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2012 Global IT Forecast
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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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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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IT forecast for 2012: Cautious growth in U.S.
Though spending is expected to grow in U.S. IT departments, our IT forecast for 2012 shows a smaller increase than expected. News | 12 Jan 2012
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Rosy outlook for services broker model may have thorns
The IT services-broker model might be good for your business, but one CIO cautions against letting the label define your role. News | 05 Jan 2012
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'IT as a services broker' model will carry beyond 2012
IT leaders are positioning themselves as facilitators or IT services brokers rather than as the managers and mainframe minders of yore. News | 21 Dec 2011
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SOA expert gives tips on IT cost optimization
Even though CIOs have done an excellent job of reducing costs, there is more cost optimization to be done, Ernst & Young's David Nichols says. News | 07 Sep 2011
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A manufacturing-floor look at Ford's bring-your-own-device program
Ford Motor's mobility expert gives an inside view of how and why the car giant introduced bring-your-own-device programs to 70,000 of its employees. News | 31 Aug 2011
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Choice trumps IT standardization in CIO's mobile device strategy
Facing a Windows 7 upgrade, a CIO rethinks desktops and embarks on a data-driven mobile strategy that offers device choice and keeps IT on its toes. CIO Innovators | 28 Jul 2011
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CIO's approach to innovation is on the frontlines of business
For CIO William Wray, operational excellence trumps technology in his approach to innovation. The goal: faster, better, cheaper processes that will make employees happier. CIO Innovators | 12 May 2011
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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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A new due diligence checklist for your next software license agreement
A typical due diligence checklist might not be enough to prepare you to negotiate your next software license agreement. Our expert offers a few items you may want to add. The Real Niel
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How to cut application maintenance fees without undue risk or hardship
It's tough out there, and maintenance is expensive. These strategies will help you find ways to cut your application maintenance costs with upgrades and service in mind. Tip
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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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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. Word
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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. Word
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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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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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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
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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
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2012 Global IT Forecast
Guide
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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
-
IT forecast for 2012: Cautious growth in U.S.
Though spending is expected to grow in U.S. IT departments, our IT forecast for 2012 shows a smaller increase than expected. News
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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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Rosy outlook for services broker model may have thorns
The IT services-broker model might be good for your business, but one CIO cautions against letting the label define your role. News
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'IT as a services broker' model will carry beyond 2012
IT leaders are positioning themselves as facilitators or IT services brokers rather than as the managers and mainframe minders of yore. News
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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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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.