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Toni Bowers

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Vendors bypassing the CIO: Six ways to stop it
When a vendor goes straight to the end user with the sales process, it puts IT in a bad position. Here's how the CIO can stop this behavior.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 10, 2012, 4:49 AM PST | Latest comment by dckane
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Chrome 17 and Chrome Android Beta to fight malware? They'd better
This week Google made two major moves to address the growing malware problem on mobile in general and on its Chrome and Android, in particular.
Posted by Gina Smith | February 9, 2012, 1:12 PM PST
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Changing demographics require new leadership styles
The role of women in the organization is changing and the role of men in the home has shifted. John M. McKee explains why these changes are the beginning of a new model that will be with us for...
Posted by John McKee | February 7, 2012, 4:06 AM PST | Latest comment by johnagno
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Four Social Media IT rules to live by
The majority of big companies don't have a social media department or employee designated just to deal with social media. That means the buck stops with you. Here's how to come up with a plan in...
Posted by Gina Smith | February 7, 2012, 4:01 AM PST | Latest comment by NAOWAKE
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How to find out what you don't know
If you feel you know everything about your organization and its strengths and deficiencies, it's not the end of the world. In fact, it's the only way to fix things.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 6, 2012, 8:28 AM PST | Latest comment by RMSx32767
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Why do CIOs still need technical skills?
Scott Lowe says CIOs need to be business leaders first and technologists second, but there needs to be a good balance.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 1, 2012, 12:02 PM PST | Latest comment by Pete6677
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The impact of Facebook's IPO on enterprise computing
Patrick Gray talks about what impact Facebook’s IPO may have for enterprise computing and the larger world of social networking and computing in general.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 1, 2012, 9:40 AM PST | Latest comment by jdm12@...
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ITIL 101: Capacity management sub-processes
Capacity management is complex. In this blog, its sub-processes are explained.
Posted by Abhinav Kaiser | February 1, 2012, 5:24 AM PST
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IBM buys Worklight, focuses on software to help manage BYOD trend
IBM showed it's as concerned as most enterprises are about the so-called bring-in-your-own-devices trend by purchasing Worklight, a company that offers software for managing mobile devices.
Posted by Gina Smith | February 1, 2012, 5:22 AM PST
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A new type of mobile: CRM messaging platforms for B-to-C and B-to-B
Louisville, Ky.-based Rede App contends that CIOs and IT managers are being pushed to embrace mobile interfaces for a variety of audiences that deliver on customer engagement.
Posted by Dawn Marie Yankeelov | January 30, 2012, 9:24 AM PST
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VDI: Check your expectations before moving ahead
VDI has the potential to transform the way that you manage the desktop, but there are some realities that need to be faced before you take the plunge.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 25, 2012, 5:03 AM PST | Latest comment by Dan Cote - Virtual Computer
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Dear Thorsten: An open letter
Gina Smith pens a letter to Thorsten Heins, the new CEO of RIM with what's he's going to have to do to turn the company around.
Posted by Gina Smith | January 24, 2012, 4:14 AM PST | Latest comment by gaborvida
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RIM's new CEO may not have what's needed
This week's announcement from Research in Motion didn't exactly cause a new buyer's rush for its stock. In this blog executive and leadership coach John M McKee offers the new CEO some advice.
Posted by John McKee | January 24, 2012, 4:03 AM PST
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What to do with the underutilized genius on your staff
While having brilliant players on your team can be advantageous, that doesn't mean they're easy to manage.
Posted by Ellen Berry | January 24, 2012, 3:11 AM PST | Latest comment by RMSx32767
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Office 365 and the future of Cloud
Patrick Gray talks about how hosted infrastructure is now within reach of even the smallest companies, and how it will evolve.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 23, 2012, 11:26 AM PST | Latest comment by davidmartinomalley
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What will a new gTLD do for retail IT?
The application process for new generic-top level domains (gTLDs) has opened and continues through April 12, 2012. What should retail IT keep in mind?
Posted by Dawn Marie Yankeelov | January 23, 2012, 5:36 AM PST | Latest comment by UnitedDomains
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BYOD is the new buzz in the retail enterprise
At the National Retail Federation's Big Show this week, every flavor of device seemed to have its place in the enterprise management conversation.
Posted by Dawn Marie Yankeelov | January 19, 2012, 10:01 AM PST
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Where SOPA supporters went wrong
What SOPA supporters and lawmakers didn't realize was that the law provided a howitzer-sized deterrent to a peashooter problem.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 19, 2012, 7:34 AM PST | Latest comment by don.howard@...
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Retail IT: Scan and swipe not enough
From the packed show floor of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in NYC this week, retail IT is bursting with exciting challenges from global payments to the right middleware for trusted...
Posted by Dawn Marie Yankeelov | January 18, 2012, 1:56 PM PST | Latest comment by ardjo70
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Why Best Buy's management changes won't save it
The giant electronic retailer Best Buy underperformed during the critical Christmas period. Recently it announced a reorganization designed to improve the company's results.
Posted by John McKee | January 18, 2012, 12:59 PM PST | Latest comment by stan.williams@...
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Windows XP: If it ain't broke...
Although XP has less than one year of official support remaining from Microsoft, many organizations have no plans to replace it. What's going on?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 3, 2013, 5:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by brons2
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Does IT have a problem with women?
If we can shed some of the industry's juvenile past, while maintaining this merit-based culture, IT will attract all comers, regardless of gender.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 24, 2013, 6:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by duckboxxer
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How large IT departments waste time and effort
Is your IT department being efficient? Here are some ways you could be wasting time and effort.
Posted by Carlo Pandian | April 22, 2013, 5:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Englebert
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The business value of Google Glass and wearable computing
Wearable computing is an emerging technology that's affecting both the consumer and enterprise space.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 15, 2013, 4:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by rdalenberg
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Yahoo and the perils of going remote
In light of Yahoo's reversal on its employees working from home, Patrick Gray talks about why the decision is more complicated than people think.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 16, 2013, 4:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by sslevine
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Want to motivate your team? Here are 20 things to start doing now
Ilya Bogorad shows you how to create a dynamic, exciting, motivating environment in an otherwise unexciting, underperforming or stodgy organization
Posted by Ilya Bogorad | November 28, 2011, 4:21 AM PST | Latest comment by jkameleon@...
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6 essential elements for a winning business case
The vast majority of unsuccessful projects fail not because of poor project management, but because of poor decisions with respect to the choice of projects. A good business case helps to make...
Posted by Ilya Bogorad | July 28, 2008, 3:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by rajeshamith
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Infographic: Which E-Commerce platform is best?
This infographic compares Magento, osCommerce and OpenCart.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 25, 2013, 5:24 AM PST
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Why critical path is critical to project management
If the PMBK definition of critical path has you puzzled, read Dr. Andrew Makar's explanation of this project methodology in real-world terms.
Posted by Andrew Makar | September 10, 2009, 1:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Manual vs. autoscheduled tasks in Microsoft Project 2010
Microsoft Project 2010 gives you the option of scheduling tasks manually or letting Project use the scheduling engine. Andy Makar explores these options for project managers.
Posted by Andrew Makar | March 23, 2011, 5:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by MickeyBlueOwl
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Hiring a programmer? Ask these questions in the interview
Routine interviews for programmers often offer tests that evaluate rote memorization that the modern development environment doesn't require. Here are some better questions to ask.
Posted by Justin James | February 18, 2010, 4:11 AM PST | Latest comment by youareyouyou
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Create the Timeline View in Microsoft Project 2010
If you use PowerPoint or Visio to create milestone reports, find out how using Microsoft Project 2010 Timeline View instead can save you time and a lot of hassle.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 20, 2011, 5:24 PM PST | Latest comment by lbostic@...
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Best practices for software license management
Organizations spend a fortune on licenses every year, and a lack of management around it can result in heavy fines. Here are some best practices to follow.
Posted by Abhinav Kaiser | November 5, 2012, 4:33 AM PST | Latest comment by secureoncloud
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15 great leadership questions
In this article, Executive and leadership coach John M McKee shares questions any leader can use to improve results and morale.
Posted by John McKee | February 23, 2010, 11:13 AM PST | Latest comment by Grants Man
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Download this project status report template
Download this template, created by project management guru Tom Mochal, to effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and keep everyone on the same page.
Posted by TechRepublic Staff | March 10, 2009, 12:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mammoun
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IT Training Policy now available
Download TechRepublic's IT Training Policy. It's free to TechRepublic Pro subscribers, or can be purchased by non-subscribers.
Posted by Teena Hammond | May 2, 2013, 6:55 AM PDT
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View the critical path in Microsoft Project
Learn how to view the critical path in Microsoft Project and interpret the data by reading this tutorial by Dr. Andrew Makar.
Posted by Andrew Makar | September 15, 2009, 1:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by vilansmit
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Enterprises are moving to the "suite" life
There are dozens of vendors selling mobile device management, file sharing, desktop management, remote desktop access, desktop virtualization, and other systems. But more recently, suites designed...
Posted by Guest Contributor | April 18, 2013, 7:41 AM PDT
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Don't put off making your web site mobile friendly
It's been a while since a tech development has gained traction like the mobile movement. If you want to stay in the game you're going to have to adjust your web site. Here are some options to...
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 1, 2013, 7:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by sohelmahfuz
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Big Data and the cloud throw down the guantlet for IT department
IT/business alignment has gone from something you should consider to further your IT department to something you should do to keep your IT department employed.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 12, 2013, 7:25 AM PDT

































