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Cloud Computing Is Still In Its Adolescence
Compare the adoption rate for cloud services to that for virtualization, and it's evident we still have a ways to go.
Do Health IT Hires Need A Clinical Background?
The debate on which qualifications an IT job candidate needs to work in a hospital or medical practice rages.
Why P&G CIO Is Quadrupling Analytics Expertise
Procter & Gamble's Filippo Passerini is investing in analytics talent, even as the company cuts in other areas, to speed up business decision making.
The Shadow IT Threat
Rogue IT groups outside the main IT organization pose both pros and cons--and won't disappear anytime soon.
Innovation Doesn't Happen By Chance
IT organizations need to make the time for innovation, either formally or informally.
iPad's Success Demands IT Change Its Thinking
Tablets won't just be a niche. They'll be the dominant knowledge worker platform, so IT will have to start thinking Web and tablet apps first.
Want IT Flexibility? Demand Jailbreaking Be Legal
Why should CIOs care about the DMCA's jailbreaking rules? Despite Pollyanna assurances that locking down a box will make everybody more secure,...
When 'Nice' Bosses Fail
IT is a service business, where nice guys often finish first. But you'd better be effective too, because scorched-earth leaders are just waiting...
The Social Enterprise: Your Path To Job Security
Make it easier for knowledge workers to do their jobs, and you're in for the long haul.
Do iPads Belong At Sporting Events?
You can bring your iPad to the Super Bowl. Should you be allowed to?
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5 SMB Tips For Partnering With Big Business
January 05, 2012Check out this list of lessons learned by games developer Arkadium, which recently signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft.
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3 Surefire Ways To Tick Off Compliance Auditors
January 04, 2012Avoid these common mistakes to improve your chances for a smooth compliance audit.
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5 Tips For Working With A Managed Service Provider
September 13, 2011SMBs often rely on outside IT help. Here's how to get the most out of relationships with third-party providers.
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4 Remote IT Support Tips For SMBs
August 30, 2011Stuck managing a hodgepodge of PCs and mobile devices for a spread-out team? Consider this advice.
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Can Google AdWords Express Deliver ROI?
August 19, 2011Google's automated version of AdWords touts easy search campaigns for smaller businesses. SMBs and online marketers highlight some pros and cons...
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SMB IT Roles Changing
May 05, 2011Support and maintenance were once the only roles for SMB IT staff, but now they are active participants in revenue generation, according to a...
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Mobility, ROI Driving IT Hiring At SMBs
April 19, 2011As smaller employers begin cautiously wading back into the labor pool, they're starting with IT roles that have a clear-cut link to the bottom...
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OnForce Eases Outsourcing For VARs
April 18, 2011Cloud-based software gives solution providers a way to put their contracting work on autopilot.
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Midmarket Security: 5 Risks, 5 Practical Responses
April 18, 2011Smaller companies deal with enterprise-grade threats and compliance challenges, and partners are imposing requirements for sophisticated controls...
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Midmarket Security: 5 Risks, 5 Practical Responses
April 18, 2011Smaller companies deal with enterprise-grade threats and compliance challenges, and partners are imposing requirements for sophisticated controls...
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