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A new survey from Unisys finds that not only are Americans more concerned than ever about all aspects of their security, concerns about security on the Internet are rising sharply. How those concerns might affect their usage remains to be seen. But in a survey of 1,005 people, the Unisys Security Index has risen to […]

Videoconferencing can help businesses reduce operating costs, improve their decision making capabilities and increase their customer contact. Yet, just half of businesses use videoconferencing today. In November and December 2010, CDW surveyed IT and telecommunications managers to understand videoconferencing adoption, examine key drivers and identify implementation challenges. Importantly, CDW investigated if and how businesses are […]

Job Description: Software Engineer – Java Software Engineers with proficiency in the Java programming language write functional, elegant code to create systems that are easier to maintain and debug. This sample job description will help you evaluate candidates for this in-demand position. The attached document is a typical job description for a Java-focused Software Engineer […]

Mother's Day has always been celebrated with gifts for moms worldwide. However, BitDefender®, a provider of innovative Internet security solutions, is warning consumers that cyber crooks are taking advantage of this special day by tricking users with online scams. "Shopping online is a great way to browse for the perfect gift without leaving the comfort […]

The energy costs of information technology (IT) are becoming increasingly visible for enterprises in a variety of industries.  In the past, energy consumption was not seen as a priority issue in the data center and the split of responsibilities between IT and facilities organizations within the enterprise made it easy to skirt the issue of […]

‘CMMI for Acquisition’ Excerpt This excerpt from “CMMI for Acquisitions: Guidelines for Improving the Acquisition of Products and Services” provides background on the CMMI-ACQ model, which organizations can use to improve the process of acquiring products and services from suppliers. CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) describes best practices for the successful acquisition of products and services. […]

With the escalating use of mobile devices and tablets, along with the growing number of telecommuters, it’s critical for small businesses to stay on top of employee activity. According to the Ponemon Institute, the costs associated with data breaches caused by careless or malicious employees can be detrimental to an SMB — insider breach incidents […]

SimCorp, a provider of highly specialized software and expertise for the investment industry, recently released an industry expert roundup examining the choice of IT investment management platforms for financial institutions in preparation for upcoming regulation changes. The article examines the implications of Dodd-Frank and UCITS IV, and the repercussions of these regulations for asset managers […]

IT Job Shadowing Program Policy IT Job Shadowing Programs help your staff understand the various roles and responsibilities within the business. This knowledge can assist IT staff in resolving system problems and educate others in the organization about the difficulties created by system outages, failures or inadequacies. Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates created the IT Job […]

‘CMMI for Development’ Excerpt This excerpt from “CMMI for Development” provides background on the CMMI-DEV model, which organizations can use to assess their product or service development and maintenance processes, and improve performance. CMMI for Development (CMMI-DEV) describes best practices for the development and maintenance of products and services across their lifecycle. By integrating essential […]

There’s obviously still a lot of concern about the security of cloud computing, both inside and outside the data center. But in reality, cloud computing is a more secure option than what most IT organizations have in place today. But like all things IT, it needs to be properly managed to be effective. Here are […]

‘Accelerating Your Development as a Leader’ Excerpt From this excerpt from Robert Barner’s book, managers get recommendations and tools they can use to help nurture team members’ career development goals and reduce the amount of time it takes to achieve those goals. In his book “Accelerating Your Development as a Leader: A Guide for Leaders […]