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Maturing IP telephony technology, specifically VoIP, is making its way into more and more businesses while outdated PBX systems (although tried and true) are being shown the door.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
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 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
Interview: Seth Ravin on third-party software maintenance

The co-founder of TomorrowNow discusses software maintenance. 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 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
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 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 14, 2007 14 Aug'07
Web 2.0 applications pose challenges and rewards

Web 2.0 technologies are in demand by workers and customers alike. Implementing them into existing IT infrastructures and managing them effectively are the next steps for SMBs. Continue Reading
August 10, 2007 10 Aug'07
Green Grid offers roadmap for tackling energy issue

Under some criticism that it isn't doing enough to get to the bottom of the data center efficiency problem, The Green Grid consortium laid out its three-pronged approach to tackling the issue. Continue Reading
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
Intrusion detection and prevention: More than a firewall

Firewalls alone are not enough to protect your business. Combined with intrusion detection systems, SMBs can be a lot less vulnerable to security breaches. Continue Reading
August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07
Wikis in the enterprise face security, compliance challenges

As more CIOs consider enterprise adoption of wikis, security, management control and compliance remain their top concerns. Continue Reading
August 07, 2007 07 Aug'07
EPA report gives data centers little guidance

Initial reaction to a new EPA report calling for greater energy efficiency in the nation's data centers ranges from lukewarm to hostile. Some analysts say the Congress-mandated study doesn't go far enough, while others complain that it attacks the ... Continue Reading
August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07
Disaster recovery outsourcing: Simple and cheap

Outsourcing your disaster recovery efforts can be a wise technology strategy for resource-strapped SMBs. Assess your needs and determine if outsourcing DR makes sense for you. Continue Reading
August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07
Avoid lawsuit nightmares: New rules of engagement for e-discovery

The revised U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect Dec. 1. This report from Info-Tech Research Group reviews the new e-discovery law and offers recommendations for following the rules. Continue Reading