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One of the hottest trends in business software is the concept of service oriented architecture (SOA). This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives looks at some of the important SOA fundamentals and examines the benefits of implementing it.

It’s another lucky Friday the 13th at TechRepublic, and TR Out Loud on Video (TROLOV) is back again with your weekly dose of highlights on the site, including the top discussions and members on the forums. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

Leadership and management are opposing disciplines. Sometimes the demand is for more vision and inspiration from leader, while other times it’s for more measurement and control from managers. But the reality is that the two disciplines cannot work apart. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives looks at five ways that leadership and management roles complement and depend on each other.

This episode of TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — highlights the weekly happenings at TechRepublic, including the top discussions and members on the boards. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

Estimating IT costs and implementing specific measures to control those costs is critical. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives explains five ways you can stay on top of costs and build a solid basis for IT financial management.

TechRepublic’s 2009 IT salary and skills survey has good news for IT pros but also showed the effects of the global recession. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives shares the key findings, including the five most lucrative IT management certifications.

During this episode of TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — you’ll find out what discussions and members were most active on the boards. This is a great way to keep up on the weekly happenings at TechRepublic. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

This episode of TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — captures some of the weekly highlights on TechRepublic, including the top discussions and most active members on the boards. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

IT leaders need a full arsenal of cross-functional skills, including a lot of stuff that goes beyond the traditional IT skill set. Learn several skills you need to develop in order to excel in an IT leadership role. Some of them might surprise you.

This week’s TR Out Loud on Video (TROLOV) failed miserably at staying under its 10-minute limit. The good news is that this episode is packed full of interesting information about the TechRepublic forums and community. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.

When you start a new job as CIO, you have to quickly get up to speed on the make-up of your team, the organization’s top priorities, and the current condition of the IT department’s balance sheet. Above all, you have to figure out how to build some early momentum. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives shares a 100-day plan that proved successful for one newly appointed CIO.

TROLOV — that’s TR Out Loud on Video — brings you a weekly dose of the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums. To listen to this week’s TR Out Loud as just an audio file, download the mp3.