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Benefits of a shared services strategy
The topic of shared services is an important one as the promises of virtualization, cloud computing and even centralized IT become fully realized in enterprise computing. In the February 2012 edition of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine, find out what a... E-Zine
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How to get the most out of an IT automation strategy
Automation’s promises of efficiency and cost savings have made it the mantra of many CIOs since the recession hit. How can IT departments get the most out of an IT automation strategy? In the November 2010 edition of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine, f... E-Zine
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Amid school budget cuts, CIO combines cost savings with innovation
Amid budget cuts, a Florida school district CIO earns high marks for innovations that shore up and improve IT while saving money. IT Leadership Awards
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Abundant and mature, cloud services meet CIO needs for speed, agility
Today, there are as many cloud services as technology functions. The good news is these solutions increasingly have substance behind their slogans. Feature
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A guide to virtualization management for enterprise CIOs
In this guide to virtualization management for enterprise CIOs, read about launching or updating a virtualization strategy, VDIs and use cases. CIO Briefing
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FAQ: Virtualization technologies for DR, the desktop and beyond
This FAQ explores the ways CIOs are expanding the reach of virtualization technologies in their organizations and managing this growth. FAQ
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Shared Services: CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 12
CIOs are pursuing shared services strategies to break down silos for users. Learn more in the February 2012 issue of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine. partOfGuideSeries
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IT Automation Strategy CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 5
Is your organization adopting an IT automation strategy to increase efficiencies and cut costs? Find out how in this issue of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine. Enterprise CIO Decisions
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How to survive a recession using best practices in IT: A quiz for CIOs
Do you know how to survive a recession using best practices in IT cost management? In this enterprise CIO guide, review our latest stories and test your IQ on IT lessons learned. Quiz
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Key to customer service satisfaction: Simplify complexity
Customer service satisfaction can be improved by simplifying complexity, according to business executives interviewed in this chapter of James Champy's newest book. Chapter Download
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Four questions to consider when looking for cloud cost savings
Forrester analyst James Staten zeroes in on four questions CIOs should ask to determine if they're on the right track for cloud cost savings. Tip | 06 Feb 2013
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Multi-vendor ERP strategy fixes $2 billion problem
Land O' Lakes solved a $2 billion problem by adopting a two-tier ERP strategy that optimizes support for both its big and small business units. News | 02 Jan 2013
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State CIOs combat 2013 budget woes with shared services strategies
With budgets tight in 2013, state CIOs are adopting shared services strategies to keep costs low and client satisfaction high. News | 11 Dec 2012
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Where do CIOs see their best opportunities for cutting costs?
Facing flat IT budgets and under pressure to invest in new technology, where do CIOs see opportunities for cutting costs? Follow the money. News | 14 Nov 2012
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Moving away from IT spend as a percentage of revenue
Traditional metrics, such as IT spend as a percentage of revenue, don't always work. Find out why in our latest CIO Matters column. CIO Matters | 01 Jun 2012
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Why CFOs love cloud metrics -- and when CIOs need to push back
With CFOs increasingly enticed by cloud metrics, CIOs must understand CFOs' love of cloud computing solutions -- and also know when to push back. News | 23 May 2012
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At IBM, big data management is big -- really big
IBM's big data management projects rely on its Blue Insight cloud and Cognos analytics software, which turn data into optimized business processes. News | 11 Apr 2012
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Is SaaS BI in your 'best interest'?
There's so much to say about cloud-based business intelligence tools. Until the next big story, here are some SaaS BI tidbits to tide you over. News | 02 Feb 2012
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Shared services model puts focus on external customer
For Owens Corning CIO David Johns, a shared services model is key to a low-cost, high-value IT and business services delivery strategy. News | 31 Jan 2012
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2012 IT priorities: Windows 7 migration, yes; cloud, not so much
Our survey says the top IT priority in 2012 is Windows 7 migration, despite predictions that the cloud would replace companies' IT infrastructures. News | 12 Jan 2012
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Leverage mobility and standardization for full virtualization benefits
To reap full virtualization benefits, a Forrester analyst recommends CIOs leverage two key, sometimes overlooked, attributes the technology offers. Extra content
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Cloud computing is the source of innovation and agility
Cloud computing is about more than just cost savings and efficiencies; it's also the source of innovation and agility. Tip
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BI projects require open mind, deft touch
Most organizations sit on a gold mine of business intelligence. Extracting it requires knowing how analytics projects differ from day-to-day IT work. Tip
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With cloud strategies abundant, CIOs must exercise command, control
Given the growing number and quality of cloud strategies, CIOs must make sure they are the ones driving this cultural shift -- or risk obsolescence. Tip
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Find sweet spots for business process automation
Many business processes lend themselves readily to the increased efficiencies of business process automation. The trick is figuring out which ones. Tip
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Old ideas hinder true benefits of virtualization
IT operations in a virtual world differ greatly from those in the physical world. Realizing virtualization's capabilities takes a new approach. The Real Niel
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The best BPM implementations focus on keeping things simple
Business process management tools often are designed to compensate for overly complex processes. Learn to strip BPM down to manageable constituents. The Real Niel
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Making virtual desktop infrastructure efforts pay dividends at last
Virtual desktops have enchanted IT as an extension of server and storage virtualization. But the reality often has been disappointing -- until now. The Real Niel
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Taking a modern approach to modernizing legacy applications
Modernizing legacy applications is no fun. If you simplify business processes first and explore all the implementation options, however, you just might survive the experience. The Real Niel
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The constant evolution of technology can have a downside
It's long been assumed that the constant evolution of technology is a good thing. But evolution is a double-edged sword that can cause as much harm as good, our expert cautions. The Real Niel
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reshoring
Reshoring is the practice of bringing outsourced personnel and services back to the location from which they were originally offshored. Definition
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great recession (Great Recession)
Great recession is a label used by journalists and economists to describe a severe, prolonged economic downturn. Definition
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shared services
Shared services is the consolidation of business operations that are used by multiple parts of the same organization. Definition
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IT outsourcing strategy
An IT outsourcing strategy is a plan derived from assessing which IT functions are better performed by an IT outsourcing service provider than by an organization's internal IT department. Definition
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cloud bursting
Cloud bursting is an application deployment model in which an application runs in a private cloud or data center and bursts into a public cloud when the demand for computing capacity spikes. Definition
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corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Corporate social responsibility is an umbrella term used to describe voluntary corporate initiatives concerned with community development, the environment and human rights. Definition
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skunkworks (Skunk Works)
A skunkworks is a group of people who, in order to achieve unusual results, work on a project in a way that is outside the usual rules. Definition
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ROI (return on investment)
For a given use of money in an enterprise, the ROI (return on investment) is how much profit or cost saving is realized. Definition
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Four types of sustainability software solutions all CIOs should know
Forrester analyst Christopher Mines delves into four types of sustainability software that CIOs can procure to help their businesses. Podcast
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Rethinking the desktop, a CIO spearheads a mobile device strategy
Facing a Windows 7 upgrade, CIO Rick Roy rethinks the desktop with a mobile device strategy that cut costs, offers choice -- and makes IT look smart. Podcast
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Get the most out of your lean BPM solution
The demand for BPM solutions is up and budgets are down. Learn how specific lean BPM tools can help streamline your processes and reduce costs. Podcast
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James Champy: IT innovation in a time of economic crisis
IT innovation is critical in a time of economic crisis, says management guru James Champy. Find out how IT can enable the business to be successful and remain competitive. Video
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How desktop virtualization can lower computing costs
How much can desktop virtualization lower your maintenance costs for desktop computing? This podcast discusses specific ways to cut costs through desktop virtualization. Podcast
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Amid school budget cuts, CIO combines cost savings with innovation
Amid budget cuts, a Florida school district CIO earns high marks for innovations that shore up and improve IT while saving money. IT Leadership Awards
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Abundant and mature, cloud services meet CIO needs for speed, agility
Today, there are as many cloud services as technology functions. The good news is these solutions increasingly have substance behind their slogans. Feature
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Four questions to consider when looking for cloud cost savings
Forrester analyst James Staten zeroes in on four questions CIOs should ask to determine if they're on the right track for cloud cost savings. Tip
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Multi-vendor ERP strategy fixes $2 billion problem
Land O' Lakes solved a $2 billion problem by adopting a two-tier ERP strategy that optimizes support for both its big and small business units. News
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State CIOs combat 2013 budget woes with shared services strategies
With budgets tight in 2013, state CIOs are adopting shared services strategies to keep costs low and client satisfaction high. News
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reshoring
Reshoring is the practice of bringing outsourced personnel and services back to the location from which they were originally offshored. Definition
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Where do CIOs see their best opportunities for cutting costs?
Facing flat IT budgets and under pressure to invest in new technology, where do CIOs see opportunities for cutting costs? Follow the money. News
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Four types of sustainability software solutions all CIOs should know
Forrester analyst Christopher Mines delves into four types of sustainability software that CIOs can procure to help their businesses. Podcast
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Leverage mobility and standardization for full virtualization benefits
To reap full virtualization benefits, a Forrester analyst recommends CIOs leverage two key, sometimes overlooked, attributes the technology offers. Extra content
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A guide to virtualization management for enterprise CIOs
In this guide to virtualization management for enterprise CIOs, read about launching or updating a virtualization strategy, VDIs and use cases. CIO Briefing
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About Cost-cutting strategies for CIOs
Cost-cutting strategies can make or break CIOs and IT leaders during an economic recession. Get advice on how to determine which IT initiatives to keep, which IT projects to cut and how to avoid potential employee layoffs with the cost-cutting strategies and resources in this section.