Establishing proper timeframes for storing sensitive or private documents is essential to efficient company guidelines. Keeping documents for too short a period of time may negatively impact business operations or customer interactions. On the other hand, retaining documents for too long may violate rules or legal requirements and expose data to risk. The purpose of ...
Collaboration tools exist within a wide range of services, from voice calls to version control systems and everything in between. But for average enterprise businesses, the tools that make work-life exponentially easier are the basics: Voice. Video. Screen sharing. LDAP integration. Web and mobile apps. Third-party integration. Your business might be able to get by ...
While the use of cloud-based systems for business enterprises continues to increase, not all IT infrastructure and systems can be based in the cloud. Mainframe systems programmers are still needed to run and maintain legacy on-premises servers and systems in many businesses and industries where cloud services cannot be effectively deployed. This hiring kit, written ...
No matter where in the world an enterprise operates, politics is going to play a major role in the lives of its employees. Depending on the country and the current political situation, it’s possible for affiliations, candidates and political parties to become a driving passion in your workforce. While an actively engaged workforce taking interest ...
Server deployments or migrations (replacing an existing server with a new one) require a meticulous and detailed approach. One wrong setting, missing data, a configuration error or an overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This standardized checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help you complete the process efficiently ...
As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This applies more than ever to cybersecurity implementations designed to protect organizations from malicious attacks, intruders and vulnerabilities. While security principles should apply throughout the organization, locking down the perimeter and ensuring only necessary connections get through is an especially critical ...
Selecting the right virtual private network provider for your needs requires a fair bit of legwork because the choices are many and the offerings vary greatly. This quick-glance chart from TechRepublic Premium is blank and to be filled in by the user. The idea is to round up the top contenders and compare them across ...
As data becomes increasingly critical to business success, organizations are looking for ways to ensure that their data is well-managed and compliant with relevant regulations. Kihara Kimachia, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents some simple steps that IT professionals can take to get started with the best practices. One such step is having a data governance ...
AI analysts are crucial in modern-day organizations because they possess the unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights that drive business value. They understand the intricacies of AI algorithms and data science techniques, while also having a deep understanding of business objectives and challenges. With this blend of technical expertise and business ...
Moving to the cloud is on the mind of most CIOs and IT decision makers. The seemingly lower total cost of ownership, automatic updates and redundancy entice many to move their applications and infrastructure to the cloud. However, cost is just one concern when moving applications to the cloud. For many organizations, the decision of ...