links for 2008-03-13

• Nimsoft Blogs » I can’t wait….
  quick view of how Nimsoft, a Service Level Management player, sees the IT Infrastructure Management landscape. I would add InfoVista and maybe even NetQoS to the challenger list as I believe they are beyond the “point solution” category. Also, depending
  (tags: application-performance-management)
• Symantec Brings Process Automation to Midmarket
  Another entrant in the ever expanding world of IT Process Orchestration. This one has roots in the desktop side of the world (e.g., Altiris) but for mid-sized companies who use Altiris products also for data center/systems management we may also see usag
  (tags: process+orchestration)
• IT buyers investing in IT management
  “2008 IT management software spending will increase 9.3% over 2007, slightly higher than overall IT spending, with a specific focus on addressing security and ITIL process improvements.”
• Review: Lumension PatchLink
  Second in a series of reviews focused on system/application configuration & change management capabilities. While the first few reviews have been more slanted towards security (e.g., centered on patch management) they are still valuable reads. They have
  (tags: configuration)