Is COVID-19 vendor financing for enterprise gear a good deal?
IT vendors are offering billions in financial aid to keep enterprise IT sales from being canceled and partners afloat, but do they benefit customers? In the wake of coronavirus-related shutdowns...
Economic slowdown will force CIOs to redress SaaS pricing
Businesses will need to work more efficiently and spend less, which means CIOs will need to forge new value-based partnerships with IT suppliers. Many businesses will struggle to recover economically,...
Google Docs vs. Microsoft Word: Which works better for business?
Has Docs caught up to Word as an enterprise productivity application? We compare the two word processors to see which wins in today’s online environment. Have you been thinking of...
11 ways to cut hidden fat from your IT budget
As the economy takes a turn and IT budget forecasts slip downward, it’s time to tighten up your technical stack — before the CFO comes calling. When times are good,...
Gartner: IT spending will drop 8% as COVID-19 hits enterprise wallets
Gartner forecasts spending on data-center systems will be hit hardest in 2020. Gartner this week said that IT spending across the globe is projected to total $3.4 trillion in 2020,...
11 best practices for Microsoft Teams video meetings
Here’s what to do before, during and after leading a video call in Microsoft Teams to ensure a beneficial experience for all. You may spend most of your time in...
7 tips for coping with a limited IT budget
When less must be more, it’s essential to allocate IT resources intelligently and creatively. Here are 7 ways CIOs can meet key goals when challenged by a restricted budget. Nothing...
Review: 5 top videoconferencing services put to the test
A comparison of Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet in real-world tests to see which videoconferencing platforms perform best for business users. Here’s how they stack up....
7 cloud cost management tips
As cloud budgets rocket skyward, a growing number of enterprises are looking for ways to cap costs. Check out these tips designed to bring cloud expenditures back to earth. Many...