Management

Do you have what it takes to be a converged CSO?

A converged CSO role is increasingly a technical one. Electronic record issues, data privacy issues and regulatory compliance pressures are becoming more and more complex.

The rich Web app developer tools guide

Despite recent focus on lightweight app dev, significant developer focus remains on the heavyweight tools in the Microsoft .Net and Sun Java worlds.

Five easy ways to commit career suicide

We are all capable of making mistakes that can send us straight to the career doghouse. Here are five big no-nos to watch out for.

IT's top 5 training mistakes

It's all too natural for IT to cast blame on end users when new or upgraded systems hit problems, but rather than pointing fingers, IT should instead consider its own role in training miscues, experts advise.

The tao of managing virtualised servers

You can save time and money with virtual servers - it just takes some thought.

Turning networking into software

Cisco's Don Proctor explains the networking giant's plans for its newly-formed software group.

Career clinic: Are leaders born or made?

Technology skills, yes. Managerial experience, no. How can I boost my C-level skills?

Should your company 'crowdsource' its next project?

A guide to understanding the pros and cons of 'crowdsourcing' and why so many companies are adopting this approach.

10 reasons IT managers fear ITIL

Adopting the best practices laid out in ITIL requires IT managers commit to a multi-year project, bring executive management on board and wear their thickest skin to work every day as a majority of people will resist the efforts to overhaul how IT does its job.

Great career advice I ignored

Climb the corporate ladder. Keep your eye on the ball. Pay your dues. A lot of the conventional wisdom about how to succeed in your career is sound, and the oft-recommended linear path upward frequently works well enough.

A little more conversation

Everyone has to work at communication but IT pros have to work harder than most. This is the experience of Professor Khalid Aziz, head of communications consultancy the Aziz Corporation, which advises industry leaders on how to present themselves in business.

Career clinic: Prince2 and your job

What to do if your manager doesn't acknowledge Prince2

How a CIO can survive a new CEO

If you use common sense and logic your position can be become more essential not less.

Using service providers to improve off-shoring

Hybrid partnerships are the way forward for off-shoring.

Career clinic: Should I take a gap year?

Should I stay or should I go now?

How to think like a con artist (part 1)

In this two part feature, we explore the dos and don'ts to succeed as a fraudster and make a living from security testing.

Making strategy that sticks

Strategy development can become a game of shirking responsibility. Key advice on making strategy work for your business.

Identity: Join the federation

Understanding federated identity and how it enables single-sign on systems to interoperate.

Virtualisation increases IT security pressures

Virtualisation is flavour of the month but it could bring significant problems in managing security and compliance.

How blogging can boost your career

Writing a blog can establish your company's credibility, demonstrate your expertise on a certain subject or help you organise yourself and your projects. It can also land you a job.

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