Research Centers

Everything you need to know about IT, all in one place

Info-Tech Advisor- Research Centers will help you quickly find the information you need to make critical IT decisions, and to get a head start on the tasks you face every day.

To speed your research, we have organized all of our content by key topics, bringing together our:

Research Notes,
In-Depth Reports, and
Templates and policies

The Research Centers are arranged in alphabetical order, and each is sub-divided further into specific subject categories to help you dig even more deeply into your area of interest.

Storage

The demand for data storage is one of the fastest growing areas of IT. This Storage Research Center provides technologies and tools that will help you make the right storage decisions for your organization.

Application Development

Application Development is an essential process in which all IT departments participate. This Research Center provides advice and tools to help you in all stages of this process, including information on languages, development methods, and application testing.

Budgeting & Procurement

The tasks of budgeting and buying are what set an IT manager apart from other IT professionals. Visit this Budgeting & Procurement Research Center to get assistance on acquisition strategies and money management.

Collaboration & Information Sharing

Technology facilitates information exchange between and within business teams. The Collaboration & Information Sharing Research Center provides best practice advice on selecting, implementing, and optimizing these technologies within your organization.

Communications

Communicating with senior management, department heads, end users, and staff is a critical skill for IT decision makers. This Research Center will help you enhance your ability to interact with others and get your message across.

Data & Digital Assets

Data & Digital Assets are among the most valuable possessions of any company. Explore all areas of the Data & Digital Assets Research Center for guidance on organizing, storing, and maintaining electronic corporate information.

Department Governance

Governing your IT department effectively is at the core of an IT manager’s job. This Department Governance Research Center provides advice and tools to help you establish and follow a set of sound governing principles for your IT organization.

Desktop Systems

Even the smallest enterprise has desktop computing systems. The Desktop Systems Research Center will help you make the best acquisition and management decisions for desktop hardware and software.

Disaster & Continuity Planning

Without disaster recovery and business continuity planning, your company could cease to do business altogether during a crisis. Use the recommendations and best practices in the Disaster & Continuity Planning Research Center to ensure this never happens.

E-Mail & Messaging

E-mail and messaging systems are among the most used business tools, but they can leave your organization underproductive and vulnerable if not effectively managed. This E-Mail & Messaging Research Center will provide you with both strategies and technical solutions for taming your messaging practices and systems.

End-User Support

Supporting end-users’ computing needs in the pursuit of business goals is the primary role of the IT department. This End-User Support Research Center provides insightful tools and advice on optimizing the help desk function.

Enterprise Applications

Enterprise-level software typically touches all employees in an organization. Investigate the Enterprise Applications Research Center for ideas on managing and administrating these critical, high-impact solutions.

Human Resources Management

Your organization’s most important asset is its people. The Human Resources Management Research Center provides recommendations and guidance in the effective management of employees throughout the different stages of employment.

Mobile & Wireless Computing

Mobile and wireless technologies are rapidly infiltrating the enterprise. This Mobile & Wireless Computing Research Center will give you a comprehensive view of the emerging technologies, standards, and issues in this fast-moving area.

Network Management

Networks are the backbone of all companies and, therefore, require the best care that you can provide. The Network Management Research Center provides you with the know-how to keep your network in tip-top shape.

Operating Systems

Operating Systems are essential building blocks of any IT department’s network. This Operating Systems Research Center will help you locate migration, security, and implementation advice for the gamut of desktop and network operating systems.

Project Management

Much of the work accomplished by IT is done in the form of projects. This Project Management Research Center will provide you with the information, tools, and resources you need to manage a project effectively, end to end.

Security

Improving and strengthening network, data, and server security is a massive undertaking for the IT department. Take some time to view all areas in the Security Research Center to gain a bottom-up view of security-related issues.

Storage

Web Site Development

For many organizations, their Web site represents their most public face to the world. The Web Development Research Center will help you put your organization’s best foot forward by building an appealing and usable Web site.