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Implementing Green IT: 5 Things to Do Today to Go Green

March 23, 2012 By Megan Berry Leave a Comment

Most IT managers are under pressure to do more with less these days. Using less ink, paper and energy is one way to stretch your budget. But depending on whom you do business with, Green IT may also be a requirement. The government now favors environmentally friendly contractors, and many large corporations run sustainability programs [...]

Cloud prices are falling – but IT may still pay too much

March 21, 2012 By Sam Narisi 1 Comment

One of the reasons companies turn to cloud computing is that cloud services are often more budget-friendly than their on-site counterparts. And now, recent price cuts from big providers could draw even more businesses to the Cloud. 

5 cures for IT project management woes

September 13, 2011 By Sam Narisi 1 Comment

As any IT manager can attest, tech projects are difficult to get off the ground, and can often be even harder to complete. How can IT better meet those challenges?

Survey: Finance department blames IT for ineffectiveness

April 19, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

IT managers know their department is there to help the business run smoothly. Unfortunately, folks in other parts of the company may not think that goal is being met.

5 ways to cut power costs

April 13, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Though it might not get as much attention as big hardware and software purchases, energy use is a large part of an IT department’s budget — and one that can usually be trimmed significantly.

Good news: CEOs say IT plays key role in recovery

March 16, 2010 By Sam Narisi 1 Comment

While many IT managers fear their department is viewed as a cost center in tough times, a new survey says CEOs don’t necessarily feel that way.