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Is Mobile Virtualization Ready for Your Business?

Virtualization is a reality in most date centers these days, but now IT executives are looking at mobile virtualization as a result of the BYOD culture. By running two instances of an operating system on a smartphone, you can relegate personal apps a

Mar 15, 2012 9 mins

CIO Small and Medium Business Smartphones

9 IT Outsourcing RFP Response Red Flags

From pricing and skills to SLAs and negotiation protocol, businesses can encounter many pitfalls when evaluating proposals for an IT outsourcing project. Here are nine telltale signs that a vendor might not be the right fit for the project.

Mar 15, 2012 6 mins

Budgeting IT Strategy Outsourcing

Why You Need Automated Server Access Controls

If your organizations has not implemented automated server access controls, you're exposing your business to risks ranging from compliance issues to insider fraud, corporate espionage and even nation-state sponsored attacks.

Mar 15, 2012 5 mins

IT Strategy Intrusion Detection Software Risk Management

Building a Great Place to Work

What are you really working for? CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle discusses how successful companies build rewarding workplaces, engender employee loyalty and create great products. Spoiler alert: sky-high CEO bonuses aren't part of the recipe.

Mar 10, 2012 7 mins

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It’s Time To Kill Your IT Strategy

The days of developing a technology strategy that aligns to business strategy need to be behind us. Today's CIOs must focus on business strategy.

Mar 9, 2012 3 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy

Apple’s Lion Is a Resource and Security Nightmare

As the Mac starts to make inroads back into the enterprise, Apple faces a major problem -- one that roars like a Lion. Its current operating system is a disaster from an IT management perspective.

Mar 8, 2012 6 mins

Apple Laptops MacBook

How to Choose the Right NAS System for Your Business

As prices fall and capacities soar, network attached storage systems are becoming an increasingly appealing option for small and mid-sized businesses. What factors should you consider when you begin to evaluate NAS systems for your own firm?

Mar 7, 2012 9 mins

Computers and Peripherals IT Strategy Virtualization

Which Open Source CMS Is Right for Your Business?

Open source Web CMS software is a good option for any sized business. We look at three open source Web content management systems -- Drupal, Joomla and WordPress -- and help you pick the best one for your organization.

Mar 5, 2012 6 mins

Collaboration Software IT Strategy Small and Medium Business

AMD and SeaMicro on the Edge of Glory

AMD's SeaMicro acquisition could redefine the server market and position AMD to surpass Intel in the next technology wave, writes CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle.

Mar 2, 2012 5 mins

IT Strategy Mergers and Acquisitions Servers

IT Outsourcing Buyers Still Don’t Care About Sustainability

Environmentally friendlier outsourcing practices may generate increased profit and positive publicity for IT service providers, but they remain a non-issue for most customers. For those that do value sustainability, we offer 15 tips for discerning re

Mar 2, 2012 6 mins

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