IT management stories - Page 14

Is IT good Enough?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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In the ever-evolving IT landscape, the concept of good enough practice emerges as a pragmatic alternative to rigid best practices.

Is your server ripping you off?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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daas
If you are looking at upgrading or are paying a lot in server support costs, it may pay to get pricing for a hosted server sooner rather than later.

Tailored or off-the-rack?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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development
Choosing the right software solution for your business can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you make a meaningful decision.

Cisco launches social collaboration platform
Fri, 25th Jun 2010
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hp
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brother
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social networking
Cisco unveils Cisco Quad, a social collaboration platform aimed at boosting productivity and innovation in large organisations in English-speaking markets.

The need for change
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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software updates
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software sprawl
Small-to-medium business owners often wonder why their systems fail. This article explores the search for a solution.

Technology advances in storage
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
From floppy discs to cloud storage, technology advances mark a new era in handling the ever-expanding digital universe, promising cost savings and efficiency.

Going Virtual
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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saas
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cloud services
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it management
There are going to be more and more cloud vendors starting to open their services to allow easy transition as the market becomes more mature.

Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies
Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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oracle
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m&a
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Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.

Expertise sought
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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outsourcing
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workplace culture
Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.

Growth & diversity – mutually exclusive?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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outsourcing
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growth
NZ's IT sector contemplates strategic shift focusing on high-value expertise, aiming to tackle global market challenges.

School broadband hard work to deliver
Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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edutech
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uc
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it training
Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.

That dirty word: compliance
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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law
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copyright
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it management
NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.

Best practice is a myth
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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software development
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development
As those in IT will know, there are a number of frameworks, processes and groups set up to pursue the somewhat elusive ‘best practice’.

Service with a smile
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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incident management
Organisations facing IT management changes can consolidate their service desk for streamlined support, higher service levels, and reduced costs.

The backup business
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dr
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dc
Data center and cloud computing have implications for business continuity, says Plan-b. Security and redundancy are key.

Finding order amongst chaos
Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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outsourcing
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it management
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analyst report
Disruptive technologies are driving innovation and opportunity in ICT, say analysts at the annual IDC Directions conference.

Centralising security management
Sat, 1st Jul 2006
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Scenic Circle hotels have partnered with Gen-i and CA to improve their security against malware and spyware attacks.