A new report says businesses will be hesitant to boost spending this year – but IT may have an easier time getting a budget increase than other departments.
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Keeping XP until Windows 8 arrives? Bad idea, experts say
Many businesses are planning to stick with Windows XP until Microsoft’s upcoming operating system, Windows 8, is released. But some experts are warning that’s a dangerous tactic.
Why CFOs don’t respect IT – and how you can change that
At more and more companies, the CFO has direct control over IT. But unfortunately, recent research shows most CFOs have a low opinion of the IT groups working under them.
Good news: Worldwide IT spending is up
According to the latest estimates, growth in IT spending this year will be even better than previously anticipated.
Pros and cons of cloud storage
Considering turning to the cloud to solve your business’s storage issues? Here are some reasons you should – and why you should stay away.
4 risks of cloud computing contracts
Cloud computing has grown in popularity recently, but it’s still relatively new, and some kinks need to be worked out in the way services are delivered.
Forecast: IT budgets to increase in 2011
According to Gartner, IT spending worldwide is expected to be $3.6 trillion in 2011, a 5.1% increase from the $3.4 trillion spent in 2010.
IT struggling to keep up with flood of new data
If your business has struggled to keep up with the huge amounts of data it must store, you aren’t alone.
5 things IT hates about software vendors
Got a list of complaints about some of the software vendors you’ve worked with in the past? You aren’t alone.
How much should IT spend on security?
How much does your IT department spend on security? How do you match up with your peers? A recent survey has the answers.