ITBE Staff

In 2011, solid-state drives (SSDs) became one of the most innovative storage technologies to find their way into the data center in recent memory, pun intended. But all things considered, the real impact of SSDs probably won’t be felt until the second half of this year. The folks at Nexsan, a provider of storage systems, […]

While the economy remains tight, IT job availability continues to outpace other sectors, especially in hard-to-fill skill areas. Tech hiring managers are resolute in their staffing priorities for 2012 — they need innovative professionals who design, code, build and operate. Indeed, developers dominate the new year’s most pressing hiring needs for a second straight year, […]

Ten Ways to Improve the Security of a New Computer While you can’t totally eliminate the threats presented by malware such as Conficker, these steps from US-CERT can minimize your risk. 370 KB | 3 files |  DOC, PDF Our computers help us stay connected to the modern world. We use them for banking and bill […]

A highly optimized infrastructure — no matter how state of the art — is meaningless without the apps. Applications are the heart and soul of winning new cloud business, securing recurring revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction. So, how can private cloud providers ensure delivery of an application cloud rather than an infrastructure cloud? rPath has […]

The year has barely begun, but you probably already feel like you’ve fallen behind in accomplishing what you need to accomplish this year. In many cases rampant layoffs have created enormous workloads for those who still have jobs. But regardless of the reasons for your burgeoning workload, knowing how to make more efficient use of […]

To achieve organizational goals in the challenging economic environment of 2012, effective requirements management and development (RMD) — also known as business analysis — will demand a broader perspective in order to drive full business impact. Business analysts will need to take a three-dimensional approach to fully capture requirements, which organizations recognize as the foundation […]

Whether you’re planning to allow end users to bring their own devices to work or just thinking about it, you’re going to need a management plan. There has never been a time in history when so many different devices were being brought into the enterprise, whether through the front door or the back door. The good […]

Mac OS X Lion Quick Reference Guide If you’re new to Apple’s flagship desktop operating system, Mac OS X 10.7, this handy quick reference by CustomGuide can teach you the fundamentals in no time. CustomGuide’s Quick Reference for Mac OS X Lion quickly gets users up to speed on Apple’s eighth major release of its […]

The cloud can be a godsend for enterprises struggling to keep up with burgeoning data loads and high user demand. In the blink of an eye, you gain access to all the resources you desire, and at a fraction of the cost of building out additional physical infrastructure. Given the ease of access and relative […]

Job Description: VP of Digital Communications This sample job description outlines the core job qualifications for the key strategic position of VP of Digital Communications. The attached document is a typical job description for a Vice President of Digital Communications and was provided by IT Staffing and Tech Recruiting firm G.1440. The VP of Digital […]

Communications is the lifeblood of businesses, and your email system is the heart that keeps that blood pumping. With so many critical communications going on between your business and your customers, vendors, partners and employees, email monitoring is one service that is critical for your business. When time is money, and your users expect emails […]

The consumerization of IT is upon us and is here to stay. IT users have become IT consumers that demand the flexibility, portability and scalability of a service-centric model. Through the adventures of "CHIEF & CHUCK," the folks at CA Technologies share a bit of humor regarding this phenomenon, which every IT professional has or […]