Efforts to improve IT tend to focus on project management issues, but leaders need to also see the strategic view that's critical for successful IT operations. Here are some practical steps to ensure that you're thinking strategically about business, organizational, and management issues. by Jason Hiner
Is there an issue that keeps coming up, regardless of what you try to do to stop it? Share it with the TR members. by Joe Rosberg
If a carrier detects that you're using a tethered iPhone, they could conceivably charge you hefty additional fees, cut off your service, or both. Are you willing to take the risk and tether your iPhone without the carrier's blessing? by Bill Detwiler
On this episode of CNET's Hacks, Brian Tong shows you a quick hack to enable tethering on your iPhone running the 3.0 software. by Bill Detwiler
01 Jul
Oracle adds zest to SQL Developer with standalone data modeling tool, stirs the SQL market pot
The Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler, which integrates with Oracle SQL Developer, is a standalone tool that supports logical, relational, multi-dimensional, and data type modeling. It is generally available and can be downloaded from the Oracle Technology Network. by Dana Gardner
If you find Word 2007's Mini Toolbar annoying, just turn it off! by Susan Harkins
U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the new Federal IT Dashboard on Tuesday at the Personal Democracy Forum 2009. See what lessons IT leaders can take from this new initiative. by Jason Hiner
A couple of weeks ago, I asked a series of poll questions about Microsoft Windows XP. To put it politely and succinctly -- most IT professionals are not looking forward to switching away from their current operating system. by Mark Kaelin
For some reason know only by the chaotic forces of the universe, I have recently been awash with zombie stories via tweets, emails, and even NPR radio broadcasts. I can only assume something terrible is pending. by Mark Kaelin
While it is true that the military has practices that wouldn't necessarily work well in the civilian world, we could all take some direction from military leaders on how to lead our teams. by Toni Bowers