Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA are two of the better-known U.S. laws that include technology requirements. Whether they come from the federal government, state government, or even international bodies such as the European Commission, legislation, directives and regulations often have greater implications for IT than are obvious at first glance.
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Join this roundtable-style webinar to learn the challenges of attracting and retaining top customers and the value of a "data-driven" approach to allocating resources, processes, and technology.
Oracle Given More Time to Address EU Concerns
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Errors on Recovery.gov Creates Fodder for Critics
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Bill Would Ban P2P Use by Federal Workers
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Moving to Windows 7? The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit is the ideal support tool for managing all phases of an organizational upgrade to Windows 7. The tools and templates in this kit will help you develop a strategy and map out the implementation tactics which link your Windows 7 deployment to your company's bottom line.
Budget & Finance Toolkit for IT - 2010 Edition
What kind of year are you planning in 2010? Growth or continued "survival mode"? Download a comprehensive collection of templates, forms, instruction and advice that will help you to plan and submit your 2010 IT Budget.