Information Technology
November 2008 Archive

How To Balance Capital And Operating Budgets

November 25, 2008 | IT decision makers manage two kinds of budgets: capital and operating. By balancing the combination of IT spending across these two budgets you can improve IT/business alignment and increase IT business value.
By Robert Garmaise, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

SaaS And Cloud Computing In Small And Midsize Companies

November 20, 2008 | For business owners, the lure of software as a service and cloud computing is lower cost, quick implementation, and access to power and scalability previously out of reach. But what's the reality? The 'SaaS And Cloud Computing In Small And Midsize Companies' research report explores how and why growing businesses use SaaS and cloud computing. This exclusive report is offered as a no-cost bonus with your free bMighty.com registration.
By bMighty Staff

9 Underrated Technologies For Growing Companies

November 19, 2008 | The latest and greatest technologies always get the attention and accolades, but it's the unsung and unheralded technologies that often are the workhorses that keep your business running -- functional trumps flash and fancy every time. Here, bMighty reviews nine technologies that have been overlooked, underhyped, or taken for granted.
By bMighty Staff

What PaaS Means For Growing Companies

November 18, 2008 | Platform as a service is mostly for software developers. But by making it easier to create programs, PaaS promises more choices and higher-quality business applications for all kinds of companies.
By Fredric Paul

Calculate TCO For Your Business

November 18, 2008 | Cost cutting may reduce your bottom line, but it can also cripple your IT infrastructure. Calculate your total cost of ownership using this FREE tool to help make smart decisions about where to invest your precious IT dollars and reap the most value for your business.
By bMighty Staff

9 Overrated Technologies For Growing Companies

November 17, 2008 | Too often, the hottest technologies ride on nothing more than hot air. Don't confuse good looks, marketing hype, or even dominant market share with value. Many of the most familiar, popular, and widely used technologies cultivate cachet they just don't deserve. Here's bMighty's picks for nine overblown technologies that just don't deliver the goods for business.
By bMighty Staff

The Smart Way To Slash IT Costs

November 12, 2008 | In tough economic times, business owners often turn to IT for quick cost savings. In "Opportunities & Challenges In IT Cost Reduction," Info-Tech Research Group outlines a proven, research-based framework for strategic IT cost management that can help cut your technology costs without crippling your business. This exclusive report is offered as a no-cost bonus with your free bMighty.com registration.
By bMighty Staff

What IT Folks REALLY Think

November 10, 2008 | A peek at what technology professionals think about their jobs, their companies, and their fellow employees -- when they think the boss isn't listening.
By Fredric Paul

How To Boost Operating Efficiency With TCO

November 6, 2008 | Too often, business owners don't grasp the full power of assessing total cost of ownership. If they calculate the TCO, they can measure, understand, and manage IT costs more effectively and boost the overall efficiency of the business.
By George Goodall, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

Election Resource Center For Growing Businesses

November 4, 2008 | Joe the Plumber shoved business owners and entrepreneurs into the spotlight during the homestretch of the 2008 election. But there's more to the candidates' visions for small and midsize business than tax policy. And don't forget the importance of their differing views on key technology issues. Joe Wurzelbacher may have already cast his vote, but if you're still on the fence these resources may help you decide.
By bMighty Staff