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Networking

Members find cybercrime treaty disturbing

Both the U.S. and European governments have long been working on a treaty to fight cybercrime. As the Council of Europe prepares to release the treaty for ratification, TechRepublic members worry about its "Big Brother" potential. Join the discussion.

After Hours

Readers discuss Microsoft’s future…and ours

Microsoft is labeled by differing camps as either an innovator that is big because it is good or a bully that's attempting to take over. Check out the discussion of Tim Landgrave's recent column on the future of Microsoft and see what you think.

Data Centers

Help a member with data center cost info

If you've ever faced a difficult problem in estimating costs, you can understand why one TechRepublic member is asking for help. The problem: calculating costs for building a new data center. What's your best idea?

E-Commerce

Brush up on business intelligence tools to give your enterprise a competitive edge

With all the buzz about business intelligence (BI) tools, it's not difficult to see why some people may harbor lingering questions about the field. Here are two articles that review the basic concepts of BI and the benefits it can offer your enterprise.

CXO

Gartner analyst Donna Scott answers your questions about managing end-to-end IT services

The viability of today's enterprise largely depends upon the consistent delivery of high-quality IT services. In this moderated discussion, Gartner analyst Donna Scott offers tips on how to monitor and manage the full scope of your IT operation.

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Members find cybercrime treaty disturbing

Readers discuss Microsoft’s future…and ours

Help a member with data center cost info

Brush up on business intelligence tools to give your enterprise a competitive edge

Gartner analyst Donna Scott answers your questions about managing end-to-end IT services

Employee performance review policy

Employee time off policy

Employee privacy policy

Security response policy