Security experts have done a lot of fretting about how users may put company data at risk by downloading malicious or vulnerable mobile apps into smartphones they use for work. And now, a new report warns how businesses may be developing a lot of vulnerable apps on their own.
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How to get more for less from your open source software investments
November 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Open Source software is often free, but there are a lot of costs involved beyond just the price of the licenses. In this guest post, Mike Curtis explains what companies can do get more for less when they use Open Source.
What to look for in tools for software license management
October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Complying with software licenses is a challenge, and many businesses turn to software tools to help. In this guest post, John Lunt has some advice on choosing the right software license optimization (SLO) tool.
10 steps to keep your Linux project on track
October 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Many IT teams are turning to Linux for parts of their companies infrastructure. But Linux projects require some extra care, as Simon Mitchell discusses in this guest post.
Watch out for the end of Office 2003 support
September 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The end of Windows XP support will leave many businesses open to serious security attacks if they don’t upgrade soon. But that’s not the only popular software that’s about to lose security patches.
The 4 components of ERP implementations
July 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Installing an ERP system is complicated, and companies need to make sure they’re ready before they begin a project. In this guest post, Samantha Hornby describes some of the big steps in the process.
Causes and solutions for common MS Excel problems
July 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Microsoft Excel is one of the most commonly used applications for businesses. In this guest post, writer Adam offers some solutions for common issues organizations have with the software.
Report: Lax software patch management puts most businesses at risk
June 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IT pros know one of the key steps that can help prevent security breaches is making sure all software is up to date. However, many businesses are behind the curve when it comes to software patches, a new report says.
Avoid software licensing pitfalls – without overspending
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Software licensing creates some tricky issues for IT. In this guest post, Karl Young offers some advice on getting compliant – without overspending on licenses.
5 things IT needs to know about Microsoft Excel
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As an IT manager, it’s likely that Excel will be one of the main tools that you encounter. In this guest post, Andy Brown lists five things that you need to keep in mind when managing and using Microsoft’s ever-popular spreadsheet.