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• CIOs: Should your next IT hire be a consumer advocate?

  How IT shops are changing and whom CIOs need to hire are big topics in the age of cloud and mobility. Should consumer advocates be on the list? Continue Reading

• CIOs proving the value of technology investments

  There's no easy way to prove the value of technology investments, but smart CIOs are finding new ones -- and smarter still, being proactive about it. Continue Reading

• Rosy outlook for services broker model may have thorns

  The IT services-broker model might be good for your business, but one CIO cautions against letting the label define your role. Continue Reading

• Re-evaluating endpoint security tools

  Has technology advanced to the point that some endpoint security tools -- and the staff needed to support them -- will go away? Continue Reading

• Overtime pay limit could put CIOs in a tough spot

  A bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers is one more example of politicians putting corporate interests ahead of individual workers, opponents say. Continue Reading

• 'IT as a services broker' model will carry beyond 2012

  IT leaders are positioning themselves as facilitators or IT services brokers rather than as the managers and mainframe minders of yore.Continue Reading

• CIOs have to be passionate and in fighting trim

  To be executive material for the CIO job these days, you'll need more than a well-cut suit.Continue Reading

• Application portals for managing mobile devices no joke

  CIOs are turning to application portals to meet mobile needs while protecting corporate IT policies.Continue Reading

• GE's journey from waterfall to Agile practices

  General Electric Co. turned to Agile practices to revamp software development in its Energy division. Now Agile is making its way across the company.Continue Reading

• The need for IT innovation leads to aggressive collaboration

  IT innovation is what happens when there's no money for new equipment but plenty of fresh ideas emanating from all parts of the business.Continue Reading

• CIOs looking for ways to say yes to the iPad in the enterprise

  CIOs are looking for ways to say yes to the iPad in the enterprise, despite the technological and cultural challenges associated with new mobile devices.Continue Reading

• IT offshore outsourcing markets, options on the rise, Gartner says

  The never-ending quest to cut IT costs is opening up new IT offshoring markets. Here are a look at Gartner's latest assessment and a new index from IT advisory firm TPI Inc.Continue Reading

• CIO podcasts: Information technology and leadership news and tips

  At SearchCIO.com, we're always looking for new ways to deliver the latest IT news and trends. Download these podcasts and listen on the go!Continue Reading

• Data storage management tips, techniques and options for SMBs

  With a growing number of storage options available to SMBs, it's important to nail down a data storage management strategy. Learn tips, strategies and techniques in our guide.Continue Reading

• 10 must-have steps for an effective SMB information security program

  No information security program would be complete without these security tips from the NIST, which has compiled advice just as security threats to smaller businesses are on the rise.Continue Reading

• Chapter excerpt: Decision-making processes and IT governance

  Find out how sound decision-making processes form the foundation of IT governance policies by allocating decision rights and accountability.Continue Reading

• Computer recycling: Dangers for even the well intentioned

  Recycling computers involves more than just passing them off to another company for cleaning. Due diligence requires CIOs to go even further to make sure data is eradicated.Continue Reading

• IT budgeting and spending strategies guide for CIOs

  IT budgeting and spending is a balancing act between needs and wants even in a strong economy. Are you ready to figure out what your IT department will need? Check out this CIO Briefing for IT budgeting and spending strategies.Continue Reading