ciostrategy.infoedge.com IT Strategy Center is a daily editorial resource offering innovative insights and strategies for building an integrated, secure and resilient IT infrastructure. en-us Copyright ©2005-2008 Studio One Networks Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:00:02 EST Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:00:02 EST Technology News webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/ciosc_rss_title.gif ciostrategy.infoedge.com 88 33 http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/cios_in_biometric_age/index.html As biometrics has become more mainstream, costs have come down and opened up the potential for applications to a wide range of organizations and enterprises. Here is what C-level executives need to consider before adopting biometric identification in their organizations. Boardroom Strategies http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/cios_in_biometric_age/index.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/res_strategies/making_most_out_of_mashups/index.html Savvy business users of technology are starting to demand mashups. Here's what CIOs need to know about how these applications can empower their organization's technology users -- and pitfalls to avoid. Resilient IT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/res_strategies/making_most_out_of_mashups/index.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Threat/preparedness/making_case_robust_cost_effective_disaster_recovery/index.html IT departments today are feeling increased pressure to improve their business continuity capabilities while containing costs. Here are some ways to implement disaster strategies. Threat Intelligence http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Threat/preparedness/making_case_robust_cost_effective_disaster_recovery/index.html Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/top_strategies_to_combat_online_fraud/index.html In such industries as financial services and e-commerce, the ability to conduct safe online commerce requires increasing countermeasures. Here's how some organizations are conducting counter-fraud operations and what possible emerging technologies may help. Boardroom Strategies http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/top_strategies_to_combat_online_fraud/index.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/debating_merits_of_cloud_computing/index.html Many enterprises are looking at cloud computing -- the use of shared computing resources -- as opposed to local servers or personal devices handling applications. Boardroom Strategies http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/smarts/debating_merits_of_cloud_computing/index.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/analytics/effective/index.html Boardrooms are buzzing about governance risk and compliance and the need to govern IT infrastructure. But the question is, where to start? Resilient IT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/analytics/effective/index.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Threat/threat_strategies/encryption_challenges/index.html Desktops and laptops aren't the only endpoints that can pose a data security threat. All internal, remote and mobile desktops and laptops, as well as PDAs and embedded devices such as flash drives, are vulnerable. Threat Intelligence http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Threat/threat_strategies/encryption_challenges/index.html Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Reg/sectors/new_way_store_recover_govt_data/index.html Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings can help government CIOs improve data availability, recovery and storage utilization, which are among the top concerns of organizations in the public sector. Regulatory Resource http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Reg/sectors/new_way_store_recover_govt_data/index.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/initiatives/reigning_in_rogue_employees/index.html The IT department's firm control of enterprise applications and services is slipping because of the adoption of consumer-oriented technologies in the enterprise. This could end up being a nightmare if not addressed properly. Boardroom Strategies http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Board/initiatives/reigning_in_rogue_employees/index.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/analytics/next_gen_datea_protection/index.html The growing use of virtual technologies raises questions for data protection strategies, such as what solutions best protect virtual machines. Resilient IT http://ciostrategy.infoedge.com/Res/analytics/next_gen_datea_protection/index.html Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT