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Tips for archiving digital data
I think many people don't realize that, while digitized data can indeed be easier to archive and retrieve, digital data is more vulnerable to destruction, whether accidental or deliberate. And the... Read more...
Some PC power myths debunked
Ted Samson from InfoWorld came out with a list of some common--and persistent--myths with regard to PC power management. While oil prices are now a far cry from what they were just months ago, it... Read more...
IBM to offer enterprise services around cloud computing
In recent years, many tech companies have been buzzing about cloud computing and preparing their initial foray into the clouds. IBM has decided to approach the movement from a different angle, by... Read more...
A new way to protect security
ISC², an information security training firm, has announced it will offer a new security certification for software professionals starting next June. The certification will be aimed at reducing... Read more...
It may be time to rethink your career
For CIOs who are seeking a change because of career stagnation, or find themselves heading out the door because of the weak economy, consulting may be the answer. Brian Kilcourse spent 10 good years... Read more...
Net neutrality back on the radar
The House of Representatives is once again delving into the issue of Net neutrality. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said that without new Net neutrality laws, "telecommunications and cable... Read more...
Breaking: Microsoft hires former Walt Disney CIO
Microsoft announced yesterday that it had hired Tony Scott, 56, as its new CIO, reaching for an experienced executive from Walt Disney where he led a major IT infrastructure upgrade. Tony Scott
... Read more...Get up-to-speed on eDiscovery
In a new survey conducted by Canvass Opinion among in-house legal departments at 200 Fortune 500 companies, 18 percent lawyers say IT that has the primary responsibility for developing eDiscovery... Read more...
What a CIO needs for a blueprint
Whoever thought that a CIO would need a map to do his job? Well, that certainly seems to be the way it's going these days. The CIO needs a clear blueprint for his organization and for its goals. It's... Read more...
The CIO's job--by the book or not?
You could do your job as a CIO by the book, and get by. Or you could excel at the job, and you would shine. The problem is that for most CIOs, an ordinary job doesn't always work anymore, not when... Read more...
