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Oracle/SAP lawsuit fuels third-party maintenance argument
The care and feeding of business software is a touchy topic. Now, a high-profile lawsuit forces the software maintenance issue to raise its ugly head -- again. Article | 19 Jul 2007
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PwC study: Majority of top executives bullish on outsourcing
Outsourcing, warts and all, is an "essential business practice" for CEOs, according to a new study from PricewaterhouseCoopers. Article | 24 May 2007
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What you don't know about SaaS
Will software delivered via the Net integrate with your systems? Is the new breed of SaaS providers reliable? Does hosted software truly save you money? The answers might surprise you. News | 01 Oct 2006
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Microsoft targets enterprise with branch office software bundle
Microsoft is readying another branch office software bundle, this time for the enterprise branches. The SKU offers full-strength Windows Server 2003 R2. Article | 18 Jul 2006
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Playing hardball with your vendor
As the economy picks up, vendors are becoming more brazen, changing terms and using contract loopholes to walk away from small deals to land the big fish. An IT attorney gives midmarket CIOs a primer on how to level the playing field at the negotiati... Article | 08 Jun 2006
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Offshore contracts: The finer the print, the better
Off the shelf might be just fine for IT services, but offshore contracts should be custom-made. Gartner offers tips for "contracting effectively in a globally sourced world." Article | 13 Apr 2006
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Buyers should beware in BI negotiations
Business intelligence platforms are complex, expensive purchases. A Gartner analyst offers helpful tips for getting the most for your money and avoiding hidden costs down the road. News | 04 Apr 2006
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Changes in outsourcing landscape could aid CIOs
Experts are predicting a shake-up in the outsourcing market, as contracts worth billions come up for renewal. Article | 31 Jan 2006
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CIO Tip Sheet: Surviving an M&A
Forrester Research offers four tips for working through the critical phases of mergers and acquisitions. Article | 19 Jan 2006
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CIO decisions: Setting the table with China
IT execs in the manufacturing space give advice about doing business on the Asian frontier at an executive leadership conference this week. Article | 09 Nov 2005