Tech Decision Maker

Archive: 10-2012

• How to teach strategy to IT

  IT’ers tend to be task-driven. This makes it hard for many to see the end business strategies and how their IT work fits in. Here’s what CIOs can do to facilitate the process.

  Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 31, 2012, 4:22 AM PDT

• What does the enterprise expect from Windows 8?

  An interview with Kevin Gemmel, whose job it is to move people from Windows 7 to Windows 8. He talks about platform integration, the closing windows for XP support, and the hurdles those migrating...

  Posted by Jeff Cerny | October 29, 2012, 11:26 AM PDT

• Questions remain around the 'internet of things'

  With current emphasis on the “internet of things” we have the software and hardware, yet very little around how all these devices will communicate, and who will manage, aggregate, and...

  Posted by Patrick Gray | October 29, 2012, 6:11 AM PDT

• Everything IT needs to know about Windows 8

  Whether you’re still considering upgrading to Windows 8 or you’re already in the thick of Microsoft’s latest OS, TechRepublic has the resources you need.

  Posted by Toni Bowers | October 26, 2012, 9:03 AM PDT

• Build out your Windows 8 deployment team

  Adding specialists to your Windows 8 deployment team can help save your team from being bogged down in user questions. Will Kelly shares some insight about the value of these specialists.

  Posted by Will Kelly | October 26, 2012, 8:52 AM PDT

• Can't find employees? Maybe it's how you use your screening software

  It’s easy to blame screening software for a lack of qualified job candidates, but it may be the way you use it that is really to blame.

  Posted by Toni Bowers | October 24, 2012, 4:20 AM PDT

• CIOs: Five Windows 8 training issues you need to consider

  Scott Lowe discusses five big items that deserve coverage in any windows 8 training program, in order of importance.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | October 23, 2012, 5:31 AM PDT

• Why CIOs struggle as board members

  There are incumbent struggles that many board members face. For CIOs, these challenges can be doubly difficult.

  Posted by Mary Shacklett | October 22, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT

• Windows 8 early adopters beware

  Windows 8 has some landmines that require consideration and navigation. Scott Lowe takes a look at what those are.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | October 19, 2012, 4:10 AM PDT

• CIOs may have no choice in supporting Windows 8

  Scott Lowe has some advice for those CIOs who intend to ignore Windows 8: It’s not going to be as easy to do as you think it is.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | October 17, 2012, 5:47 AM PDT