December 2006
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December 28, 2006
28
Dec'06
Crystal ball: Blogging is so over; companies waste $100 billion on networks
In the world according to Gartner, half of all data centers will lack the power and cooling capacity to operate high-density equipment, blogging will peak and corporate social responsibility will surpass compliance as your CEO's priority. Bone up on... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2006
19
Dec'06
Sarbanes-Oxley 404 deadline extended for the smallest public companies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave small public companies a little breathing room on SOX compliance, extending a key deadline on requirements mandated by Section 404. Continue Reading
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December 14, 2006
14
Dec'06
The VoIP migration dilemma
Looking for a VoIP system on eBay? It's not as crazy as it sounds, and neither are some of these other tips to keep in mind when migrating to VoIP. Continue Reading
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December 14, 2006
14
Dec'06
Call center sourcing: Get it right
Are your internal and external customers satisfied with the service they're receiving from your call center and help desk? In his monthly column, James Champy offers advice for successfully running a help desk and call center. Continue Reading
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December 11, 2006
11
Dec'06
Top 10 IT management tips in 2006
It's official, security was the No. 1 topic you wanted to read about. But what else was popular in 2006? Storage? Wireless? Check out our top 10 tips from 2006 to find out. Continue Reading
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December 07, 2006
07
Dec'06
Quiz: The year in SMB Tech Tips
SearchSMB.com's Tech Tips have focused on compliance, networking, business process management and more this year. What have you learned from us? Test yourself with this quiz. Continue Reading
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December 06, 2006
06
Dec'06
Nationwide Insurance swaps servers for virtualized mainframes
By virtualizing hundreds of servers on a pair of IBM mainframes, a national insurance company saved millions of dollars and halted server sprawl. Continue Reading
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December 06, 2006
06
Dec'06
ROI success begins and ends with accountability
Assigning accountability for ROI results can sometimes mean the difference between a successful project and a failed one. In this tip, learn why accountability is so important to ROI and how to use it your benefit. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
The CIO Guide to Overhauling Employee Morale
If morale at your company is falling flat, rejuvenating your employees with a sense of purpose and accomplishment may be your most important priority for 2007. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Making the Case for Outsourcing Call Centers
Many firms can make a strong case for outsourcing their call centers, especially when they need to scale up. But farming out the work doesn't ensure that you can nip your problems in the bud. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
The Oldest Trick in the Book - (true stories)
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Strong IT Capability Helps Midmarket Companies Grow
When the winds of fortune bring a gust of growth to midmarket companies, CIOs need to be fast-moving, flexible and braced for change to bring their firms to new heights. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Business Mentor: Don't Avoid Face-to-Face Communication
Your team doesn't have to be distant. Stay close with face-to-face communication. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Speech Recognition Technology Improves Service at Lillian Vernon's
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Where's the Beef? Health Clubs Fight Member Churn
Health club CIOs determined to keep their businesses in shape use CRM and Web-based technology to bulk up membership. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Supplier Management Cast in a New Light
Are vendors partners or mere product providers? Executives weigh in on the changing relationship between CIOs and their suppliers. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
The Master Asset
MasterCorp needed to clean up its mess of housekeeper schedules and piles of paperwork. So it built what is now the company's greatest asset: homegrown workforce management technology. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Editor's letter: IT leaders motivating change
Beating at the heart of every CIO's job is change, and if the heart of your job really is about change, I contend that the soul must be -- or ought to be -- about motivation. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
Project Expert: We Don't Need No Stinking Project Plans
Project managers need to reacquaint themselves with a central ingredient of success: project plans. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2006
01
Dec'06
How to Take Control When Negotiating Vendor Contracts
When you're signing on the dotted line, vendors often have plenty of clout. But you can get control of the deal. Continue Reading