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Improve business processes with BPM and BPA
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Vendor evaluation skills up to par? Put your experience to the test
The vendor evaluation and selection process is the first step to a long and successful relationship. Take our self-evaluation to find out if your scorecard-savvy skills pay off. Quiz
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Letters to the editor: The good and the bad of CIO jobs
Readers respond to issues addressed by SearchSMB.com's editors and writers. Letters to the Editor
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Regulatory compliance resources for SMBs
Small and medium-sized businesses are joining the ranks of larger enterprises in becoming compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulations. Roundup
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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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Forget flex spending, Millennials want a flexible mobile device policy
Millennials are willing to pass over higher pay for a mobile device policy that appeals to their roaming nature. Is it time for IT to adjust its BYOD strategies? News | 22 Nov 2011
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Don't miss out: The most interesting technology conferences of 2011
The biggest lost opportunity on every CIO's budget tends to be training and career enhancement. Here are some choice technology conferences for you to check out. IT Conferences | 11 May 2011
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BYOD and ITIL: Amicable relationship or irreconcilable differences?
BYOD, or bring your own device to work, is gaining ground, adding complexity to IT's job. Do frameworks like ITIL help or hurt BYOD? News | 20 Apr 2011
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CIOs find alternative funds for startup growth in vendor financing
Midmarket companies are feeling the soft economy when acquiring growth capital, and vendor financing is ready to step in. Are you ready to put others’ money where your mouth is? News | 30 Mar 2011
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Cloud computing costs how much?
A major vendor's private cloud system could cost up to a million dollars. What is it about cloud computing that's so expensive? News | 31 Jan 2011
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Mobile workforce will soon demand iPad-type tablets
IPad-type tablets make too much sense to ignore for your mobile workforce. Here's one story about seeing the light. News | 12 Oct 2010
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A world without legacy systems
The bigger they are, the harder they fall -- or the greater the chance they're stuck with legacy systems: Why it's awesome to be in SMB IT. News | 30 Jul 2010
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What to keep in mind when shopping for a small-business printer
For those considering a new small-business printer this year, there are a lot of new options. Read this brief rundown on what it all means for more informed buying decisions. Article | 16 Jun 2010
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Cloud computing pricing sky high for some
One midmarket CIO looked at cloud computing pricing and found that it just doesn't make sense for his organization. News | 26 Mar 2010
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Gaga for Google Fiber? We're all a bit crazy when it comes to tech
Google lit a fire in cities and towns across the nation with its Google Fiber for communities experiment, but it's also a reminder of everyday life in IT. News | 25 Mar 2010
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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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How adopting an ITIL framework can lead to cost savings for business
An ITIL framework isn't easy, but it can drive huge cost savings. Learn how ITIL cost reduction strategies translate back to your business. Tip
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Storage area network fundamentals: The right questions to ask
Will a storage area network be a good fit in your IT environment? Consult our guide to storage area network fundamentals, including how to evaluate your current setup and needs. Tip
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Server options: Matching server requirements with business needs
Available physical space, power and cooling costs and performance can affect your business' server requirements. Learn how to assess your environment for the best match. Tip
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Understanding server options: How to assess your business requirements
Understanding server options is a crucial step in determining which servers will work best for your business. From there, it's time to focus on specific product offerings. Tip
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Disaster recovery strategies for organizations on a budget
Budgets tight? Our roundup of disaster recovery strategies includes cost-cutting tips, lists of affordable DR plans (some options as low as $100) and DR best practices. Tip
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IT in 2009: The good, the bad and the ugly
The Real Niel looks back at IT in 2009, sharing his best practices for IT cost management, addressing incorrect invoices and keeping IT providers on their toes. The Real Niel
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How to cut application maintenance fees without undue risk or hardship
It's tough out there, and maintenance is expensive. These strategies will help you find ways to cut your application maintenance costs with upgrades and service in mind. Tip
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CIOs taking risk of cutting vendor maintenance contracts to save money
As CIOs continue to face budget pressures, they are increasingly dropping vendor maintenance. Here's how to weigh the risk vs. rewards of that move. Tip
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Your IT security budget: How to get more bang for the buck
Here's how to protect your IT security budget and do more with less until the economy improves. Tip
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IRobot CIO talks SaaS, strategies for cutting costs and Twitter
In part one of this video interview, iRobot CIO Jay Leader discusses strategies for cutting costs, uses for SaaS and cloud computing and the role of social media in companies today. Video
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Hospital CIOs take hard look at budgets: News podcast
Medicare and Medicaid cuts could come just as hospital IT departments need more money. CIO-Midmarket News Podcas
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Hardware spending may increase with potential price drop: News podcast
The talk of a recession has hardware vendors hungry for business. CIOs can turn the potential economic downturn into cost savings on hardware now. CIO-Midmarket News Podcas
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Improve business processes with BPM and BPA
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Forget flex spending, Millennials want a flexible mobile device policy
Millennials are willing to pass over higher pay for a mobile device policy that appeals to their roaming nature. Is it time for IT to adjust its BYOD strategies? News
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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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How adopting an ITIL framework can lead to cost savings for business
An ITIL framework isn't easy, but it can drive huge cost savings. Learn how ITIL cost reduction strategies translate back to your business. Tip
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Don't miss out: The most interesting technology conferences of 2011
The biggest lost opportunity on every CIO's budget tends to be training and career enhancement. Here are some choice technology conferences for you to check out. IT Conferences
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BYOD and ITIL: Amicable relationship or irreconcilable differences?
BYOD, or bring your own device to work, is gaining ground, adding complexity to IT's job. Do frameworks like ITIL help or hurt BYOD? News
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CIOs find alternative funds for startup growth in vendor financing
Midmarket companies are feeling the soft economy when acquiring growth capital, and vendor financing is ready to step in. Are you ready to put others’ money where your mouth is? News
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Cloud computing costs how much?
A major vendor's private cloud system could cost up to a million dollars. What is it about cloud computing that's so expensive? News
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Mobile workforce will soon demand iPad-type tablets
IPad-type tablets make too much sense to ignore for your mobile workforce. Here's one story about seeing the light. News
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Storage area network fundamentals: The right questions to ask
Will a storage area network be a good fit in your IT environment? Consult our guide to storage area network fundamentals, including how to evaluate your current setup and needs. Tip
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Budgets at midmarket companies are small. Limited financial, human and technical resources mean that IT spending and budget planning becomes an art at midmarket companies. Budget planning, IT spending and trends are topics addressed in our IT spending and budgeting topic section. Find expert advice, news, tutorials and more on IT spending and budgeting for midmarket CIOs.