May 2010
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May 28, 2010
28
May'10
Is changing your IP address on your company's radar?
Did you know that your company might be changing your IP address scheme, whether you like it or not, in the near future? Admittedly, this is something that never occurred to me, but it turns out ... Continue Reading
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May 27, 2010
27
May'10
Is the new CIO role of today cultivating CEOs of the future?
The CIO role is changing -- there's no doubt about that -- but the question remains: What does the new CIO role comprise? During her keynote presentation at the Forrester IT Forum in Las Vegas this ... Continue Reading
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May 27, 2010
27
May'10
BP's risk management strategy put planet in peril
A story in this morning's New York Times on BP's risk management strategy will no doubt send chills down the spine of many a corporate risk and compliance officer. The story reports on an internal ... Continue Reading
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May 27, 2010
27
May'10
Business technology is the challenging next step in IT transformation
CIOs are embracing business technology to better meet the needs of the business, but transforming IT to accommodate this new world order is challenging. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2010
27
May'10
10 best practices for deploying desktop virtualization solutions
Desktop virtualization solutions can save your organization time and money, but how do you plan for deployment? Read our top 10 list of virtualization best practices. Continue Reading
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May 27, 2010
27
May'10
Is it the CIO's job to reduce energy consumption?
CIOs will be given the responsibility to develop products to reduce energy consumption, a recent report says, and they should start now to build expertise in energy informatics. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2010
26
May'10
Five questions: What works and what doesn't in a green IT strategy
Four IT pros talk about how their companies are pursuing a green IT strategy, and offer plenty of tips and advice about what works and what doesn't. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2010
26
May'10
Cloud computing basics: Planning and understanding a cloud strategy
Cloud computing has generated a lot of buzz (and noise) over the years -- but what is it, really? Learn some of the basics and how to plan a cloud strategy for midmarket IT. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2010
25
May'10
The discovery phase of private clouds
A year ago, when I brought up private clouds to IT executives, many were flat out not interested. Flash forward a year, and their stance has changed. Many IT executives are entering boot camps ... Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
CIO weekly wrap-up: Applications in the cloud, SharePoint installation
I'm still recovering from last night's LOST series finale. I thought it really fit with the themes of the show, but I know a lot of people weren't happy with the outcome. Your thoughts? Besides ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
Idea management software: The future is now
Idea management software sounds so futuristic, it makes me think of the movie Minority Report. In fact, ideation management is in the here and now. As SearchCIO.com News Director Christina Torode ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
Mars and Venus on the future of IT
It could be I'm overly sensitive to gender issues among the academic scientific elite, having moved to Cambridge, Mass., about the time then-Harvard President Larry Summers made his unfortunate ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
The CIO job under a microscope at MIT Sloan CIO Symposium
Tactical and strategic, behind the scenes and front and center, IT control freak and innovation unleasher: The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium explores the paradox of the CIO job. Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
CIOs must manage changes in IT departments due to cloud computing services
Cloud computing services cast a shadow of fear over IT departments that are scrambling to change amid a flurry of business units bypassing traditional channels. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2010
20
May'10
USB memory sticks spark concern -- but still prove hard to pass up
"Is this safe?" seemed to be the first question out of everyone's mouth when a colleague of mine was handing out USB memory sticks at the recent MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. The tiny memory sticks did ... Continue Reading
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May 20, 2010
20
May'10
From A to Xen: Your options for virtual desktops
What are the options for virtual desktops? From Citrix to Microsoft, learn about some of the emerging players in the field and what an IT manager should know about them. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2010
20
May'10
AAA turns to Web-based collaboration tool to spark new ideas
In an effort to get employees to put on their thinking caps, AAA invests in a Web-based collaboration tool that formalizes the idea-management process -- and adds some fun. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2010
19
May'10
Technology job openings surge, headhunters are on the prowl
A report on technology job openings reinforces evidence that the recession is receding. Do you know where your IT staff is headed? It could be out the door. This month's report from Dice Inc., the ... Continue Reading
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May 19, 2010
19
May'10
Presidio CTO on virtual data center strategy dos and don'ts
Dave Hart, chief technology officer of $1 billion IT infrastructure service provider Presidio, discusses virtual data center conundrums and how midmarket CIOs can get around them. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2010
19
May'10
SharePoint installation helps Continental Airlines track flight delays
A SharePoint installation helps Continental Airlines respond to new regulations designed to shorten tarmac delays. Continue Reading