Cloud Computing for Enterprise CIOs

IT executives share their views on private cloudsNews - IT executives and system integrators add their two cents to the private cloud definition, and discuss whether they have anything to gain from the "new paradigm."
A CIO's approach to managing single sign-on in the cloudNews - Medical informatics provider Schumacher Group integrates on-premises and Software-as-a-Service-based client identities with a single sign-on service.
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.

Storage technologies are paving the way for Data Center as a Service

News -Storage technologies like SSD are an important part of constructing the virtual enterprise data center, or Data Center as a Service, of the future.
Ezine Download: Deploying and Enhancing Desktop Virtualization

Magazine -CIOs aren't the only ones behind the push to virtual desktops -- cost savings, greater mobility and employee demand have turned business execs into fans as well.
Shared services strategy guide for enterprise CIOs

Tutorial -With a shared services strategy, enterprises can save on computing costs by not duplicating resources and boost security by keeping services in-house.

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.

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.

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.

Promoting innovation, from boss-less offices to tweaking big data

News -This week's roundup of tidbits from the Web includes ways of promoting innovation, as well as talent in the workplace.
Remote access security controls for a mobile world

News -Security expert Scott Crawford outlines ways CIOs can maintain remote access security controls despite the influx of mobile devices.
Tips for enforcing remote access security policies

News -Security expert Scott Crawford discusses steps CIOs can take to prevent violations of organizational remote access security policies.