IT

Can you protect virtual systems with yesterday's security?

Data center security an afterthought? Survey says: No!

Data center labor. Is it aplenty or a pity?

Government agencies are allowing employees more choice in deciding what kind of electronic devices they use for work.

Cloud computing and IT hosting company Rackspace on Thursday announced the acquisition of cloud-server management applications start-up Cloudkick for an undisclosed sum.

First posts are always awkward. They're like first dates when you know something about the person, but not a lot, or enough. But, they're one of the few chances you get to make introductions and set expectations.  So, introductions...

In today's business climate, companies are looking to other parts of the world to leverage talent, infrastructure, innovation, and agility – in addition to more attractive personnel costs.

Are you offering an IT maintenance contract package as part of your computer consulting business?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 21st Forum has drawn some high profile, powerful people. Colorado Senator Ken Salazar did the opening keynote address on Wednesday morning. His message of energy independence for the US, and our ability to get there quickly, was positive and compelling. Senator Salazar noted there are three driving forces behind the US's development of alternative energy: national security, environmental security and economic opportunities. This time around, alternative energy research and development, and commercialization will succeed, if only because we cannot afford to fail.

There are over 200 IT certifications on the market today. Do they matter? What role do IT certifications play in your success?

Some IT managers are turning to hosted products as a way to offload management of some non-mission-critical applications, some to contain costs, and some just because they are starting to realize that at some point, IT will become responsible for hosted products, whether it oversees implementation or not.