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Economic recession driving desktop replacements?
The cost of desktop management is coming into question for some organizations, in light of the economic recession. Our blogger takes a look at the alternatives some companies are trying. News | 05 Jun 2009
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Gartner's revised IT spending forecast: Decline exceeds that of 2001
Gartner revises its 2009 IT spending forecast downward, with hardware purchases the hardest hit. What else is on the back burner? Article | 01 Apr 2009
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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. Article | 28 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. Article | 14 Jan 2009
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Gartner: 25 ways to cut IT costs
Cutting costs is "never an activity with long lead times," Gartner analyst Ellen Kitzis said. Here are 25 tips from Gartner to think about between now and the end of the year. Article | 21 Oct 2008
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E-waste: A blight on the environment and a company's good name
The e-trash keeps piling up. Need a visual? Think "Wall-E." What isn't stockpiled is being dumped into landfills and the toxic parts shipped off to countries where laws are lax. CIOs are taking steps to keep their companies' hands clean. Article | 09 Sep 2008
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SEC woes aside, Dell making strides
Dell's second-quarter earnings aside, CIOs would do well to keep an eye on two things when it comes to the world's No. 2 computer maker: storage and professional services. Article | 04 Sep 2007
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Startup gives virtualized twist to mobile computing
A California startup offers up software that allows users to carry their desktop in their pockets and companies to get out of the business of provisioning PCs. Article | 01 Aug 2007
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Hewlett-Packard fires up new PC blades
In the increasingly competitive field of PC blades, Hewlett-Packard jumped back into the mix yesterday with a major update of its Consolidated Client Infrastructure software and hardware. News | 12 Jun 2007
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Microsoft to reach out to IBM, Cisco on interoperability
Microsoft says it plans to follow up on customer feedback by reaching out and working more closely on interoperability with IBM and Cisco Systems Inc. News | 30 May 2007