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Clock ticking for gas stations to pump up data security

ITworld staff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:13:32 -0500

Lower gas prices aren't the only thing that's new at the pumps these days. Data encryption tools are also becoming part of the picture.

How SMB partners can weather the economic storm

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:08 -0500

At a time when most businesses are looking to cut costs and leverage existing resources, channel partners may feel discouraged in the marketplace. But there's actually no better time than now for partners to start having conversations with their customers.

Why businesses are embracing Macs

ITworld staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:17:06 -0500

It's not your imagination. Apple Macintoshes are turning up in businesses beyond the creative departments, increasingly becoming a normal part of the IT fabric.

Bringing Macs into business: Real-life IT stories

ITworld staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:35:28 -0500

As more businesses bring Apple Macintoshes into their regular operations, IT has to figure out how to ensure the Macs play well in the typical Windows-dominated environments. Several companies share the lessons -- good and bad -- that they have learned.

What Agile Methods Mean to Your Process, People, and Products

ExecutiveBrief — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:48:57 -0500

Studies show that most successful projects were those that followed agile principles, proving that model-driven methods are not always the best when it came to managing changes, fast-paced project implementation, or even meeting market demands.

Quiz: He said what? (an oddly informative news quiz)

abennett — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:22:37 -0500

Who isn't going to just say hi and walk off? Who flipped an energy-guzzling PC on its head? Who doesn't think breasts are harmful to children? Who has bigger, badder things to worry about than flaws in the MD5 hashing algorithm? Think you know? Take this week's quiz!

Psychic predictions for tech in 2009

ITworld staff — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:23:25 -0500

We turned to two self-proclaimed psychics to get their takes on what's ahead for some of tech's biggest newsmakers in the new year. We received readings from Silicon Valley's surname-shunning Celia and L.A.'s "psychic angel," Shaun Moore.

Best App Ever Awards for best iPhone apps of 2008

ITworld staff — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:31:46 -0500

With the end of the year comes the inevitable awards ceremonies. And this being the first year of officially-distributed iPhone applications, we’ve naturally got the 2008 Best App Ever Awards. Well, best app ever until 2009, we suppose.

Bold 2009 prophesies

ITworld staff — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:27:29 -0500

There's no shortage of forecasts for the coming year. We've compiled a slew of predictions -- including the idea that some unemployed IT pros may soon turn to life of crime.

Laptop ergonomics for mobile professionals

ITworld staff — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:23:39 -0500

The New Year is a great time to get yourself organized and make virtuous resolutions. It's also as good as any to face an unpleasant fact: Your notebook is not your friend. Yes, it helps you be productive. But here's what happens when you're using a laptop on the road: You tilt your neck down to look at the screen. Meanwhile, you bend your wrists in order to type on the keyboard. And you do this for hours--in hotel rooms, airplanes, conference rooms, and other places not exactly known for proper ergonomic set-ups.