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Addressing compliance requirements in cloud computing contractsNews - As CIOs look to cloud computing for data backup and storage, compliance requirements must be spelled out and met -- or the data brought back down to earth.
External and internal cloud computing strategies from the trenchesNews - Here's how and why enterprise IT executives are developing external and internal cloud computing strategies and are encountering hiccups as they do.

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Of motherhood and mobile strategy

News -In this week's roundup, we make a highly unscientific link between motherhood and mobile strategy and get a glimpse of Siri's possible true calling.
Mobile spending seeding a business revolution

News -Mobile computing is burning up the enterprise in more ways than one. A new report on mobile spending adds a piece of kindling to the rage.
Using tech to gain a competitive advantage: The new CIO benchmark?

News -Interest in the ways rival companies are using technology to gain a competitive advantage has risen sharply among business leaders.

IT organization of the future is a horse of many colors

Feature -Hybrid IT, services brokers and the virtual office are concepts the IT organization of the future needs to consider now, according to Gartner.

CIOs want exit options from cloud service providers

News -Security and compliance remain top concerns for CIOs seeking cloud service providers, but vendor lock-in isn't far behind.
What CIOs don't know about vendor relationship management can hurt

News -CIOs are adept at managing vendor contracts. What they tend to have trouble with is vendor relationship management. Find out why.
Negotiating maximum cloud uptime from service providers

Tip -Uptime issues with health care cloud services can lead to HIPAA compliance issues, not to mention lawsuits. To avoid problems, be firm when negotiating service agreements.

CIOs tell health IT vendors they need interop, iPad EHR, HIPAA help

News -Health care CIOs give vendors a laundry list of what they'll buy now, including HIPAA compliance and security help, iPad EHR interfaces and tools to improve interoperability.
E-discovery and litigation guide for CIOs

Misc -E-discovery and litigation concerns are serious responsibilities for IT staffs. Learn how to tackle them with this CIO Briefing.
All about the business: Critical insights on operational risk

Tip -Speed and complexity are putting more demands than ever on business operations. Operational risk management strategies can help bridge the gaps.

Sometimes tech innovation is the only option

News -This week's roundup of bits from around the Web includes two interesting looks at tech innovation. Plus, could your Facebook profile help save a life?
Privacy concerns surround Google cloud storage service

News -Soon after Google launched its Drive cloud storage service, data privacy and security worries arose.
Reading the tea leaves on the CIO job shakeup at BofA

News -What do companies want from their CIOs? This week's shakeup in the CIO job at Bank of America suggests the question is not given to easy answers.