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02 Jun 2023
AI transparency: What is it and why do we need it?
As the use of AI models has evolved and expanded, the concept of transparency has grown in importance. Learn about the benefits and challenges of AI transparency. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2023
7 must-have blockchain developer skills
Successfully navigating the many roles and responsibilities of a blockchain developer requires specialized skills ranging from cryptography, to smart contracts, to web development. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2012
Post-PC era: Is 100% remote desktop virtualization even smart?
Last August, I sat at VMworld 2011 with 19,000 other IT literati and heard CEO Paul Maritz assure us that we were in the post-PC era. But are we really? Certainly there isn't much argument about ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jan 2012
Google data center solutions to adapt in your own IT shop
Each week, we scour the World Wide Web to give you a quick punch of last week's biggest news stories and interesting blog posts. This week, we're taking a look at whether computer science should be ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Apr 2011
CIOs and facilities managers need to be BFFs with green IT practices
Green IT practices are a no-brainer, but is your company's effort thwarting your IT strategy? Your connectivity problems may be inside your walls. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Apr 2011
Are the Mozilla Firefox 4 and IE9 releases wreaking havoc on your old apps?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla Firefox 4 dropped within a week of each other, and now that the dust has settled, Internet users are finding that there are pieces of their daily lives ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Mar 2011
Why ‘IT innovation’ is less about technology, more about integration
What are we talking about when we are talking about IT innovation? The answers are as varied as there are people to answer the question. And the answers rarely have much to do with technology, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jan 2011
Data center transformation: Evolution or revolution?
As we continue to chronicle the "disappearing" data center, we have to consider the ongoing transformation of the enterprise application. Software as a Service, Web-based applications, cloud ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jul 2010
A world without legacy systems
How frustrating is it to be one of the little guys without the resources to bear for big projects. Well, those frustrations may actually be easier to deal with than the alternative: Being a large ... Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2010
BP's risk management strategy put planet in peril
BP's risk management strategy makes the case for industry standards and government regulation. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2010
When volcano erupts, supply chain management success hinges on DR, BC
As the volcano Eyjafjallajökull made clear, successful supply chain management depends on well-designed disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Mar 2010
Why one IT guy found Windows 7 to be too user-friendly
There has been a lot of Windows 7 coverage on SearchCIO-Midmarket.com -- everything from planning your migration strategy to making it your last operating system. Part of the appeal of the new OS ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Mar 2010
Reasons to adopt desktop virtualization
Desktop virtualization is not the slam dunk that server virtualization is in terms of cost savings. In a recent article, I talked to experts about how the cost of desktop PCs was replaced by even ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2010
Common desktop virtualization design-stage mistakes
Learn how to avoid common desktop virtualization design-stage mistakes. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2010
The year of desktop virtualization
One large food manufacturer plans to virtualize 10,000 desktops, and there are other signs that desktop virtualization is being taken off the back burner. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2010
How do you sell the value of business continuity? Move to the U.K.
How do you educate your upper management about the value of business continuity before disaster strikes? Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2010
Virtualization aids in disaster recovery when budget is tight
CIOs are tapping virtualization to shape their disaster recovery plans and save money. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2010
The next big enterprise business tool: the iPad? Share your thoughts
Does the iPad have a future as an enterprise business tool? It could go either way. Share your thoughts here. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Dec 2009
Paying the price for server uptime
What’s the price for server uptime? How much would you be willing to invest to maintain five 9s of availability on your mission-critical line of business applications? With limited budgets and ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2009
An IT outsourcing contract without penalties? A state pays the price
You hear a lot people touting the benefits of IT outsourcing, but you might have also heard about an IT outsourcing failure in the state of Virginia. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Aug 2009
Beware of rising server room temperatures
When you’re cranking the A/C during these final hot days of summer, don’t forget about data center cooling as well. The consequences for not monitoring server room temperatures could burn you well ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2009
What is transparency, and how is it relevant to IT?
Our blogger says IT can help businesses assess the transparency of their processes through systems like asset management andd PPM, in light of President Barack Obama's promise of government openness. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2009
Is Google Chrome OS a turning point or yawner?
Our blogger says Google's announcement of its upcoming Chrome OS comes at a strange time. Find out why. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2009
SaaS BI vendor LucidEra's demise harkens to ASP downfalls
Theories as to why BI SaaS vendor LucidEra will likely shut down are running rampant. Our blogger says look to the past -- and what took down application service providers. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2009
Economic recession driving desktop replacements?
The cost of desktop management is coming into question for some organizations, in light of the economic recession. Our blogger takes a look at the alternatives some companies are trying. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2009
The Super Bowl and server virtualization: Don’t drop the ball!
Are you ready for some server virtualization? This year, the Super Bowl will be running on one of IBM's smallest systems, the BladeCenter S. The system will support security and credentialing for ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2009
Hyper-V update: Yes, it works with Linux
The Hyper-V experiment continues. My three Server 2008 VMs are extremely stable -- no crashes at all, nine days continuous running. I made a number of restarts to address various upgrades and all ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Sep 2008
I’m a PC, and I don’t necessarily like Microsoft
After the annoyingly strange Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates commercials promoting Microsoft, a new batch of adverts surfaced featuring the slogan “I’m a PC.” It goes something like this: Microsoft ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Apr 2008
Taking Linux on a fishing trip
Remember Big Mouth Billy Bass?It was a wall-mounted singing fish that somebody made a fortune off of in the span of about six months. This thing would sing “Take Me To The River” and “Don’t Worry, ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2007
Navy CIO OKs open source systems
Open source software is now an official option for all IT systems in the Navy and Marine Corps, according to a guidance memo issued June 5 by the Department of the Navy's Office of the Chief Information Officer. Continue Reading
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08 May 2007
Dell to join forces with Microsoft, Novell on interoperability
Dell Inc. joins Microsoft and Novell Inc. in their business collaboration designed to provide greater interoperability between Windows and SUSE Linux. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
Startup to launch safer notebook battery
Boston-Power Inc. plans to show off a battery Tuesday that it claims is a lot like conventional lithium ion batteries but with a difference: It is less likely to blow up. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2006
Battery recall puts strain on Sony
Sony Corp. said a recall of up to 9.6 million of its personal computer batteries was overwhelming its production capacity and warned that it could lose some of that business to its rivals. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2006
IBM makes another pitch to midmarket
IBM on Tuesday plans to unveil the first in a new line of product bundles encompassing hardware, software and technical assistance as it looks to increase its sales to small and medium-sized companies. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2006
More Sony batteries recalled
Toshiba Corp. will recall 340,000 laptop computers worldwide due to defective batteries made by Sony Corp. Toshiba will replace batteries installed in eight models of its Dynabook and Dynabook Satellite series produced between March and May this year. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2006
Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries
Apple Computer Inc. is recalling 1.8 million Sony Corp. batteries in its Macintosh notebooks following reports of overheating and minor injuries. The recall follows last week's recall by Dell of 4.1 million Sony-made batteries. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2006
FAA: No plans to ground laptops
An FAA official says the agency is testing lithium ion batteries like those known to catch on fire, but says as of now, the laptops are not a significant problem for air travel. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2006
U.S. agency reviewing all Sony laptop batteries
U.S. consumer safety officials said they'll review all Sony-made lithium ion batteries in laptop computers for fire hazards after Dell Inc. announced the largest electronics recall in the United States earlier this week. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2006
Does Wi-Fi security matter?
A new study suggests users don't care about Wi-Fi security, making open Wi-Fi at home "a nice big target." Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2006
Oracle updates RFID server, but is it innovative enough?
Oracle has announced several RFID-related enhancements to its Sensor Edge Server, but one industry experts thinks that both Oracle and rival SAP need to do more to innovate on RFID technologies. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2006
Want a better DR plan? Don't pitch it as DR
Users from Boston-area companies exchanged ideas on how to make DR plans more palatable to management by pushing their business value. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2006
Former CA chief pleads quilty to fraud
Former CA chief Sanjay Kumar pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of financial fraud, part of a bookkeeping scandal that tarred the software company's image. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2006
Wireless IDS/IPS thwarts mall intruders
Siemens yesterday announced the addition of IDS/IPS and location services to its HiPath wireless line, which the largest shopping mall in the world will use to secure its WLAN. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2006
Oracle considers venturing into Linux
Oracle is looking into Linux, and by extension, a new front to the rivalry with Microsoft. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2006
CRM rising
From the ashes of failed enterprise-level CRM projects has come foresight for midmarket companies in their quest for customer understanding. Continue Reading
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19 May 2005
Opinion: VoIP security is real obstacle
With VoIP ripe for spammers and hackers, it might not be a bad idea to hang up on VoIP until the right security measures are in place. Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2005
Insourcing gains popularity
Poor rushes to judgment about outsourcing have led many companies to start bringing back work in-house. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2005
What can public CIOs teach us?
Private sector CIOs aren't that different from public ones. In fact, public CIOs look to their private sector peers for advice. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2005
Famous zoo roars over VoIP benefits
Though it was hesitant to make the leap, the Columbus Zoo's recently deployed VoIP system has increased worker productivity at the world famous facility and cut calling costs by 30%. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2005
Latest mySAP ERP upgrade launched early
SAP is rolling out its mySAP ERP software a month ahead of schedule. Executives said the early launch is due to a high number of early adopters in its software release program. Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2005
Security, privacy keys to CRM
High profile breaches of customer data at Bank of America and ChoicePoint should have firms thinking about how privacy affects the customer experience. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2005
RFID interoperability challenges grow
Industry experts attending an international conference this week decry the lack of a global standard for RFID deployments -- and say interoperability challenges are growing for a technology still too pricey for many companies to consider. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2005
Call director fuses landline, VoIP calls
A new hybrid VoIP-PSTN system offers an option for enterprises looking to lower the costs and risks of a VoIP adoption. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2005
AMR rates supply chain champions
AMR Research has issued a new report naming 25 companies that are using supply chain best practices in enviable ways. Dell Computer tops the list. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2005
Lingering patent threats worry open source experts
Experts say the future looks bright for Linux, but some caution that there could be a struggle ahead as powerful enemies -- particularly Microsoft -- could be planning an attack on open source. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2005
RSA 2005: Bill Gates announces IE 7.0; security upgrades
Microsoft announces plans for an updated browser and other initiatives to bolster security. Users express cautious optimism. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2005
Emic CEO: Open source platforms to get more support
The CEO of Emic Networks expounds on the benefits of Java and open source, and clears up some longstanding misconceptions about grid computing and clustering. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2005
Adopters highlight complex decisions behind VoIP
Network architects guiding their companies through VoIP implementations say now may not be the right time to "rip-and-replace," and explain why cost savings isn't the key factor. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2005
VoIP demands more from a firewall
A VoiceCon speaker makes the case for VoIP-specific firewalls, claiming that legacy firewalls can't prioritize voice packets and can often degrade call quality. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2005
Security alliance springs up around VoIP
A group of software and security vendors are banding together to enourage best practices for VoIP. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2005
Will Sun's open source bet pay off?
Hear what Sun Microsystems vice president Jonathan Schwartz has to say about the new Sun Grid formula. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2005
Open source patents get thumbs down
Brian Behlendorf, a co-founder of the Apache Web server software, and Mitch Kapor, chairman of the Mozilla Foundation, are among the op[en voices decrying the distribution of open source patents. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2005
VoIP upstart tackles gradual migrations
One expert says Zultys' expanded portfolio of VoIP products shows it is focused on firms making gradual migrations, but another says that to compete with Avaya and Nortel, it must focus on long-term survival. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2005
Another report predicts CRM growth in SMBs
While spending on CRM will ratchet up in SMBs, so will the hype, warns a Gartner report. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2005
Nissan speeds ahead with VOIP
Nissan may not have a history of aggressive IT initiatives, but the company is all revved up over VOIP for its global communications. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2005
McDonald's serves up VOIP
Now the voice inside the big box at the McDonald's drive-through might be carried through a VPN-secured voice-over-IP hookup. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2005
Sun promises retailers simpler RFID
Sun Microsystems unveiled a new RFID architecture today at the National Retail Federation Convention in New York. The Sun RFID Reference Architecture is being advertised as a painless way to get data from RFID tags to back-end systems. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2005
Study: 'Old school' companies to lead RFID
A study from ABI Research has found that big global retailers gave RFID a boost in 2004, but that boost wasn't as big as analysts had expected. In 2005, ABI predicts companies will increase their RFID budgets three to five times and will probably lean on their traditional partners, rather than smaller RFID specialty firms, for the technology. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2004
RFID: The New Year's resolution that sticks
Look for RFID spending to be a New Year's resolution many firms will stick with, according to AMR Research. With Wal-Mart's first RFID deadline less than two weeks away, its top 100 suppliers and 37 volunteers have spent $250 million on their compliance efforts, which means a lot more spending is ahead. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2004
Early user: RFID years from mainstream
RFID isn't going to be an overnight success, according to one early user who just completed an RFID pilot program. He says full-bore RFID implementation is a 10-15 year process. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2004
RFID could mean too much information for retailers
Too much information -- that's the potential hazard retailers could run into with RFID. According to a new study, many firms are still trying to figure out their bar-code systems, and won't be able to handle terabytes of new RFID data. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2004
RFID red flags go up at conference
RFID is the hot topic this week at a conference in Baltimore, but attendees have plenty of questions -- about cost, quality, and possible privacy issues. The cost, in a time of conservative IT budgets, could be the biggest obstacle to RFID right now, according to analysts. Continue Reading