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IT Pros and Pirates

Ah yes, it’s IT Pro Day again – very soon! Each year, on the third Tuesday of September, we celebrate the unsung heroes of IT. Well, someone did sing, but…

Delivering a Great User Experience Must Be a Top Priority

While much has been done about the need to modernize federal IT networks, little has been written about the importance of optimizing the user experience for government employees. Yet modernization…

IT Pro Day 2019—It Figures.

Recently, I was building out a demonstration and realized I didn’t have the setup I needed. After a little digging, I realized I wanted to show how to track changes…

Know Your IT Department Frenemies (aka Why Can’t We Be Friends?)

If you’re in tune with the various tech communities, you’ve probably noticed a big push for professional development in the technical ranks. I love the recognition that IT pros need…

How to Protect Yourself When Your Software Vendor Has Been Acquired

While we all know mergers and acquisitions are common in competitive markets, end users often don’t get insight into the reasoning behind the purchase or takeover. While these decisions sometimes…

The Most Important Skill You’re Not Hiring For

Anyone who’s hired for a technical team can understand this scenario. You’re hiring for “X” positions, so of course you receive “X” times infinity applications. Just because you’re looking for…

How Will AI Change Federal Networking?

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) could very well be the next major technological advancements to change the way federal IT pros work. These technologies can provide substantial benefits…

Monitoring Business Plan: Part Two

You’ve prepared and know the answer to, “Why do you need extra money for something you’re already doing?” (If you’re a little rusty, be sure to read part one.) But…

Monitoring Business Plan: Part One

So, you finally decided to start monitoring your environment or you’re considering upgrading your existing monitoring solutions. Maybe you already decided on a specific product, the proof of concept worked…

How to Create ACLs

It’s no secret that I have a love affair with all things “monitoring.” I love the tools; I love the basic techniques those tools execute; I love the ways the…