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CIO Decisions - March 2013, Vol. 20

As cloud computing expands, CIOs are picking from a vast menu of cloud options to fit their organization’s needs. Access >>>

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Features

- Abundant and mature, cloud services meet CIO needs for speed, agility by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
  Today, there are as many cloud services as technology functions. The good news is these solutions increasingly have substance behind their slogans.

News
- Virtual desktop infrastructure saves more than time by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
  Virtual desktop infrastructure is saving seconds and saving lives at Seattle Children's Hospital.
- As cloud's use expands, cloud SLAs more important than ever by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
  The growing use of cloud technology doesn't dilute the importance of SLAs. IT leaders and analysts assert they may be more important than ever.
- How to transform enterprise architecture into business architecture by Linda Tucci, Executive Editor
  Turning your enterprise architecture into a framework that's business-centric and customer-focused is hard work, and more art than science.
- Finding a business solutions architect with the right stuff by Linda Tucci, Executive Editor
  Turning a technology-focused enterprise architecture into a business architecture calls for a business solutions architect with the right stuff.
Columns
- Cloud’s business value: Get ‘cirrus’ about your organization’s needs by Scot Petersen, Editorial Director
  Extracting cloud’s business value isn’t without its struggles, but CIOs know that pushing through the rough patches can lead to a big payoff.
- The advantages of cloud computing must be clarified to be implemented by Harvey Koeppel
  The advantages of cloud computing are multifaceted, but CIOs must be clear on its applications if they hope to net sweet returns.

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