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Private cloud computing is more than a virtualized environment

Private cloud computing will take hold in 2011, experts say, as enterprises move beyond a virtualized environment to such cloud attributes as metered use and chargeback.

By Laura Smith • Jan. 12, 2011

99.999 (Five nines or Five 9s)

In computers, 99.999 (often called "five 9s") refers to a desired percentage of availability of a given computer system.

By TechTarget Contributor • Nov. 16, 2010

Cloud computing service quiz for enterprise CIOs

Is your organization ready to ramp up its cloud computing service offerings? Read these recent stories and take our quiz to assess your cloud computing readiness.

By SearchCIO.com Staff • June 23, 2010

The director switch: Basic SAN switch, plus scalability and high availability

One director-class switch can supplant multiple SAN switches and deliver scalability, high availability and a number of advanced features for Fibre Channel SANs.

By Dennis Martin • May 25, 2010

IT in 2010: Keeping up with the latest IT management trends

Running IT in 2010 requires CIOs to consider ITSM methodologies, vendor contract renegotiations and investments in new technologies. Have you kept up with IT management trends?

By SearchCIO.com Staff • March 23, 2010

Gartner’s top 10 strategic technologies for 2010

Gartner's list of technologies that bear examination during the next three years show an agile, mobile, secure enterprise that can spot early warning signs and predict trends.

By Anne McCrory, Editorial Director • Oct. 22, 2009

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.

By Linda Tucci • Sept. 15, 2009

Pros and cons of IT outsourcing in popular Asian countries

The benefits and challenges of IT outsourcing in India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam range from pricing to intellectual property barriers. Learn more here.

By Rachel Lebeaux • Aug. 18, 2009

spoliation

Spoliation is the destruction, alteration, or mutilation of evidence that may pertain to legal action. (Continued)

By Stephen Bigelow • May 1, 2009

Oracle fees for maintenance and support under fire

Oracle's lucrative maintenance and support revenue is under pressure as customers fight the 22% annual fee.

By Barb Darrow • March 13, 2009

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) is a United States federal statute that prohibits a third party from intercepting or disclosing communications without authorization.

By TechTarget Contributor • March 12, 2009

Eight qualities of a good leader during a recession

These qualities of a leader during a recession show how CIOs can guide their organization in tough times, making the right IT budget cuts and inspiring employees.

By Rachel Lebeaux • Feb. 18, 2009

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is United States federal legislation that promotes accuracy, fairness and privacy for data used by consumer reporting agencies.

By TechTarget Contributor • Jan. 29, 2009

CKO (chief knowledge officer)

Chief knowledge officer (CKO) is a corporate title for the person responsible overseeing knowledge management within an organization.

By TechTarget Contributor • March 31, 2008

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.

By James Connolly • March 17, 2008

FFIEC compliance (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council)

FFIEC compliance is conformance to a set of standards for online banking issued in October 2005 by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)... (Continued)

By TechTarget Contributor • March 6, 2008