A Brighter Jobs Forecast from the Cloud
March 29, 2012 - The impact of cloud computing on job creation boosts all segments of the economy. As companies that embrace the cloud grow, they will hire more people in sales, finance, production, marketing and other units. These departments, in turn, become more innovative with support from the cloud and sustain the generation of new revenue, which further accelerates the cycle.
Want to Attract and Retain Top Talent? Offer Remote Work or Telecommuting
Feb. 16, 2012 - To attract and retain skilled and creative employees, many companies are overlooking a perk that could help them snag top hires: The chance to work away from the office. All companies from small to large are able to offer this as a perk - with a plan in mind. So what does it take?
Build a Best-Fit Workforce With Digital Interviewing
Jan. 26, 2012 - Digital interviewing is redefining the interviewing experience for job seekers, hiring managers and HR professionals, helping companies find best-fit candidates more quickly, conveniently and cost-effectively.
Security Risks in Cloud Computing A Few Words to the Wise
Jan. 26, 2012 - Too many companies are adopting lackluster security postures in the cloud because they are trying to contain costs. In doing so they are putting their data in danger.
Multifunction Devices: The Forgotten Enterprise Security Risk
Dec. 1, 2011 - Despite the integral position that multifunction printers (MFP) have within a network, business owners tend to overlook the security risks inherent in these devices, and focus on protecting computer-based data. Executives must recognize that the MFP of today is a network-centric device that requires careful consideration and incorporation into a holistic information security plan.
How Small Businesses Can Maximize Online Sales
Dec. 1, 2011 - Learn how to use the resources you have: content, pricing and payment options.
Benefits and Challenges in Seeking Cloud-based Business Intelligence
Dec. 1, 2011 - Cloud-based business intelligence will make another leap in 2012; here are some benefits and challenges to consider when looking for an effective solution.
Business Owners Leverage the Crowd
Dec. 1, 2011 - Crowdsourcing is the latest trend of outsourcing for businesses. Business decision makers are becoming adept in this latest marriage between technology and humans. They are leveraging the tools of the crowd to enrich their products and services while saving their businesses thousands of dollars in the process.
Moving to the Cloud? Five Things to Consider Before Making the Move
Oct. 20, 2011 - While reduced costs and increased efficiency are significant benefits of cloud computing, every company needs to consider other factors such as the security of their end devices, legacy architectures, sunk costs, and the cloud service itself.
What Companies Should Know About a New Generation of PPM
Oct. 20, 2011 - Leading companies, IT experts and analysts are recognizing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) as the new frontier in enterprise software and one that will help leaders gain an edge well beyond IT.
Harness the Business Power of Smartphones, Tablets
Sept. 15, 2011 - It is expected that smartphones and tablets will reach 10 billion units in the next 5 years. These devices represent a profound opportunity for organizations to rethink and impact change like never before. But making this leap requires some understanding of what this platform can do.
Social Media Policies Protect Benefits, Reduce Threats
Sept. 15, 2011 - To restrict all or allow all access to social media-¦ that is the question. As employees grow to expect access to Facebook, Twitter and Google+ in the workplace, companies need to develop and enforce social media policies that allow for the benefits of social media while protecting both themselves and their employees against its threats.
Low Latency Becomes Increasingly Critical in Every Industry
Sept. 15, 2011 - Speed is increasingly on the "short list" for network must haves. Find out why 88 percent of IT decision makers cite low latency as one of the most important qualities of their network.
Why Cloud Computing Must Evolveâ¨
Sept. 15, 2011 - Businesses need data-management technology that can effectively access data in any format, distributed anywhere across global computing networks. A key concern will become whether Cloud databases can overcome scaling and performance issues that have plagued conventional databases for years.
Your Online Address: A Threat and an Opportunity
Sept. 1, 2011 - The company that manages the global Internet address system -Â the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) -Â recently approved two changes to the domain name system that could significantly impact your online business model. One represents a potential threat to your company's brand identity that can be avoided with prompt action. The other represents an expensive, but potentially valuable, e-branding opportunity.
Women In Technology Connect-Net Event Looks At Nonprofits Aug. 9
Aug. 5, 2011 - Southfield, MIÂ - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology are hosting a Connect-Net event Aug.9 called Nonprofits and You: Assessing the Personal and Professional Benefits of Being Involved with a nonprofit organization.
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Improve Business Practices Through the Use of Application Packaging
June 30, 2011 - Expenses associated with running hundreds or thousands of PCs in a business do not stop after they are deployed. Not only does the hardware need to be maintained, but also the software running on the system needs to be regularly updated. In this environment, it becomes most effective to find a methodology for automated application deployment in a safe manner regardless of the number of PCs and supported applications.
The Learning Management System as Social Learning Platform
June 2, 2011 - Social learning has become the latest application of social media functionality in the business world. What exactly is social learning, and how does it benefit organizations?
What to Consider Before Reaching for the Cloud
June 2, 2011 - Customers need to be aware of potential difficulties and risks that accompany the potential gains of cloud computing services.
How the Software Industry is Transforming into ‘â¦as a Service’ industry in the Cloud
June 2, 2011 - Players in the software industry compete around intellectual property. It's all about who has the most compelling features. In the future SaaS world, the competition will be around its second 'S' - Service.