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Cognizant Cited as Leader in Global IT Infrastructure Outsourcing

Cognizant today announced it was named a "Leader" in "The Forrester Wave(TM): Global IT Infrastructure Outsourcing, Q1 2009" by Paul Roehrig, Ph.D. Cognizant moved to the "Leaders" category for the first time in the benchmarking report, which evaluated 15 global firms with a track record of success in infrastructure services. The Forrester study evaluated and ranked … [Read More...]

Survey Finds Workplace Technology Etiquette Blurred Between Generations

A national survey of legal professionals found that while technology is widely embraced among attorneys, significant gaps exist among generations regarding its use and application in the workplace. The newly released Technology Gap Survey found generational differences in the effect of technology on workplace etiquette, the blurring boundaries between personal and … [Read More...]

New Study Shows Many Companies Falling Short on Succession Management

Surviving the economic downturn and thriving in a post-recession world will require strong and well-developed pools of talent. But most companies are still using succession management plans that are decades old, too rigid and too focused on top jobs, says a new report co-authored by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®), a top-ranked, global provider of executive education, … [Read More...]

Leadership Skills – The Top 5 Skills Needed For IT Leadership Roles

A recent survey revealed the top 5 essential skills and qualities needed for those in leadership roles. Some say leaders are born. I think leaders can be developed if they are committed to developing the skills needed to become a good leader. Leadership skills are a valuable asset for someone looking to move up in an organization. “Leadership” is often seen as the role of … [Read More...]

A 5S Office System – Part 2 Laying The Foundation

In the first article A 5S Office System - Part 1 Planning we looked at the planning and first meeting stages of implementing a 5S Office System. Now you will learn how to build on this to lay the foundation for your 5S Office System. First a word about overdoing it. The 5S system was created for the manufacturing environment. Part of this is using items such as shadow boards … [Read More...]

New Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Guide

Microsoft has released a new Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) guide to their set of Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides that helps clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft Infrastructure technologies. Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) enables enterprises to realize the benefits of the latest client operating … [Read More...]

IT Executives View Technology Innovation as a Necessity

Recent research from Unisys Corporation shows that information technology (IT) executives view driving technology innovation as an imperative for them to help their businesses flourish in a global marketplace that daily grows more challenging and competitive. In the online survey of 188 North American CIOs and other IT decision-makers, 76 percent of respondents indicated … [Read More...]

ManageEngine IT360 Beta Affordable BSM Solution

ManageEngine, makers of a globally renowned suite of cost effective network, systems, applications and security management software solutions, today announced beta availability of ManageEngine IT360, a highly capable, affordable and easy-to-use integrated business service management (BSM) solution, aligning infrastructure management with business operations. For years, IT … [Read More...]

Survey Finds Government IT Expecting Budget Problems for 2009

The Obama administration’s commitment to change and the impending budget impact of the economic crisis are two major concerns for federal IT professionals heading into 2009, according to a survey administered at FOSE 2009 by ScienceLogic, a leading IT Operations Management provider. The survey asked IT workers to identify their concerns for the new year as well as what they see … [Read More...]

Microsoft Introduces Windows Server 2008 Foundation

Microsoft Corp. has expanded its industry-leading Windows Server family of operating systems with the addition of Windows Server 2008 Foundation. Built for small businesses with 15 or fewer users, Windows Server 2008 Foundation puts the reliability, security and manageability of the Windows Server platform within the reach of all businesses at an affordable price. Windows … [Read More...]

Appian Enhances Appian Anywhere BPM Software-as-a-Service Offering

Appian, an innovative global provider of business process management (BPM) technology, has announced expanded offerings for the industry-leading Appian Anywhere BPM Platform-as-a-Service, including free 30-day trials. Using the Appian BPM platform, business users can quickly model and run process improvements via a low-cost Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription, and can … [Read More...]