IT applications, infrastructure and operations

IT infrastructure and operations management excellence has become essential to maintain quality control over technology-related policies, processes and equipment. Read news and tips to assist modern IT operations and infrastructure management, including strategies to ensure the proper flow of data throughout enterprise applications and other information systems.

August 24, 2022 24 Aug'22
Server costs rise, software selling at premium: Reports

Latest PPI data reveals a 3.1% month-over-month uptick for host computers and servers, while storage prices drop slightly and professional services stand pat.
August 01, 2022 01 Aug'22
Will cloud, IT services prove recession-resistant businesses?

Partners expect demand for their offerings to endure through economic turbulence and, to some extent, because of the unsettling times; more IT channel news.
July 28, 2022 28 Jul'22
House sends CHIPS Act to Biden's desk

Congress approved the CHIPS Act and billions more for scientific research to help the U.S. better compete against China in technology markets.
July 21, 2022 21 Jul'22
Technology costs rise as inflation hits hardware, services

Inflation is affecting the CIO market basket, influencing purchasing. Government data showed a sharp increase in cost for servers, which continue to face supply chain issues.

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In information technology (IT), deprecation means that although something is available or allowed, it is not recommended or that -- in the case where something must be used -- to say it is deprecated means that its failings are recognized. Continue Reading

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Tools for instilling a culture of digital transformation

Communities of practice, agile methods, cross-functional teams and platform strategies rank among the methods IT leaders use to institutionalize change and create a culture of digital transformation. Continue Reading
The basics of enterprise blockchain

The distinctions between public and enterprise blockchain matter. Gain insight into those differences and what to consider when implementing the distributed ledger technology. Continue Reading
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How CIOs and IT can drive environmental sustainability

Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help. Continue Reading
The effect of digital transformation on the CIO job

Digitization and digital transformation sound similar, but they couldn't be more different in what they demand from CIOs, explains Genpact's Sanjay Srivastava. Continue Reading
Laggards, leaders face digital transformation challenges

No one can relax in digital business: Those trailing behind must conquer the basics to get on the innovation path, while successful firms must endeavor to stay there. Continue Reading

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DNS outages cause connectivity issues that prevent basic tasks from executing properly. Understand how to perform a restore for a DNS zone, which is not always intuitive. Continue Reading
How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC and provide a list of free templates to help get you started. Continue Reading
8 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver. Continue Reading