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Add value to IT amid threats of layoffs

Rather than waiting for his entire department to be eliminated, this IT manager decided to make it more valuable by initiating ways for the company to operate more efficiently and help other departments do the same.

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Open source software as a viable business choice

This article makes the business case for considering Linux desktops for common employee tasks.

Shadow IT is a concept whereby an organization’s employees use technology, services or systems without the knowledge of or approval from the IT department. It has arisen due to several reasons: Advances in cloud computing, which involve the usage of applications or sharing of data in public environments previously owned by IT. The evolution of ...

Auditing and logging are essential measures for protecting mission-critical systems and troubleshooting problems. This policy outlines the appropriate auditing and logging procedures for computer systems, networks and devices that store or transport critical data. From the policy: Many computer systems, network devices and other technological hardware used in the enterprise can audit and log various ...

Determining how and when to renew support contracts can be tedious and time-consuming. Our vendor contract renewal planner will help you schedule support renewals and budget the related costs. From the planner: Some companies schedule their support contract renewals to take effect all at once, such as on January 1. This provides a convenient renewal ...

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Add value to IT amid threats of layoffs

Open source software as a viable business choice

Shadow IT policy

Auditing and logging policy

Vendor contract renewal planner

Access management policy