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  IT budget trends 2015 (TechRepublic Premium)

  This archived TechRepublic Premium report, originally published in October 2014, is available for free to registered TechRepublic members. For all the latest research reports, 100+ ready-made policies, IT job descriptions, and more, check out TechRepublic Premium. From the report: The job of an IT leader is not an easy one. The operation and productivity of ...

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  Managing vendor relationships: Time commitment, benefits, and pain points

  With the accelerating pace of change in technology and the arrival of cloud services, the focus has shifted away from IT doing everything in-house, and toward outsourcing work to vendors. However, an increase in vendor partnership can equal an increase in tracking and managing these relationships. In April and May 2017, TechRepublic Premium conducted a ...

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  Securing Windows policy

  Windows is not without certain issues and flaws. Like any operating system it has been exposed to numerous vulnerabilities, both deliberate (viruses) and unintentional (exploitable holes in programs or processes)—so it’s essential that your company has a policy in place to help protect and secure your Windows machines. This policy provides guidelines for securing Windows ...

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  Hiring kit: User experience specialist

  A poor user experience can damage your company’s reputation, impede business growth, and even lead to failure. That’s why it’s so important to work with a talented UX specialist who can ensure that your website and applications are visually appealing and user friendly for your target audience. This hiring kit will help you find the ...

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  Research: Defenses, response plans, and greatest concerns about cybersecurity in an IoT and mobile world

  In March and April 2017, TechRepublic Premium surveyed IT professionals about their companies’ cybersecurity readiness in the face of threats presented by mobile and IoT-connected devices. This research report contains the findings from that survey. Here are some of the key findings: Here are some key findings from the survey: The majority of respondents (39%) ...

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  Information security incident reporting policy

  Make sure your employees know how to spot potential security breaches and how they should respond. This policy describes the signs that might point to a security incident and offers guidelines on the steps they should take. From the policy: Summary Confidential information must be kept secure to protect the business and its staff. System ...

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  Research: Cloud vs. data center adoption rates, usage, and migration plans

  IT departments used to have to make an argument for moving applications from the data center to the cloud. Now it’s the other way around in many organizations, as companies are more openly embracing the cloud. In March 2017, TechRepublic Premium conducted a survey to get an idea of what companies are moving to the ...

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  Hardware purchasing task list

  Following a formal procedure for IT hardware procurement enables your organization to streamline purchasing, implement checks and balances, and establish standards to optimize your business model. This list, which complements our IT Hardware Procurement Policy, will walk you through the necessary purchasing tasks and responsibilities to make sure each step of the process is addressed. ...

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  Enterprise application software: Future plans, favored vendors, and best uses (TechRepublic Premium)

  This archived TechRepublic Premium report, originally published in April 2014, is available for free to registered TechRepublic members. For all the latest research reports, 100+ ready-made policies, IT job descriptions, and more, check out TechRepublic Premium. From the report: Admittedly, enterprise software isn’t the sexiest topic in technology. But in terms of its value and ...

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  Wearables in business: Deployment plans, anticipated benefits, and adoption roadblocks (TechRepublic Premium)

  This archived TechRepublic Premium report, originally published in May 2014, is available for free to registered TechRepublic members. For all the latest research reports, 100+ ready-made policies, IT job descriptions, and more, check out TechRepublic Premium. From the report: If the subject of wearable implementation was compared to a plane ride, the aircraft would still ...