Editors' Picks
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Microsoft unveils GeoFlow 3-D SQL Server mapping tool
Microsoft GeoFlow gives premium Excel users the ability to do 3-D mapping with SQL Server on the back end.15 Apr 2013
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Excel automation tools save time but don't eliminate error potential
Users say Excel automation tool Spreadsheet Server reduces manual data entry, but it doesn't nix Excel snags. Analysts say it's typical of the category.12 Apr 2013
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Knowledge management strategy helps gas company retain worker know-how
Pacific Gas and Electric shares advice on how to hold on to institutional knowledge when highly experienced workers hit retirement age.17 Jan 2013
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Project management technology fixes cheese maker's collaboration woes
Three companies talk about their experiences using Smartsheet project management tools to automate collaboration functions and processes.16 Jan 2013
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Fannie Mae's approach to taming end-user computing applications
Take a look at how Fannie Mae brought end-user computing application proliferation under control in three steps.16 Jan 2013
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What we know so far about Microsoft Office 2013
We do have some early knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013. Check out what we know so far in this FAQ.12 Sep 2012
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Riding herd on Excel BI use isn't easy, but it's necessary
Eradicating the use of Excel in business intelligence applications turned out to be a pipe dream in most organizations. Now the focus is on controlling it -- as best you can.11 Jul 2012
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Can't afford BI? Try the BI analytics tools in everyday software
Experts say much of what is called analytics and BI can be done by using everyday software in an analytical way.29 Jun 2012
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Amid school budget cuts, CIO combines cost savings with innovation
Amid budget cuts, a Florida school district CIO earns high marks for innovations that shore up and improve IT while saving money.20 May 2013
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Students-first mentality drives IT innovation at Athabasca University
CIO Brian Stewart put students first in an overhaul of IT systems at Athabasca University. Read more about this IT Leadership Awards finalist.20 May 2013
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A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security
Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance.13 May 2013
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Harnessing potential, avoiding problems with smaller PaaS providers
Smaller PaaS providers or the usual suspects? Gartner's Yefim Natis discusses the pros of partnering with PaaS startups and how to avoid the cons.09 May 2013
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Hybrid cloud management myths and integration challenges
A successful hybrid cloud management strategy means asking the right questions. Gartner analyst Chris Wolf shares the top queries CIOs need to make.07 May 2013
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Social engagement: Get people to 'like' and 'share' your vision
Social engagement is transforming business models, but enterprise-wide rollouts hit a wall when it comes to how a platform should be chosen.29 Apr 2013
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The end of enterprise cloud computing is near... sort of
In this week's Searchlight: Why CIOs ought to forget about enterprise cloud computing, the new next thing in big data, the new digital age and more.26 Apr 2013
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Living the e-life amid security threats and privacy concerns
Businesses are advised to enlist employees in the effort to protect against security threats. That won't be easy for a generation living the e-life.22 Apr 2013
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Multi-hypervisor environments: Making it work or not worth the work?
There are potential benefits to running a multi-hypervisor environment but are they worth the management challenges?18 Apr 2013
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What CIOs can learn from Facebook's success with data discovery tools
Three hundred million photos uploaded to the site daily? Check. World's largest Hadoop cluster? Check. Data discovery in users' hands? Priceless.16 Apr 2013