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Despite all the hype and promise of social networking, a new survey of 2,211 U.S. adults aged 18 years and older — of which 1,393 are employed full time, part time or self-employed — conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Moxie Software, a provider of social networking platform, finds that in the workplace, a […]

Senior Management Expectation Survey Don’t waste time and money on low-priority problems. Give this survey to your senior management staff to determine if the IT department is performing up to expectations. Distribute this survey to senior management to determine if your IT department is meeting expectations in the areas of: Financial management Service delivery IT’s […]

Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac Reference Guide The latest version of Microsoft’s iconic word processor for the Mac offers improved document searching, collaboration tools and full-screen views, in addition to the Ribbon interface. Microsoft Word 2011 sports a slew of new and improved features, including the highly customizable ribbon interface, putting the most in-demand commands […]

Job Description: Embedded Software Engineer This sample job description outlines the skills, experience and education a candidate must possess to land a job as an Embedded Software Engineer. Given the rise of mobile computing, high on the list is working experience with ARM processors. The attached document is a typical job description for an Embedded […]

Password Security, Protection and Management Strong passwords are crucial because cyber criminals can assemble the information you share online and use it to inflict harm on your finances, reputation and career. With the many ways we use the Internet, it’s easy to consider some passwords less important than others. However, all passwords are important because […]

Job Description: Engagement Manager This sample job description outlines the core job qualifications and responsibilities for an Engagement Manager, including acting as the customer’s point of contact as it relates to technology and product solution engagement. The attached document is a typical job description for an Engagement Manager and was provided by IT Staffing and […]

Protecting DNS Servers from Denial of Service Threats Distributed denial of server (DDoS) using spoofed recursive DNS requests are on the rise. These recommendations can help prevent DNS-based attacks, as well as cache poisoning. 505 KB | 3 files |  PDF Typically, DNS servers only provide DNS services to machines within a trusted domain. Restricting […]

Smartphones are everywhere, even places they probably shouldn’t be. Through the adventures of “CHIEF & CHUCK,” the folks at CA Technologies share a bit of humor regarding the pervasive use of smartphones. Click through for CA Technologies’ “CHIEF & CHUCK” as they take on dumb smartphone users.   CA Technologies’ CHIEF & CHUCK is licensed […]

RFID ROI Calculator Reduce your risk of inventory theft. Use this Excel-based calculator to compare the cost of manual inventory and equipment loss to the costs of using RFID. If equipment theft/loss is a major problem or if equipment is highly mobile, consider using RFID to locate assets and implement automated check in and check […]

System Integrity Best Practices Use US-CERT best practices to ensure system integrity by validating software, limiting remote access and enabling strong logging techniques. The two key components of system integrity are software authenticity and the assurance of user identity. US-CERT recommends that organizations routinely evaluate how to integrate these following best practices into their current […]

Apple iPod touch Quick Reference Guide This quick reference provides a handy “at-a-glance” tip sheet to get users familiarized with the basics of using the iPod touch for business purposes. CustomGuide’s Quick Reference for the fourth-generation iPod touch can get business users quickly acquainted with Apple’s popular mobile device. The iPod touch runs the iOS […]

The reign of the personal computer as the sole corporate access device is coming to a close, and by 2014, the personal cloud will replace the personal computer at the center of users’ digital lives, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner analysts said the personal cloud will begin a new era that will provide users with […]