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A CIO reveals how to avoid problems with outsourcing partners
Our expert Scott Lowe reveals how to avoid problems with outsourcing partners on your next cloud project.Tip
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How CIOs can avoid big chaos through a BI data steward
With big data comes big responsibility. CIOs can avoid big chaos during an ERP integration with the help of a data steward.Tip
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Cloud computing basics quiz: Have you got what it takes?
You know the cloud computing basics, but how well can you do against our cloud experts? Take our cloud quiz and find out.Quiz
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Cloud-based computing for midmarket CIOs
Learn how to maximize the rewards of cloud-based computing and get the most out of your investment.Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Cloud Identity Management as a Service: Not quite ready for prime time
When it comes to cloud identity management, expert Jonathan Hassell suggests that midmarket CIOs may be better off waiting until the time is right.Tip
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Midmarket CIOs lead the charge with cloud-based computing
When midmarket furniture company Telelok began lagging, it turned to cloud-based computing to stay agile and relevant in a tough economy.Tip
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Server hugger or cloud services evangelist? CIOs don’t have to choose
CIOs shouldn’t rush into cloud services, cautions our expert. Exercise some risk management while championing shared services goals.Tip
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Cloud security planning should be part of strategy
Cloud security planning should be part of a cloud strategy from beginning, though few users are thinking that way.Blog | 13 Dec 2011
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Cloud computing services adoption could help security
Security normally is why some companies stay away from the cloud. But others find that cloud computing services adoption is making them more secure.News | 06 Dec 2011
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Can Yahoo survive the dot-com bubble 2.0?
The future of Yahoo looks grim, as its iconic San Francisco billboard comes down after a decade. Will it survive the dot-com bubble 2.0?Blog
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Delivering a VDI solution through teamwork and creative funding
Through creative funding, one SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist brought a public-library virtual desktop infrastructure project to fruition.News | 17 Apr 2012
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How to be a strategic leader in the IT industry
The latest on the Web, including an example of how to be a strategic leader in IT and news about cloud computing.Blog
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HP takes a turn at re-engineering the corporation
As many companies go through business transformation, HP is working on re-engineering the corporation.Blog
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Desktop virtualization is all about accommodating users
CIO Dustin Fennell built a desktop virtualization platform to draw students to Scottsdale Community College and accommodate the need for anywhere, any-device access.News | 17 Aug 2011
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Get ready for workstation virtualization: Our top 10 list
These are tough times, and ROI is the prayer on everyone's lips. Need to make the case on workstation virtualization? We've got you covered.Tip
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Elegant software management solutions for the CIO
Sometimes your software management solutions are as simple as the department next door. Here's how to leverage power users for application management.Tip
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The Windows 8 operating system: Is it time to move on?
We can expect Windows Version 8 next year. But how useful will it be in a mobile world?Blog
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CIOs rush to adjust to Mozilla Firefox 4, IE9 releases
How many CIOs got caught with their pants down when IE9 dropped? Learn why the Mozilla Firefox 4 and IE9 releases mean trouble for legacy apps.Feature
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The top 10 free best business iPad apps
You've got a new iPad and impressed your clients, so what else is there? Plenty! We've got 10 of the best business iPad apps, and know what the best thing is? They're all free.Tip
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Preparing for a Windows 7 migration from XP
Plenty of up-front planning, a few helpful automation tools, and even Vista make for a fairly easy Windows 7 migration from XP, say IT managers.Article | 09 Feb 2011
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Digg
Digg is a social news site that allows members to raise the visibility of stories they like best and bury stories they don’t like. Digg was launched back in 2004.Definition
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VKontakte (VK)
VKontakte (VK) is Europe's largest social networking website, with more than 100 million users.Definition
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Could tablets replace laptops at your company?
According to a survey, 34% of companies say they plan to employ tablets in the workplace in 2012. Is it possible that tablets replace laptops one day soon?CIO Symmetry | 08 Mar 2012
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Do you care about the Apple iPad 3 release date?
The best of last week's news, including the most recent Anonymous hack and the latest rumors swirling about the Apple iPad 3 release date.News | 05 Mar 2012
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A zero email policy?
It's hard to keep up with the changes going on in IT productivity. First we have "bring your own device"; now, a zero email policy. What's next?News | 30 Nov 2011
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Can Yahoo survive the dot-com bubble 2.0?
The future of Yahoo looks grim, as its iconic San Francisco billboard comes down after a decade. Will it survive the dot-com bubble 2.0?Blog
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The fallout from the BlackBerry outage
The latest around the Web, including the scoop on the iPhone 4S Siri problem and the colossal BlackBerry outage.Blog
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Data overload, pricing drive Microsoft shop to Google business email
Google business email hit the mark for one Microsoft shop, after it priced on-site Exchange hosting.News | 12 Oct 2011
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How Google and Motorola affects your mobile workforce
The latest news from around the web, including how Google's acquisition of Motorola will affect your mobile workforce and how to retain your top talent.Blog
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Will iPhone 5 overpower competitors in business use?
Even without an official release date for the highly anticipated iPhone 5, studies indicate that iPhone competitors should be worried.Blog
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Smart grid systems expert devises business transformation template
Find out how one IT leader uses smart grid systems to affect change and drive business transformation.News | 16 May 2012
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CIO makes IT a strategic partner at Air Systems with green tech
This IT Leadership Award winner makes sure IT is a strategic partner to the business with a green IT strategy that led to a new role in the business.News | 30 Apr 2012
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CIO looks to Millennial generation for new IT-business alignment
IT innovator Kevin Soohoo courts the Millennial generation for new ideas and instills in them his philosophy of IT-business alignment.Podcast
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IT leader effects transformational change for smart grid energy
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist pursues transformational change with smart grid energy solutions.News | 24 Apr 2012
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Virtualization technologies offer big ROI and green data storage
Green virtualization technologies replaced outdated hardware and offered IT leader big power-consumption savings.News | 19 Apr 2012
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Renewable energy scarce, but it's out there
People seem to find fault with many renewable energy sources, but one IT Leadership Award finalist has found ways to save energy, one step at a time.News | 20 Mar 2012
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IT director uses simple green decisions to make IT relevant
Sometimes it's the little things. One IT director found three simple green decisions, saved a big bank and helped to make IT relevant.IT Leadership Awards
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Google data center solutions to adapt
A weekly blog roundup including news on the WiFi coverage on the London Tube and the data center solution that looks just like a McMansion.News | 24 Jan 2012
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Google data center solutions to adapt in your own company
A weekly blog roundup including news on the WiFi coverage on the London Tube and the data center solution that looks just like a McMansion.News | 24 Jan 2012
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Sustainability initiatives driving innovation
The best from around the web, including sustainability initiatives, the NIST update and the inevitable decline of Google.Blog
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An innovative cloud strategy helps CIO with major ROI
One SearchCIO-Midmarket.com 2012 IT Leadership Award finalist works a creative cloud strategy to save his company both time and capital.News | 05 Apr 2012
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How project management best practices drive the ROI of one EHR system
CIO Jamie Gianna drove big revenue increases by carefully applying project management best practices to a formerly DOA EHR system project.IT Leadership Awards | 19 Mar 2012
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Big data in context is how real understanding begins
A chief scientist at IBM tells the story about how big data in context will help you conquer your fear of big data.News | 06 Mar 2012
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Increase your business storytelling
Steve Jobs' death last week made a huge impact with consumers, thanks in part to his masterful business storytelling.Blog
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Midmarket data center management guides: Tips and best practices
Don't get lost in your data center! Learn more about data storage, data center virtualization, green IT and more in our data center management guides.Midmarket CIO Briefings
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Secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly security tools for SMBs
Learn about secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly storage security tools in this tip.Tip
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Exploring cloud computing solutions for the midmarket
A comprehensive cloud strategy can help a midmarket company achieve huge payouts. Check out our cloud computing solutions primer and tips for avoiding cloud pitfalls.Misc
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Making inroads with tactical cloud computing applications
Off-the-shelf cloud computing applications are becoming a priority with enterprise CIOs looking for safe ways to move less strategic products and functions.News | 25 Feb 2011
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Political underpinnings of data governance
Being "neighborly" isn't so commonplace when it comes to data storage and data governance.News | 11 Nov 2010
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Data classification vital part of data management solutions
The cost of data management solutions in the cloud and on-premise is still a bit steep for SMBs, but a lack of data classification will cost you more.Article | 10 Nov 2010
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Mobile strategies directly linked to customer relationships
When it comes to building customer relationships, the time is ripe to deploy mobile strategies, according to CEO John Weathington.Tip
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The case against developing mobile apps: Mobile-friendly websites
It seems as if everyone is developing mobile apps these days. Jonathan Hassell explains why native mobile apps just might not be worth it.Tip
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Innovative LMS solution drives success at technical training program
This SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Award finalist engages students in a technical training program with a new learning management system.News | 23 Apr 2012
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Customer experiences drive revenue through online banking system
With an improved online banking system, a SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Award finalist proves customer experiences can drive business revenue.News | 16 Apr 2012
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CIO focuses on developing leadership skills on a tight budget
CIO Paul Harder focuses on developing leadership skills among his nonprofit agency's team and in the community on a very small IT budget.News | 02 Apr 2012
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Ten free business apps for iPad
Our favorite free business apps of 2012 will have your iPad workers forgetting all about Angry Birds. OK, probably not.Top iPad Apps
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Could tablets replace laptops at your company?
According to a survey, 34% of companies say they plan to employ tablets in the workplace in 2012. Is it possible that tablets replace laptops one day soon?CIO Symmetry | 08 Mar 2012
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Do you care about the Apple iPad 3 release date?
The best of last week's news, including the most recent Anonymous hack and the latest rumors swirling about the Apple iPad 3 release date.News | 05 Mar 2012
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Ten free business apps for iPad
Our favorite free business apps of 2012 will have your iPad workers forgetting all about Angry Birds. OK, probably not.Top iPad Apps
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USB (Universal Serial Bus, USB 3.0, SuperSpeed USB)
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a plug-and-play interface between a computer and add-on devices, such as media players, keyboards, telephones, digital cameras, scanners, flash drives, joysticks and printers... (Continued)Definition
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Cloud computing platform launches a network of new businesses
Up against a perfect storm of business challenges, CIO Paul Stamas used a cloud computing platform to redirect his company toward profitability.Podcast
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CIO makes IT a strategic partner at Air Systems with green tech
This IT Leadership Award winner makes sure IT is a strategic partner to the business with a green IT strategy that led to a new role in the business.News | 30 Apr 2012
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Why you need to care about trends in cloud computing
The best of the Web, including birthday wishes for two beloved technologies and the latest trends in cloud computing.Blog
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Banning Facebook to solve issues not the answer
Companies and now some schools are banning Facebook from their constituents, but this isn’t the correct answer.Blog
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Does you Internet usage policy cause anxiety?
A new study shows that being disconnected from the Internet causes anxiety -- so what does that mean for your Internet usage policy?Blog
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Exploring software and data management tools
Viva la data center revolution! This SearchCIO-Midmarket briefing is chock full of data management tools to help you navigate the dynamics of a new world order.Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Network and server monitoring saves frustration and money
Lack of behavioral analysis through network and server monitoring proves the old adage that what you don't know will hurt your system in the long run.News | 21 Jun 2011
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How will you celebrate World IPv6 Day?
IPv4 addresses are depleting faster than the ozone layer. On World IPv6 Day, test your system on free services from major players like Google and Yahoo.Blog
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Confidence in Amazon cloud storage low
After a very public outage of its Web Services, Amazon tries to woo consumers back to Amazon cloud storage with a huge promotion -- and falls flat on its face.Blog
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CIOs rush to adjust to Mozilla Firefox 4, IE9 releases
How many CIOs got caught with their pants down when IE9 dropped? Learn why the Mozilla Firefox 4 and IE9 releases mean trouble for legacy apps.Feature
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Data center standards for the new world order: Are yours up to snuff?
Data center standards are evolving, but is your data center architecture? Jonathan Hassell walks through the five biggest trends in data center planning.Tip
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The Windows 8 operating system: Is it time to move on?
We can expect Windows Version 8 next year. But how useful will it be in a mobile world?Blog
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Jonathan Hassell
Jonathan Hassell is an expert contributor to SearchCIO-Midmarket.com, specializing in Windows and RADIUS.Contributor
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Midmarket data center management guides: Tips and best practices
Don't get lost in your data center! Learn more about data storage, data center virtualization, green IT and more in our data center management guides.Midmarket CIO Briefings
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Preparing for a Windows 7 migration from XP
Plenty of up-front planning, a few helpful automation tools, and even Vista make for a fairly easy Windows 7 migration from XP, say IT managers.Article | 09 Feb 2011
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Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 find the payback worthwhile
Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 like the quick ROI and other cost savings, some of which they are investing to beef up IT staffing.News | 17 Aug 2010
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Microsoft offers Windows, Exchange SP1 betas
Microsoft brought news of service packs to IT managers at TechEd 2010, but it also had to ease their security concerns about its cloud initiative.News | 15 Jun 2010
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Why one IT guy found Windows 7 to be too user-friendly
Windows 7 is faster and easier to use, but installing it was almost too easy for one self-proclaimed IT geek.News | 11 Mar 2010
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No legacy Windows support, no problem for some IT managers
Microsoft will soon end support for Windows XP SP2 and all Windows 2000 versions -- but IT managers are in no rush to upgrade.News | 08 Mar 2010
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Windows 7 migration ahead? What a CIO should know
Operating system upgrades are not easy. But as IT shops consider moving away from XP, find out what makes a Windows 7 migration worth it (and how to plan for it).Midmarket CIO Briefings
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Customer experiences drive revenue through online banking system
With an improved online banking system, a SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Award finalist proves customer experiences can drive business revenue.News | 16 Apr 2012
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Google data center solutions to adapt
A weekly blog roundup including news on the WiFi coverage on the London Tube and the data center solution that looks just like a McMansion.News | 24 Jan 2012
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Google data center solutions to adapt in your own company
A weekly blog roundup including news on the WiFi coverage on the London Tube and the data center solution that looks just like a McMansion.News | 24 Jan 2012
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Can you use the Kindle Fire for business?
Amazon.com is selling its Kindle Fire tablet in record numbers in Q4, but can you use the Kindle Fire for business? Our weekly Web roundup.News | 05 Dec 2011
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What does the Amazon tablet PC mean for midmarket CIOs?
The Amazon tablet PC's price point brings the possibility of tablet devices to every midmarket employee, but will CIOs take a bite?Blog
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Will iPhone 5 overpower competitors in business use?
Even without an official release date for the highly anticipated iPhone 5, studies indicate that iPhone competitors should be worried.Blog
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IPad keyboards vulnerable to hackers
You’re wary of iPad Bluetooth keyboards, but hackers are now literally peering over your shoulder and harvesting your passwords optically.Blog | 18 Jul 2011
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Mobility management in a microsecond: A Midmarket CIO Briefing
With iPad devices, smartphones in business and BYOD initiatives, the savvy CIO needs an airtight mobility management strategy. Get the latest in our Midmarket CIO Briefing.Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Midmarket data center management guides: Tips and best practices
Don't get lost in your data center! Learn more about data storage, data center virtualization, green IT and more in our data center management guides.Midmarket CIO Briefings
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Mobile device security and risks: What you need to know
Are you concerned with mobile device security? Our expert has tips for deploying and managing your mobile workforce while keeping everyone -- and your network -- safe.Tip
- VIEW MORE ON : Remote connectivity
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Virtualization technologies offer big ROI and green data storage
Green virtualization technologies replaced outdated hardware and offered IT leader big power-consumption savings.News | 19 Apr 2012
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Server hugger or cloud services evangelist? CIOs don’t have to choose
CIOs shouldn’t rush into cloud services, cautions our expert. Exercise some risk management while championing shared services goals.Tip
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Advancing your virtualization plan: A guide for CIOs
Learn how to advance your organization's virtualization plan, whether you're building on an existing infrastructure or starting from scratch.Briefing
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Advancing your virtualization plan: A guide for CIOs
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Behind the hype: 10 facts to help you sort out virtualization benefits
Virtualization solutions promise to do everything for your company short of growing hair on a billiard ball, but can the virtualization benefits really stand up to scrutiny?Tip
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New green IT technology for data center cooling
One option in data center cooling allows servers to be immersed in liquid, potentially reducing cooling energy by 90%.News | 28 Sep 2011
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How one school district adopted virtual Exchange 2010
Virtual Exchange 2010 reaps huge rewards for one school district, increasing confidence in the system while streamlining IT processes.Tip
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Policies, tools and best practices guide for virtualization management
A guide to developing a virtualization management strategy with tips on policies to set, tools to select and best practices for optimizing your virtual environment.Learning Guide
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Virtual machine performance tools equal better ROI
The days of eyeballing resources for virtual machine performance are falling to the wayside as IT directors seek better server virtualization ROI.Article | 08 Dec 2010
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You have a storage area network. Now what? Some SAN configuration tips
You have a SAN -- now you have to set it up. Get SAN configuration insights on how to assign RAID levels, determine the staff you'll need and prepare for ongoing SAN maintenance.Tip
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Smart grid systems expert devises business transformation template
Find out how one IT leader uses smart grid systems to affect change and drive business transformation.News | 16 May 2012
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IT leader effects transformational change for smart grid energy
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist pursues transformational change with smart grid energy solutions.News | 24 Apr 2012
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Ten free business apps for iPad
Our favorite free business apps of 2012 will have your iPad workers forgetting all about Angry Birds. OK, probably not.Top iPad Apps
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CIO conquers IT systems failure through strategic virtualization
Faced with an enterprise-wide IT systems failure and scant resources, CIO Paul Stokes turned to virtualization technologies and rigorous planning.News | 11 Jan 2012
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SSDs address I/O bottlenecks for companies of all sizes
Discover the latest trends in solid-state storage, reliability and what solid-state drives can offer to enterprises.Podcast | 19 Dec 2011
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New green IT technology for data center cooling
One option in data center cooling allows servers to be immersed in liquid, potentially reducing cooling energy by 90%.News | 28 Sep 2011
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Exploring software and data management tools
Viva la data center revolution! This SearchCIO-Midmarket briefing is chock full of data management tools to help you navigate the dynamics of a new world order.Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Data center standards for the new world order: Are yours up to snuff?
Data center standards are evolving, but is your data center architecture? Jonathan Hassell walks through the five biggest trends in data center planning.Tip
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Elegant software management solutions for the CIO
Sometimes your software management solutions are as simple as the department next door. Here's how to leverage power users for application management.Tip
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Danielle and Nelson Ruest
Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest are expert contributors to SearchCIO-Midmarket.com, specializing in virtualization and Windows.Contributor
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Virtualization technologies offer big ROI and green data storage
Green virtualization technologies replaced outdated hardware and offered IT leader big power-consumption savings.News | 19 Apr 2012
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Delivering a VDI solution through teamwork and creative funding
Through creative funding, one SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist brought a public-library virtual desktop infrastructure project to fruition.News | 17 Apr 2012
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CIO expects ROI, quick rebound in virtualizing disaster recovery site
One CIO is exploring an untraditional virtualization strategy to optimize his disaster recovery site: Virtualized desktops first, server virtualization later. Learn why.News | 28 Feb 2012
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Virtualized desktops and DR virtualization for quick ROI
CIO Tom Gainer found that deploying virtualized desktops and disaster recovery was the quicker path to cost savings and recovery times. Server virtualization, not so much.News | 14 Feb 2012
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Cloud computing basics quiz: Have you got what it takes?
You know the cloud computing basics, but how well can you do against our cloud experts? Take our cloud quiz and find out.Quiz
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Cloud-based computing for midmarket CIOs
Learn how to maximize the rewards of cloud-based computing and get the most out of your investment.Midmarket CIO Briefing
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CIO conquers IT systems failure through strategic virtualization
Faced with an enterprise-wide IT systems failure and scant resources, CIO Paul Stokes turned to virtualization technologies and rigorous planning.News | 11 Jan 2012
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Advancing your virtualization plan: A guide for CIOs
Learn how to advance your organization's virtualization plan, whether you're building on an existing infrastructure or starting from scratch.Briefing
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Advancing your virtualization plan: A guide for CIOs
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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ROI analysis the key for green light on your virtualization project
Virtualization might make sense, but how can you convince the business? CEO John Weathington helps you reframe your argument with an ROI analysis.Tip
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CIO's twin passions for language, tech spur industry innovations
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist Mauricio Vicente reveals how his expertise in IT and languages translated into the latest of many industry innovations.Podcast
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CIO focuses on developing leadership skills on a tight budget
CIO Paul Harder focuses on developing leadership skills among his nonprofit agency's team and in the community on a very small IT budget.News | 02 Apr 2012
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Video-conferencing systems integral to unified communications agenda
Video-conferencing systems are a fragmented market and not without flaws -- but they're becoming mainstream business tools and should be part of any unified communications strategy.News | 10 Aug 2011
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How will you celebrate World IPv6 Day?
IPv4 addresses are depleting faster than the ozone layer. On World IPv6 Day, test your system on free services from major players like Google and Yahoo.Blog
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Midmarket data center management guides: Tips and best practices
Don't get lost in your data center! Learn more about data storage, data center virtualization, green IT and more in our data center management guides.Midmarket CIO Briefings
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A virtual PBX system can give small businesses a big voice for less
A virtual PBX system can give small companies many big-company phone features for a small monthly outlay, but it won't scale gracefully for medium-sized companies.Article | 17 Nov 2010
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Is mobile video conferencing worth considering in the midmarket?
Improved technology can make mobile video conferencing with executive road warriors and remote workers easier -- but is it worth it?News | 08 Jul 2010
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Top unified communications RFP design models and best practices
Ready to write a unified communications (UC) RFP? Learn more about some possible RFP models and best practices to improve your UC strategy.News | 10 May 2010
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SIP compliance doesn't mean unified communications interoperability
While vendors promise Session Initiation Protocol compliance and an open, standards-based unified communications architecture, interoperability remains a challenge for enterprises.News | 05 Apr 2010
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FAQ: What is unified communications, and why would I want it?
Unified communications (UC) combines multiple forms of communications: voice, video and text-based media. But is a UC strategy something midmarket firms should consider?Tip
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