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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
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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 | Latest comment by bobc4012@...
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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 | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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 | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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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 you're doing the...
Posted by Patrick Gray | August 6, 2012, 4:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Imprecator
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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 | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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 | Latest comment by bicomsystems
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What IT has to do to accommodate teleworkers
Chris Krueger says that within the next 20 years, working at an office will become the exception, and our work from home will be the rule. Here's what IT will have to do to accommodate this trend.
Posted by Chris Krueger | July 31, 2012, 5:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by glwright1262
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Why HR gets in the way of IT hiring--and how to change it
Communication between IT and HR is the key to getting the best qualified IT pros.
Posted by Sam Narisi | July 30, 2012, 8:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by dogknees
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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...
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 25, 2012, 2:10 PM PDT
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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...
Posted by Guest Contributor | July 25, 2012, 5:12 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 23, 2012, 10:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by biohound3000
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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.
Posted by Scott D. Rosenberg | July 23, 2012, 7:50 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 18, 2012, 10:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by kharsha27
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Can IT really focus on business-facing initiatives?
Scott Lowe addresses some reservations with the automation of certain IT functions.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 16, 2012, 5:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by viProCon
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Infographic--How on-the-job training boosts employee morale
One of the simplest and surest ways to lift employees' spirits is to conduct empathetic and supportive on-the-job training.
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 12, 2012, 4:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by ailyas3@...
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Open computing is dead (long live open computing!)
What went wrong on the journey to the open future, and does open have a place in the future of computing?
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 11, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Five things you can do to avoid paying too much for cloud services
If the proper steps aren't taken, organizations can find that they're spending way more on cloud services than they originally planned.
Posted by Sam Narisi | July 9, 2012, 6:38 AM PDT
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What the Big Three's announcements mean for CIOs
When Apple, Microsoft, and Google speak, CIOs tend to listen. Patrick Gray weighs in what the recent news from the Big Three mean for CIOs.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 2, 2012, 12:29 PM PDT
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What to do when you can't find qualified staff
How might you be able to go about meeting critical organizational needs when you're having trouble finding well-qualified staff? Here are five actions you might take, although there are pros and...
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 29, 2012, 12:32 PM PDT | Latest comment by Woody Goode
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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 grenet
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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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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 rexrich2k
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Amazon to develop 3D smartphones. Why?
Amazon has plans to develop 3D smartphones. Somebody please give me a reason why this is a good idea.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 21, 2013, 7:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by nidhiarora@...
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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 Tony Hopkinson
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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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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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Are your tender requirements killing your IT project?
Plenty of organizations have well-formed procedures for procurement on large projects, but when the projects are small, the contracts are short-term, or the budget is low, those same procedures...
Posted by Ben Evans | May 20, 2013, 6:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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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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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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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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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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Top five reasons organizations fail at project management
Why are many organizations still so bad at project management? After pondering this question on many consulting and training engagements, Tom Mochal has come up with his top five reasons.
Posted by Tom Mochal | August 20, 2008, 7:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by billsherlock
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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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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
