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Outsourcing Strategies

The mad rush to outsource as much work as possible to less expensive offshore operations seems to have been tempered by time, consideration and results. The right strategy and decisions regarding outsourcing for your organization will depend greatly

Open Source

The options for using open source have never been greater, and you owe it to yourself-and your company-to take a close look.

The Mid-Market CIO

The mid-market CIO has a harder job than the big-ticket CIOu0014or at least it often seems that way. Limited resources, limited staff, limited budget. These are all challenges shared wtih the big players. But, still, the needs of the mid-market CIO a

Microsoft’s New Live Software

On November 1, Microsoft unveiled its software-as-a-service strategy, an effort to provide a more seamless connection between customers and their business and personal data by offering a range of services accessed over the Web by various devices.

When is the Right Time to Move to Vista?

Should I stay or should I go? For most organizations, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Choosing a Linux Distribution for Enterprise Work

You know you need Linux. Gone is the day when it was just a curiosity that the engineers had to keep in the back room. When deciding on which distro is right for your enterprise, keep these four essential considerations in mind.

A CIO’s Guide to China

Looking toward China for outsourcing, supply chain or even a base of operations? Our special report will give you a firm foundation for your eastern foray.

Innovation

Innovation is now part of your job. At the very least, you should be driving innovation on the wheels of IT. This compendium offers examples and tips on how to pursue that prized goal of ingenious change.

Why Green IT is Better IT

Thereu2019s a sweet spot where good ethics meet goodn business. And IT canu2014and shouldu2014be sitting at then nexus.

Three Tips for a Cleaner Data Center

Agile definition and solutions

Agile Programming topics covering definition, objectives, systems and solutions.

Circuit City to Outsource IT Infrastructure

Will affect some 130 IT employees

Grid Computing

This collection of stories looks at the basics of grid computing.

Government IT

Governmentu2014both federal and localu2014seems to have an especially hard time with IT.

Coping With Katrina

Here are the stories of some CIOs who struggled literally (at times) to keep the lights on.

An IT executive’s guide to compensation and termination

How to get the working and earning conditions you deserve.

Groups Press for E-voting Paper Trail

Sample Executive Severance Agreement

An example to guide your negotiations.

How to Negotiate an Employment Contract

Want a sweetheart deal if the job goes sour? Here's how to negotiate it before you start work.

Getting Ready for Windows Vista Deployment

Oh no. Not another operating system upgrade! Here's a road map for IT managers who are contemplating an enterprise migration to Microsoft's newest operating system.

RFID Research Project Examining Security and Privacy in the Supply Chain

The primary focus of the "Privacy and Security" module addresses security aspects of data storage, processing and sharing in the RFID-enabled supply chain.

Efficient Energy Star PCs Could Save Billions of Dollars

CTIA: Cisco Adds 3G to Branch Router

Cisco introducing a 3G module for its ISR line of branch and small-business routers.

Tools to Reduce Your Contribution to Global Warming

PayPal Asking E-Mail Services to Block Messages

PayPal is trying to persuade e-mail providers to block messages without a digital signature, a recently implemented security feature, a company attorney said.

Delayed GPLv3 Third Draft to Debut Wednesday

After much delay, the Free Software Foundation expects to release the third and penultimate draft of its GPLv3 license.

Hitachi to Close Plant in Mexico, Cut 4,400 Jobs Globally

E.U. Competition Commissioner Calls Microsoft Tactics ‘Unacceptable’

International Trade Commission to probe Microsoft-Alcatel patent dispute

Business Intelligence

Balanced Scorecard

As a value indicator, the Balanced Scorecard method links business strategy with financial performance.

How Green Data Centers Save Money

Going green doesn't have to be just an exercise in tree hugging. It can have a positive effect on your company's budget, too.

Critical to Quirky: Everything the CIO Needs to Know

Need more information in depth? Check out these special reports. We'll be adding more, so check back.

Philanthropy Can Boost a CIO’s Career

IBM Optical Chipset Allows Instant Downloads

Virtual Iron Joins HP Partner Program

Virtual Iron, the open-source underdog to virtualization industry leader VMware, has been chosen to join a Hewlett-Packard (HP) partnership program …

Iona Adds Repository Tool for SOAs

Iona Technologies is broadening its suite of Artix infrastructure software with a new tool announced Monday for managing software services

TSMC Extends Lead Over IBM, Other Rivals, Gartner Says

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) took the top spot in the contract chip manufacturing business again in 2006

Intel to Build $2.5B China Chip Plant

Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini Monday confirmed the company plans to build a US$2.5 billion chip plant in China.

Microsoft Details Network Hack in Windows

Microsoft is warning of an attack that could be used to divert someoneu2019s Web traffic through a malicious proxy server.

Oracle’s 3rd-Quarter Results Exceed Expectations

IT Vendors Ready to Submit SOA Specs to Oasis

Stolen TJX Customer Data Used in Crime Spree

IBM, Cisco Launch Service for Crisis Response

Oracle, Sun Fixing J2SE Bug With E-Business Suite

EMC Partners with NIIT to Bridge Storage Training Gap

Father of Fortran Programming Language Dies

Expert: Supreme Court copyright ruling invites chaos

Symantec: Hackers Selling IDs for $14

Why Would Google Make a Phone?