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IT insourcing uptick: Survey shows some IT coming back in-house
A new study by Deloitte shows a trend toward IT insourcing, as companies respond to customer and quality concerns by bringing some IT back in-house. Feature
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Unified communications systems can be boon for SMB budgets
For collaborative potential and cost savings, unified communications systems are worth embracing for SMB and midmarket businesses. Feature
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Building sustainable businesses: Have you got what it takes?
Environmental impact is everybody's concern. Review our recent coverage and quiz yourself on the best practices of sustainable businesses. Quiz
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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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Optimize and tune your business to the mobile channel
Expert J Schwan explains how 'random acts of mobile' are marring mobile channel strategies and why he preaches a mobile app dev user first approach. News | 08 Jan 2013
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Top 12 SearchCIO-Midmarket.com technology news articles, tips of 2012
Check out the top 12 technology news articles and tips of 2012 for midmarket CIOs, covering BYOD, leadership, the future of technology and free IT templates. News | 19 Dec 2012
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IT Leadership Awards move beyond business process improvement
Our IT Leadership Awards look for innovative ideas in business process improvement that answer unspoken organizational needs. CIO Matters | 31 Oct 2012
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'Big data' management? More like 'big decisions' management
'Big data' management worries CIOs, who want to be sure that business intelligence efforts are worth it. To start, make smart big decisions first. CIO Matters | 27 Sep 2012
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Strong technology leadership is a welcome gift to St. Paul nonprofit
Strong, customer-focused technology leadership and a friendly touch made Paul Harder a SearchCIO-Midmarket.com 2012 IT Leadership Awards finalist. News | 30 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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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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Free supply chain model examples, strategy resources for the CIO
Is your organization's supply chain strategy on sure footing? We've rounded up some free supply chain model resources from around the Web. Tip
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Additive manufacturing delivers unexpected green benefits for CIOs
Additive manufacturing packs a green punch. With just-in-time inventory, CIOs can reduce transportation costs and facility expense. Tip
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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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Future technology predictions from top IT executives
Looking ahead to 2016, a series of top IT executives offer their future technology predictions. Learn more in this video. Video
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CIO: Technology for higher education makes a valuable IT investment
Technology for higher education is a worthy investment for CIOs and the students they serve. Learn more in this video Q&A with CIO Igor Steinberg. CIO Innovators
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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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Free supply chain model examples, strategy resources for the CIO
Is your organization's supply chain strategy on sure footing? We've rounded up some free supply chain model resources from around the Web. Tip
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IT insourcing uptick: Survey shows some IT coming back in-house
A new study by Deloitte shows a trend toward IT insourcing, as companies respond to customer and quality concerns by bringing some IT back in-house. Feature
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Optimize and tune your business to the mobile channel
Expert J Schwan explains how 'random acts of mobile' are marring mobile channel strategies and why he preaches a mobile app dev user first approach. News
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Future technology predictions from top IT executives
Looking ahead to 2016, a series of top IT executives offer their future technology predictions. Learn more in this video. Video
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Top 12 SearchCIO-Midmarket.com technology news articles, tips of 2012
Check out the top 12 technology news articles and tips of 2012 for midmarket CIOs, covering BYOD, leadership, the future of technology and free IT templates. News
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IT Leadership Awards move beyond business process improvement
Our IT Leadership Awards look for innovative ideas in business process improvement that answer unspoken organizational needs. CIO Matters
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Unified communications systems can be boon for SMB budgets
For collaborative potential and cost savings, unified communications systems are worth embracing for SMB and midmarket businesses. Feature
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'Big data' management? More like 'big decisions' management
'Big data' management worries CIOs, who want to be sure that business intelligence efforts are worth it. To start, make smart big decisions first. CIO Matters
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Building sustainable businesses: Have you got what it takes?
Environmental impact is everybody's concern. Review our recent coverage and quiz yourself on the best practices of sustainable businesses. Quiz
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Additive manufacturing delivers unexpected green benefits for CIOs
Additive manufacturing packs a green punch. With just-in-time inventory, CIOs can reduce transportation costs and facility expense. 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.