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Toni Bowers
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Infographic: How to develop a social recruiting strategy
Here are the benefits of, and strategies for, using social recruiting to engage the most qualified job candidates.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 27, 2012, 5:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by Heather1971
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Network neutrality: Revisiting the arguments
A "neutral" network cannot coexist with high-speed, unlimited usage broadband connections, nor can consumers expect carriers to foot the bill for increasingly bandwidth-hungry applications.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 26, 2012, 1:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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More CIO distractions and how to deal with them
The best technologies enable and accelerate good processes and organizational dynamics rather than replace them. Cultivating this view will move you from distracted technologist to rational and...
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 25, 2012, 5:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by lhAdmin
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Good governance means reconsidering personal agendas
Governance is not a process by which IT becomes a team of order takers, but is a process intended to make sure that scarce IT resources are targeted at projects to which they will do the most good.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 22, 2012, 5:15 AM PDT
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Five ways to spot an application failure before it happens
Discover the warning signs of enterprise application failure so you can spot these issues before they add up to a nightmare situation for your company.
Posted by Guest Contributor | June 20, 2012, 10:54 AM PDT
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One view of today's IT job market
Scott Lowe shares some information he received from speaking with Russ Hearl, Director of Ecosystems and Partners for eLance.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 18, 2012, 5:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by steve_landess@...
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Top CIO distractions (and how to avoid them)
The average CIO is expected to understand diverse topics ranging from networking to the latest malicious software that might come knocking. Here are some of the top distractions facing today's CIO.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 13, 2012, 3:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by the_tech_mule
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Six Windows 8 enhancements that will benefit the business
Although he remains skeptical that Windows 8 will be an immediate hit with the enterprise, Scott Lowe outlines eight features that he thinks will be good for business.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 7, 2012, 5:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by btsander
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An open enterprise may not be such a good idea
Most recent technological and management innovations focus on "openness." Patrick Gray talks about why this is not always such a good idea.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 6, 2012, 7:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by afuller@...
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How to prepare for an IT vendor's software license audit
One of the most frustrating tasks for an IT leader is to prepare for a vendor audit. Here's how to make it more bearable.
Posted by Guest Contributor | June 5, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Marco Parillo
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How new design will affect your company's Facebook page
Facebook wants every business on its site to be able to express what's happening with its brand right now - as well as the heritage behind that brand - all on a single page.
Posted by Joe Dysart | May 30, 2012, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by cd613@...
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How education impacts the journey to CIO
Scott Lowe talks about the classes to take to achieve success in IT management.
Posted by Scott Lowe | May 29, 2012, 5:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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Facebook under fire, under water: Investor lawsuits
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) stock closed at $32 today, but that's the least of its problems. It's now besieged with lawsuits and investigations around allegations that it did not disclose negative...
Posted by Gina Smith | May 23, 2012, 1:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by da philster
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Does ERP still make sense in 2012?
As you stare down the barrel of costly upgrades and continued maintenance, you might legitimately wonder if ERP still matters at this point.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 21, 2012, 2:01 PM PDT
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Why Windows 8 won't be an immediate enterprise slam dunk
Scott Lowe is a big fan of Microsoft, but he believes that with Windows 8, the company is about to commit its biggest blunder in years.
Posted by Scott Lowe | May 21, 2012, 5:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by techrepublic@...
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The real costs associated with BYOD: Are enterprises prepared?
In order to carry out a successful BYOD program, enterprises need to properly understand how to manage their mobile expenses. Here are a few tips and best practices to ensure your BYOD program is...
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 17, 2012, 4:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ian Frazer
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USPTO grants Kodak a broad facial recognition patent, just in time for its patent auction
Eastman Kodak now has a crown jewel amongst its 7K patent plus portfolio, which the bankrupt firm once known as Big Yellow plans to auction off soon. The whole portfolio is worth upwards of two...
Posted by Gina Smith | May 15, 2012, 2:19 PM PDT
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Tech worker mid-year 'resolutions'
The turn from winter into spring and summer presents a great time to put some thought into how you're developing as a leader. Patrick Gray offers some tips on where to start.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 14, 2012, 5:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by Professor8
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Yahoo CEO resume flap: IT pros react
IT pros react harshly to Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's false claims of a computer science degree, adding fuel to investor Daniel Loeb's pressure for a Yahoo board CEO ouster.
Posted by Gina Smith | May 10, 2012, 4:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by austindayo@...
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Four more things your IT department should consider not doing
Most organizations might not be ready to shift these activities, but here are four more items you might want to consider doing.
Posted by Scott Lowe | May 7, 2012, 3:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by rg@...
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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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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 alzie@...
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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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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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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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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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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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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
