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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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Enterprise project management quiz for CIOs
Enterprise project management strategies call for a CIO well versed in PPM, Agile and continuous improvement processes. Learn more in this quiz.Quiz
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Need for speed in project management methodologies
FAQ
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Seeing the obvious is an IT project management skill
Having good IT project management skills can mean knowing when you don't need them.News | 20 Apr 2012
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IT automation
IT automation is the linking of disparate systems and software in such a way that they become self-acting or self-regulating. Definition
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IT project management
IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of organizations' specific information technology goals.Definition
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IT transformation
IT transformation is a complete overhaul of an organization's information technology (IT) systems.Definition
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Business process optimization and the CIO role converge
Keen on applying IT best practices to the business, enterprise leaders rely on CIOs for business process optimization and change management programs.News | 02 Apr 2012
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PPM (project and portfolio management)
PPM (project and portfolio management) is a methodology used to prioritize IT projects based on cost, benefits and use of resources to achieve business goals.Definition
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extended enterprise
Extended enterprise is the concept that a company does not operate in isolation because its success is dependent upon a network of partner relationships.Definition
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Mobile spending seeding a business revolution
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.News | 10 May 2012
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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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Your technology investments are vital to the business, so prove it
CIOs are proving the value of technology investments with a few of their own, and generating revenue for the business with existing technologies.News | 25 Jan 2012
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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 | 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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CIOs proving the value of technology investments
There's no easy way to prove the value of technology investments, but smart CIOs are finding new ones -- and smarter still, being proactive about it.News | 12 Jan 2012
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Overtime pay limit could put CIOs in a tough spot
A bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers is one more example of politicians putting corporate interests ahead of individual workers, opponents say.News | 23 Dec 2011
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Virtual Desktops CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 10
Enterprise CIO Decisions
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2012 IT budgets favor BI projects, end-to-end IT services delivery
After a recession-fueled spike in 2011, IT budgets are leveling off and focusing on information-driven projects and integrated IT services.News | 05 Dec 2011
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business process professional
A business process professional is a person whose job is involves using business process management (BPM) technologies and techniques to enable the continuous improvement, optimization and transformation of an organization’s business processes.Definition
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IT Leadership Awards finalists driven by business-value creation
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards judge Harvey Koeppel discusses his renewed belief that business and IT are aligning.News | 16 May 2012
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The CIO role and the consumer experience
VMware Inc. CIO Mark Egan talks about his "bring your own device" challenges and how the CIO role is evolving.Podcast
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CIOs get no respect? They should follow the money
CIOs don't get any respect from CEOs on innovation leadership. Don't get miffed, follow the money.News | 26 Apr 2012
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Sheehan leaving CIO post at Dunkin' Brands for COO job at Modell's
Dan Sheehan leaves the CIO post at Dunkin' Brands for the COO position at Modell's Sporting Goods.News | 17 Apr 2012
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Reading the tea leaves on the CIO job shakeup at BofA
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.News | 13 Apr 2012
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Business transformation and the human touch
Business transformation, and how the CIO can bring this to bear through adaptability and a bit of a human touch.News | 02 Apr 2012
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Realities of risk today require a chief business security officer
The chief business security officer, a new type of security pro, can help bridge the gap between IT security and business initiatives.Tip
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Where are the women in computer science?
Women are nearly at parity with men when it comes to bachelor's degrees in science and engineering. So, why are so few women in computer science?News | 16 Mar 2012
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Who’s afraid of the iPad 3?
This week’s bits include why the iPad 3 should put a scare in the competition, and an example of how CIOs who consider the consumer come out on top.News | 12 Mar 2012
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CIOs want exit options from cloud service providers
Security and compliance remain top concerns for CIOs seeking cloud service providers, but vendor lock-in isn't far behind.News | 12 Apr 2012
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What CIOs don't know about vendor relationship management can hurt
CIOs are adept at managing vendor contracts. What they tend to have trouble with is vendor relationship management. Find out why.News | 14 Nov 2011
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Negotiating maximum cloud uptime from service providers
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.Tip
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human resource management (HRM)
Human resource management (HRM) is the area of administrative focus dealing with an organization’s employees. HRM is sometimes referred to simply as human resources (HR). Definition
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ISVs' virtualization licensing terms still a problem
Ask IT executives what the No. 1 desktop virtualization challenge is today, and many say ISVs' virtualization licensing remains a stumbling block.TotalCIO Blog
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Outsourcing strategy for new tech, beyond the contract
Supplementing this week's outsourcing strategy tip for emerging tech, here are two steps you can take outside the contract to sweeten the deal.Blog
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The onus is on IT to decipher virtualization licensing models
Virtualization licensing models have come a long way on the server side, but making sense of virtual licensing models for the desktop is a complex endeavor.News | 24 Nov 2010
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ISVs' software licensing agreements bend with the times
Competition from Software as a Service and the cloud, plus these tough economic times, are all making ISVs more amenable to subscription-based software licensing agreements.TotalCIO Blog
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What is your IT managed service strategy?
Do you know how an IT managed service strategy could benefit enterprise IT operations, boost staff efficiency and reduce costs? Take our quiz to find out.Quiz
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Experts debate the fate of cloud provider liability limits
All eyes are on cloud provider liability limits as experts ponder the financial backing needed for enterprise trust.Article | 17 Aug 2010
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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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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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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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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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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 | 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 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 | 12 Jan 2012
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The right tools for a distributed software development team
Use these three must-have tools to get the most out of a distributed software development team, but keep developer personal preferences in mind.Tip
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Making sure your business software stays business-ready
Business software is the table stakes an organization needs to thrive. Here's how to assess whether your business applications are up to the task.Tip
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IT prioritization
IT prioritization is the process of initiating IT projects and procedures based on both the immediate and long-term needs of an organization.Definition
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Four ways to improve your change management strategy
What creates the most bottlenecks when it comes to a change management strategy? One expert outlines the biggest offenders.News | 01 May 2012
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Seeing the obvious is an IT project management skill
Having good IT project management skills can mean knowing when you don't need them.News | 20 Apr 2012
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IT automation
IT automation is the linking of disparate systems and software in such a way that they become self-acting or self-regulating. Definition
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IT project management
IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of organizations' specific information technology goals.Definition
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business technology (BT)
Business technology (BT) is a term that points specifically to the technology used by businesses to treat information.Definition
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IT transformation
IT transformation is a complete overhaul of an organization's information technology (IT) systems.Definition
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Ensuring self-service BI doesn't become a data free-for-all
Doing self-service BI right still requires structured and governed data management.News | 28 Mar 2012
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Three steps to better line-of-business services delivery
Measure, analyze and standardize for better line-of-business services delivery.News | 22 May 2012
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Four ways to improve your change management strategy
What creates the most bottlenecks when it comes to a change management strategy? One expert outlines the biggest offenders.News | 01 May 2012
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Ezine Download: Managing the Mobile Workforce
Mobile devices are transforming enterprise operations and it is important to be able to manage the growing mobile revolution.Magazine
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Shared services strategy guide for enterprise CIOs
With a shared services strategy, enterprises can save on computing costs by not duplicating resources and boost security by keeping services in-house.CIO Briefing
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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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Shared services strategy guide for enterprise CIOs
CIO Briefing
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IT service catalog not always necessary in a shared IT environment
Shared services in a virtualized cloud computing environment add complexity to developing a service catalog but don't change its basic purpose.News | 17 Jan 2012
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Is rogue technology the cost of end user freedom?
CIOs inherit their predecessors' IT foundation, but as they clean up past mistakes, could they be laying their own foundation for rogue technology?News | 16 Jan 2012
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IT executives putting their own stamp on shared services model
Definitions and approaches vary, but IT executives are forging ahead with their own takes on shared services to cut costs and serve customers better.News | 11 Jan 2012
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IT chargeback rankles the ranks and IT
IT chargeback is often called a necessary evil for shared services, but many IT executives are saying, "No, thanks" to such service charges.News | 10 Jan 2012
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IT Leadership Awards finalists driven by business-value creation
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards judge Harvey Koeppel discusses his renewed belief that business and IT are aligning.News | 16 May 2012
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Using tech to gain a competitive advantage: The new CIO benchmark?
Interest in the ways rival companies are using technology to gain a competitive advantage has risen sharply among business leaders.News | 08 May 2012
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Do CIOs care about gaining a competitive advantage?
Do CIOs care enough about gaining a competitive advantage—or is collegiality the secret of success in IT?News | 04 May 2012
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prescriptive analytics
Prescriptive analytics is a type of business analytics that focuses on finding the best course of action for a given situation, and belongs to a portfolio of analytic capabilities that include descriptive and predictive analytics.Definition
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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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The CIO role and the consumer experience
VMware Inc. CIO Mark Egan talks about his "bring your own device" challenges and how the CIO role is evolving.Podcast
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VMware CIO: Bringing the consumer experience to the enterprise
Investing in the consumer experience with a social media and mobile slant ranks among VMware CIO Mark Egan's top five ways to create business value.CIO Innovators | 02 May 2012
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Enterprise project management quiz for CIOs
Enterprise project management strategies call for a CIO well versed in PPM, Agile and continuous improvement processes. Learn more in this quiz.Quiz
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Promoting innovation, from boss-less offices to tweaking big data
This week's roundup of tidbits from the Web includes ways of promoting innovation, as well as talent in the workplace.News | 28 Apr 2012
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IT organization of the future is a horse of many colors
Hybrid IT, services brokers and the virtual office are concepts the IT organization of the future needs to consider now, according to Gartner.Blog
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strategic sourcing
Strategic sourcing is an approach to supply chain management that formalizes the way information is gathered and used so that an organization can leverage its consolidated purchasing power to find the best possible values in the marketplace.Definition
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
Get strategic outsourcing tips and IT vendor management best practices in this IT outsourcing guide for enterprise CIOs.CIO Briefing
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
CIO Briefing
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Knowledge is key in governing the extended enterprise
Governing the extended enterprise requires a new way of thinking about relationships with suppliers and customers; each requires a strategy of its own.Tip
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rightsourcing
Rightsourcing is selecting the best way to procure a service and deciding whether a company is best served by performing a business requirement in-house (insourcing) or contracting it out to a third-part service provider (outsourcing). Rightsourcing literally means "choosing the correct source."Definition
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In choosing the right model for outsourcing, consider three factors
In choosing the right outsourcing model, enterprises need to consider differentiating, "who cares?" and parity factors.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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Multivendor outsourcing model for the rich and bold
A multivendor outsourcing model, managed properly, will help CIOs give their companies a competitive advantage. But can they afford it?TotalCIO Blog
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Outsourcing strategy for new tech, beyond the contract
Supplementing this week's outsourcing strategy tip for emerging tech, here are two steps you can take outside the contract to sweeten the deal.Blog
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Seven IT outsourcing strategy tips for emerging technologies
An IT outsourcing strategy for emerging technology follows different rules from those of traditional deals. Here's a tip sheet for outsourcing new IT.Tip
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FAQ: Info-on-demand era calls for mobile strategy
With the rising demand for access to information anytime, anywhere and on any device, a strong mobile strategy is paramount to CIO success.FAQ
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strategic sourcing
Strategic sourcing is an approach to supply chain management that formalizes the way information is gathered and used so that an organization can leverage its consolidated purchasing power to find the best possible values in the marketplace.Definition
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Cloud computing security requires input and support from the business
There are many places where it would be easy for a CISO assessing cloud computing security to just say no. But there are big benefits to saying yes.News | 17 Apr 2012
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Cloud solutions seldom bring good results if they are forced to fit
Internal and external pressures to adopt cloud solutions should be tempered by careful planning and the ability to say no.News | 12 Apr 2012
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CIOs want exit options from cloud service providers
Security and compliance remain top concerns for CIOs seeking cloud service providers, but vendor lock-in isn't far behind.News | 12 Apr 2012
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IT leaders embrace cloud solutions based on economic, business sense
Some enterprise IT leaders are only dipping their toes into cloud solutions. Others, however, have taken the -- carefully considered -- plunge.News | 05 Apr 2012
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
Get strategic outsourcing tips and IT vendor management best practices in this IT outsourcing guide for enterprise CIOs.CIO Briefing
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
CIO Briefing
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rightsourcing
Rightsourcing is selecting the best way to procure a service and deciding whether a company is best served by performing a business requirement in-house (insourcing) or contracting it out to a third-part service provider (outsourcing). Rightsourcing literally means "choosing the correct source."Definition
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A CTO's take on mobility strategy launch time, outsourcing and more
A chief technology officer answers some of CIOs' lingering questions about mobility strategy rollouts, outsourcing and rogue app development.News | 14 Mar 2012
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Three steps to better line-of-business services delivery
Measure, analyze and standardize for better line-of-business services delivery.News | 22 May 2012
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The right tools for a distributed software development team
Use these three must-have tools to get the most out of a distributed software development team, but keep developer personal preferences in mind.Tip
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IT prioritization
IT prioritization is the process of initiating IT projects and procedures based on both the immediate and long-term needs of an organization.Definition
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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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Enterprise project management quiz for CIOs
Enterprise project management strategies call for a CIO well versed in PPM, Agile and continuous improvement processes. Learn more in this quiz.Quiz
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Need for speed in project management methodologies
FAQ
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Seeing the obvious is an IT project management skill
Having good IT project management skills can mean knowing when you don't need them.News | 20 Apr 2012
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No measurement leads to project management failure
One firm's attempt to create a new integrated ordering system ended up a project management failure, due to a lack of understanding of the underlying systems.Tip
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Project management competency built on agile methods, risk mitigation
Niel Nickolaisen outlines how to develop project management competency around agile methods, risk mitigation and transparency.Tip
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Using tech to gain a competitive advantage: The new CIO benchmark?
Interest in the ways rival companies are using technology to gain a competitive advantage has risen sharply among business leaders.News | 08 May 2012
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Do CIOs care about gaining a competitive advantage?
Do CIOs care enough about gaining a competitive advantage—or is collegiality the secret of success in IT?News | 04 May 2012
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IT prioritization
IT prioritization is the process of initiating IT projects and procedures based on both the immediate and long-term needs of an organization.Definition
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Cloud solutions seldom bring good results if they are forced to fit
Internal and external pressures to adopt cloud solutions should be tempered by careful planning and the ability to say no.News | 12 Apr 2012
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CIO, CFO disagree on tech investments' value to the business
Do the CIO and CFO see eye to eye on IT's value to the business? A new SearchCIO.com report reveals some serious gaps and ways to improve alignment.News | 04 Apr 2012
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Miami Dolphins using analytics technology to get home-field advantage
Miami Dolphins CTO Tery Howard turns to analytics technology and IBM to make Sun Life Stadium all that it can be.News | 29 Mar 2012
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Mobile BI strategy showcases ways IT can benefit the business
OFS Brands Application Manager Tim Hopper explains why the national furniture supplier pursued a mobile BI strategy and the ways it's paying off.News | 22 Mar 2012
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Cost, data quality issues still hobble CIOs' BI strategies
Data quality remains a top challenge for business intelligence. For CIOs, this should be the question: What's good enough for the task at hand?Tip
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Your technology investments are vital to the business, so prove it
CIOs are proving the value of technology investments with a few of their own, and generating revenue for the business with existing technologies.News | 25 Jan 2012
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CIOs proving the value of technology investments
There's no easy way to prove the value of technology investments, but smart CIOs are finding new ones -- and smarter still, being proactive about it.News | 12 Jan 2012
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CIO compensation and careers survey 2011-2012
CIO compensation and job satisfaction are examined in this special report based on the CIO/IT Strategy Media Group IT salary and career survey.Report
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CIO compensation and careers survey 2011-2012
CIO compensation and job satisfaction are examined in this special report based on the CIO/IT Strategy Media Group IT salary and career survey.Special Report
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IT salary survey: Highest- and lowest-paying industries
Our IT salary survey reveals a shakeup in the highest-paying industries, with financial services knocked off its perch on top and health care rising.News | 26 Jan 2012
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IT salary survey: Highest earners are cozy with business, hard on IT
The highest earners among IT senior and midlevel leaders differ from their less well-off peers -- and not just because they make more money.News | 24 Jan 2012
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Salaries don't drive job satisfaction for senior IT executives
Salary increases in 2011 weren’t enough to make senior IT executives feel warm and fuzzy when it came to job satisfaction.News | 19 Jan 2012
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IT salary satisfaction survey shows CIO salaries dipped in 2011
Our annual IT salary survey shows CIO salaries dropped in 2011, but some are still cautiously optimistic about their compensation.News | 18 Jan 2012
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Overtime pay limit could put CIOs in a tough spot
A bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers is one more example of politicians putting corporate interests ahead of individual workers, opponents say.News | 23 Dec 2011
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2011 IT salary and careers survey guide
See how IT salaries stack up by title and vertical industry, as well as what your peers expect to make in 2011, in this guide to SearchCIO.com's CIO Salary and Careers Survey.CIO Salary Survey | 24 Jan 2011
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IT salary survey: More money, but opportunities for growth a challenge
The 2010 IT salary survey shows compensation up compared with last year, but some IT professionals will find challenges moving up or out of their current jobs.CIO Salary Survey | 20 Jan 2011
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IT salary survey reveals mixed levels of satisfaction
Our annual IT salary survey reveals that skilled midlevel managers make almost as much as CIOs, and salary satisfaction suffers with additional responsibilities.CIO Salary Survey | 13 Jan 2011
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IT Leadership Awards finalists driven by business-value creation
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards judge Harvey Koeppel discusses his renewed belief that business and IT are aligning.News | 16 May 2012
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Enterprise CIO project management resources guide
Project management success requires proper planning, a dedicated team and a deft CIO touch. Learn more in this project management resources guide.CIO Briefing
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Promoting innovation, from boss-less offices to tweaking big data
This week's roundup of tidbits from the Web includes ways of promoting innovation, as well as talent in the workplace.News | 28 Apr 2012
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Sheehan leaving CIO post at Dunkin' Brands for COO job at Modell's
Dan Sheehan leaves the CIO post at Dunkin' Brands for the COO position at Modell's Sporting Goods.News | 17 Apr 2012
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Teamwork is important, folks at the top say
Teamwork is important. Two born leaders tell CIOs why.News | 30 Mar 2012
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Where are the women in computer science?
Women are nearly at parity with men when it comes to bachelor's degrees in science and engineering. So, why are so few women in computer science?News | 16 Mar 2012
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CIOs: Should your next IT hire be a consumer advocate?
How IT shops are changing and whom CIOs need to hire are big topics in the age of cloud and mobility. Should consumer advocates be on the list?News | 19 Jan 2012
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IT salary satisfaction survey shows CIO salaries dipped in 2011
Our annual IT salary survey shows CIO salaries dropped in 2011, but some are still cautiously optimistic about their compensation.News | 18 Jan 2012
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An enterprise guide to CIO roles and responsibilities
Get answers to questions about IT career issues, salaries, budgets, spending and staff development in this guide to CIO roles and responsibilities.CIO Briefing
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Guide to CIO roles and responsibilities
Get answers to questions about IT career issues, salaries, budgets, spending and staff development in this guide to CIO roles and responsibilities.CIO Briefing
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Technology leaders of the future embedded in a business near you
Future technology leaders could come from the non-IT ranks. Industry experience and a drive for business value gained from data are making it happen.News | 14 Feb 2012
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A new PMI Agile certification could be a hit with CIOs
A project management expert explains why CIOs should look for managers with a new Agile certification developed by the Project Management Institute.News | 20 Dec 2011
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Managing technology in a 'hybrid IT' era
CIOs should focus on building hybrid IT skills as workers throughout the business increasingly provision the IT they need to do their jobs.News | 22 Sep 2011
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Rank-and-file data analysis skills the key to Big Data success?
Whether the data analysis skills of employees make or break a Big Data strategy is up for debate. See how your corporate analytics IQ fares.News | 20 Sep 2011
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Evolving IT skill sets: Seven roles that should be on CIOs' radar
This tip looks at the IT skill sets that most likely will be outsourced, and at seven skill sets CIOs will be scrambling to fill.Tip
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GRC conferences to help you remain on top of your compliance game
In the need for some IT training? Check out our list of GRC conferences designed to help your enterprise stay current with the latest compliance regulations and GRC strategy trends.IT Conferences
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Women in IT band together at VMworld 2010
At VMworld 2010, a panel of female IT executives shared their stories and advice to inspire others to get in the game.TotalCIO
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The fundamentals of launching an IT service catalog
The IT service catalog is a linchpin of ITSM, but is hard to create and manage. Here an expert advises where to begin, what to avoid and why CIOs should make a catalog a priority.News | 01 Sep 2010
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Getting clarity on the ITIL framework from ITIL's chief architect
Some 30 years after it began, the ITIL framework can still furrow the brow. Where do you start? Can you choose between V2 and V3? We get some clarity from two ITIL experts.News | 31 Aug 2010
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IT staff retention likely to become an issue in economic recovery
The economic recession has put everyone in a cost-cutting mind-set. But our blogger asks: Can companies continue to work that way during the economic recovery and expect to keep staff members?News | 16 Oct 2009
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strategic sourcing
Strategic sourcing is an approach to supply chain management that formalizes the way information is gathered and used so that an organization can leverage its consolidated purchasing power to find the best possible values in the marketplace.Definition
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
Get strategic outsourcing tips and IT vendor management best practices in this IT outsourcing guide for enterprise CIOs.CIO Briefing
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CIO, CFO disagree on tech investments' value to the business
Do the CIO and CFO see eye to eye on IT's value to the business? A new SearchCIO.com report reveals some serious gaps and ways to improve alignment.News | 04 Apr 2012
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Strategic outsourcing and vendor management guide
CIO Briefing
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Knowledge is key in governing the extended enterprise
Governing the extended enterprise requires a new way of thinking about relationships with suppliers and customers; each requires a strategy of its own.Tip
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rightsourcing
Rightsourcing is selecting the best way to procure a service and deciding whether a company is best served by performing a business requirement in-house (insourcing) or contracting it out to a third-part service provider (outsourcing). Rightsourcing literally means "choosing the correct source."Definition
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In choosing the right model for outsourcing, consider three factors
In choosing the right outsourcing model, enterprises need to consider differentiating, "who cares?" and parity factors.Tip
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Things you don't know about vendor relationship management, but should
Vendor relationship management often isn’t a strong suit of CIOs. A Gartner guru offers tips for working with vendors -- with comment from CIOs.News | 15 Nov 2011
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What CIOs don't know about vendor relationship management can hurt
CIOs are adept at managing vendor contracts. What they tend to have trouble with is vendor relationship management. Find out why.News | 14 Nov 2011
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A CIO's time is expensive; not every vendor relationship deserves it
Managing vendor relationships is something most CIOs are not taught. Rule No. 1: They don't all deserve your time.Blog
- VIEW MORE ON : Vendor selection
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Vertical SaaS (Software as a Service)
Vertical SaaS describes a type of Software as a Service cloud computing solution created for a specific industry.Definition
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IT salary survey: Highest- and lowest-paying industries
Our IT salary survey reveals a shakeup in the highest-paying industries, with financial services knocked off its perch on top and health care rising.News | 26 Jan 2012
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Organizational teamwork starts the IT innovation process
Organizational teamwork at Volvo Construction Equipment North America is one of the engines of IT innovation. Watch as the CIO explains how it works.Video