It seems that CIOs are less concerned less about securing data and more concerned about leveraging it.

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Its Tivoli suite (for managing and securing data centers and facilities) and other software products compete directly with HP's software offerings.

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This means that securing optimal consumer data protection is possible only in so far as search engines and database operators are able (or willing) to implement such protections.

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With the right tools, an IT administrator can assure that only authorized personnel see company data by securing all the devices accessing company networks.

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