CIO weekly wrap-up: Limit network access after layoffs, get DR funding

The holidays are upon us! But before you mentally check out for the week, take a peek at our latest stories from SearchCIO.com:

• File transfer solution improves business process - It’s always a good time to look at streamlining business process, but it becomes even more important when companies are looking to save money. At Christie’s auction house, a managed file transfer solution accomplishes both of these objectives, with strong ROI.

• Employee layoffs pose security risk if systems access not disabled - Unfortunately, this is something a lot of companies are confronting these days. As layoffs rise, IT departments aren’t being vigilant enough in limiting network access and risk the ire of terminated employees.

• Seven steps to securing funding of your disaster recovery plan - In this Forrester Research Inc. report, learn how to sell a disaster recovery plan to your CEO and get the funding you need.

• How desktop virtualization can lower computing costs - Desktop virtualization is on the rise - so how much can it lower your maintenance costs for desktop computing? This podcast discusses specific ways to cut costs through desktop virtualization.