ZDNet Australia looks at some issues, strategies and tactics to cope with areas IT managers were considering during September.
Technical reasons to hold off upgrading to Windows XP
Windows XP has a lot to offer the large multiuser environment. But there are technical issues, including more stringent hardware requirements, that must be considered before upgrading.
Management: IT Manager's top tips
Budgetary tussles, difficult team members, approaching deadlines--Australian CIOs are under growing pressure to manage their departments.
Heard of drive-by hacking? Meet drive-by spamming
'Warspammers' are taking advantage of unprotected wireless LANs to send out millions of junk e-mails. What does this mean for enterprises tackling the security issues?
Security expert reveals enterprise risks
IT professionals are gambling with the security of systems, and doing it with the odds against them stacked higher than they can imagine, according to IT security expert Peter Neumann.
Linux: IT Manager's top picks
Growing interest in Linux has meant a burgeoning number of solutions and products have hit the market. But how do you know whether Linux is going suit your enterprise's needs?
Nice computer but can it fry an egg?
One gastronomically-minded techie has taken computing to new heights by equipping his system to cook while he works, using nothing more than the heat generated by his high-tech box of tricks.
Keep employees on track
What's the best way to deal with an employee who lacks time management skills or doesn't live up to his or her potential? Prioritisation training may be the answer to both questions.
The leadership, management link
While one noted author says there's a clear difference between leadership and management, there's also a connection. As columnist Bob Weinstein explains, to be a good leader you have to be a crackerjack manager.
CIOs: Integration is in, CRM is out
A survey of chief information officers has found that while IT departments are investing in new software, they are wary of CRM packages.
Security innovation: Building a better louse trap
In the last few years, most of the innovation in security has involved finding clever new ways to do things with existing technologies. Are there revolutionary changes in the wings?
What are the major issues you are battling as a tech leader? Talkback below, or e-mail your comments to edit@zdnet.com.au
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