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IT Downloads

August 2010

August 31, 2010

Assess the State of Your Enterprise Software Maintenance Practices

Whether you run the IT department for a large corporation or a small-to-medium business ( SMB ), Info-Tech Research Group knows that keeping track of the state of the software installed on all comp... More >

August 30, 2010

Project Managers: Tame Complex IT Projects Using Knowledge Network Tools

IT projects feature many moving parts. Keeping all those components moving smoothly and toward your objective is no small accomplishment. The Knowledge Network and its contributors are here to help... More >

August 28, 2010

Report Examines Methods for Showing ROI for IT Projects

You want to put your best foot forward when making a business case for a new IT infrastructure project. David Higgins, a senior consultant for Cutter Consortium , recently contributed an executive r... More >

August 27, 2010

'Social Web Employee Policy' Offers Guiding Principles for a Successful Web Presence

Businesses, academic institutions and other organizations increasingly rely on social media to communicate, promote and extend their identities in the online world. When it comes to embracing the pot... More >

August 26, 2010

New Job Descriptions Added: Business Analyst, Quality Assurance Tester

The Knowledge Network expanded to include two new job descriptions this week, courtesy of IT Staffing and Tech Recruiting firm G.1440 . These detailed descriptions capture the essential responsibi... More >

August 25, 2010

TCO Tool Compares Cloud Versus In-house Development Costs

The potential for increased agility and speedier deployment is what should drive an initiative to shift software development into the cloud , rather than strictly basing a decision on cost savings, ... More >

August 24, 2010

PaaS Assessment Tool: Can Your App Development Be Done in the Cloud?

Thinking of moving your application development platform offsite and into the cloud? Before making that decision, you'll want to determine if such a move is right for the your organization's busine... More >

August 20, 2010

Template Defines Acceptable Use of Mobile Devices, Strengthens Data Security

As an IT Manager (and probable gadget-lover), you know how convenient mobile devices are for getting work done while on the go. At the same time, you are also acutely aware of the risks of having c... More >

August 19, 2010

Strong Business Cases Win Financial Approval, 'Hearts and Minds'

If you want an IT project to be approved, you've got to plead a compelling case for it. To make the best case, you have to craft sensible, well-written arguments that demonstrate the potential benefi... More >

August 17, 2010

Develop Social Media Policy, Procedures Using Template

The Knowledge Network continues to expand on its growing collection of templates and sample policies to assist IT managers in creating social media policies that fit their organizational cultures. ... More >

August 16, 2010

Excerpt: VoIP Experts Help Diagnose, Fix Issues Before They Hurt Service

With Skype recently announcing its intentions to raise more than $100 million through an IPO, the company and the VoIP industry are looking at a time of growth and transition. Knowledge Network con... More >

August 13, 2010

Get to Know Salesforce.com, Outlook 2010: 'Dummies' Series Excerpts

We've added two new excerpts to the Knowledge Network from Wiley's informative and often entertaining "Dummies" series: ' Microsoft Outlook 2010 for Dummies' Excerpt : This excerpt is the entire... More >

August 12, 2010

Vanderbilt University Offers Guidelines for Getting Started in Social Media

Over the last few weeks, Vanderbilt University has contributed several policy templates and best practices documents pertaining to use of IT resources and social media sites. Rounding out their r... More >

August 11, 2010

Guide: Build a Green Data Center

According to IT Business Edge contributor Michael Stevens, there's a lot of room for improvement in the data center, as IBM estimated as recently as 2008 that servers in the traditional IT environmen... More >

August 10, 2010

Webtrends Shares 'Code of Ethics' for Social Media Participation

Web analytics firm Webtrends uses social networking sites and technologies to interact with employees, customers and prospective clients. To keep this interaction meaningful, truthful and legal, th... More >

August 9, 2010

Hire the Right Candidates: Instructional, Multimedia Designer Job Descriptions

Knowledge Network contributor and IT staffing firm G.1440 recently uploaded a trio of job descriptions that focus on finding highly qualified candidates for training-related positions. These job de... More >

August 6, 2010

Creating a Social Media Strategy? Worksheet Helps Answer Crucial Questions

Social media tools are increasingly valuable to businesses, academic institutions and other organizations. Social networks offer dynamic, immediate interaction with others, whether they are customers... More >

August 5, 2010

Wikipedia Policy Template Provides Best Practices

Wikipedia is a good, quick way to obtain or provide information, but it takes effort and careful adherence to certain standards by the user community to make that information reliable and of high qua... More >

August 4, 2010

Template Speeds Creation of Data Warehouse Business Plan

Info-Tech Research Group's Data Warehouse Business Plan template , designed for both an IT and business audience, assists in the creation of a data warehouse business plan for the enterprise. The te... More >

August 3, 2010

Knowledge Network SharePoint Tools, Templates Roundup

The Knowledge Network contains several tools and other resources to help IT pros make informed, forward-thinking decisions when it comes to deploying, using and delivering business value using Micros... More >

August 2, 2010

Job Description Templates Target Database Admins

With the IT job market looking better this year, many job-hunters and head-hunters could benefit from the job description templates on offer in the Knowledge Network . Those searching for work can... More >

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