5 TECH TRENDS YOU CAN'T IGNORE

You've heard the buzz words -- Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Software as a Service. Are they important to maintaining -- and gaining -- a competitive edge? Or are they just for enterprise players who can afford the bill?

Fortunately, as the Internet and technology continue to evolve, there are more and more ways for growing companies to reach business goals with affordable and cutting edge technologies. Here are five IT trends that savvy companies won't ignore. > More


THE HOW, WHY AND WHERE OF FUTURE IT
Do you have a sense of what your IT department will look like in five years? According to Network World columnist Mark Gibbs, major changes are on the horizon that will affect how you run your business. > More

WHAT IS A TECHNOLOGY PLAN?
Just like a marketing plan can help your company evaluate promising markets and budget for the future, a technology plan can help you take control of IT choices and spending. This sample plan from TechSoup.org walks readers through the development process and demonstrates just how powerful these plans can be. > More


WHY USERS TURN TO CLOUD APPLICATIONS

Over 69% of internet users have either stored data online or used web-based software, thus making use of "cloud computing," which is defined as working with data and applications stored in cyberspace. Here are the benefits they're reaping:

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Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2008 Study

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