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What Windows 7 means for IT pros

More and more companies are looking at Windows 7 with an eye toward migrating from XP or Vista -- and IT pros in all capacities are likely to be affected to some degree. This collection of job-specific articles will help you get ready for the impact Windows 7 will have...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-11-06

TechRepublic Resource Guide: Software as a Service (SaaS) for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs)

Small and midsize businesses SMBs face the same challenges as larger companies when it comes to cutting costs and saving money in a difficult economy. Many are now turning to software as a service SaaS which allows them to save money and provide better service by essentially renting as...

Tags: Software, TechRepublic Inc., Software-as-a-service, Small And Medium Business, Smb/Sme, Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies

Resource centers 2009-10-27

Podcast: Can Windows 7 erase Vista memories?

Can Windows 7 erase the memories of Vista for Microsoft? On this week's podcast, we discuss Windows 7's prospects for businesses and consumers. You can play this 17-minute episode from the Flash-based player at the top of the page, or: Subscribe via RSS...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Podcasts, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-14

CNET Conversations: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer talks about Google's apps, Apple's niche, Zune's potential, and what's up with that Courier tablet.

Tags: Steve Ballmer, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, TechRepublic Inc., CNET Conversations, News, Steve Balmer, Microsoft, Apple, tablet, PC, Windows

Videos 2009-10-06

Live Webcast: Cut Your Total Cost of Printing (TCoP)

Printing and imaging solutions are necessary expenses for companies of all sizes and saving money is the name of the game when it comes to replacement and upgrades. Unfortunately, what you see isn't always what you get and while you may be saving money upfront, the long-term costs are...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Webcast, Imaging, Printing, Document Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting

Webcasts 2009-09-15

TechRepublic: Most CIOs refuse to buy the hype on desktop virtualization

One of IT's hottest buzz topics of 2009 is desktop virtualization. But, TechRepublic's CIO Jury has indicated that the vast majority of IT leaders have no plans to adopt desktop virtualization, although a minority group of CIOs are enthusiastic about it. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Desktop, TechRepublic Inc., CIO, Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-08-20

TechRepublic: U.S. CIOs are starting to warm up to the iPhone

IT departments initially rejected the iPhone as not fit for business, but IT leaders are starting to change their tune. See how TechRepublic's CIO Jury voted. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Apple iPhone, TechRepublic Inc., CIO, Information Technology, Smart Phones, Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-08-10

10 things you should do to successfully manage your workplan

Like much of project management, updating the workplan requires discipline and habit. See how these steps can help you stay on top of the process. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Blogging, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Internet

Download resources 2009-08-06

IT leader's guide to working with industry analysts

Working with industry analysts is more complicated than most IT pros expect. The hard part is putting a process in place to ensure that you are getting the most out of your deal by educating your organization about how they can use the analyst data to make better decisions.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Industry Analyst, Leader, IT Leader, Strategy, Management

Download resources 2009-08-06

TechRepublic's CIO Jury: Split on deploying Windows 7

IT departments have largely ignored Windows Vista and stuck with Windows XP as the corporate standard. However, Windows 7 has received a warmer response from IT professionals than Vista did, and TechRepublic’s CIO Jury is split down the middle on whether to deploy Windows 7. On July...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., CIO, Information Technology, Director Of Information Technology, Jury, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-07-28

10 ways to avoid expensive application downtime

An application management strategy can help IT maintain effective performance and service levels and prevent costly failures. Here are some key features and capabilities to look for in an application management solution.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Downtime, Application Management, It Services

Download resources 2009-07-20

IT Budgets: How IT wastes money

Back in the day, when companies had plenty of money to throw around, it didn't matter so much if there was a little wastage here and there. Today, however, budgets are tight and there aren't that many dollars to spare. In this TechRepublic cover story, we point out the ten...

Tags: IT Budget, TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Strategy, Management

Download resources 2009-07-16

Laporte wins TechRepublic's mock election for 'President of the Internet'

TechRepublic's mock election for "President of the Internet" has concluded and the winner with over 40% of the vote is veteran technology commentator Leo Laporte. See the full election results. by Jason Hiner

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., President, Election, Internet, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-07-14

Malware response poster

Combating malware requires vigilance and a thorough, well-organized approach -- and this poster can help. It outlines preventive steps and required response actions. Post it throughout your IT organization to help keep your networks free of malware.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Download resources 2009-07-08

Vote in TechRepublic's mock election for 'President of the Internet'

As a bit of fun on U.S. Independence Day, TechRepublic is running a mock election for "President of the Internet." by Jason Hiner

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., President, Election, Internet, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-07-04

Full video of TechRepublic's 10-Year Anniversary Community Event

On June 26, 2009, TechRepublic celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary with a Community Event in Louisville, Kentucky, where TechRepublic first launched on May 3, 1999 and where its editorial department still has its headquarters today. The event featured talks about the history and philosophy of TechRepublic that allowed it to grow...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Video, Digital Music, Media Players, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Web Site Development, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Marketing, Internet

Download resources 2009-07-02

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

End-user password security

Protecting your organization's important data starts with password security best practices. Use this Microsoft Powerpoint presentation to teach your users how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember.

Tags: Security, TechRepublic Inc., Password

Download resources 2009-06-12

10 things to look for in an all-in-one printer (AKA MFP)

Hello MFP fans. As you know I'm also a member of ZDNet's TechRepublic community. I found a good Top 10 list here. Multifunction printers may offer the convenient, consolidated functionality your organization needs, but there are a lot of choices out there. Before making a...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Printers, Hardware, Peripherals, Doc

Sponsored content 2009-06-09

10-point cleaning checklist for keeping equipment healthy

Boring it may be, but cleaning is an essential part of any regular system maintenance schedule. You can stretch equipment life, reduce repairs and service calls, and keep users happier by periodically running through the steps on this list.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-06-03