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Server provisioning methods holding back cloud computing initiatives
With older approaches to server provisioning proving inadequate for many cloud computing initiatives, corporate users look to image-based provisioning for a solution.29 Jul 2010
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Leaving the past behind and embracing the 'new normal' in IT
The very traits that made companies successful in the 20th century will cause them to fail in the "new normal," according to futurist John Seely Brown.28 Jul 2010
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Retiring IT assets to avoid maintenance penalties
Learn how a data center consulting firm helped a retail chain consolidate IT assets to avoid maintenance costs and penalties.27 Jul 2010
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Why you need a formal data governance program, and how to get started
Formal data governance programs are still the exception rather than the rule. Learn why your organization needs one, plus five preconditions necessary to ensure success.22 Jul 2010
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A new due diligence checklist for your next software license agreement
A typical due diligence checklist might not be enough to prepare you to negotiate your next software license agreement. Our expert offers a few items you may want to add.21 Jul 2010
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How the chargeback process will alter the IT-business relationship
The long-debated chargeback process has been revived by cloud computing, which could change how IT groups are organized and operate in a competitive and stressed economy.21 Jul 2010
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Tips for developing a lean integration strategy
This excerpt from "Lean Integration: An Integration Factory Approach to Business Agility," offers seven lean integration principles and the skills needed to make them work.20 Jul 2010
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IT chargeback adoption obstacles and benefits
CIOs debate the merits of IT chargeback as a holy grail of business efficiency.15 Jul 2010
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Calculating ROI on IT projects is useful but not sufficient
Calculating ROI on IT projects is necessary and useful. ROI is only as good as the assumptions that go into it, however -- including a company's track record on project delivery.14 Jul 2010
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Deutsche Post DHL cuts IT budgets by half with a supply demand model
After moving to a supply demand model for IT, the German logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL cut its IT business expenditures by 50% and achieved better business-IT alignment.13 Jul 2010
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IT chargeback: A fundamental part of cloud computing takes shape
IT chargeback is being put to the test by cloud computing. Which metrics can be used to charge business units for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS?08 Jul 2010
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Pros and cons of using enterprise master data management with BI
Enterprise master data management is a big task. Some CIOs are finding quick wins by starting MDM within their business intelligence efforts. For others? It's a no-win.07 Jul 2010
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Cloud development can make the dream of software reuse a reality
Cloud development might be treated as just another IT buzzword, but it could be what finally turns CIOs' elusive dream of efficient software reuse into reality.07 Jul 2010
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Stack computing not catching on, but could hold promise in the cloud
Integrated computing stacks from Oracle and IBM aren't catching on with most CIOs, but some see an advantage when stacks are connected with architectures for private cloud computing.06 Jul 2010
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Agile best practices can combine waterfall and Scrum
Agile projects can mingle Scrum and waterfall approaches, but proceed with caution. Program managers share agile best practices and pitfalls.01 Jul 2010
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IT managed services providers guide for enterprise CIOs
Many enterprise companies are establishing IT managed services provider strategies to cover new services and delivery models. Learn more in this IT managed services provider guide.01 Jul 2010