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Top Check IT Lists for midmarket IT professionals
We've gathered our most popular SMB Check IT Lists for your convenience. From choosing VPNs to detecting spyware on PCs to getting certified, our Check IT Lists offer quick, at-a-glance information for on-the-go IT professionals who need timely, hand... Check IT List
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Product roundup headquarters
Staying up to date on new products for your SMB can be difficult and time-consuming. We've consolidated our collection of recent product announcements onto one page for your convenience. Feature
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10 tips for Windows systems maintenance for SMBs
Kevin Beaver provides you with 10 tips for keeping your Windows systems performing at their peak so they can work for you, not against you. Check IT List
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Telecommuting technology a double-edged sword for SMBs
Entrepreneurs and small business owners rely on telecommuting tech for day-to-day business operations, but success also requires an old-school touch. SMB Tech | 20 Mar 2013
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New Kindle SD price point very seductive to CIOs -- and consumers
Amazon's Kindle SD is a low-cost tablet for the masses. Will CIOs jump? Our latest CIO Matters column discusses the tidal shift in consumerization. CIO Matters | 07 Sep 2012
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Greenwashing electronics waste taints the new Retina MacBook Pro
"Green" technology solutions are often no more than greenwashing. Read about the electronics waste associated with Apple's new Retina MacBook Pro. CIO Matters | 12 Jul 2012
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How Internet consumers will use new mobile devices
Mobile device use is still on the rise. How does the use of mobile devices affect other technologies? Global consumers still hunger for mobility. News | 22 Jun 2012
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The VDI model doesn't have to break the bank
How an insurance broker tapped a VDI model that avoided infrastructure costs instead of adding them. News | 13 Jun 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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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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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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Ozzie leaves behind Microsoft's technology vision
Departing chief software architect Ray Ozzie leaves behind a future technology vision for Microsoft. But is it within the company's grasp? News | 26 Oct 2010
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Ozzie's leaving the latest sign to break up Microsoft?
Microsoft is drifting aimlessly and Ray Ozzie, the software visionary, is leaving the company. What Redmond might want to start thinking about. News | 19 Oct 2010
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Zero clients can deliver ROI -- or empty promises
For CIOs, zero clients might be the goose that laid the golden eggs: Jonathan Hassell busts the myth that zero and thin clients involve no hardware, software or maintenance woes. Tip
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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 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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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. Tip
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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. Tip
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Netbook comparison: Matching netbook features to business needs
Netbooks may prove handy for enterprise road warriors and virtual desktop users. In this quick corporate netbook comparison, learn how to sort through features and options. Tip
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Desktop and application virtualization: Lessons learned
Thinking about introducing desktop and application virtualization? Experts share tips and lessons learned. Tip
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Laptop theft easily preventable while on the road
The theft of laptops (and the data that's on them) is all too common when your employees are on the road. This no-brainer security primer will go a long way in keeping your mobile devices out of the hands of thieves. Tip
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Linux desktop: Simpler, more secure than Windows
Don't adopt Linux desktop just because you hate Microsoft, experts agree. Instead, make the switch to open source for the simplified maintenance and improved security. Tip
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touch screen
A touch screen is a computer display screen that is also an input device. The screens are sensitive to pressure; a user interacts with the computer by touching pictures or words on the screen. (Continued) Definition
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architecture
In information technology, especially computers and more recently networks, architecture is a term applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationship... Definition
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microprocessor (logic chip)
A microprocessor is a computer processor on a microchip. Definition
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DMI (Desktop Management Interface)
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is an industry framework for managing and keeping track of hardware and software components in a system of personal computers from a central location. Definition
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The inside scoop for CIOs from International CES 2013
A live podcast from International CES 2013 highlights the latest technologies and their potential applications -- and disruptions. International CES 2013
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Telecommuting technology a double-edged sword for SMBs
Entrepreneurs and small business owners rely on telecommuting tech for day-to-day business operations, but success also requires an old-school touch. SMB Tech
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The inside scoop for CIOs from International CES 2013
A live podcast from International CES 2013 highlights the latest technologies and their potential applications -- and disruptions. International CES 2013
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New Kindle SD price point very seductive to CIOs -- and consumers
Amazon's Kindle SD is a low-cost tablet for the masses. Will CIOs jump? Our latest CIO Matters column discusses the tidal shift in consumerization. CIO Matters
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Greenwashing electronics waste taints the new Retina MacBook Pro
"Green" technology solutions are often no more than greenwashing. Read about the electronics waste associated with Apple's new Retina MacBook Pro. CIO Matters
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How Internet consumers will use new mobile devices
Mobile device use is still on the rise. How does the use of mobile devices affect other technologies? Global consumers still hunger for mobility. News
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Zero clients can deliver ROI -- or empty promises
For CIOs, zero clients might be the goose that laid the golden eggs: Jonathan Hassell busts the myth that zero and thin clients involve no hardware, software or maintenance woes. Tip
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The VDI model doesn't have to break the bank
How an insurance broker tapped a VDI model that avoided infrastructure costs instead of adding them. News
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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
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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
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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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Desktop and laptop management is a big focus at midmarket companies. This desktop and laptop topic section includes content on determining whether to upgrade or purchase new computers, security and mobile management.