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Rethinking the mega data center
You might have read about how software giant Microsoft recently moved its Windows Azure infrastructure from the state of Washington. Mike Manos, who was the former director of data center service at
Where's your business continuity plan?
The most important single document an IT manager can author is a business continuity plan. And it is essential to have this document in place before it's needed. eWeek.com walks you through a number
Should you embrace cloud computing or ignore it?
Everyone is buzzing about cloud computing. Doing business in the clouds is almost a no brainer for startups because cloud computing allows companies to quickly test their business plan with very
Get hip to IT alignment
IT alignment will save you money if you know what you are doing. But plenty of CIOs don't have a clue what IT alignment really is. Once they get it, they will understand that they can use this
Keep your data warehouse humming
Until recently, extract, transform and load (ETL) was considered the most effective way to load information into a data warehouse. It was a method developed because data warehouses were not
The value of 'Software as a Service'
Software as a Service, or SaaS, where vendors operate, maintain and support software for their customers, can provide real value to a company. But to make sure your company is a good candidate and
Getting employees focused on the bottom line
Even if you've got an ironclad business plan and a clear strategic vision, without employees backing you up, your company simply won't be as focused or profitable as it could be. The key to is to
Delivering on the IT dichotomy
It's not an easy job, but tech leaders can fulfill expectations for both technology delivery and IT value to the business if they understand what's required and expected on both fronts. As one CIO
