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Tech Decision Maker Blog | TechRepublic
Surface Pro 3 is a step in the right direction say tech chiefs, but more work is still needed says TechRepublic’s CIO Jury.
Posted: May 29, 2014, 1:29 pm
Why the recent questioning of the merits of big data analytics is a healthy debate rather than a condemnation of the field.
Posted: May 9, 2014, 11:05 am
CEOs at major firms say investing in technologies to stimulate growth is at the top of their to-do list in 2014, and that IT is no longer just a cost-centre to be cut.
Posted: April 14, 2014, 1:58 pm
Several critical trends are likely to affect your business in the year to come — from connected devices to new security concerns to a more demanding and discriminating user base.
Posted: January 27, 2014, 7:26 pm
Ignoring scope and time in favour of staying within budget can seriously undermine project success and team morale.
Posted: January 19, 2014, 2:53 pm
Will Kelly says there’s a lot to like about Project Insight’s various features, though the application needs a new skin.
Posted: January 15, 2014, 11:42 pm
A reference architecture provides a blueprint for advancing your business or technology strategy. But it can take a variety of forms, depending on your needs and your audience.
Posted: January 13, 2014, 3:35 pm
10,000ft is another contender in the SaaS-based project management space. Read our reviewer’s take on the platform.
Posted: January 9, 2014, 3:47 pm
Tech chiefs are downbeat about the future of Microsoft’s latest operating system but the shift in strategy it embodies is here for good.
Posted: January 8, 2014, 11:38 am
NSA spying has given U.S. IT a black eye, possibly triggered a recession in its tech industry, and fueled data protectionist movements.
Posted: January 6, 2014, 10:55 pm
It Consultant Blog | TechRepublic
It Consultant Blog | TechRepublic
Setting resolutions specific to project team collaboration is one way to jump-start your team’s efforts in the new year.
Posted: December 31, 2013, 5:32 pm
Read Andy Makar’s predictions about what will be the hottest project management trends in the coming year, and then let us know if you’d make changes to his list.
Posted: December 18, 2013, 11:13 pm
Sometimes the new IT consulting gig you’re walking into is a mess. These early warning signs might set off your inner Geiger counter.
Posted: December 4, 2013, 7:08 pm
Will Kelly reviews Glip, a new conversation platform targeting SMBs that want a better collaboration and communications solution.
Posted: December 3, 2013, 12:12 am
SharePoint competitor Huddle has at least thing in its favor: It’s very easy to set up a workspace. Learn how to do so in this tutorial.
Posted: November 27, 2013, 8:21 pm
Ken Hardin breaks down why the PM concept of scope/time/cost has been misinterpreted as “good, fast, cheap” by IT organizations.
Posted: November 25, 2013, 6:26 pm
Here’s how to build custom filters in Microsoft Project 2010 to ensure you have a quality project schedule.
Posted: November 19, 2013, 1:00 pm
Asana supports integrations with an increasing number of SaaS productivity and PM applications. Read about seven of them.
Posted: November 18, 2013, 4:58 pm
Ken Hardin believes testing and a real sense of consequence might have helped dodge the Obamacare site launch fiasco. Read his tips for tackling forced release dates.
Posted: November 13, 2013, 10:47 pm
One way to evaluate whether your project schedule is good is to measure it against this list of quality checks from the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Posted: November 12, 2013, 2:45 pm
Career Management Blog | TechRepublic
Career Management Blog | TechRepublic
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
Posted: June 19, 2018, 8:05 pm
When you take stock of your career achievements and failures, be sure to also look ahead and consider forming these good habits.
Posted: December 12, 2013, 7:12 am
Statistics indicate that fewer women are choosing IT as a career; is it a result of sexism in the industry?
Posted: December 2, 2013, 4:00 pm
For managers, the hiring process is, admittedly, a bear. But it’s also time-consuming and arduous for job candidates. Here are five things you can do to make the experience more pleasant for those who apply to your open positions.
Posted: December 2, 2013, 2:45 pm
IT pros used to become gods in a crunch, when big machines came crashing down and ominous threats endangered helpless data. But now collaborative platforms, do-it-yourself website creation and administration, open source, etc., have given everybody superpowers.
Posted: November 20, 2013, 4:51 pm
While most experts agree that most of what leaders do is part of people management 101, there are distinct differences when it comes to IT. Here are nine traits successful IT managers should have.
Posted: November 19, 2013, 5:43 pm
If you think your resume has a questionable spot or two, think how the IT pros on the healthcare.gov rollout feel.
Posted: November 15, 2013, 6:34 pm
Millennials are facing an astonishing level of competition for every job. There are hundreds of you applying to every job. So, how to defy Oldster expectations and set yourself up with a career you can be proud of?
Posted: November 11, 2013, 4:25 pm
IT product developers who don’t try to understand the needs of end-users are doomed to fail.
Posted: November 7, 2013, 4:43 pm
New technologies, especially virtualization, will dramatically affect the roles and livelihoods of network engineers. How then, should netadmins prepare for the big changes ahead?
Posted: October 31, 2013, 12:24 pm
The Enterprise Cloud Blog | TechRepublic
The Enterprise Cloud Blog | TechRepublic
A familiarity with cloud computing terminology will help you follow the industry’s developments. This glossary offers a rundown of more than 40 cloud terms.
Posted: July 22, 2015, 1:37 pm
Companies are seeking new solutions for managing risk as they link in worldwide suppliers. Cloud can help when internal systems cannot.
Posted: January 22, 2014, 8:54 pm
There are strategies that SMBs can use to make the most of cloud solutions. Here are three assumptions that SMBs often make, and how to overcome the potential for problems.
Posted: January 13, 2014, 4:21 pm
As with all technology, some lingo stays popular, while other phrases decline in use. Use this list to find out the newest terminology for all things cloud.
Posted: January 6, 2014, 3:31 pm
Some believe that collaboration between SaaS vendors will be the key to unlocking the cloud.
Posted: December 19, 2013, 3:06 pm
A cloud provider can’t be all things to all customers, and it shouldn’t try to be. Add value through collaboration and partnership.
Posted: December 6, 2013, 2:08 pm
As videoconferencing becomes more prevalent in the enterprise environment, how does the cloud expand deployment options?
Posted: December 4, 2013, 7:10 pm
When choosing an infrastructure cloud provider, there is no shortage of possibilities. Check out this UK-based IaaS provider.
Posted: December 3, 2013, 2:00 pm
The route to hybrid cloud is not certain, but it’s a journey that all businesses will have to undertake if they want to make the most efficient use of their tech resources.
Posted: November 27, 2013, 11:13 am
Despite ongoing concerns about compliance and governance, the public cloud offers tempting benefits for some use cases. Here are the ones worth serious consideration.
Posted: November 22, 2013, 6:13 pm
It Security Blog | TechRepublic
It Security Blog | TechRepublic
A new report details how 25,000 servers were compromised. The attacks would have failed if more than single-factor login (username/password) had been required.
Posted: March 19, 2014, 1:59 pm
SMBs can learn how to deal with limited IT security budgets and scarce resources by prioritizing security controls and needs.
Posted: February 6, 2014, 3:34 pm
New Android banking malware leverages vulnerable PCs to install itself on Android mobile devices. Learn how to foil this latest exploit.
Posted: February 3, 2014, 9:29 pm
Security firm Proofpoint believes they’ve detected a spam-sending botnet that includes internet-connected televisions and a refrigerator.
Posted: January 21, 2014, 5:44 pm
Cambridge University researchers reveal why people believe malicious, fake security messages and ignore real warnings.
Posted: January 14, 2014, 8:53 pm
In the wake of Target’s massive data breach, Michael Kassner explores the rise of POS malware and botnets.
Posted: January 10, 2014, 2:49 am
Despite the warning, phishing attacks are still the favored attack vector of bad guys. It’s time to forget technology and rely on good old common sense.
Posted: January 5, 2014, 8:24 pm
New Neverquest malware steals bank account logins and lets attackers access accounts through victims’ computers.
Posted: December 30, 2013, 4:30 pm
Help your friends, family, and coworkers understand the Target security breach, protect their accounts, and stay calm.
Posted: December 23, 2013, 5:31 pm
Buried deep in the Brightest Flashlight Free app’s EULA is language that let’s the maker collect and resell user location data. An FTC complaint leads to better user notification and deletion of all exiting data.
Posted: December 12, 2013, 5:49 am
Web Designer Blog | TechRepublic
Web Designer Blog | TechRepublic
Lessen the risk of falling victim to one of the biggest security threats on the web by using Content Security Policy headers on your website.
Posted: December 1, 2014, 11:31 am
To DRM or not to DRM? When distributing content online, it’s a question begging for an answer.
Posted: February 3, 2014, 3:55 am
These free tools are a great way to get started when you want to check external links on your websites.
Posted: January 21, 2014, 6:06 am
Read an introductory overview of the W3C’s CSS Flexible Box Layout Module to discover its main advantages, learn its terminology, and get a demo.
Posted: December 6, 2013, 1:50 pm
Polevaultweb’s Instagrate to WordPress plugin lets you post Instagram images to your WordPress blog automatically. Learn how to install and customize the plugin.
Posted: December 3, 2013, 8:57 pm
An Alice in Wonderland demo site highlights a storytelling technique that uses the CSS Shapes and CSS Regions modules and was created using Adobe Edge Code CC. Look under the site’s hood.
Posted: November 27, 2013, 11:03 pm
The pre-Beta release of Firefox Aurora comes with new developer tools. Here’s how to use six of them.
Posted: November 26, 2013, 10:44 pm
Udemy offers hundreds of online courses about web design and development (as well as other topics) that are taught by experts from around the world. We list some of the course offerings.
Posted: November 21, 2013, 4:11 pm
Don’t let your online privacy policy lead to legal woes. Read about such a case involving Google, and check out resources to reference when reviewing your company’s privacy policy.
Posted: November 19, 2013, 9:33 pm
Ryan Boudreaux reviews the Lucidpress app to see how simple it is to use one of the offered templates to create a site design.
Posted: November 16, 2013, 5:17 am
