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CIOs can't go it alone anymore

September 5, 2012 5:22am PDT

There are many ways that CIOs can build partnerships that can help handle the onslaught of expectations that hit the IT department every day. Here are a few.

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Big Data defined

September 4, 2012 6:32am PDT

If you are a leader, how you define big data has important implications on your subsequent strategic decisions.

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Cisco certs: An informational chart for determining what's what

September 4, 2012 6:03am PDT

Cisco certifications are consistently in high demand. Since it can sometimes be a little complicated understanding the cert tracks, we offer an informational chart to help you figure it out.

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Job openings: IT Manager

September 4, 2012 5:29am PDT

Here are a few job openings around the world for you to check out.

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Infographic: 2012 Salary and Skills report

August 30, 2012 12:00am PDT

Is your salary average for your location and area of expertise? Check out this graphical version of the TechRepublic and Global Knowledge IT Salary and Skills report for 2012.

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Cisco Aspire game helps CCNA training

August 29, 2012 6:34am PDT

Cisco offers the Aspire game to help train for the entire CCNA. Take a look at it here.

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Ten companies with best work-life balance, and their job openings

August 28, 2012 7:20am PDT

Employees say more and more that work-life balance is them most important feature that they look for in companies. Here are ten companies that, according to Glassdoor, lead in work-life balance.

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Inept but self-assured: The nightmare boss or coworker

August 28, 2012 7:07am PDT

Ever had that co-worker or boss who makes up for a total lack of skill with a towering self-assurance? Here are a couple of ways to deal with it.

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IP theft in high tech--A way of life?

August 27, 2012 1:15pm PDT

In light of the Apple/Samsung ruling, what, if anything, should companies do about their theft of their intellectual property?

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How to win friends and waste money on consultants

August 27, 2012 5:21am PDT

Patrick Gray talks about the most common ways he's seen companies misuse money they're spending on consultants.

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Become a Java programmer without a college degree

August 22, 2012 6:13am PDT

Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps.

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Five reasons business process improvement projects fail

August 22, 2012 5:20am PDT

Even with the best of intentions, even the most sought after business process improvement project can fail. Here are five reasons this happens and some advice for CIOs that want to avoid such...

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Adjust your privacy settings after Facebook's dreaded timeline change

August 21, 2012 9:38am PDT

If Facebook has dragged you kicking and screaming into the timeline feature, be aware that your old privacy settings won't carry over.

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IT leaders: How to survive a merger

August 20, 2012 5:51am PDT

While being faced with integrating systems, people, and processes, surviving a merger can be tough. Here are some tips for how to do it.

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Social media not the biggest distraction at work

August 20, 2012 5:30am PDT

A new survey reveals the biggest time wasters for workers. The results may surprise some employers

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SMB IT risk management in action

August 20, 2012 5:25am PDT

Having established a framework for assessing IT risks, Mark Pimperton describes some of the changes his company made to protect systems and data.

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Five ways to stay motivated when you are studying for IT exams

August 15, 2012 5:44am PDT

Particularly if you're employed, there are limits to how much time you can commit to more IT in your day. Here are five tips to help get you motivated and studying, long after the working day has...

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Use Wordpress as the platform for your website

August 14, 2012 7:02am PDT

As a small business, you can easily manage and run your website by leveraging the capabilities of the WordPress platform. Here's how to do it.

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Five states to watch in growing tech employment

August 14, 2012 4:49am PDT

Most people look at the big players in the tech market when looking for jobs--California, New York, etc. Here are five other states to watch.

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Downloading and installing the VMware vCenter Appliance 5.0 update 1A

August 13, 2012 7:38am PDT

The VMware vCenter Appliance 5.0 is a pretty good option for smaller shops. Here's how to install it.