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Archive: 08-2012

• IP theft in high tech--A way of life?

  In light of the Apple/Samsung ruling, what, if anything, should companies do about their theft of their intellectual property?

  Posted by Mary Shacklett | August 27, 2012, 1:15 PM PDT

• How to win friends and waste money on consultants

  Patrick Gray talks about the most common ways he’s seen companies misuse money they’re spending on consultants.

  Posted by Patrick Gray | August 27, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT

• Five reasons business process improvement projects fail

  Even with the best of intentions, even the most sought after business process improvement project can fail. Here are five reasons this happens and some advice for CIOs that want to avoid such...

  Posted by Scott Lowe | August 22, 2012, 5:20 AM PDT

• IT leaders: How to survive a merger

  While being faced with integrating systems, people, and processes, surviving a merger can be tough. Here are some tips for how to do it.

  Posted by Patrick Gray | August 20, 2012, 5:51 AM PDT

• The problem with patents

  Patent trolls and now tech giants have clearly been exploiting the patent system to stifle competition. if our goal is to protect and encourage innovation, we must demand more from our governments...

  Posted by Patrick Gray | August 13, 2012, 1:20 PM PDT

• Five ways that social media can benefit IT

  If you’re willing to embrace social media, you and your department may find great benefit and a whole new way to work.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | August 13, 2012, 5:54 AM PDT

• Specific solutions for the IT department

  Scott Lowe offers specific solutions for how to end some activities that IT is doing and shouldn’t be.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | August 8, 2012, 4:48 AM PDT

• Death by promotion

  While you may feel that you’re rewarding a high-performing employee by offering a promotion to a management or leadership role, if you don’t equip them with the skills to success...

  Posted by Patrick Gray | August 6, 2012, 4:16 AM PDT

• Windows 8 infographic: Pros and cons at a glance

  TechRepublic polled its members as to whether they had plans to upgrade to Windows 8. We also have the top reasons why they will or won’t.

  Posted by Toni Bowers | August 6, 2012, 4:10 AM PDT

• Must-have features of a VoIP phone service

  Here’s a breakdown of the must-have features and an outline of a few available plans.

  Posted by Erica Bell | August 1, 2012, 9:32 AM PDT