Machine automation technology can enhance organizational operations across various market fields, with potential for countless implementations. Its popularity and usefulness can be attributed to the many benefits of this technology, which can include reduced operational costs, higher production rates and enhanced output quality. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic ...

Regardless of whether a new computer is a desktop, a laptop or a convertible tablet, the same actions must be repeated each time a user receives a new machine. Migration tasks range from recording computer network settings to transferring documents, bookmarks and old email. Depending upon the level of centralized automation and third-party tools employed, ...

The process of installing or changing a data circuit involves internal personnel, building management, electricians and technicians from service providers. Coordinating who does what and when requires an easy-to-follow plan of action. This Data Circuit Installation and Change Checklist, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework your business can use to ...

Computer hardware caters to the needs of everyday consumers, from smartphones to laptops and well as the robust infrastructure of data centers. As such, a solid understanding of this aspect of technology is invaluable, not only for technology enthusiasts but also for professionals using computing systems for daily activities. This quick glossary, written by Franklin ...

A lax or non-existent corporate computer naming convention could make things more difficult when it comes to defining logical groups of computers and consistently targeting individual systems. This policy from TechRepublic Premium is designed to ensure every employee, contractor, temporary worker and volunteer understands and agrees to abide by specific guidelines for naming computers operating ...

Threats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problems, from infection-felled organizations to dangerous vulnerabilities in popular tools. Companies can’t protect their technological infrastructure, though, without a solid grasp of the actual equipment in play. A checklist, like the one created by Erik Eckel for ...

With proper planning and management, providing effective after-hours technical service and support can deliver a significant competitive advantage. Here are six recommendations, created by Erik Eckel on behalf of TechRepublic Premium, for effectively structuring technical service and support during non-traditional work hours. Featured text from the guide: 1. PROPERLY PRIORITIZE AFTER-HOURS SERVICE The most important ...

The Bring Your Own Device Approval Form, courtesy of TechRepublic Premium, will help you identify employee needs and approve access before any personal device is permitted to contain company data or is connected to company resources, systems or networks. This form is designed to complement our Bring Your Own Device Policy. Enhance your BYOD process ...

Modern businesses collect extraordinary amounts of data, so knowing when and why you should deploy solid state drives will continue to be crucial to the development of your IT infrastructure strategy. It is vital that everyone involved in data management, particularly regarding storage, has a clear and complete understanding of the terminology surrounding SSDs. This ...

It’s tempting, in the heat of the typical support technician’s day, to enter minimal information in service tickets to speed resolution. After all, closing tickets quickly is the goal, right? However, the opposite is true. It’s important to take a little time to compose and update tickets properly. In this TechRepublic Premium guide, created by ...

While modern business technological innovations like artificial intelligence, augmented reality and the Internet of Things all rely heavily on software to perform their assigned tasks, there is still a vital hardware component that allows the programming to function. Designing and building logic chips, circuit boards and peripheral connections requires the skills of a computer hardware ...

The reassignment of existing equipment takes place when employees leave the organization or receive new computers, mobile devices, printers and other assets. It is essential to follow strict guidelines for equipment reassignment so that company investments, data and privacy are protected. The following checklist, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help ensure that ...

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 ...

Every department, regardless of size, needs to employ and account for depreciation — particularly if that department manages assets such as laptops, servers and production machinery. How else are you going to know when it’s time to purchase new equipment? With the help of this worksheet from TechRepublic Premium, you’ll be able to calculate standard ...

Onboarding and offboarding employees requires careful attention. Otherwise, team members may receive insufficient permissions to perform their jobs or continue to have access long after their employment’s termination. Given the stakes, the problem is even worse when managing IT staff permissions, so it’s imperative that your company adopts a system to ensure consistency. Employees, contractors ...