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Disaster recovery planning: The key to risk management
Disaster recovery (DR) is, without argument, one of the most important (and complex) aspects of IT management. But as responsibilities trickle out of IT into other areas of the business, what's the midmarket CIO's role in DR planning strategy? In this guide, midmarket CIOs are offered expert advice and resources on a full range of issues associated with disaster recovery -- from virtualization and applications to outsourcing and affordable solutions.
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Master data management: The art of managing data
Master data management (MDM) is, in short, a way to clean up your company's data by providing a one-stop shop for data. But it's complex and not so easy to get a handle on. From technical tips to news articles, this SearchCIO-Midmarket briefing includes the best of our MDM coverage.
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Outsourcing: Do it yourself or pass it on?
Outsourcing may sound like a no-brainer: You're a resource-strapped midmarket CIO with a smaller staff. You can focus on only so much, so why not find someone else to do things for you? But then comes the hard part: How do you find a company to outsource to? Onshore or offshore? Which tasks do you outsource? Is it really cheaper? This Midmarket CIO Briefing provides answers to those questions and more, with expert advice and news articles to help you successfully outsource your IT.
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SaaS and SOA for the midmarket CIO
Software as a Service (SaaS) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) have quickly become widely used terms in the technology world. But how well do they fit into your world? Despite their prominence, there are still questions surrounding SaaS and SOA: Which applications work best for me and my company? Will I be able to save time and money?
It seems SaaS and SOA are good fits for the midmarket. But you're unique -- what works for others may not work for you.
From integration and security to efficiency and cost, we've pulled together our best tools to provide you with the answers you need to determine if SaaS and SOA are right for you.
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Unified communications strategy guide for the midmarket CIO
Unified communications (UC) is quickly becoming an important part of the business environment. Users can manage calls, multimedia and messages from a single point of contact to quickly and efficiently stay on top of all communication. But keeping so much information in one location is making people wary -- what about security? Get expert advice and stories from peers to ensure the success of your unified communications strategy. From planning to implementation, this guide to UC will provide you with the answers you need to make an informed decision.
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Business intelligence: Getting your data to talk
Industry experts say what midmarket CIOs want is this: a simple way for the knowledge worker to access data from the several repositories of information, structured or unstructured, that reside within their organizations. This Midmarket CIO Briefing explores how advanced technology is putting business intelligence tools in the hands of the user and how CIOs can deliver strategies that put all that data to good use.
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Mobile computing: IT on the go
Mobile computing is a tricky business for midmarket CIOs. Ensuring the security of mobile devices and the data they transmit is just the beginning of the problem. Smartphones, remote offices and wireless access points all have to be considered. This Midmarket CIO Briefing brings all the best expert advice and news needed to prepare a strategy, execute an installation and secure the technology needed to make your mobile migration a success.
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Green IT for midmarket CIOs
Midmarket CIOs don't make green decisions -- they make greenback ones. And CIOs who are considering going green have to be sure their investments bring a quantifiable return. In this Executive Guide get all the information you need about the tools and products available to help turn your data center around -- doing something good for the environment, as well as the bottom line.
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Enterprise resource management
Midmarket companies are adopting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software in record numbers to help handle their business needs. Whether you're considering implementation or in the thick of it, check out ERP guide for advice. You'll find tips on how to get started with an ERP implementation, learn how it interacts with Software as a Service and hear stories from CIOs who have been there and done that.
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