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Open Source in the Enterprise

CIOs looking for alternative IT solutions should know the costs and benefits before trying open source.

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Using Storage to Resolve System Dilemmas

From Sarbox to basic business continuity, storage solutions offer one crucial key to IT success.

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The Importance of Access Management

Without an effective "scan and block" approach in place, companies can find themselves at the mercy of hackers and disgruntled employees.

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The Need for Speed

Growing amounts of stored data may lead to slower systems -- unless CIOs implement strategies for keeping networks lean and efficient.

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Improving the Service-Oriented IT Architecture

SOA is appealing because it can reduce time to market for applications and speed integration.

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Managing the Mobile Workforce

Handhelds and laptops are everywhere in the work world. CIOs need to be aware of the security risks they create.

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Beating the Backup Blues

Disasters can happen, and they do. CIOs need to examine all the options when putting a backup strategy in place.

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Strong Authentication for Customers and Employees

Between the growing number of threats to IT networks and the rise of identity theft, organizations are looking to protect both their systems and their customers by embracing various forms of strong authentication.

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Searching for the Desktop

Providing a search-all tool isn't enough. Enterprise search is a very nuanced undertaking.

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The Wireless Decision

Employees may want to be free of wires, but it's up to the CIO to say whether it's prudent.

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