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June 22, 2009 Addressing Performance With ScorecardsPerformance management blends BI, financial data and other disciplines, then ties it all to business goals. Getting Everyone on the Same PageThe key to integrating several IT units in one enterprise was to recognize the expertise of each. Review: 6 HD Displays, From Midsize to MassiveDoes size matter when looking for a great monitor? Hands On: The Palm PreIt's a better iPhone in many ways, but lacks the apps and speed. June 15, 2009 Enterprises Cut Costs With Open-Source RoutersAdvocates say open-source routers allow custom crafting at a fraction of the cost of most proprietary enterprise routers. Review: 3 Low-Cost E-mail Encryption PackagesA trio of offerings that are easy to use and easy to afford. Review: 2 USB devices offer easy remote accessThe Pogoplug and I'm InTouch SecureKey let you access files remotely without negotiating complex remote-control software. 9 easy ways to improve your laptop's soundJust say no to lousy laptop audio. With a few inexpensive upgrades, your notebook can sound like a million bucks. How to Cut Network ExpensesFive public-sector CIOs offer tips, from buying IT gear on eBay to the best timing for negotiating with your vendors. Survey: Unix Has a Long and Healthy Future, Say UsersComputerworld's 2009 survey on Unix use shows that the OS will be alive and kicking for some time to come. Macs, Windows 7 and LinuxNew versions of Windows and Mac OS X are due this fall. So why does Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols think you may want to buy a Linux desktop instead? Easy: Price. Why Android Won't Beat the iPhoneThere are two main reasons why Android won't win the battle for smartphone supremacy, and they have nothing to do with the iPhone enhancements announced last week at Apple's WWDC, says Troy Brumley. Welcome to the Real WorldIf IT clients can haggle a better price with vendors, then why not regular consumers with other merchants as well? Watch what happens when the vendor-client relationship spills over into the real world. June 1, 2009 Rechargeable Batteries: Small Advances Rather Than Large StridesSilver-zinc and other newer chemistries promise some relief, but mostly it's a matter of slow gains. Smart and Cheap: BI on a BudgetYou don't need new tools to gain insight into your business -- here are eight ways to make the most of what you've got. IT Gets Ready for the RecoveryDon't just sit there -- now's the time to position your IT department to own the economic upturn when it comes around. If You Want the Right Job, Ask the Right QuestionsAnd if your questions elicit "the look," run away as politely as possible. It's Time for the FTC to Investigate Mac SecurityIra Winkler says the company's advertising makes claims that harm users. |
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