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More CIOs would implement Web services if they felt they were secure. Efforts are underway to make that a reality. At the CeBIT America conference, industry leaders discussed technologies being...

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Simplify storage with a utility model

September 26, 2003 7:00am PDT

Ad hoc storage plans are costly and complex. Change your strategy to a storage utility model that emphasizes lower TCO. Check out what Ron Lovell of Greenwich Technology Partners said about this...

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Position yourself as a media source

September 22, 2003 7:00am PDT

Acting as a media source can propel your career and elevate your stature. Before you start dialing writers or touting your knowledge, know how to give a good interview so that your words will...

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Oracle's love for Linux confirmed at CeBIT America

September 10, 2003 7:00am PDT

Robert Shimp, Oracle's vice president of database product marketing, recently spoke at a CeBIT America conference. His focus was on Linux and just how important the OS is to the future of Oracle.

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Should you outsource your antivirus/antispam systems?

August 13, 2003 7:00am PDT

The option of outsourcing your AS/AV systems is getting stronger as the complexity and severity of spam problems grow. Here are some of the benefits.

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What every CIO must know about stopping spam

July 23, 2003 7:00am PDT

You can do more about spam than you might think. Start by understanding the technical solutions available for dealing with spam. This article provides an overview of options.

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The right way to get into the tech public speaking circuit

July 22, 2003 7:00am PDT

You've taken some courses, spent hours practicing on colleagues, and you're ready for your first official public speaking engagement. Find out why experts advise you not to aim for the PC Expo and...

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IT must rein in "rogue" users of wireless

July 16, 2003 7:00am PDT

Unauthorized IT activities are proliferating. But there's a way to gain control of runaway wireless IT without stifling the creativity and initiative that cause it.

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Introduce Linux to the enterprise with the right non-mission-critical application

July 9, 2003 7:00am PDT

In the past, CIOs who understood the benefits of Linux faced an uphill battle convincing other executives brought up on Microsoft. Linux is now finding a home in the enterprise, though. Try these...

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AirMagnet Distributed centralizes WLAN security

June 16, 2003 7:00am PDT

To detect rogue access points, busy IT personnel have had to roam WLAN buildings with handheld devices. AirMagnet found a better way by centralizing the process with AirMagnet Distributed, which...

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Flexible groupware packages let you decide who gets what

June 11, 2003 7:00am PDT

Not everyone in your organization needs the full functionality of today's Exchange, Notes, or GroupWise platforms. Taking a tiered approach to deciding who gets what from groupware resources could...

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Choose your next training course carefully

May 15, 2003 7:00am PDT

Future career success can hinge on making wise decisions about what skills to add or polish. Here are some considerations you need to take into account when choosing which course of action fits...

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If used right, the Net and e-mail can boost the job search

May 2, 2003 7:00am PDT

If you're hitting the big job boards looking for a new gig, you may be wasting your time. IT professionals and career experts offer tips and advice on how best to use the Internet and e-mail in...

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Choose your next training course carefully

April 25, 2003 7:00am PDT

Future career success can hinge on making wise decisions about what skills to add or polish. Here are some considerations you need to take into account when choosing which course of action fits...

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Aim your job-hunting efforts at the right size firm

April 21, 2003 7:00am PDT

Many experts say job-hunting consultants should head toward the smaller firms, which offer more stability and job openings. Yet big firms still hold great career value. Here are a few of the pros...

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Strategies for boosting communication with the CEO and fellow board members

April 21, 2003 7:00am PDT

Strong communication is vital to a successful CIO-CEO relationship, but it's a challenge because CIOs are still pretty new to the boardroom. A key element is adjusting from an IT-centric focus to...

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Study technical and management details before WLAN implementation

April 15, 2003 7:00am PDT

CIOs are usually tasked with pondering the high-level ramifications of IT projects, but when it comes to WLAN implementation, it's best to understand the finer points of this technology.