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Best practices for managing IT and the recession
IT and the recession will be inextricably linked for the months ahead. Here's how to adjust your IT strategy and lead your IT organization while managing budgets, risk and more. Article
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CIOs adjust terms of IT outsourcing contracts to get lower prices
As companies with IT outsourcing contracts look to take advantage of price drops, they find renegotiations may include reduced service levels. Gartner and others weigh in. Article
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IT governance, corporate governance must align in economic recession
IT governance in an economic recession is more important than ever, as IT organizations must align with the business, justify costs and adapt to market conditions. Article
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Cost reduction tips for your strategic sourcing contracts
CIOs should revisit their strategic sourcing contracts and work closely with their suppliers to analyze current spending and achieve maximum cost reductions. Tip
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Innovative financing strategies for IT bring big rewards for CIO
Leasing and two-for-one deals yield better IT equipment for less money -- key for a CIO who must support new business with no capital budget and a 20% staff reduction. Article
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Eight qualities of a good leader during a recession
These qualities of a leader during a recession show how CIOs can guide their organization in tough times, making the right IT budget cuts and inspiring employees. Article
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IT support costs trimmed via workforce realignment, remote access tool
The Salvation Army is turning to workforce realignment and clientless remote access tools to stave off layoffs, cut costs and increase efficiencies during this recession. Article
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For network access control, this shop chose Microsoft NAP; here's why
Our NAC series concludes with a look at why one security architect chose a software-based approach. Hint: Cost and standards were factors. Article
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Economic downturn hits IT budgets
SearchCIO.com's comprehensive survey of IT spending plans for 2009 shows that the recession is taking a bite out of IT budgets, particularly for hardware purchases. Security and compliance spending is up, and the focus on business intelligence contin... Article
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In SaaS contract negotiations, focus on customization, future pricing
Changing pricing models, longer contracts and customization are making it harder to switch providers, so build safety nets into your SaaS contracts. Article