Information Technology
October 2008 Archive

How To Outsource Your IT Staff On A Budget

October 31, 2008 | With businesses increasingly dependent upon technology, business owners see more and more resources dedicated to supporting IT. Fortunately, business owners can turn to a host of providers offering user-friendly management solutions that can reduce the need for IT staff.
By Lindsay Holloway

12 Easy Ways To Cut Your Company's Tech Costs Now!

October 29, 2008 | Today more than ever you need to watch your company's IT spending. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to quickly reduce your business technology costs. From all-in-one printers to open source alternatives and more, get started now with these 12 simple suggestions.
By Scott Koegler

1 Midsize Organization Busts 5 Cloud Computing Myths

October 23, 2008 | Anthony Hill, CIO of Golden Gate University, debunks the conventional wisdom on cloud computing security, capital expenses, risk management, switching vendors, and service level agreements.
By Fredric Paul

Business Owners Must Embrace New PCI Standard To Keep E-Commerce Flowing

October 21, 2008 | Though intended to bolster security and confidence in e-commerce transactions, the new Payment Card Industry standard also requires a significant investment from most businesses. But small and midsize businesses owners don't have a choice unless they want to shutter their e-commerce operations.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Ask Steve: How To Get Rid Of Old IT Assets

October 20, 2008 | Are there old PCs, servers, printers, or network cables lying around your office? You don't use them anymore, yet there they sit gathering dust. Yankee Group's Steve Hilton discusses what to do with your outdated technology and how asset recovery programs can save your business money and ensure you comply with government regulations.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

Integrating Your Cloud And On-Premises Applications

October 13, 2008 | Software-as-a-service levels the playing field for small and midsize businesses, but what about all of those on-premises apps you're not ready to ditch? Can they play together? Companies including Boomi, Cast Iron, and SnapLogic are working to bring the cloud down to earth.
By Mathew Schwartz

5 Strategies For Cutting Cellular Costs

October 8, 2008 | IT departments should take an active role in managing cellular phone policies and practices across the business. By implementing a comprehensive management plan, IT managers and business owners can cut monthly costs and see significant savings.
By Jayanth Angl & Candice Low, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

Outsourcing Your IT: Off-The-Shelf Vs. Custom Built Solutions

October 1, 2008 | Adapting an outsourcer's IT solution or asking a provider to create a custom service is a pivotal decision that forces small and midsize businesses to weigh cost savings against revenue potential. While cost typically drives smaller companies toward ready-made solutions, businesses cannot afford to ignore the potential competitive advantage of custom solutions.
By Rusty Weston