This policy provides guidelines for secure and effective cloud computing operations to ensure the integrity and privacy of company-owned information. From the policy: The list of advantages to cloud computing includes lowered operational costs, greater technological flexibility, and the ability to rapidly implement new systems or services. Gains in business continuity are an especially noteworthy […]

Companies of all sizes and across various industries are moving to edge computing to generate, collect, and analyze data so they can take immediate action on that information. This guide looks at the pros and cons of edge computing and how its real-world usage has been working out. From the ebook: Edge computing is computing […]

Hybrid cloud technology is becoming a standard model for many modern enterprises, but the terminology can be difficult to fathom. This glossary of 25 hybrid cloud terms will help you gain an understanding of the fundamentals of this important information technology infrastructure. From the glossary: For enterprises around the world, cloud computing has changed the […]

Many IT and business leaders are weighing the pros and cons of moving applications to the cloud. A number of key factors play into the decision, such as an application’s scalability, security and compliance concerns, and manageability. This simple tool is designed to help you assess the importance of each factor to determine which applications […]

Most organizations enter the market of on-demand IT services with Software as a Service. But in addition to SaaS, companies can now use platforms, infrastructure and more in the cloud, consuming services as needed. With the public cloud services market positioned to grow in the coming years, Tech Pro Research conducted a survey to find […]

For enterprises using cloud services with IoT, it's critical to adhere to as many security practices as possible. Experts weigh in on the best approaches to take.

To get the most out of Salesforce, enterprises must hire employees with the right mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and communication and collaboration skills. This kit includes a job description, sample interview questions, and a basic want ad to help you zero in on the qualities and qualifications you need in a Salesforce developer. […]

Is Everything as a Service the future of business? Tech Pro Research is conducting a survey to find out what services companies are already using, and what they're planning to adopt.

IoT isn't just for the big players-in fact, smaller companies often have better agility to implement practical initiatives for both internal operations and commercialized solutions.

In a recent Tech Pro Research survey, respondents said they chose a hybrid cloud model because they were concerned about the higher cost of on-premises solutions.

Organizations spend a fortune on software licenses every year, and a lack of management around it can result in heavy fines. This policy will help you establish guidelines to make sure you're in compliance and that any audits will be painless. From the policy: Staying in compliance with software licenses can be quite difficult. End […]

Regardless of your industry or the nature of your business, an inviting website is standard operating procedure in the digital age—and the right web hosting service is often the most cost-efficient way to publish your website. This tool will help you make the best choice by enabling you to list each potential web hosting service […]

Data without an associated backup is only as reliable as the system upon which it is stored—and every system has a finite life span or may be susceptible to malware or hacking efforts. This form provides a simple method for end users to submit data backup requests. Backup basics: There are many ways to make […]

The business information analyst plays a key role in evaluating and proposing upgrades and efficiencies to the company’s IT systems. This hiring kit includes a job description, sample interview questions, and a basic want ad to help your organization zero in on the best candidates for this position. From the job description: Business information analysts […]

Low-code development platforms allow IT and business professionals to create business software through graphical user interfaces instead of traditional computer programming. This enables non-developer staff to create tools to facilitate their workflow and support business needs and frees up developers to work on core IT projects. This ebook looks at how low-code/no-code development is helping […]

Blockchain is still an emerging enterprise technology, so it wasn’t a surprise that in a recent Tech Pro Research survey, 70% of professionals who responded said they hadn’t used it. However, 64% said that they expect blockchain to affect their industry in some way, with most of that group predicting a positive impact. The survey […]

One of the key requirements of the newly enacted GDPR is a demonstrated effort to enforce security measures that safeguard customer data. This bundle includes six policies you can customize and implement to help your organization show good faith toward providing those data protections: Data classification Password management Auditing and logging Encryption Intrusion detection Incident […]

Security measures and other IT controls don’t work unless they’re implemented consistently, predictably, and with integrity. The IT audit director develops and schedules internal audits to measure and document whether those IT controls are followed as prescribed. This hiring kit includes a job description, sample interview questions, and a basic want ad to help you […]

More and more organizations are finding ways to use artificial intelligence to power their digital transformation efforts. This ebook looks at the potential benefits and risks of AI technologies, as well as their impact on business, culture, the economy, and the employment landscape. From the ebook: The actual impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the […]

The deadline for GDPR compliance is growing near, yet a surprising number of organizations are unprepared to comply with the stringent data protection rules. This resource kit includes a GDPR policy and compliance checklist, a data compliance officer job description, a data breach notification letter, and sample text for several consent request forms. For more […]