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Are you a consultant or a contractor?

You've hung your consultant shingle, but are you truly fulfilling the role? Learn the differences between consultants and contractors, and find out about two dangerous career traps. by Comprehensive Solutions

Tags: Consultant, Contractor, Role, Consulting, Outsourcing, Professional Development, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Career, Comprehensive Solutions

Blog posts 2008-08-04

Write information owner responsibility into policy

The information owner is a key player in protecting sensitive data and systems. His or her role must be clearly defined in policies. However, security personnel should review information owner decisions to ensure regulatory and policy compliance. by Tom Olzak

Tags: Policy, Information Owner, Cresson Wood, Outsourcing, Security, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Tom Olzak

Blog posts 2008-07-30

Using WinISO to build a virtual machine installation directory

Learn how to use WinIso to build a virtual machine installation directory. by Steven Warren

Tags: CD-ROM, ISO, Virtual Machine, WinISO, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Quality, Business Operations, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-07-30

So you think you qualify for the Microsoft Certified Master Program

Jeremy Smith explores what the new Microsoft Certified Master MCM program entails in terms of prerequisites and cost. by Jeremy Smith

Tags: Certification, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Certified Master, Price Structure, Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Jeremy Smith

Blog posts 2008-07-29

IT consultant strategies for weathering economic downturns

Check out these tips for keeping your consulting business afloat when the economy is tanking. Chip Camden discusses five marketing tips from Steve McKee and provides six do's and don'ts of his own. by Chip Camden

Tags: Information Technology, Business, Client, Consulting, Chip Camden, Outsourcing, Strategy, Operational Accounting, Marketing Research, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Management, Finance, Marketing

Blog posts 2008-07-28

T-shirt of the week: No longer the Knights of Ni

Yet another of the Geekend's beloved "stealth geek" shirts, we have a heraldic seal emblazoned with the motto of the Knights Who Until Recently Say Ni. by Jay Garmon

Tags: Quality, Business Operations, Jay Garmon

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Reports indicate IT staff jobs will drop in 2009

For the last few months, reports have indicated that IT seems to be exempt from the dismal budget. But new reports are painting a different picture. by Toni Bowers

Tags: Job, Report, Information Technology, Survey, Outsourcing, Help Desk, Strategy, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Management, Toni Bowers

Blog posts 2008-07-23

Obtain your CIW certification today with one test and proof of Microsoft certification

Obtain a CIW security analyst certification with one test and proof of higher certification. by Steven Warren

Tags: Security, Certification, Microsoft Corp., Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-07-22

Harassed for attempting to transition from employee to consultant

When a TechRepublic member told his employer that he planned to resign and work for a small consulting firm which had been a vendor, his boss threatened to sue the new firm. Find out what lessons you can learn from this sweet consulting opportunity that turned sour. by Chip Camden

Tags: Consulting Company, Consultant, Employer, Consulting, Mac_IT_Guy, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Chip Camden

Blog posts 2008-07-21

Will you get certified to support PDAs?

Forecasts show that shipments of handheld devices will reach 9.4 million units by the end of 2008 and grow to as many as 15.8 million units by the end of 2012. Because of this, some PDA-support certs are being offered. by Toni Bowers

Tags: PDA, Certification, Handheld Device, RIM BlackBerry, Quality, Handhelds, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Hardware, Toni Bowers

Blog posts 2008-07-17

Video: Play World of Warcraft with a Wii Balance Board

For all you lazy bums who choose MMORPGs over real exercise, a couple of hackers have given you a two for one deal. Now you can control the movement of your World of Warcraft character using a Wii Fit Balance Board. by Jay Garmon

Tags: Board, World Of Warcraft, Video, Nintendo Wii, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Jay Garmon

Blog posts 2008-07-14

Insurance for independent IT consultants: Policies to consider

Insurance is one of the last things that independent consultants usually deem necessary when they're starting out. Find out which types of insurance policies independents should consider, and hear which types Chip Camden is considering himself. by Chip Camden

Tags: Consultant, Information Technology, Insurance, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance, Chip Camden

Blog posts 2008-07-14

What you need to know about Cisco's new CCNA specializations

Cisco's most popular certification is the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA. Recently, Cisco announced a number of new specialized CCNA certifications. What are these specializations, and should you be considering one? David Davis discusses each of these new certifications in more detail. by David Davis

Tags: Certification, CCNA, Specialization, Cisco Systems Inc., David Davis, Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations

Blog posts 2008-07-10

Top 10 IT headlines for July 8: Offshoring hurts customer satisfaction, Juniper sees enterprise biz as healthy

Top 10 IT headlines for Tuesday, July 8, 2008: Offshore outsourcing hurts customer satisfaction, Juniper CEO sees healthy enterprise business, alternatives to iPhone 3G, Richard Stallman blasts retiring Bill Gates, and more. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Apple iPhone, Information Technology, Juniper Networks Inc., Customer Satisfaction, Back-office, Techweb, Offshoring, 3G, Strategy, Product Marketing, Outsourcing, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Marketing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-07-08

Modeling cellular automaton with StarLogo

When Justin James learned that StarLogo TNG 1.0 was released, it brought back fond memories of a project in college. He recounts how he used StarLogo software to model a scientific theory. by Justin James

Tags: Ant, Theory, Agent, Modeling, StarLogo, Real Estate, Research & Development, Business Operations, Justin James

Blog posts 2008-07-07

Do we combat soaring energy prices with a four-day workweek?

In an effort to combat soaring fuel prices, the state of Utah has implemented a four-day workweek for its government offices. by Toni Bowers

Tags: Telecommuting, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Workforce Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Toni Bowers

Blog posts 2008-07-02

Six questions to ask yourself before expanding your IT consultancy

Don't expand your IT consultancy without asking yourself these six important questions. If you still decide to take the plunge, find out what Chip Camden advises to ease into the transition. by Chip Camden

Tags: Hiring, Information Technology, Consulting, Recruitment & Selection, Outsourcing, Human Resources, Workforce Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Chip Camden

Blog posts 2008-06-28

T-shirt of the week: Ethanol pride

Subtly declare your appreciation for ethyl alcohol -- and all its various implications and utilizations -- with this Ethanol Pride seal. by Jay Garmon

Tags: Quality, Business Operations, Jay Garmon

Blog posts 2008-06-27

Good consultants know when to be "invisible"

Sometimes you need to take a backseat to the client team so that they can fully develop the skills they'll need after you're gone. Shannon Kalvar describes becoming an "invisible consultant" in order to allow a client to become the star of the project. by Shannon Kalvar

Tags: Project, Team, Consultant, Consulting, Shannon Kalvar, Larry, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting

Blog posts 2008-06-26

IT consulting: The customer isn't always right

When a customer is wrong, it can be difficult to get them to come around to your way of thinking. Robert L. Bogue explains why listening, teaching, and giving them time to process information can go a long way. by Robert Bogue

Tags: Information Technology, Customer, Consulting, Person, Robert Bogue, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting

Blog posts 2008-06-25