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For this CIO, protecting personally identifiable information saves kids' lives
Data privacy is important. In the case of IT Leadership finalist Pat Smith, protecting personally identifiable information means saving kids' lives. Feature
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CIO pushes for public fiber optic network, saving taxpayers millions
Doing the math on own vs. rent, a CIO galvanizes the community to build its own fiber optic network, saving taxpayers $10 million over 10 years. IT Leadership Awards
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Data center facility of the future is a hybrid
Data center facility ownership isn't a given as CIOs develop hybrid data centers for economic and competitive reasons. Feature
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Midmarket CIO guide to building sustainable businesses through IT
Sustainable businesses are the wave of the future. This midmarket CIO guide provides going-green ideas from eco-friendly companies and IT experts. Midmarket CIO Briefing
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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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Thin clients pump new life into ailing hospital
In 2007, Quincy Medical Center, once an award-winning hospital in Boston, was floundering under the weight of mismanagement. The IT infrastructure was a mess. But then the fixer arrived. CIO Decisions Midmarket I
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Quiz: The year in SMB Tech Tips
SearchSMB.com's Tech Tips have focused on compliance, networking, business process management and more this year. What have you learned from us? Test yourself with this quiz. Quiz
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Technology terms quiz: What the Dickens!
Since 1843, when Charles Dickens first saw publication of "A Christmas Carol," the classic tale has served many purposes. Here's our geeky version. Quiz
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Gartner makes predictions on the future of information technology
Gartner analyst David Cappuccio lists top ten trends in the future of information technology. News | 25 Oct 2012
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CIO snapshot: Adopting a BYOD policy, one phone at a time
A community reinvestment trust fund CIO sets a prudent BYOD policy, but with an eye to the future. News | 17 Jul 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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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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Mobile workforce shrinking the bricks-and-mortar workplace
The mobile workforce is contributing to the shrinkage of office space and cube square footage. What this means for IT infrastructure. News | 21 Dec 2010
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How to decide when it's time to outsource VPN services
While VPN services have historically been managed internally, many network managers are facing the need to outsource VPN services to third-party service providers. A number of factors go into this decision, with not only costs but management and the ... News | 10 Aug 2010
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Integrated wireless network management systems work across infrastructures
Improve network efficiency by implementing integrated wireless network management systems with user-aware tools and drill-down capabilities. News | 29 Mar 2010
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Olympics Games hold no torch for network speed
The increase in streaming video from major sporting events is causing havoc with network speed. Column | 08 Aug 2008
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Wireless computing predictions: Wi-Fi, Palm, RFID face issues
Enough pundits are telling you what will happen in 2008. But ABI Research tells you that when it comes to wireless networking, there are a few things that won't happen. Article | 30 Jan 2008
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WiMax technology clearing path to mainstream
A number of industry moves have made WiMax almost ready for the mainstream. But there's good news and bad news to consider before making the move. Column | 11 Jan 2007
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Musings on the phenomena of private clouds
Migrating to private clouds is as simple as changing the way you think about virtualization. Scott Lowe gives a detailed history of one metamorphosis. 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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Mobile workforce management tips: Sample security policies, templates
Learn how to employ mobile workforce management strategies to improve the security of your organization without reinventing the wheel. Check out our sample policies and templates. Tip
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Acquiring, implementing and configuring a new server solution
Now that you've selected the server solution for your environment, it's time to implement it. Learn how to acquire and configure your new server to integrate with existing tools. Tip
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Tactics for getting the upper hand with your data network provider
Despite all the technological changes in data networks, one thing remains constant -- the absolutely lousy service from data network service providers. The Real Niel
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Network security tools on a midmarket budget
Midmarket companies need security tools for network security monitoring, network security testing and application security scanning that fit their tight budget and small staffs. Tip
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A converged network is risky business for an SMB
With the promise of a single system for voice, data and video, converged networks offer SMBs a raft of benefits -- but they also expose them to increased security threats. SMBs need to identify these threats and create a policy to address them. Tip
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VoIP technology demands network upgrades, bandwidth
VoIP requires updated networks and bandwidth for added activity. Carrie Higbie offers advice on how to evaluate your networks prior to VoIP deployment. Tip
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Virtual private networks for SMBs offer choices, security and value
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are gaining ground at SMBs, as remote users increase. Whether you choose IPsec or SSL, be sure to know your options and how to keep your VPN secure. Tip
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Virtual private networks offer secure, simple remote access
VPNs are an easy, inexpensive way to offer secure remote access. Here's why SMBs should implement them. Tip
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Small wireless network
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How a medium-sized company should start thinking wirelessly
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management information base (MIB)
A management information base (MIB) is a formal description of a set of network objects that can be managed using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Definition
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throughput
In computer technology, throughput is the amount of work that a computer can do in a given time period. Historically, throughput has been a measure of the comparative effectiveness of large commercial computers that run many programs concurrently. 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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Is a VoIP system the right choice for an SMB?
Is VoIP the right choice for SMBs? SearchSMB.com Associate Editor Jeff Kelly finds out from expert Carrie Higbie. Podcast
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For this CIO, protecting personally identifiable information saves kids' lives
Data privacy is important. In the case of IT Leadership finalist Pat Smith, protecting personally identifiable information means saving kids' lives. Feature
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CIO pushes for public fiber optic network, saving taxpayers millions
Doing the math on own vs. rent, a CIO galvanizes the community to build its own fiber optic network, saving taxpayers $10 million over 10 years. IT Leadership Awards
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Data center facility of the future is a hybrid
Data center facility ownership isn't a given as CIOs develop hybrid data centers for economic and competitive reasons. Feature
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Gartner makes predictions on the future of information technology
Gartner analyst David Cappuccio lists top ten trends in the future of information technology. News
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Midmarket CIO guide to building sustainable businesses through IT
Sustainable businesses are the wave of the future. This midmarket CIO guide provides going-green ideas from eco-friendly companies and IT experts. Midmarket CIO Briefing
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CIO snapshot: Adopting a BYOD policy, one phone at a time
A community reinvestment trust fund CIO sets a prudent BYOD policy, but with an eye to the future. News
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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
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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
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