As data becomes increasingly critical to business success, organizations are looking for ways to ensure that their data is well-managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Kihara Kimachia, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents some simple steps that IT professionals can take to get started with the best practices. One such step is having a data governance ...

Every discipline has its own vocabulary, and project management is no exception. Part of the process of successfully deploying project management in an organization is to standardize the terminology. That way, when one person talks about risks, scope, issues, requirements and other project management concerns, everyone else knows what they’re referring to. This glossary from ...

AI analysts are crucial in modern-day organizations because they possess the unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights that drive business value. They understand the intricacies of AI algorithms and data science techniques, while also having a deep understanding of business objectives and challenges. With this blend of technical expertise and business ...

A wide range of funding options is available for small businesses. Choosing the right one is important to minimize the costs of borrowing, while still making the most of the money. For small business owners, a big part of ensuring the company’s success is to make sure there is adequate funding to cover day-to-day operational ...

Software engineering is complex, especially when businesses are continuously trying to deliver personalized and new products to customers. If you are a part of this technology change, chances are you will have to constantly learn, unlearn and update your existing software knowledge. To be a software engineering expert, TechRepublic Premium presents a rundown of 10 ...

Moving to the cloud is on the mind of most CIOs and IT decision makers. The seemingly lower total cost of ownership, automatic updates and redundancy entice many to move their applications and infrastructure to the cloud. However, cost is just one concern when moving applications to the cloud. For many organizations, the decision of ...

New office launches and site relocations run the range from straightforward to overly complex. For intricate, sophisticated new office deployments and larger site moves, TechRepublic Premium’s office relocation checklist — written by Erik Eckel — can help plan, monitor and execute such projects. Featured text from the download: STAGE AND TEST ALL CRITICAL COMPONENTS Don’t ...

Every department, regardless of size, needs to employ and account for depreciation — particularly if that department manages assets such as laptops, servers and production machinery. How else are you going to know when it’s time to purchase new equipment? With the help of this worksheet from TechRepublic Premium, you’ll be able to calculate standard ...

Onboarding and offboarding employees requires careful attention. Otherwise, team members may receive insufficient permissions to perform their jobs or continue to have access long after their employment’s termination. Given the stakes, the problem is even worse when managing IT staff permissions, so it’s imperative that your company adopts a system to ensure consistency. Employees, contractors ...

A company’s data center serves as the veritable lifeblood of an organization. A data center houses the systems that run critical services that permit access into and out of the company’s networks and other elements the business needs to function correctly. The purpose of this policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to ...