August 2007

August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
As IP telephony matures, more CIOs buying into the technology

Maturing IP telephony technology, specifically VoIP, is making its way into more and more businesses while outdated PBX systems (although tried and true) are being shown the door. Continue Reading
August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Find out if you're clued in to Web 2.0 tools

Web 2.0 applications have changed the way information is delivered. But how much do you really know about blogs, wikis and RSS feeds? Find out with this quiz! Continue Reading
August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Unified communications services offer security, ROI and effectiveness

Unified communications was all the talk at VoiceCon in San Francisco. What exactly is it? What are the technical and strategic issues around UC? Associate Editor Jeff Kelly discovered some helpful advice and opinions on UC at the show. Continue Reading

August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Are you clued in to Web 2.0 applications?

Web 2.0 tools are redefining the way information is delivered. But how much do you know about them? Find out with our quiz! Continue Reading
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
Data center strategies: Five ways to handle a heat wave

The heat is on in the data center and will be for years to come, according to recent reports. Here's a primer from Gartner on what you need to know going forward. Continue Reading
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
ITIL V3: Stakeholder coordination is key to success

In his latest column, Brian Johnson offers tips and advice on how to coordinate the ITIL stakeholders in your organization to successfully meet business requirements by using an IT service design process. Continue Reading
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
SaaS apps being deployed by business units, not IT

When it comes to deploying applications via SaaS, IT is still behind the curve. What's preventing IT from getting control over the programs business units want? Continue Reading
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Web 2.0 strategies for the midmarket

Web 2.0 tools are infiltrating organizations of all sizes. What does it take to successfully integrate them into your IT systems? Find out with this IT Management Guide. Continue Reading
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Interview: Seth Ravin on third-party software maintenance

The co-founder of TomorrowNow discusses software maintenance. Continue Reading
August 27, 2007 27 Aug'07
Information security frameworks just part of security plan

A comprehensive security environment at an SMB begins with a basic set of frameworks. Expert Mike Rothman outlines six steps for making initial progress with your security program. Continue Reading

August 23, 2007 23 Aug'07
Second Life job fairs boost IT prospects

Except for a few glitches navigating through a virtual world, big-name companies such as Accenture and Microsoft find that Second Life is proving itself to be a worthwhile venue for finding future employees. Continue Reading
August 23, 2007 23 Aug'07
Growth: The Secret Ingredient in CIO Success

Success means knowing how to run IT in a growing business, and even using IT to drive that growth. It requires both strategic and tactical capabilities. Continue Reading
August 23, 2007 23 Aug'07
Strategic IT and business alignment for the midmarket

The alignment between the business side and IT is crucial. Learn more with these tips and news articles. Continue Reading
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Users outwit IT when deploying consumer apps

A new report suggests that end users go through all kinds of hoops to avoid dealing with IT when it comes to deploying consumer applications and devices. Continue Reading
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Disaster recovery still not a priority for most CIOs

Disaster recovery planning still isn't a priority for many CIOs, who are expected to spend more time fixing current problems than preparing the business for future ones. Continue Reading
August 21, 2007 21 Aug'07
Customized e-discovery tool lightens law firm's litigation load

It's a marriage made in Mensa: A law firm and a seasoned vendor figure out how to marry content management to litigation services to come up with a tool that does everything but argue cases. Continue Reading
August 21, 2007 21 Aug'07
Princeton Review educates itself in business performance management

Business performance management gets high marks from testers and other nontechnical staffers at The Princeton Review. Continue Reading
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
SaaS options demand discipline from SMBs

As the SaaS market continues to grow, SMBs must wisely choose which on-demand software offerings are likely to yield the best results. Continue Reading
August 16, 2007 16 Aug'07
SOX spending is down, but CIOs still have work to do

Overall spending on SOX was down in 2006, but the 2002 financial reform act remains a gold mine for external auditors. IT can help shift the power and save companies money. Continue Reading
August 15, 2007 15 Aug'07
CIOs need to negotiate TLC into wireless contracts

Road warriors feel unappreciated by their mobile carriers. As keepers of the wireless technology, CIOs should make sure they feel loved. Continue Reading