Ten IT Things to Be Thankful For in 2011

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions CTO Edge Update November 21, 2011 Ten IT Things to Be Thankful For in 2011 During challenging economic times, it becomes easy to overlook the things that bring us some measure of joy and comfort. That's especially true when IT budgets are tight and companies are asking their IT staffs to do a lot more with less. So please check out this year's list of IT things to be thankful for, because, chances are, you'll be working more closely with one or more of these technologies in 2012. Read more > Featured White Papers Operationalizing the Cloud: The Rise of Cross-Domain Services Read this research report to learn how core service management disciplines accelerate a more successful adoption of cloud. •  The World Is a Risky Place: Protecting Data in Transit and at Rest •  Data Migration Success: Roles & Responsibilities of the Project Leader •  New eBook: Backing Up Virtual Servers Is Tougher Than You Think Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace Latest White Papers Email Migration Issues: What You Need to Know Before You Start WebLogic to JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Migration Guide Ten Ways Your IT Department Is Enabling Cybercriminals Build or Buy: Six Data Center Key Factors to Consider Enabling the Enterprise Journey to the Cloud: Hosting Solutions Visit this interactive resource center for white papers, newsletters, free trial downloads, case studies, and videos to help you manage and maximize business value with cloud computing.Check it out now > "One of the strategies that IT organizations have adopted to save money during these challenging economic times is to use the same IT staff to manage mainframe and distributed computing systems." Excerpt from Mike Vizard Changing the IT Game Five Top Challenges of Integrating Social Media Data with Business Applications It's not as easy as everyone makes it seem. Aerohive Unfurls Network-as-a-Service Offering Remotely manages branch office networks via the cloud. The Importance of User Experience in Identity Governance Projects often fail because approach is too intrusive. Blogs Rajini Padmanaban Guest Opinions Testing Your Test Code Julius Neudorfer Hot Aisle Insight Open Compute Project Gains Momentum Mike Vizard Changing the IT Game Remotely Securing the Branch Office The Three Faces of Two-Factor Authentication for Better Security   Right now, your employee is accessing your network resources. Do you know who it is? This technical brief explains how to verify another party's identity in an e-transaction or information exchange. Read it now > This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise