ITBE Staff

Many small-to-midsized businesses use cloud storage, like DropBox, Box, etc., because it’s convenient, easy to use, and often free. However, some business owners and IT professionals have learned the hard way that cloud storage does not necessarily ensure business continuity in the face of disaster. In fact, some have found that cloud storage is susceptible […]

According to a Citrix Mobile Analytics report released in the first half of 2015, the number of devices managed in the enterprise nearly doubled, growing by 72 percent year over year. Needless to say, organizations are adopting mobility to drive transformation and competitive advantage in the market. This is where becoming “truly mobile” comes into […]

Business Continuity Plan This Business Continuity Plan form provides organizations an opportunity to prepare for unexpected disasters and ensure the business can continue. This Business Continuity Plan form distributed by FEMA provides organizations an opportunity to prepare for unexpected disasters and ensure the business can continue to conduct its most vital functions. The form will […]

The paperless office has been a business goal on the horizon for decades now. The idea of saving money and the environment is a laudable pursuit, but going paperless is about more than throwing out the office memos and making fewer copies. It’s a big picture shift in the way your organization operates. In this […]

Expanding or honing your skill set as an IT professional is part of the job. The rapid evolution of technology certainly forces the need for ongoing education and updated certifications. But a desire to accelerate your own professional growth can also ignite a passion for learning. In today’s competitive business environment, it’s the ability to […]

When it comes to the world of IT security, the saying “no news (read: a data breach) is good news” couldn’t be more right. However, in a time when market giants across all industries are at risk of getting breached, the discussion has turned from finding ways to stop persistent hackers to finding ways to […]

Companies are struggling to understand and implement the right policies and controls to meet ever-evolving compliance mandates. Yet strict adherence to individual compliance standards means they’ve likely implemented controls they do not need, while inadvertently leaving out important controls necessary for an effective program. This cookie-cutter approach can actually leave organizations more exposed than ever before […]

As with any new technology trend, the Internet of Things (IoT) opens tremendous opportunities across the enterprise, but raises a number of questions, as well. In fact, the IoT really isn’t a technology, itself, but a label that has been applied to a collection of technologies – sensors, networking, and Big Data – that are […]

Many Cultures, One Team Understanding one’s own culture and the impact of culture on the actions of others is essential for effective global team interactions. Introduction to Culture Many Cultures, One Team is an essential aid for anyone who leads, is a member of, consults with, or supports global teams. Starting from the premise that […]

Early in June it was reported that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), a civilian-run government agency, experienced a data breach of its computer systems, giving suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers access to up to four million records of former and current federal employees. The hack was so extensive that the retrieved information stemmed as far […]

The 2015 U.S. Open capped off with a thrilling finish against a backdrop of breathtaking views of the Pacific Northwest. Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington State played host. Anyone familiar with this course knows that “there aren’t traditional golf hazards, like water and trees, but there is trouble everywhere at Chambers Bay,” as one […]

With increasing pressures on today’s IT professionals to minimize resources while maintaining a high-performing infrastructure, virtualization has become a go-to option for a low-cost, power-saving solutions. In fact, CIO Insight recently reported that 70 percent of senior executives said virtualization had a significant impact on efficiency and cost savings for their organization. However, deciding what […]