Technological advances in recent years have provided great advantages by offering diverse tools, software and platforms that generate operational flexibility. It has also led to some complex challenges: keeping track of massive amounts of data in disparate locations, under various user controls and accessed via different types of devices, both personally and company-owned. Shadow IT ...

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation requires every business enterprise and public authority that collects personal data from EU customers and clients to protect that data from unauthorized access. Finding ideal candidates for the GDPR data protection compliance officer position will require thorough vetting, and potential candidates may be difficult to find. This hiring ...

The technology of edge computing dates back to the creation of the World Wide Web. In the 1990s, the first content-distributed networks were created as developers soon realized that bringing data close to online users was the only way to avoid downtime and decrease latency. Today, the concept of edge computing remains the same, but ...

Finding the best data analytics tools for a particular business enterprise requires extended research and the systematic comparison of features. There are dozens upon dozens of potential solutions on the market, so whittling down those vendor choices to a select few will take some effort and more than a little patience. These guidelines (and the ...

Backing up, retaining and safeguarding electronic data, including email, financial records, medical information and other electronic documents are essential steps and often mandated practices for organizations. However, many organizations still need to implement an electronic data retention policy or refine an existing one. This Electronic Data Retention Policy, written by Erik Eckel for TechRepublic Premium, ...

Data integration as a formal practice gained prominence in the late 20th century with the rise of relational databases and the need for a more efficient way to manage and analyze data. It has come a long way from manual processes to highly automated and scalable solutions that meet the ever-increasing data challenges of the ...

In many ways, data has become the primary currency of modern organizations. It doesn’t matter whether you are a large business enterprise, SMB, government or non-profit, the collection, management, protection and analysis of data is a determining factor in your overall success. This policy, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, establishes an enterprise-wide ...

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 ...

Whether it flows through business transactions, customer activity, employee productivity or the Internet of Things, data is the lifeblood of most modern businesses. Data leads to information and information leads to better business decisions. Gathering data in a usable framework that can be accessed by decision-makers in a standardized manner is the role of the ...

Information technology systems, communications networks and all the data that flows through them are the lifeblood of the modern business enterprise. Personnel activity, production activity, inventory control — every enterprise transaction relies on the secure transmittal, processing power and capacity of the enterprise’s management information systems. To oversee the reliable operation of MIS, many organizations ...

Digital information is generally the lifeblood of any given organization, containing essential company data needed to run the business. Paperless offices have become the norm across industries and remote work depends on the ability to share electronic information for communication, announcements and collaboration. This checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides a strategy ...

The practical implementation of effective backup solutions can be overwhelmed by jargon and cryptic terminology. This quick glossary, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, can help you understand these concepts and provide a framework for learning to master the art of data backup procedures and solutions. Featured definition from the glossary: Multiplexing The ...

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 ...

As worldwide energy needs and concerns about climate change continue to increase, environmentally responsible business practices are critical for the successful future of a company and the markets in which it operates. This IT Data Center Green Energy Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is intended to meet green standards for IT data ...

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 ...