What is cloud integration, and what dangers can you avoid by following best practices?
Google seems to be the platform of choice for public cloud adopters; IBM gets high marks from private cloud users.
Big Blue's refresh includes the gargantuan POWER 795, which it pits against top-shelf systems from HP and Oracle.
Keeping your applications “always on” for users is no easy task. These best practices can help your enterprise maintain continuous automated availability in remote locations.
The co-creator of the MIME e-mail standard takes a look at the past and future of e-mail communication, how it's tied to social networking, and e-mail in the cloud.
Applications and environments are more complex than ever. DevOps may be the approach IT needs.
A new study underscores cloud computing's momentum and helps put the phenomenon into perspective.
IT service metrics are simply tools to help you measure progress and determine success in achieving your goals. Here's how to use metrics wisely.
zEnterprise services 125 different capacity settings, but small mainframe shops may be best served by IBM's existing z10 BC system
IT staff salaries perk up; premiums highest in supply chain, SOA, CRM environments
What gets in the way of managing and controlling your virtual environment effectively, and what best practices can you use to avoid VM stall?
Economy continues to weigh on management salaries; supply chain, SOA management skills command high premiums
Microsoft announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.
Top four questions to ask when selecting an enterprise content management solution
Don’t let rapidly evolving technologies and multi-vendor IT and communications environments create havoc and confusion in your organization.
In times of tight budgets, it's never been more important to squeeze the greatest value from your software licenses.
Is there a generation gap? IT pros of every generation share a surprising amount of common ground.
A council of global IT CIOs, in conjunction with research group Gartner Inc., has released a "code of conduct" for solution vendors on IT maintenance issues.
Planning for a merger or acquisition can be tricky, but it's a bullet that most CIOs will have to bite.
Where virtualization is headed, and what problems (and solutions) lie ahead for IT.