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April 30, 2009

Advice for Moving Toward a Virtual Data Center

IT Business Edge contributor Arthur Cole recently spoke with Greg Schulz, founder and senior analyst of StorageIO. The two spoke about how virtual data centers, when compared to current architectures... More >

April 29, 2009

Twittered Out?

Millions of people flocked to the social networking service Twitter when Oprah Winfrey announced that she started a Twitter feed on April 17. The number of U.S. visitors to Twitter increased 24 perce... More >

April 28, 2009

Business-IT Relations a Key to Success

Ann All Apple's much higher-priced iPad, , owner and president of David Consulting Group and one of three authors of a new book titled "The Business Value of IT: Managing Risks, Optimizing Performan... More >

April 27, 2009

IM Security Policies Protect Companies from Abuses

Some companies used to abhor instant messaging on company time and with company property. In fact, it was probably a violation of policy and might have resulted in some form of discipline for that em... More >

April 24, 2009

More Knowledge Network Tips on Collaborating with Your Peers

I've given you lots of advice when it comes to the Knowledge Network with both the Knowledge Network FAQ and the blog post Piloting the Knowledge Network . But I want to let you in on a few more t... More >

April 23, 2009

Microsoft Patch Influx Bothering You? Get Educated

Citing a large number of Microsoft patches and security updates during the past year, IT Business Edge contributor and security blogger Ralph DeFrangesco offered his new European data protection dir... More >

April 22, 2009

Best Practices for Designing Service Agreements

Not much has been added to the Knowledge Network on service level agreements. That is, until right now. Everest Research Institute has uploaded a Designing Service Agreements PowerPoint that offers... More >

April 21, 2009

Free Book Emphasizes Key Traits for Becoming a Successful IT Manager

Managing technology resources can be much easier if you know what to do, how to do it, and have tools to help you. Mike Sisco, Knowledge Network partner and a consultant with more than 20 years of ex... More >

April 20, 2009

Consultant Suggests Strategies for Securing Work in Tough Times

Sometimes part-time work is the best you can do in a period of high unemployment. But it's no reason to hang your head low, according to Mitch Paioff, an IT Business Edge guest columnist. Instead of ... More >

April 17, 2009

Book Details Finding Business Value in IT

Consultants, and now authors, Michael D. Harris, David E. Herron, and Stasia Iwanicki have written a book sharing their real-world experiences to explain how you can demonstrate IT’s business value, ... More >

April 16, 2009

Project Managers Sharing Tools with Peers

In an interview with IT Business Edge editor Ann All, Computer Economics' president Frank Scavo said the number of IT project managers is on the rise . Scavo said his company's research indicated th... More >

April 15, 2009

Windows 7 Book Excerpt Gives Readers the Basics

The rumor mill continues to boil over speculation about the new Windows 7 operating system and when it might launch. With many users currently opting for the older XP platform, instead of the mor... More >

April 14, 2009

Storage Optimization Tools Key to Green Savings

IT Business Edge contributor Arthur Cole recently spoke with Gary Watson, the chief technology officer for Nexsan, about domestic market has long been seen as a big opportunity for Indian services p... More >

April 13, 2009

Free Excerpt from Windows Vista -- The Pocket Guide Now Available

Knowledge Network partner Rich Robinson, who runs the Web site Windows Guides, has uploaded an excerpt from his book  “ Windows Vista - The Pocket Guide ." The book covers the basics of customizing, ... More >

April 10, 2009

Conficker Panic Might Yield Apathy Towards Future Viruses

Shortly before April 1, many news outlets began to report on the Conficker virus, calling the infection "one of the most dangerous threats ever." You can argue that time will tell. After all, the vir... More >

April 9, 2009

Project Templates Help Users Get Proposals Passed

Proposing a project in the IT environment is not as simple as walking into your boss's office and pitching him in 10 seconds. At least not in most offices. It's important to package your well-thought... More >

April 8, 2009

New Definitions Address Compliance Issues

A handful of new Definitions documents have been posted in the Knowledge Network by IT Business Edge contributor Kim Mays. The compliance-related definitions posted include:   Definitions: Docum... More >

April 6, 2009

IT Expert Answers Questions Related to Tech Projects

Enterprise IT consultant Bart Perkins has agreed to monitor the Justifying a Tech Project During Lean Times Knowledge Network discussion and answer questions about strategies and tactics for gettin... More >

April 3, 2009

How Do You Deal with E-Waste Recycling and Disposal?

Given the United States' focus on green technology and environmentally friendly initiatives, it's no surprise that technology companies have turned their attention in that direction. However, there ... More >

April 2, 2009

Paper Reduction Checklist Counts off Steps for Greener Businesses

As a complement to the Green IT Paper Reduction Calculator , IT Business Edge contributor Michael Stevens has uploaded a Paper Reduction Checklist . The checklist helps users cover all the bases whe... More >

April 1, 2009

New Book Aims to Help New Independent Computer Consultants Succeed

One of the types of content we are adding to the Knowledge Network is book excerpts.   Our first excerpt is from Mitch Paioff's “ Getting Started as an Independent Computer Consultant ." Paioff... More >

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