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Virtual desktops vs. fat clients: A review of the tradeoffs
Desktop virtualization has some real benefits but can't replace fat clients in a number of ways. Here's the latest on virtual desktops and where they can fit in your IT strategy.28 Jan 2009
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Tips for enhancing IT's role in improving the current economy
IT can help improve the current economy by participating in a strategic planning process that includes cutting costs, measuring performance and prioritizing projects28 Jan 2009
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Network access control: A hybrid approach
In our second case study on NAC, an organization deploys a hybrid in-line and out-of-band NAC solution from Cisco Systems Inc.27 Jan 2009
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Put your business intelligence software knowledge to the test
This quiz for enterprise CIOs will test your knowledge of business intelligence (BI) software, strategies, tools and technologies.26 Jan 2009
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Action steps for non-Satyam customers
The Satyam scandal will have ramifications across the industry if Satyam customers flee and take their business to other IT outsourcers. Learn how to protect your own interests.22 Jan 2009
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IT outsourcing contracts merit review given scandal at Indian firm
Customers of Indian IT services firm Satyam should weigh their options as the offshore outsourcer weathers a financial scandal. In fact, here's advice for all CIOs who outsource.22 Jan 2009
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As SaaS model matures, complexity grows, but SaaS benefits hang tough
Partners offer the customization and business process improvements that enterprise apps require, but new complexity doesn't override traditional SaaS benefits.21 Jan 2009
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Appliance-based network access control keeps university network secure
This NAC system enforces security policy for 25,000-plus students, faculty and staff, replacing a sneakernet form of worm control.20 Jan 2009
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BI tools vs. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
In this podcast, our expert discusses the differences between BI tools and Excel spreadsheets and how they can be used together in the enterprise to gather and analyze data.15 Jan 2009
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Business process improvement tops IT '09 agenda, say Gartner, IT execs
Business process improvement takes first chair as CIOs look to deliver business results with tight resources, say IT execs and Gartner's CIO Agenda study.14 Jan 2009
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Windows XP users weigh dwindling support vs. Windows 7 migration
Support for Windows XP won't last forever, but some are willing to deal with the risks of not moving to a new OS for another five years.14 Jan 2009
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Data protection tops CIO security agenda for 2009
As security budgets persist despite the recession, IT security teams zero in on data protection, without much help from the business.13 Jan 2009
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Corporate performance management gets real as CPM software broadens
Enterprises are under the gun more than ever to get results from their corporate performance management technology. Some advances may help.08 Jan 2009
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digital rights management (DRM)
Digital rights management (DRM) is a systematic approach to copyright protection for digital media. (Continued)07 Jan 2009
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Network access control evaluation tips: NAC systems insights for CIOs
Network access control is hot for 2009, but this form of asset protection is not without faults. Here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind.07 Jan 2009
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Looking forward: Trends in IT management and budgeting for 2009
Budgeting, cost saving, corporate restructuring -- find out what IT trends enterprise CIOs should follow as we start 2009.06 Jan 2009