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Optimizing storage capacity for a virtual environment
Learn the steps for virtualizing the storage infrastructure for effective storage capacity management, performance optimization and data protection.
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Free supply chain models, strategy resources for CIOs
Is your organization's supply chain strategy on sure footing? We've rounded up some free supply chain model resources from around the Web.
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Mobile-first mentality driving SMB business processes
Is mobile computing transforming your SMB's business processes? Our tweet jammers discuss the mobile-first mentality in many smaller organizations.
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Does mobile app dev outsourcing deliver cost savings?
In SearchCIO-Midmarket.com's first tweet jam, participants proposed a cost-saving SMB mobile strategy focused on application development outsourcing.
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How to convince your CEO to love client virtualization
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings.
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SMB Tech: Network security tools on a budget
Malware doesn't care if you're an enterprise or a mom-and-pop shop. The good news is SMB network security tools don't have to cost a fortune.
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How successful CIOs leverage game mechanics
Game mechanics are more than just rewarding badges. This primer on game design theory offers insight on building customer and user engagement.
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Booth babes: A step back for women in tech, readers say
In this CIO Chatter, readers discuss CES booth babes and whether these vendor exhibits stymie the progress of women in technology.
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Correlation vs. causation: Readers talk generation gaps
In this CIO Chatter, readers argue correlation vs. causation in explaining baby boomer innovations vs. those of Millennials.
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Cloud computing basics: How nonprofit orgs save bank
Technology expert Vanessa James offers cloud computing basics tailored to the nonprofit IT director.
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Women in information technology stymied by gender gap
Closing the gender gap isn't easy, our readers concede in this CIO Chatter, which examines the advancement of women in technology.
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Reshoring jobs in the U.S. vs. offshore outsourcing
Is reshoring jobs in the U.S. picking up steam after years of IT offshore outsourcing increases? Our SearchCIO-Midmarket.com readers weigh in.
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Women in technology: Our readers talk IT gender roles
In this CIO Chatter, our SearchCIO-Midmarket.com readers discuss the cultural and economic politics of women in technology.
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Best approach to an IT service catalog: Not having one?
Executives talk a lot about IT service catalog best practices, but what if the best approach is not having one? Consultant John Weathington explains.
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The chief security officer of the future
The chief security officer of the future will face myriad threats in a decentralized IT environment. Here's how risk management might look in 2020.
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Enterprise social media strategy for midmarket CIOs
Social networking engagements require a strong plan of attack. Draw on these 10 enterprise social media tips to guide your midmarket organization.
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Free elevator pitch examples and templates for IT
An elevator pitch is a great tool for tailored speeches and pitches. To craft your own, check out these free elevator pitch examples and templates.
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The new social media security
With intelligent policy architecture, social media security doesn't have to be a CIO nightmare.
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CIO guidelines for using social media for business
Expert Scott Lowe offers CIOs guidelines on how to use social media for business, career tips and more.
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Social media best practices: Who's the boss?
Should CIOs be involved in social media roles within their companies? These social media best practices for CIOs may surprise you.
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Can you increase productivity with BYOD?
Can personal device use at work actually increase productivity among your staff? Tweet jammers discuss BYOD and mobile productivity in this recap.
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Is your personal device a mobile security threat?
Employees using personal devices on the job could create mobile security threats -- and nightmares -- for CIOs. Learn more in this tweet jam recap.
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Data science: A crash course
Is your organization practicing good data science? Contributor Phil Simon examines how data scientists are transforming big data into 'the new oil.'
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A virtualized storage infrastructure controls costs
Storage infrastructure costs are expected to skyrocket due to server virtualization. Expert Jon Toigo explains how CIOs can keep these costs in check.