Wake up, IT, and get a grip on SaaS
InfoWorld
End-runs around IT may be quick, but they’re not healthy for the company’s overall outlook.
From the mainframe days to the client-server model to VoIP phone systems to mobile devices and BYOD, IT has grown to accommodate the needs of the organization. As the workplace became more computerized, IT grew to …
Go To the Article >>
10 of the World’s Coolest Data Centers
CIO
From a repurposed chapel to inflatable modules, data centers don’t fit the same mold.
It’s been another year since we’ve taken a look at the coolest data centers in the world, determined either by architectural innovation, green design, innovative reuse of existing buildings or just sheer size. Here are 10 attention-grabbing examples from …
Go To the Article >>
10 Things Really Amazing Bosses Do
Inc.
Are you truly an amazing boss or just a good one? See how many of these 10 traits are natural for you.
Recently, I had overwhelming response to my column on 10 Things Really Amazing Employees Do. In it, I also gave tips for being a better boss. Better is great, but amazing bosses didn’t need the tips because they …
Go To the Article >>
Help! They’re running an Agile project, how do I know when to worry?
Better Projects
The parents of teenagers and new-to agile project managers seem to have rather a lot in common. There are a few similarities that spring to mind immediately, such as; grey hair and large mobile phone bills. They are also likely to be experiencing an underlying sense of uneasiness, coupled with …
Go To the Article >>
Bank Internet Links Can Give Hackers Keys to Vaults
TechNewsWorld
The recent $45 million dollar heist involving fraudulent ATM withdrawals around the world had its beginnings on the Internet, when hackers broke into banking systems to hike credit lines on prepaid cards. Those direct or indirect Web connections for banks can make them vulnerable to such hacks — and to malware that exploits …
Go To the Article >>