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6 Tips: How To Speak C-Suite
May 22, 2013
To get better results in budget and project negotiations and make career path progress, IT pros must learn to speak less tech and more "boss."
Windows 8: 4 Things I've Learned
May 21, 2013
After spending two weeks on a touchscreen laptop, I've revisited my initial assumptions about Windows 8. But don't kid yourself: Joe and Jane user will need training.
Lenovo Windows 8 Ultrabook: My First 14 Days
May 20, 2013
In two weeks, I learned plenty about the pros and cons of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, a high-end Windows 8 ultrabook.
How SAP Helps SMB Tame Tough Sales Cycle
May 15, 2013
CEO of JAR Systems, which makes mobile carts for tablets, PCs and other devices, disrupts bigger competitors by using SAP and other tools to optimize a complex sales-and-service lifecycle.
8 Free, Must-Have Windows 8 Apps
May 13, 2013
These free Windows 8 apps will help you and your business bootstrap your way to using Microsoft's new OS productively.
Windows Blue: Will Microsoft Give Free Upgrade?
May 13, 2013
Microsoft hasn't said if it will offer Windows Blue as a free service pack-style upgrade to Windows 8 customers. Some analysts say it should.
4 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Windows Store
May 08, 2013
Microsoft's app store for Windows 8 shows promise but has room for improvement. Here are four ways it can better serve users.
8 Windows 8 Apps Under $25
May 06, 2013
These eight budget-friendly Windows 8 business apps provide time management, voice-to-text dictation, aggregate search and more, for a grand total of $24.42.
How To Innovate In A Low-Tech Industry
May 01, 2013
IT manager at family-owned Bremen Castings discusses how the firm capitalizes on new technology in the old-fashioned foundry business.
SMBs Love Mobile, Struggle On Strategy
April 30, 2013
Mobile use skyrockets in small and midsized businesses, says SMB Group annual survey. But what about measuring results?
Twitter Trouble: 9 Social Media Security Tips
April 26, 2013
Two-factor authentication is coming to Twitter, but that's not your only social media security worry. Here's how to lock down individual and corporate accounts.
13 WordPress Add-Ons That Mean Business
April 23, 2013
Want to get more out of the WordPress Web publishing platform in areas like analytics, SEO and security? Check out this baker's dozen of add-ons for business users.
Skykick Tackles Microsoft Office 365 Migration Headaches
April 23, 2013
Startup promises to reduce the pain for IT providers that help SMBs move from on-premises Exchange environments to Office 365.
Dell: SMB, School PCs Not Doomed By Tablets
April 16, 2013
Dell reveals a new Latitude laptop, sans touchscreen, for small businesses and schools. What does the future hold for PCs in these environments?
Domain Names Like .Food May Leave Bad Taste
April 12, 2013
Symantec, Go Daddy, Trend Micro and other digital certificate authorities raise security, other concerns with ICANN about the pending release of new top-level domain names.
Microsoft Dangles Windows 8, Office 2013 SMB Bundle
April 08, 2013
One year from the end of Windows XP support, Microsoft offers SMBs 15% off if they upgrade to current versions of Windows and Office simultaneously.
Windows 8 Doubt: 3 Ways Touch Won't Help
April 08, 2013
Windows 8 emphasizes touchscreen capabilities, but there are several scenarios where I see little benefit for information workers.
Windows 8 Doubt: 4 Ways To Sway PC People
April 05, 2013
Here are four scenarios that could turn my Windows 8 desktop doubt into belief.
Google Reader Flap Shows 5 Problems With Free
April 03, 2013
Google Reader's shutdown reminds us that free technology tools can come with high costs.
5 Data Sources For Visualization Beginners
April 01, 2013
Confused by the buzz around data analytics and visualization? Start with these five information sources.
5 Steps To Strengthen Information Risk Profiles
March 28, 2013
Make sure you include the right employees and business processes when developing risk management strategy.
Tell Me Again: Why Rush Into Windows 8?
March 27, 2013
Windows Blue might signal a bold new future for touch computing, but it doesn't exactly inspire a quick upgrade to Windows 8 for traditional users like me.
New Web Domain Names: Should You Pass?
March 22, 2013
Plenty of organizations remain in the dark about the flood of new Internet addresses about to become available later this year. Here's what you need to know.
Office 365: Why A Law Firm Switched
March 20, 2013
A lawyer-slash-IT chief explains how his 14-person law firm is realizing good ROI after its move to Microsoft Office 365.
How I Solved My Windows Tablet Question
March 18, 2013
Lockheed IT pro Doug Lampe explains why an unusual tablet has all but replaced his traditional laptop in the office -- and why Microsoft's Surface team should pay attention.