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Windows 7: Tips and Best Practices for Simplified Migration

This white paper outlines best practices for systems administration and IT professionals in healthcare environments. Based on real-life experiences of IT professionals in the medical field, it outlines best practices for IT professionals fighting to keep IT systems healthy—just as they want their patients to be.

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, IT Professional, Microsoft Windows, Kace, Best Practice

White papers 2009-10-12

IT professionals will not drop Windows XP quietly (if ever)

A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. The poll results are very informative and definitely give us an indication about where the TechRepublic membership stands with regard to a potential operating system migration. To put it politely and succinctly -- most...

Tags: Operating System, IT Professional, Mark W. Kaelin, Poll Result, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-07-01

Systems Management in Healthcare Top 12 Best Practices

This white paper outlines best practices for systems administration and IT professionals in healthcare environments. Based on real-life experiences of IT professionals in the medical field, it outlines best practices for IT professionals fighting to keep IT systems healthy—just as they want their patients to be.

Tags: IT Professional, Health Care, Kace, Best Practice, Systems Management

White papers 2009-07-01

Celebrating 10 years of TechRepublic

ZDNet sister site TechRepublic is celebrating its 10th anniversary and, today, the TR family out in Louisville, Kentucky -  the same city where the site has been based since its inception - is hosting a community event to celebrate the occasion. Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner, who also posts...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., IT Professional, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-06-26

IT Professional's Guide to Policies and Procedures, 4th Edition

New Release! TechRepublic Pro's IT Professional's Guide to Policies and Procedures is the most popular product in the store, and we're excited to introduce the newest edition to add to your IT library. The templates will help you create your own policies, guidelines, and forms that are...

Tags: IT Professional, Training, Edition, Productivity, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources

Download resources 2009-06-05

Think Ecological: IT Sustainability Insights and Imperatives

Discover new perspectives from hundreds of IT professionals, through a series of online surveys combined with executive dialogs and third party supporting research. The Think Eco-Logical - IT Sustainability Insights and Imperatives report provides comprehensive data and insights into best practices, progress, issues, obstacles, and opportunities as IT professionals...

Tags: Insight, Information Technology, IT Professional, Data Centers, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Management

White papers 2009-05-21

AMD CIO: Key to success is fusion of business acumen and tech innovation

The intersection and fusion of business insight and technological innovation is the key to creating successful new business models, said AMD Chief Information Officer Ahmed Mahmoud today in the keynote of Wharton Business School's 13th annual business technology conference, "Future Unleashed," in Philadelphia. In a "fireside chat"...

Tags: Innovation, Information Technology, IT Professional, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Technology, Strategy, Management, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-02-27

The Shortcut Guide to Prioritizing Security Spending: Chapter One - Optimizing Business-Driven Security

Dramatic changes in the economy are arriving at a time when IT infrastructures are becoming more dynamic with the use of virtualization, cloud computing, and distributed information flows across organizational boundaries. IT and business professionals have many options for spending on security, but it is vital to understand these options...

Tags: IT Professional, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Security, Hardware

White papers 2009-01-23

Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware: A Survey of IT Professionals

Dimensional Research recently surveyed hundreds of IT professionals to understand their use and opinions of today's solutions for anti-virus and other anti-malware solutions - as well as their future plans for preventing vicious external computer attacks. How does the organization compare? The presenters of this webcast will outline the survey...

Tags: Antivirus, IT Professional, Survey, CoreTrace, Marketing Research, Viruses And Worms, Security, Marketing

Webcasts 2009-01-01

Insiders' Guide to Evaluating Remote Control Software

With a clear business case and a promise to make life easier, it is no wonder many organizations have been quick to adopt remote control software. However, in today's computing environment, IT professionals must address business requirements that focus on protecting the security of networks, meeting the needs of a...

Tags: Software, CrossTec NetOp, IT Professional, Organization

White papers 2008-11-18

SIM survey 2008: Top 10 IT management concerns

Because SIM's annual IT Trends Survey polls many of the world's leading IT executives, it is an excellent indicator of the current state of the CIO role throughout the planet. See six charts that paint of picture of the CIO in 2008. by Jason Hiner

Tags: SIM Card, CIO, IT Administration, Information Technology, Survey, Flash Memory, Cellular Phones, Strategy, Marketing Research, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Marketing, Jason Hiner, IT Professional

Blog posts 2008-11-14

Data leaks: Watch out for careless and disgruntled employees

Outside hackers certainly can keep IT departments scrambling to keep a company's network and data secure. But what about "The Insider Threat," employees who are either careless or disgruntled with a company's data and pose even bigger threats? Cisco, completing a three-part study on the topic, released...

Tags: Employee, IT Professional, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-11-13

Systems Management in Education: A Best Practice Guide

This white paper outlines best practices for IT professionals in K-12 schools and higher education environments. Based on real-life experiences at school districts and colleges, it outlines a series of best practices for IT professionals from IT professionals who have not only overcome these varied obstacles but have thrived, using...

Tags: Education, IT Professional, Kace, Best Practice, Systems Management

White papers 2008-11-04

Linux versus Windows: another fine Microsoft TCO Analysis

When you're hired to prove an untruth, success depends on confusing the reader and this report does that in spades - a beautiful example of the consulting art. by Paul Murphy

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Consulting, Analysis, Outsourcing, Linux, Microsoft Windows, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Murphy, Information Technology, IT Professional, TCO, Salary, Computer, Roi/Tco, UNIX, Open Source, Finance, Managerial Accounting

Blog posts 2008-10-18

Data Leakage Worldwide: Common Risks and Mistakes Employees Make

Preventing data leakage is a business wide challenge. The more people who understand that challenge, from IT professionals to executives to employees at every level of responsibility, the more successful a company will be in protecting its critical assets. The ultimate goal is for everyone, at every level, to believe...

Tags: IT Professional, Cisco Systems Inc.

White papers 2008-09-01

Green is really just another way of saying 'energy-efficient'

OK, we all know that when it comes to green tech, it's REALLY about lean tech. Right? I mean, I'm sure that's why many of the IT managers who read this blog even bother spending time. That's what CDW figures, too, so in addition to the...

Tags: Power Management, IT Professional, CDW Corp., Virtualization, Hardware, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-08-12

IT Service Management: A Top Priority for 2008

IBM recently commissioned the Butler Group to discover the priorities of more than 100 senior IT professionals working in large organisations and enterprises. The results of the survey show what role ITSM will play in 2008, what the priorities will be and how capabilities are deployed. It also provides...

Tags: Butler Group, Priority, Information Technology, IT Professional, IBM Corp., Research Finding, Service Level Management, It Services, It Operations, It service Management

White papers 2008-06-13

2008 IT Salary and Skills Report

Gain insight from over 7,000 IT professionals on topics such as compensation, job satisfaction, certifications, and why they seek training. Learn the top paying industries, job functions, and certifications as they relate to IT. This joint report from Global Knowledge and TechRepublic is an essential reference guide for IT...

Tags: Business Operations, Certification, Global Knowledge, Human Resources, Information Technology, IT Professional, Quality, Recruitment & Selection, Salary, Training And Certification, Workforce Management

White papers 2008-04-07

Windows XP Service Pack SP3 (Windows)

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP-2) provides an enhanced security infrastructure that defends against viruses, worms and hackers, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for users. To aid IT professionals in planning and testing for the deployment of Windows XP SP2, Microsoft is...

Tags: Service Pack 2, SP3, IT Professional, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-03-14

Healthcare Business Management Treats Itself to 50% More Server Security, Reliability

SynesisIT needed interoperability between its Oracle applications and .NET applications. Approximately 100 users would be affected by any changes the company pursued. IT professionals needed to be able to easily check server health and configure applications. Finally, the company was concerned about security. Prior to deploying a new solution, IT...

Tags: IT Professional, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Servers, Healthcare, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, Hardware

Case studies 2008-03-06