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Top lessons learned from recent high profile hacks
Organizations we assume have all their ducks in a row when it comes to network security often don't. These six incidents, and the lessons to be learned from them, are examples of why it's so...
Posted by Guest Contributor | November 19, 2012, 1:09 PM PST | Latest comment by KindredRanger
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CIO: Methods for building your network
Most CIOs understand that they can't do their job in isolation. But many CIOs don't know what networking looks like or how to do it.
Posted by Richard Turkel | November 14, 2012, 7:58 AM PST
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Leadership lessons from Genghis Khan
While we'll leave judgment about the larger historical implications of the Khan's rule to the historians, several things will strike you as relevant to IT leaders.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 12, 2012, 5:26 AM PST | Latest comment by Baidar
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How to prevent license overkill from stifling the BYOD revolution
Software licensing is complicated enough in its own right. Add the BYOD movement, and it could go downhill fast.
Posted by Guest Contributor | November 7, 2012, 5:27 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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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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 | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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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 | Latest comment by dogknees
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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 distribute...
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 29, 2012, 6:11 AM PDT
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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 | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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
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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 | Latest comment by peoplequest
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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 | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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
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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 | Latest comment by fullmetalbuddha
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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 | Latest comment by JCitizen
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What business can learn from the feds about BYOD
There's a new Federal directive laying out guidelines on how to manage the BYOD trend in cost effective, productivity-boosting and secure ways.
Posted by Valerie Helmbreck | October 15, 2012, 5:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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IT as an assembly line
It may be tempting to dismiss manufacturing as an old-line activity with little relevance to the modern IT organization, but there is much that can be learned from the world’s best manufacturers.
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 12, 2012, 4:26 AM PDT
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Are we allowed to mention cheaper is not always better?
IT in general becomes a better value with improving technology every single year, but that does not equate to cheaper being best.
Posted by David Izen | October 10, 2012, 5:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Adjust your worldview to serve internal and external customers
Here are some strategies for learning how to serve both internal and external customers.
Posted by Vanessa James | October 8, 2012, 5:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by VanessaJames
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Structuring your mobile strategy
Mobile advertising is on the rise and businesses will need to develop marketing strategies accordingly. Here are some things to keep in mind when you do so.
Posted by Dean Vella | October 8, 2012, 1:02 AM PDT
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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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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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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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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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Five agile project management migration tips
Rick Freedman shares five tips for PMBOK, CMM-style shops considering agile migrations. He also recommends an agile PM book that he says is a must-read.
Posted by Rick Freedman | January 14, 2010, 12:49 PM PST | Latest comment by agileblogger
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HP rethinks the server
Patrick Gray takes a look at HP's reinterpretation of the server: its new Moonshot series.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 10, 2013, 7:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by nick@...

































