P. J. Connolly

Apple’s iPad is a groundbreaking device that needs a promised OS update to reach its full potential, eWEEK Labs determined after examining the device’s manageability and usability in the office and on the street. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Microsoft’s SharePoint Server 2010 offers easier upgrading and better management tools; administrators and users will both find much to like about the company’s third try at a comprehensive collaboration platform. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Legend has it that one of the first things taught in journalism school is that an honest journalist never pays for a story. I suppose that’s true, but you see, I never went to j-school. Does that let me off the hook? I can argue either side of whether checkbook journalism is ethical, or if […]

CUPERTINO, Calif.-Apple’ iPhone 4.0 OS that the company introduced to analysts, developers and reporters on April 8 will have an assortment of features designed to appeal to corporate users, besides the long-desired multitasking capability. Apple CEO Steve Jobs, accompanied by the company’s senior vice president for iPhone software, Scott Forstall, and senior vice president for […]

With Facebook Connect being abandoned in its favor, and a new draft specification before the IETF, OAuth is shaping up as the cornerstone of identity management for cloud-based applications and services. eWEEK Labs Senior Analyst P. J. Connolly looks at what’s behind the seamless access to services on social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn […]

The value of conventional password policies is doubtful; users will always be the weakest link in IT security. Perhaps it’s better to add remediation to the existing arsenal of firewalls, strong passwords and VPNs, and admit that your security measures, no matter how closely they adhere to best practices, can be bypassed by a motivated […]

Multitasking is nice, but paying to be subjected to indentured servitude is not. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Alfresco Enterprise Edition runs on a range of software stacks, offers granular management, dashboard-like user interface, and is simple to install and put to work. Read my full review at eweek.com.