PC can sometimes be a little challenging. Computerworld’s Ryan Faas looks at some of the details you should understand to get the best of both worlds.

Analysis: Will Google and Microsoft own the Web? Does the overwhelming influence of Google and Microsoft on the browser market mean the Web is destined to become just another proprietary platform? Or will the influence of open source and open standards bodies ensure that the Web remains a free, public resource?
Opinion: The cost of bad installers John C. Welch finds custom installers annoying. But they care even greater consequences for Mac IT admins than just being a nuisance.
Opinion: iPhone 2.2 update doesn't fix key business flaws The latest iPhone OS update still doesn't address the gaps in what business users need from the iPhone.
Psystar case reveals Apple's shaky e-mail retention policy Psystar’s antitrust claims against Apple may have been dismissed, but the Industry Standard says the court filings in the case reveal a lackadaisical attitude toward e-mail and document retention policies at Apple.
Why developers prefer Macs Developers are taking advantage of virtualization on Intel-based Macs to test on multiple operating systems.

Review: RemoteTap for iPhone RemoteTap lets you remotely control a Mac using your iPhone or iPod touch on a wireless network. It also works over the 3G network, but you’ll need to take extra precautions to keep your data safe.
Newer Technology Portable Toolkit Newer Technology's Portable Toolkit is an inexpensive way to make sure you have the right computer tools around; it also makes a great gift.
MenuMeters 1.3 Curious what’s going on with your system’s CPU, disk drives, network activity, or memory usage? MenuMeters presents tons of detail in a well-designed an minimally-intrusive interface.
iStat menus 1.3 iStat menus adds a series of menus to your OS X menu bar so you can gauge your Mac's system activity.
Review: VPN Tracker 5.2 virtual private network software VPN Tracker 5.2, a versatile tool for those who need more than the standard VPN client, simplifies the creation and management of multiple virtual private network connections.