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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast:  Forrester's IT Strategies for Supporting a Distributed Workforce]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1020769]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Today's workforce is a distributed one - workers across industries are telecommuting, working out of satellite offices and connecting into headquarters from the road. 

With this increased mobility of the workforce, IT is faced with complex challenges of providing reliable and fast tech support to distributed employees while managing costs and productivity.
 
Join this live BNET Webcast, featuring guest speaker Chip Gleidman, Forrester's Principal Analyst, as he reveals the 6 strategies for improving the delivery of reliable and cost-effective IT support. 

Attend this Webcast to learn: 

6 strategies that every IT help desk should practice for improved service delivery

How to improve internal customer-satisfaction levels while lowering operating costs
How to leverage remote-support technology to close IT tickets faster

Register Today!

Brought to you by:


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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:52:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast: Security Update: What's New With the Threat Landscape]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1009857]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With all of the hype surrounding the Conficker worm and web threats on the rise, Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, will explore the 2009 threat landscape during a live Webcast. Gain insights into the latest trends in malware with Sophoslabs - where more than 20,000 new samples of malware are analyzed every day. 

Join this live TechRepublic Webcast, hosted by moderator James Hilliard and featuring live Q&A, this interactive Webcast sponsored by Sophos will help you with today's security challenges and beyond. Join this webcast to learn more about:

Exploitation of social-networking websites
Malware, malware, malware
Threat fads and trends in 2009

Register today! 



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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Leveraging SMB ERP for an Economic Recovery]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1009855]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Times are tough but better days are sure to follow.  In the wake of an historic economic recession and downsizing, small and medium-size businesses must now turn their attention to the eventual economic recovery as well as their own resulting expansions.  But how can SMB decision-makers even begin to consider the future when there is so much pressure to just survive in today's dynamic economic environment?  Very simply, the answer lies in careful planning and the coordination of many different types of information from many different types of sources.  Sounds intimidating, but it really isn't with the right types of strategies and solutions.

ZDNet is proud to present, Leveraging SMB ERP for an Economic Recovery, an on-demand webcast about the most promising tools for greater operational efficiency and overall business performance:

Learn why enterprise resource planning is such a powerful tool for SMBs and how it can be used to dramatically improve their position in the market;
Gain a better understanding of the primary considerations to determine exactly which type of ERP solution is best for your small or medium-size business, and;
Explore the leading strategies and best practices that many SMBs are already using to not only ensure their futures but also maintain and grow their businesses today.

No one can predict the future but there's really no excuse for poor planning.  Small and medium-size businesses are particularly vulnerable and Leveraging SMB ERP for an Economic Recovery is essential for anyone who wants to ensure the long-term viability of their business.

View it today!

Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by SAP. The registration information you provide will be shared with the sponsor.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:40:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast: Doing More for Less with Web Conferencing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1009049]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Companies of all types and sizes face a rising tide of pressure to save money in every way possible while still maintaining -- and hopefully growing -- their businesses.  Headcounts have been cut, travel budgets slashed, and company meetings cancelled.  It isn't pretty.  For some, however, this is also an opportunity to re-think the way they work as well as the technologies that will help them save money and be more efficient.  Of course, one of those technologies is web conferencing and the opportunities are astounding.

ZDNet is proud to present Doing More for Less with Web Conferencing, an interactive webcast about the best practices and lessons learned for simplified and reliable online communications:

Learn how companies just like yours are already using web conferencing to save money by reducing business travel and on-site meetings as well as boosting productivity;
Gain a better understanding of just how easy it can be to deploy, manage and support a comprehensive web conferencing solution, and;
Discover the proven strategies of successful companies to achieve the greatest possible return on investment by utilizing all that web conferencing has to offer.

Economic realities are changing the way we work and Doing More for Less with Web Conferencing provides the insight you need to stay ahead of the curve and ensure the continued success of your business.

Register Today!

Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Adobe. The registration information you provide will be shared with the sponsor.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:39:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maximize Uptime, Performance and Savings with UNIX]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996937]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about improving service, reducing cost and managing risk with Unix.

More easily manage servers, better align IT and business operations, and reduce energy costs while improving processing flexibility and availability with a complete suite of management and high availability solutions

View this on-demand TechRepublic Webcast to enable you to get the most from your IT investment and build a flexible, dynamic infrastructure.

Topics to include:

Reduce infrastructure,  utility and operational  costs that will require: less datacenter and rack space, less cabling, less energy and cooling, and provide easier recoverability
More easily manage servers, better align IT and business operations, and reduce energy costs while improving processing flexibility and availability
Increase the utilization of individual systems with the capability to run UNIX®, Intel and Linux® applications together on a single server

View it Today!
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:43:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Profile of the World's Top Hackers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996935]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Data theft and breaches from cybercrime may have cost businesses as much as $1 trillion globally in lost intellectual property and expenditures for repairing damage.  And this current economic climate has undoubtedly created more opportunities for hackers, criminals, and industrial espionage firms who are targeting critical infrastructures and systems to steal sensitive information - an organization's crown jewels. 

View this on-demand TechRepublic Webcast to get an inside view of the underground cybercrime economy, featuring leading experts Michael Calce, a.k.a Mafia Boy, one of the most notorious hackers and author of How I Cracked the Internet and Why It's Still Broken, Bryon Acohido, reporter for USA Today and author of Zero Day Threats, and Paul Henry, security and forensics analyst with Lumension.

Topics to include:

An insider's look at the world of cybercrime and how hackers' techniques have evolved
How and why the motives and targets have changed
What organizations can do to reduce the threat of attack

View it Today!

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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:43:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Expert Tips for Building a Modern Network]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996195]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Now more than ever, organizations are asked to balance cost-cutting with strategic investments. But for today's IT networks, this is an increasingly difficult task. How can you meet evolving business requirements without a costly, wholesale change to the network architecture?   

View this on-demand TechRepublic Webcast, moderated by James Hillard, presented by PC Connection and Cisco, featuring Forrester's Rob Whiteley, and Harman Cheema from Cisco, as they discuss network complexity, growing security risks, a new set of performance requirements, and tips to solve the challenges.
Topics to include: 

The current business and IT trends driving network upgrades
The networking challenges that IT professionals will face over the next five years
How to develop and implement a successful network upgrade strategy that scales with the busiess

View it Today!

Co-Sponsored by:
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:34:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast:  Keeping Your Team Connected in a Distributed Workplace]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=993617]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In today's working enviroment, team members often are not in the same office, city or even time zone.   How do you enable them to collaborate, create and become an efficient team?  

Join this live BNET Webcast, moderated by James Hilliard and featuring special guest speakers,  James Ware and Charles Grantham, executive producers of Work Design Collaborative and co-founders of the Future of Work program,  as the discuss, and take your questions, on how to keep your people connected and engaged with one another in a distributed workplace.

Join this Webcast to learn:

Unique challenges of the virtual workplace
Key management practices for keeping your team engaged
How technology can help your employees stay connected from wherever they are

Register Today!

Brought to you by:
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 11:25:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast: Activate Today! Realize ROI with Intel® vPro™ Technology and LANDesk]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=989989]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Join the team from the Intel vPro Expert Center for an informative Webcast on the ROI savings and activation process for PCs with Intel® vPro™   technology and LANDesk.  

This live TechRepublic Webcast, featuring  Q&A, will be hosted by James Hilliard and feature special guest speakers from Intel Corporation,  Jeff Marek, Director of End User Platform Engineering, Digital Office, and Jeff Torello, Staff Architect, Digital Office and Rich Williams, Director of Strategic Alliances, LANDesk.  They will discuss the ROI possible with Intel vPro technology usage models activated, a review of the primary usage models supported by LANDesk, and an overview of the activation process using LANDesk. 

Register Today!]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 09:47:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast: Activate Today! Realize ROI with Intel® vPro Technology and Microsoft System Configuration Manager]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=989985]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Join the team from the Intel vPro Expert Center for an informative Webcast on the ROI savings and activation process for PCs with Intel® vPro™   technology and Microsoft System Configuration Manager.  

This live TechRepublic Webcast, featuring  Q&A, will be hosted by James Hilliard and feature special guest speakers from Intel Corporation,  Jeff Marek, Director of End User Platform Engineering, Digital Office, and Jeff Torello, Staff Architect, Digital Office and Jeff Wettlaufer, Sr. Technical Product Manager for System Center, Microsoft Corporation.  They will discuss the ROI possible with Intel vPro technology usage models activated, a review of the primary usage models supported by SCCM, and an overview of the activation process using SCCM.  Q&A will follow.

Register Today!]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 09:41:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast: Activate Today! Realize ROI with Intel® vPro Technology and Symantec Altiris]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=989983]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Join the team from the Intel vPro Expert Center for an informative Webcast on the ROI savings and activation process for PCs with Intel® vPro™   technology and Symantec Altiris.  

This live TechRepublic Webcast, featuring  Q&A, will be hosted by James Hilliard and feature special guest speakers from Intel Corporation,  Jeff Marek, Director of End User Platform Engineering, Digital Office, and Jeff Torello, Staff Architect, Digital Office and Lee Bender, Sr. Technical Manager of Strategic Alliances, Symantec.  They will discuss the ROI possible with Intel vPro technology usage models activated, a review of the primary usage models supported by Altiris, and an overview of the activation process using Altiris.

Register Today!]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 09:30:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Tips To Keep Data Under Your Control]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=989597]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You already know the growth and changes in government, industry and internal regulations designed to protect data is becoming harder and more expensive to manage. Join this live TechRepublic Webcast to learn about how you might simplify the task.

Hosted by Moderator James Hilliard and featuring Compliance and Security Expert, John Metzger from Sophos, this on demand Webcast will investigate threats to security compliance and review the technology and strategies to ensure you succeed.

Topics will include:

Types of compliance
The challenges when playing "by the rules"
Technology tips for enforcing a compliance strategy

View it Today!
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:58:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Making the switch from Exchange to Google Apps;  A Customer Success Story]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987511]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Serena Software, a leading provider of software to accelerate application development, recently migrated its messaging system from Microsoft Exchange to Google Apps - and did so with an unorthodox approach. 

View this on-demand TechRepublic Webcast to hear how and why Serena Software decided to move to Google Apps. You'll learn how Serena Software planned a "big bang" approach to migration for its global employee base - and succeeded. 

Host James Hilliard and featured guest speakers Ron Brister, Senior Manager - Worldwide IT Operations, and Arron Privatsky, Sr Systems Admin / Technical Lead both with Serena Software will take your questions on how to successfully make the switch from an Exchange environment to Google Apps. 

Topics will include:

How these two skeptics turned into Google Apps advocates
Why the "big bang" approach is the least risky migration option
Strategies that take the best advantage of Google Apps

View It Today!

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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 12:26:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Steps You Need to Know to Stop Data Loss]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=976209]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Sensitive data exposed to misuse or loss... it is the stuff of nightmares.  Indexing and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies can help, but in today's economy when resources are limited and when asked to do more with less, these strategies take optimal time. 

View this on demand TechRepublic Webcast, to learn the three easy steps you can take right now to reduce your data management workload by 80% and eliminate critical risks to your file share data:

Profile data use
Identify data owners
Revoke permissions frequently

These steps take almost no time to perform with the right tools, and you can repeat them as data grows, to stay protected.

View it today!]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Email Security and Archiving - Clearer in the Cloud]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://webcasts.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=976041]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The time is NOW for businesses and organizations of all sizes to implement cloud computing solutions for email security and archiving. Cloud computing solutions are more effective than traditional, on-premise solutions and at a fraction of the cost and IT resource requirements. 

Listen to this live TechRepublic Webcast, featuring moderator Steve Kovsky and featuring special guests Michael Osterman, President of Osterman Research and Adam Swidler with Google.  They present findings, regarding the latest research comparing cloud solutions with on-premise solutions.

During this Webcast you will learn:

Why email security in the cloud is more effective than traditional approaches
How cloud computing makes it easy and affordable to archive emails
How you can get started taking advantage of these cloud solutions today

View It Today!
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:37:41 -0700</pubDate>
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