Here is a sampling of work completed by Joanne Cummings and Cummings, Ltd.

IANS Research website: Currently assign, edit and publish all content, including Faculty Reports, AAE Answers and Event Takeaways/Webinars, in addition to producing weekly Newsflashes. Helped develop themes and content strategy, and spearheaded new site features. Helped create and then edited and published all content for a new executive-level CISO Impact subsite.

451 Research Mobility Practice: Currently write, assign and edit Daily Insights, plus assign and edit 3-4 Perspectives per week.

ACI Worldwide: Currently edit all customer communications, plus write occasional customer case studies.

Netbooks Play Small Enterprise Role, Redmond Magazine, Sept. 1, 2009. As Windows 7 nears, more enterprises consider inexpensive netbooks -- but only for a narrow range of applications.

Advancing Uptime, StateTech Magazine, July/August 2009. Load balancers provide stellar availability as well as application-level features to maximize value.

Google Subnet, Network World, 8/08-6/09. Daily blog on Google for Network World's independent Google subnet community.

IT Advice for Austerity, StateTech Magazine, April/May 2009. Experts reveal IT initiatives that can help you squeeze the most from your budget.

Will the real mobile enterprise device please stand up?, Network World, 3/16/09. In the consumer-centric mobile device world, constant updates and cool features are the norm. But that's not what enterprises are looking for when they choose to standardize on a mobile device.

Four ways vendors hinder enterprise mobility, Network World, 3/16/09. What works for consumers can quickly become unwieldy in a corporate environment.

Thinking outside the storage box, Network World, 1/26/09. Unbridled growth in data storage and the rise in Web 2.0 applications are forcing a storage rethink. Is this the end of the storage-area network as we know it?

Three tips for dealing with unstructured data - lots of it, Network World, 1/26/09. As the need to support and store unstructured data grows, experts and users offer these tips for making sure your storage environment is efficient and reliable.

SBS 2008: More Bang for the Buck, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, December 2008. The newest version of Windows Small Business Server offers state-of-the-art upgrades and smaller management headaches at a better price.

Wireless broadband to the rescue, FedTech Magazine, November. Agencies go beyond wireless hot spots to provide critical network connectivity anytime, anywhere.

It takes a quality IT group to deliver good yogurt, Network World, 11/13/08. Danone Group cuts costs, improves efficiencies by centralizing IT, adopting ITIL processes.

On the move, FedTech Magazine, 11/5/08. With wireless broadband, Army gains an ally in standing up mobile ad hoc networks.

Game-changing IT technologies -- and how they affect the everyday worker , Network World, 10/20/08. As IT evolves to support everything from virtualized desktops to mobile and social networking, new advances promise to change the way the business side of the house gets the job done. Here's a look at some of IT departments' game-changing technologies and how they affect the everyday worker.

Access control: The evolving tool set, Network World, 10/09/08. Smart enterprise IT executives know that who you are and what you're doing mean a whole lot more than which device or network port you're using.

User-centric security begs for process overhaul , Network World, 10/09/08. Such is the wisdom gained in one college's deployment.

The New Face of Desktop Management, EdTech Magazine, November/December 2008. From power management to virtualization, to security, today’s desktop management tools handle far more than simple software distribution or asset/license management.

Work Smarter, Not Harder, StateTech Magazine, September/October 2008. Desktop management tools ease the administrative burden on IT.

Management Mettle, StateTech Magazine, September/October 2008. DSuites deliver a plethora of capabilities to ease desktop administration.

Fluid desktops, Network World, 8/18/08. Desktop virtualization promises easier management for IT and an optimal experience for users.

Three caveats for desktop virtualization, Network World, 8/18/08. Before moving to any flavor of desktop virtualization, consider these issues.

13 flavors of desktop virtualization, Network World, 8/18/08. Slideshow: Virtualization stalwarts and start-ups alike are aiming for the desktop.

Taking it slow with WAN acceleration, Network World, 7/29/08. Case study: Financial firm's diligent decision process ensures improved performance and customer satisfaction.

What to look for in WAN acceleration gear, Network World, 7/29/08. IT pro praises active user groups, emphasizes training.

Easy Access, StateTech Magazine, July/August 2008. Single sign-on cuts support and training costs while speeding access to critical data.

Big Efficiencies for Big Environments, Redmond Magazine, July 2008. SCCM 2007's new maintenance, configuration-tracking and updated reporting features make it a must-have for large Windows sites.

Dear IT: Forget the technology, Network World, 6/16/08. When it comes to optimizing applications end to end, the biggest game-changers are organizational, not technical.

Paving the Path to Managed Services, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, June 2008. By adding key Microsoft System Center Essentials capabilities to its N-central 6.5 multi-customer management solution, N-able is creating a single powerful console for both tools.

SCE: Big-Time Management for SMBs, Redmond Magazine, June 2008. Microsoft's new System Center Essentials fits the bill for managing small to midsize businesses.

10 things your network performance management system must do, Network World, 5/26/08. Proactively ensuring optimal performance across your network for everything from e-mail and Web applications to converged VOIP and contact center apps is no easy task. Implementing a tool with these 10 features will help you get there.

Law firm dumps tape for cheaper, greener CDP, Network World, 5/19/08. How Howard Rice got disk-to-disk backup, continuous data protection and near-real-time recovery for less than it paid for traditional tape backup.

Four tips for optimizing continuous data protection, Network World, 5/19/08. Howard Rice offers four lessons learned from its move to CDP.

Doing the math on virtualization, Network World, 5/17/08. Lextron trades in its traditional servers and high maintenance costs for a virtualized environment that improves performance, cuts power and cooling, and enables push-button DR.

Three virtualization lessons learned, Network World, 5/17/08. Lextron offers key advice for moving to server virtualization.

Desktop of the future, Network World, 5/1/08. It might be in the cloud, it might be in your pocket, it might be virtual, but it won't be the traditional PC we've all become used to.

Top desktop players in five years, Network World, 5/1/08. Experts say these firms are likely to play key roles in delivering the desktop of the future.

Hardware Trends: Faster. Smaller. Cooler., Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, May 2008. Every type of hardware -- from chips to PCs to wireless LANs -- is evolving to support new enterprise demands for mobilization, virtualization and conservation.

Intel Aims Modular Server at SMB Space, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, April 29, 2008. Intel's pay-as-you-go network in a box provides SMBs with a high degree of functionality and flexibility.

Management Leaps Ahead, Redmond Magazine, May 2008. With its improved console, easier reporting and service-oriented health checks, SCOM 2007 is a welcome improvement over MOM 2005.

Are CIOs losing their mojo?, Network World, 4/7/08. Troubling statistics and technology trends force top IT execs to reexamine their roles and influence.

Microsoft's Upcoming Database Release An Expanding Database, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, April 2008. SQL Server 2008 is adding functionality in all directions, opening new opportunity areas for partners. One area that isn't growing: the price tag.

CA bolsters Recovery Management, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, April 2008. Rev. 12 now sports centralized management, VMware support, self-service data recovery and more.

From firewall to 'firebox' for the data center, Network World, 3/17/08. Firewalls gain access-control, intrusion-prevention and other functions as they take on server-to-server protection in the data center.

How to segregate virtual servers, Network World, 3/17/08. Protecting virtual servers from each other requires a unique set of security mechanisms.

E-Voting: Paper Makes a Comeback, StateTech Magazine, 3/5/08. Voting machine snafus lead many states to reconsider all-electronic voting.

Where to turn for advice about data-center power consumption, Network World, 2/18/08. Get a grip on your IT power consumption with metrics and guidance from these data center experts.

Security appliance spells success for The Washington Post Co., Network World, 2/15/08. Uses Symantec box to tackle database monitoring, compliance issues.

3 lessons learned about database management, Network World, 2/15/08. The Washington Post Co.'s security team shares findings.

Hospital reaps healthy returns from wireless, Network World, 2/4/08. Swedish Medical Center's new wireless network results in better patient care and a revenue boost.

Healthcare firm offers wireless lessons learned, Network World, 2/4/08. Cisco acquisition required some rethinking; eyeing 802.11n.

VMware Gets a Face-Lift, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, February 2008. Top virtualization ware now sports improved performance, availability and management capabilities.

Windows Server 2008: So Far, So Good, Redmond Magazine, February 2008. Enhanced administration, security, IIS updates and virtualization promise to make moving to Microsoft's new server OS worthwhile.

Boeing subsidiary solves its storage problems, Network World, 1/14/08. New EMC setup addresses slow Lotus Notes backups, disaster recovery needs.

Aviall shares storage-upgrade lessons learned, Network World, 1/14/08. Keep close eye on consultants, data overload.

Microsoft Hits Target with Small Business IP Phone System, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, January 2008. Response Point offers companies with fewer than 50 employees a right-sized phone system at the right price.

PowerPoint 2007 Wins Fans, Redmond Magazine, January 2008. SmartArt and other new features clinch its spot as the must-have presentation tool.

What really matters in IT today, Network World, 12/20/07. This is the stuff that counts, that drives the industry and keeps us all going.

Tech moves that matter -- for good and bad, Network World, 12/20/07. Selected by readers, bloggers and others, here’s what the industry got right and wrong in ‘07 and why the moves matter.

The smartest and dumbest tech moves of 2007 -- and why they matter, Network World, 12/20/07. VMware's IPO was one smart move, while company use of ghost-bloggers is pretty dumb. See what else made the lists.

How to build a data center in 6 months for $800,000, Network World, 12/19/07. Firms build data center that saves on space, power, cooling and IT effort.

10Gig-E is A-OK for Oklahoma City, StateTech Magazine, 12/10/07. With 10 Gigabit Ethernet links between its three data centers, city economically supports wireless, real-time backups, CCTV, VoIP and more.

Citrix Access Essentials: Good for the SMB -- and the Microsoft Reseller, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, December 2007. With Version 2.0, Citrix makes its thin-client tool even more SMB-savvy, while opening up its reseller program to non-Citrix partners.

Excel 2007: New Features Outweigh Upgrade Hassles, Redmond Magazine, December 2007. Although most users still struggle with the new ribbon interface, many say Excel 2007's new features make it a worthwhile upgrade.

Data center automation shines at SunTrust, Network World, 11/26/07. Streamlined change-management processes save this bank $100,000 per year, plus simplify compliance.

10 Enterprise All-Star honorable mentions, Network World, 11/26/07. A look at the rest of the best for 2007.

VOIP veteran shares lessons learned, Network World, 11/01/07. After some growing pains, Hitachi Consulting sees VOIP benefits pile up.

Four VOIP must-haves, Network World, 11/01/07. Hitachi Consulting says these four features are key to its VOIP success.

Outlook 2007 Gets Mixed Reviews, Redmond Magazine, November 2007. While most readers like Microsoft's latest e-mail client, some say it's still not ready for prime time.

Messaging Ninja Eases Exchange Security, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, November 2007. For customers struggling with managing multiple security wares for Exchange, Sunbelt offers an easy-to-use, all-in-one, multi-layered solution.

How SOA could change the way you buy electricity, Network World, 10/22/07. A look at an innovative, real-time, SOA-based electricity marketplace developed by the DOE.

How American Heart Association manages its Cisco network, Network World, 10/08/07. Group actively monitors application performance end-to-end.

AHA keeps tabs on WAN performance, Network World, 10/08/07. Management tool helps group find out about network problems before its carriers do.

Targeted Training, StateTech Magazine, October/November 2007. New government-specific IT certifications aim to bolster leadership and project management expertise.

Move Over, MOM, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, October 2007. Microsoft's System Center Operations Manager 2007 goes beyond simple device-level reports to provide comprehensive IT service monitoring and management.

Word 2007: Not Exactly a Must-Have, Redmond Magazine, October 2007. Some sing its praises, but compatibility problems and the new interface leave others cold.

Booze, bombs and wireless networking prove a good fit, Network World, 9/17/07. Wireless network is a boon to the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Virtualization, Web services key to DVDPlay's success, Network World, 9/13/07. Kiosk-based challenger to Blockbuster touts use of smart network technologies.

Why running a data center is like performing open heart surgery, Network World, 9/13/07. This and other lessons about Linux and outsourcing from DVDPlay.

TiVo records big savings in compliance, Network World, 8/21/07. Proactive stance, automation and simplification help firm cut by as much as two-thirds the time and effort it spends in dealing with auditors.

TiVo's disaster recovery plan, Network World, 8/21/07. TiVo offers words of wisdom on choosing a good disaster recovery site and ensuring data is kept in sync cost-effectively.

10 Virtualization Companies to Watch, Network World, 8/20/07. These technology innovators promise products that boost performance, make management easier or otherwise enhance your virtualization experience.

Microsoft Forefront Aims to Integrate Security, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, August 2007. For customers struggling to manage and maintain security wares from multiple vendors, Forefront offers a Microsoft-centric alternative.

Windows Mobile Dogged by Reliability Issues, Redmond Magazine, July 2007. Readers appreciate the features of Windows Mobile 5.0, but getting it to work consistently on most devices is difficult.

United Airlines works storage smarter, not harder, Network World, 6/21/07. Airline leverages vendor simplification, virtualization and SAN management tools to enable fewer staffers to manage more resources.

SharePoint Server 2007: A Collaboration Lock-In, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, July 2007. Your customers will love Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for its powerful collaboration capabilities. You'll love it for its recurring revenue stream.

Carriers pitch a WAN nirvana, Network World, 6/18/07. Next-generation transport technologies could lead to cool new IP services.

The T-MPLS vs. PBT debate, Network World, 6/18/07. A look at two competing technologies designed to overcome IP's shortcomings in the WAN.

The Power of PowerShell, Redmond Magazine, June 2007. Readers have high praise--and high expectations--for Microsoft's new command-line shell and scripting tool.

Sloppy e-discovery can cost you millions, Network World, 5/21/07. New federal guidelines could result in big problems for organizations lacking strong e-mail and electronic records-retention policies.

E-discovery readiness quiz, Network World, 5/21/07. Think you're e-discovery ready? Answer these questions and see where you rate on Network World's e-discovery readiness scale.

Quest Compliance Suite: Follow The Rules, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, May 2007. Quest Software's Compliance Suite for Windows helps customers meet both their compliance obligations and IT performance benchmarks.

MOSS Gathers Momentum, Redmond Magazine, May 2007. Readers review Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Exchange 2007: So Far, So Good, Redmond Magazine, April 2007. Readers review Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Mobile device lockdown, Network World, 3/19/07. Five basic steps for making sure data on the go stays safe.

5 keys to mobile security, Network World, 3/19/07. Users list their must-have features for mobile security products.

Mobile security wishlist, Network World, 3/19/07. Key features that could help ease users' mobile security woes.

Smooth Move, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, March 2007. Symantec's Ghost Solution Suite 2.0 offers customers peace of mind as they migrate to Windows Vista.

Changes for Better or Worse, Redmond Magazine, March 2007. Readers review Microsoft Office 2007.

10 best products for next-gen network infrastructures, Network World, 2/19/07. A quick rundown of the top products IT execs turn to when building new data centers.

The best and worst of working in IT, Network World, 2/12/07. Network execs recount what they love -- and hate -- about their jobs.

Vista Not Quite Compelling Enough -- Yet, Redmond Magazine, February 2007. Readers review Microsoft's latest desktop OS.

Web. 2.0: People who need people, Network World, 1/13/07. A quick look at Web 2.0 as one of the 7 hot technologies for 2007.

Microsoft Project Keeps Tasks on Track, Redmond Magazine, January 2007. Readers review Microsoft Project, look ahead to Project 2007.

If you had the power . . ., Network World, 12/22/06. Four top net executives tell how they would change the networking landscape -- if they had the power.

VOIP: Do it for the apps, not the savings, Network World, 12/04/06. Advertorial supplement detailing cutting-edge voice-over-IP applications.

VMware Workstation Is a Virtual Powerhouse, Redmond Magazine, December 2006. Readers review VMware Workstation.

Virtualization hits the big time, Network World, 11/11/06. Organizations say deploying virtualization everywhere increases benefits but creates management headaches.

Microsoft Virtual PC: Good Enough -- for the Price, Redmond Magazine, November 2006. Readers review Microsoft Virtual PC.

Wireless mesh or WiMAX: Which technology is best?, Network World, 10/23/06. Enterprises give wireless mesh a whirl -- and they like the ride.

How not to get outsourced, Network World, 10/23/06. Experts offer tips to help ensure that when outsourcing hits your department, your job remains.

Virtual Server Has Real Fans, Redmond Magazine, October 2006. Readers review Microsoft Virtual Server.

Preventive measures at FirstHealth, Lifting remote security sky high at Continental, A recipe for trust at Papa Gino’s, Network World, 9/25/06. Profiles of award-winning security strategies for the annual Enterprise All-Star issue.

A virtual breeze, Network World, 8/21/06. Early adopters present time-tested tips on implementing server virtualization.

The dollars and cents of server virtualization, Network World, 8/21/06. Users detail how they quantify the benefits of server virtualization.

Hell or high water, Network World, 8/14/06. Organizations hit hard by hurricane Katrina recover, prep for the next big storm.

The 800-Pound Code Gorilla, Redmond Magazine, July 2006. Readers review Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

Automating change, Network World, 6/26/06. A look at organizations that are implementing automated change management, focusing on CMDBs.

SBS 2003: Room for Improvement, Redmond Magazine, June 2006. Readers review Microsoft SBS 2003.

Managed storage comes of age, Network World, 5/22/06. An examination of the resurgence in interest in storage service providers.

SQL Server 2005 Is the One to Beat, Redmond Magazine, May 2006. Readers review Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Where the Heck Are We?, Redmond Magazine, April 2006. Readers review Microsoft MapPoint.

Google's grand plan for Internet domination, Network World, 3/20/06. Experts speculate on Google’s interest in WiFi and the wireless ISP realm.

Testers sort through the good and bad products for your network, Network World, 2/27/06. As part of the annual Best issue, Network World’s stable of testers offer their opinions on the best tools for today’s enterprises.

The new network switch, Network World, 2/06/06. The traditional LAN switch is poised for an extreme makeover, and the focus is decidedly on brains, not beauty.

Chasing the big one, Network World, 12/26/05. Part of the annual Power issue, a look at vendors touting application-aware networking strategies.

Diamond in the Rough, Redmond Magazine, November 2005. Readers review InfoPath 2003.

Blueprint for Success, Redmond Channel Partner Magazine, November 2005. A look at how blueprinting can increase channel partner success.

Deciding to outsource, Network World, 10/24/05. IT execs discuss how they made their choices.

Keep Data in Line, Most of the Time, Redmond Magazine, October 2005. Readers review ActiveSync 3.8.

Security in a world without borders, Network World, 9/27/04. An indepth look at de-perimeterization as a secure network strategy.

Hard work, good pay, Network World, 7/25/05. The 2005 Salary Survey examines the job outlook for network execs and staffers.

Making your decisions ethical, Network World, 7/21/03. In the annual You Issue, network executives discuss how they remain ethical when faced with business issues that challenge their values.

Six ways to stay ethical, Network World, 7/21/03. Net execs offer six tips on running an ethical shop.

Seven steps to bridging the gap, Microsoft Executive Circle magazine, Summer 2003. A look at how fostering fluid communications between business and technology managers can grow or save your company.

Taking the threat out of IP voice, Network World, 6/23/03. Some ways to minimize the risk of running voice over an IP network.

Securing VoIP on the Internet, Network World, 6/23/03. Two start-ups take aim at securing IP voice outside the corporate firewall.

Rip and Replace-Not!, Microsoft Executive Circle Magazine, Spring 2003. How Web services help organizations add new functionality while preserving legacy investments.

Crackdown!, Network World, 2/17/03. In the annual Extended Enterprise issue, an in-depth look at remote policy enforcement tools.

Get Respect, Network World, 12/23/02. In the annual Power Issue, network security professionals reveal their strategies for getting - and keeping - respect.

A Security Godsend, Network World, 12/23/02. Annual Power Issue feature details early user experiences of intrusion prevention technology.

Fave Raves, Network World, 11/11/02. In the annual Best Issue, five network pros tell of their favorite products -- tools they say are simply 'the best.'

Breaking the Webmaster Bottleneck, Microsoft Executive Circle Magazine, Fall 2002. Content management systems give business managers the power to get online initiatives rolling faster while freeing up IT resources for core projects.

An Enterprise User's Guidebook to 10G Ethernet, Network World advertising supplement, 11/04/02. See "The standards story," page 6.

From Intrusion Detection to Prevention, Network World, 9/23/02. An indepth look at a promising new breed of enterprise security tool.

The People Side of Prevention, Network World, 9/23/02. New intrusion prevention technology is cool, but it's nothing without great people backing it up.

Network of Champions, Network World, 7/22/02. Part of Network World's "You Work Where?" series, this article spotlights New England Patriot's IT manager Pat Curley and the franchise's new stadium network.

IT Portfolio Management, Network World, 04/01/02. A look at the importance of balancing risk and reward within IT projects.

They Might Be Heroes: Mentoring, 01/30/01, Computerworld. Advice on how to find and how to become an IT mentor.

IT Evangelism, Network World, 02/05/01. How talking up technology with others in your industry can pay dividends.

The E-Comm ROI Squeeze, Network World, 02/26/01. How IT managers can protect their budgets from e-commerce overkill.

Microsoft Security: An Oxymoron?, Network World, 06/11/01. An example of the daily NetFlash column opining on the latest networking news of the day.

A Sweaty Deal, Network World, 06/05/01. Another NetFlash column for your perusal.

OASIS Exec Sheds Light on XML's Role in Corporate Portals, Enterprise Portals Letter, March 2000 issue. Click on sample issues from the homepage to view the entire newsletter.