Info-Tech Research GroupInfo-Tech Research Group (Info-Tech) is a professional services firm providing comprehensive, practical research and advisory solutions that enable IT managers to make better and more timely decisions. Our services include continuous Research and Analyst Access, expert Reports, Best Practice Guides and Consulting services. Together, these services improve the IT decision-making process, help keep you current and expedite critical IT projects, enabling you to achieve greater personal and corporate success. All our research and services are practical and actionable – we provide you with the information you need to make the difficult decisions you face on a daily basis. Our Analysts avoid sweeping generalizations and watered-down recommendations to get to the core of an issue and deliver unique insight.
Info-Tech is the global leader in serving IT professionals in mid-sized enterprises. Our goal is to help you work more effectively, make better decisions, achieve business success and reduce IT risk. Our practical, actionable solutions allow you to tackle the key IT challenges you face today. |
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - The Art of IT Leadership
1/4/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... that apply to any executive position also apply to the leadership of the IT function. Develop your understanding of the art of IT leadership from an executive perspective and succeed in meeting your CEO’s expectations.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - A Strategy for CRM Selection
1/18/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
Like any technology, CRM solutions have their strengths and potential weaknesses. Use this primer to understand the components of CRM and develop a strategy for selecting an optimal CRM solution.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Leveraging Six Sigma: An IT Perspective
2/1/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... or what it could mean to their enterprise. This report will help you understand Six Sigma theory, Six Sigma tools that are available, and the ways in which Six Sigma can be applied to IT.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Building the Next Generation Help Desk
2/15/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
The evolution of technology toward ever more distributed forms promises to render phone-based help desks obsolete. Read this latest report to help guide you through the change.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Spyware: A Serious Threat to Business Security
3/29/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... your business is connected to the Internet, then you are at great risk from spyware installation. Use this report to understand what spyware is and how to mitigate this threat before it overwhelms your systems.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Sarbanes-Oxley: Implications for Document and Message Storage
4/12/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... had a dramatic and continuing effect upon organizations, particularly in the area of data storage. Use this guide to help strengthen procedures and ensure that data storage is sufficiently robust to meet external auditing standards.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Managing the PC Lifecycle: Total Cost of Ownership
4/26/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
Applying TCO to lifecycle management of desktop PCs reveals hidden costs and helps IT leaders make better PC purchasing choices. Use this report to understand the detailed steps involved in calculating PC TCO.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - The Art of Negotiation
5/10/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... negotiation is becoming a principal responsibility of IT executives and managers. Discover how to successfully identify and take full advantage of the IT negotiation opportunities that are presented to IT executives on a daily basis.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Managing E-Mail as Enterprise Content
6/7/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... grown well beyond what most organization had planned. E-mail has emerged as critical enterprise content. This report reviews “early stage” best practices and tools involved in managing e-mail messages as the corporate records they are.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - A Guide to Preventing Identity Theft
6/21/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... of fraud crime. All identity thefts occur because the victim has lost control of his or her personal data. Develop a strategy to protect your organization, its employees, and its customers from identity theft victimization.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Web Survey Software: An Enterprise BI Fundamental
8/2/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... via the Web makes the data gathering process faster, more efficient, and more cost effective than ever. Play a key role in the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of survey software used by the enterprise.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Proven Cost Cutting Strategies for IT
8/16/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... costs isn’t a passing fad - it’s a management imperative that is here to stay. Use these strategies to align IT objectives with business goals, improve efficiencies, and control IT costs over the long term.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Special Report: Outsourcing in Mid-Sized Enterprises
8/30/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... Almost two thirds have outsourced some part of their IT services. However, mid-sized enterprises will not gain full advantage from outsourcing if they continue to take a narrow and ad hoc approach to the practice.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - A Guide to Physical IT Security
9/13/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... physical security of a worksite is a critical aspect of any enterprise security plan. Without it, any security initiative can only be considered alfimplemented. Apply these best practices to achieve a strong physical security infrastructure.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Commoditization: An IT Manager's Survival Guide
9/27/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... been cited in slashed budgets, outsourcing decisions, and the exclusion of IT managers from strategic discussions. Better understand the IT-as-commodity concept to help identify those opportunities for IT to be an agent of competitive advantage.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - A Framework for Structured Problem Solving
10/11/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... complex business problems and applying IT solutions is the most important part of the CIO role within an organization. Apply this structured approach to tackling these problems and develop solutions based on facts and logic.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Infrastructure Management Software: Prove IT's Business Value
10/25/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
Infrastructure management software is critical for enterprises that want to show a clear connection between IT investment and business value. Effectively leverage infrastructure management tools to help demonstrate positive return on infrastructure investments.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Framework for Setting IT Salaries
11/8/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... a critical process in attracting and retaining top IT talent. As IT budgets improve, the need for this process will only increase. Apply this framework to help establish meaningful salary ranges and aid recruitment efforts.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - The ROI of Server Consolidation
11/22/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... and virtualization are the foundation for a flexible, cost efficient, and responsive utility-oriented architecture. Discover how moving to a consolidated server infrastructure will enable IT to be more flexible, responsive, and save the enterprise money.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - How to Clear the IT Résumé Fog
12/6/2005 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... far and wide. For IT, where skills and knowledge are essential tools of the trade, a manager must be able to see through the fog of information to separate the good candidates from the bad.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Business Intelligence on a Budget
1/3/2006 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... decisions is a mandate of small and large businesses alike. Recent market changes now mean that it is possible to create an effective Business Intelligence solution to fit the constraints of a smaller IT budget.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Rightsizing the Project Management Office for SMEs
1/17/2006 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... projects in larger enterprises. However, small- and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also benefit from the centralized and institutionalized project management that PMOs bring. Explore the special considerations involved in establishing a PMO in an SME.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Ensure Storage Success: Marry ILM with Tiered Storage Technology
1/31/2006 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... mixed success with tiered storage strategies. This will change as storage systems like MAID, CDP, and CAS gain wide acceptance. Employ these solutions to ensure an easier, more cost-effective implementation of a tiered storage strategy.
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Info-Tech Advisor In-Depth Report - Processor Virtualization: Market Insights for 2006
2/14/2006 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... However, it is relatively new in the x86 world of industry-standard server and PC architecture. This Research Report assesses how virtualization is poised to become a standard feature in servers, PCs, and their operating systems.
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Indaba Management Series - Behavior Based Segmentation
4/27/2006 | published by: Info-Tech Research Group
... within relevant peer groups to benchmark their organizations, while at the same time, providers of IT products and services use segmentation to refine their understanding of target markets, and to align their offerings with the ...
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