Tech Decision Maker
The IT leadership source that will supply you with the knowledge you need to choose technology and best practices that will map to your company's strategic goals.
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Case study: Enumclaw School District moves to VDI to support standardized testing
The Enumclaw School District in in Washington State implemented VDI to support state testing for students.
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Case study: Enumclaw School District moves to VDI to support Washington State standardized testing
The Enumclaw School District in in Washington State implemented VDI to support state testing for students.
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Making the case for claims-based identity
An important part of your overall Information Technology security strategy needs to account for how your application will handle user identity. Claims-based identity as a strategy for addressing user and device identity within and outside of your organization.
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The problem with top-down decision making
When those outside the daily work routine make decisions for end-users, they had better include them.
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A look at a federal model of IT innovation for SMBs
When a contractor is working on one or more of these protected programs and attempts to transition to mid-size status, can technology innovation be a tool for greater competitiveness?
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IT's new role as compliance officers
Application developers and their boardroom allies are on a fast track -- and IT looks like the bad guy for handing out tickets. Can companies solve this internal dilemma over the use of cloud solutions?
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Three trends that will impact SMBs in the next five years
In light of the shift of technical innovation going from an IT to a consumer focus has brought low-cost, well-designed technology to the masses. Here are some of the trends and technologies that will have a major impact on SMB IT in the next five to seven years.
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Five pitfalls to avoid when implementing BYOD strategy
When it comes to mobile devices, BYOD can be a serious threat to company security. Businesses of any size must be careful and use the proper MDM procedures to neutralize these threats and keep company information secure. Here are five pitfalls to avoid.
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Why the CIO isn't cutting it anymore
CIOs, at least as we know them, aren't cutting it anymore. Here's why and here's how to think about IT leadership going forward.
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Three tools for talking to 'The Business'
Here are three tips for working with The Business--colleagues from outside IT.
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Q and A with Patrick Ancipink, CA Technologies on new Cloud report
Here's a look at the recently published report Cloud Succeeds. Now what?
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IT operations is king: How to find the best people
Operation pros are not easy to find. They must possess strong technical skills with a host of communications and collaborations skills to boot. Here's what IT managers should look for when hiring (or grooming) operations professionals.
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Should you care about the speed of your company's page loads?
Load page speeds cause people to ditch your sites. How slow is too slow?
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Is your shop corrupted by unnecessary processes?
Even when those processes are managed with rigor, discipline, and the latest technology, they still do little to enhance the core product or service being offered.
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The fallacy of talent shortages and H-1B visas
We've all heard about the tech talent shortage and the need for H-1B visas. But how do you reconcile that with the soaring unemployment rate of U.S. military vets?
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Facebook goes from 54 patents to a whole war chest
As Facebook builds its war chest of patents from IBM and Microsoft, the three have been mum about exactly what patents Facebook has been buying in the last month. Here’s exactly what it got from IBM – and, surprise, some patents from Verizon, too!
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Four more things your IT department should consider not doing
Most organizations might not be ready to shift these activities, but here are four more items you might want to consider doing.
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Yahoo CEO resume flap: IT pros react
IT pros react harshly to Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's false claims of a computer science degree, adding fuel to investor Daniel Loeb's pressure for a Yahoo board CEO ouster.
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Tech worker mid-year 'resolutions'
The turn from winter into spring and summer presents a great time to put some thought into how you're developing as a leader. Patrick Gray offers some tips on where to start.
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USPTO grants Kodak a broad facial recognition patent, just in time for its patent auction
Eastman Kodak now has a crown jewel amongst its 7K patent plus portfolio, which the bankrupt firm once known as Big Yellow plans to auction off soon. The whole portfolio is worth upwards of two billion dollars, Kodak says.
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Combatting the IT versus management mentality
Patrick suggests some things that IT can do to combat the us versus them mentality.
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The real costs associated with BYOD: Are enterprises prepared?
In order to carry out a successful BYOD program, enterprises need to properly understand how to manage their mobile expenses. Here are a few tips and best practices to ensure your BYOD program is a success.
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Is Big Data big hype?
Patrick Gray talks about what to keep in mind when you're talking about Big Data.
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Three Windows Server 2012 features that will please the CIO
Whereas the jury is still out on whether or not Windows 8 will gain enterprise traction, its big brother, Windows Server 2012, is a heavyweight that brings with it new capabilities that make the adoption decision much easier.
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Can IT really focus on business-facing initiatives?
Scott Lowe addresses some reservations with the automation of certain IT functions.
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IT: Becoming less about tech skills, more about integration
Patrick Gray talks about a seismic shift going on in IT where knowledgeable technicians no longer rule the roost.
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Five ways to ensure your DR plan is reliable
DR is a priority for all enterprises but ask a company about software licensing in the context of DR and you'll find they only touch the surface.
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EU court rules in favor of UserSoft
In a landmark decision, the European Union Court of Justice ruled in favor of UsedSoft, that an author of software cannot oppose the resale of its "used" licenses allowing the use of its programs downloaded from the internet.
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Windows consumer preview for business: More Qs than As
Something strange happened on the way to Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona today--Microsoft quietly posted an unusual document detailing features and a product version name that took enterprise by surprise.
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Seven tips for leaders who really want to move up more quickly
Moving ahead can require change on your part. In this blog, executive leadership coach John M McKee shares seven proven tips and tactics that anyone can use to improve their game.