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They're the nuts and bolts of IT, the lifeblood of your IT organization. Explore the critical IT systems and software that you use every day with these CIO Briefings. For more information on other topics for CIOs and senior-level IT professionals, check out our CIO Briefings directory.
| Collaboration strategies for CIOs
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This CIO Briefing offers CIOs expert advice and resources for weighing the various collaboration options. Within the guide, you'll find enterprise case studies, product overviews and trend articles on the adoption and success rates of enterprise use collaboration tools and platforms.
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| Mobile device management guide
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There's a reasonable chance that you're reading this via a device other than a desktop computer. That's because more and more of us are leaving the constraints of the office behind and embracing mobile technologies to stay connected. While a boon for workers, CIOs have the heady task of managing all these devices -- laptops, smartphones, personal digital assistants, etc. That's no easy task, but help is available. This CIO Briefing covers mobile technology deployment and management issues, as well as the all-important security concerns posed by mobile devices.
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| Open source software options for CIOs
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Open source software and downloads, which lack proprietary code, can save enterprises big bucks. Get the latest analyst predictions, case studies and more to help you make smart open source investment decisions.
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is gaining traction in the enterprise, as more and more companies turn to the Internet for their phone services. In this CIO Briefing, learn more about the costs, benefits, risks and conversion issues of moving to a VoIP system and determine if it's the solution for you.
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Customer relationship management (CRM) software can help you keep your customers happy and coming back for more. Learn more in this CIO Briefing.
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and systems affect numerous people and processes within an organization. Therefore, it's critical to take the necessary steps to create an effective ERP implementation strategy. Organizations that get the most value from their ERP efforts do so for a number of reasons, including obtaining executive support; treating the implementation like a continuous improvement process, not just a project; and completing the implementation in fewer than nine months. This CIO Briefing will provide you with the resources and advice necessary to evaluate and implement a successful ERP program.
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Data storage, whether on or offsite, is one of the trickiest, yet most important jobs CIOs face. And it's a complex job at that. There's email storage, backup plans and more. This CIO Briefing gathers our top data storage resources.
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| IT project management software for CIOs
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IT project management, any CIO will tell you, is one of the most valued skills in today's IT organization, whether you're a hardened veteran or a fresh-faced IT rookie. So whether you're an IT professional looking to enter the project management field or a CIO seeking advice on managing projects, check out the various resources in this CIO Briefing.
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| Server and storage virtualization for CIOs
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Virtualization can be a confusing topic, even for the most seasoned CIO. Check out these resources on server, storage, network and application virtualization.
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| Web 2.0 technologies for CIOs
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Web 2.0 technologies, including blogs, mashups and Ajax, are changing the way people communicate online and could have profound implications for collaboration within the enterprise. Gathered here are our best articles and advice on how CIOs can get the most from the Web 2.0 revolution.
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