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Achieving real business value with cloud computing
CIO cloud computing perspectives run the gamut, as early adopters tout already achieved savings and efficiencies, while those just entering the cloud seek advice on expectations and payoffs for the emerging service delivery model. In the June 2010 ed... E-Zine
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Adoption of cloud solutions no longer driven just by cost savings
Cloud services are often sold on the promise of cost savings and high agility, but CIOs must do their homework to know the real benefits. Feature
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Business intelligence services and big data quiz for CIOs
Business intelligence services and big data are big on CIOs' radars in 2012. Have you kept up with our latest coverage of BI services and strategy? Quiz
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Virtualization trends and management: A quiz for CIOs
The latest virtualization trends speak to the transformation of desktops, apps and more. Test your virtualization knowledge with this quiz. Quiz
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Cloud Computing CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 2
Enterprise CIO Decisions
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Enterprise cloud services for CIOs: Time to test your IQ
Are you up to speed on the latest enterprise cloud technologies, security trends and cost-cutting measures? Take our quiz and find out. Quiz
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Cloud computing service quiz for enterprise CIOs
Is your organization ready to ramp up its cloud computing service offerings? Read these recent stories and take our quiz to assess your cloud computing readiness. Quiz
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SaaS and SOA quiz for enterprise CIOs
How much do you know about Software as a Service (SaaS) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions? Take this quiz and find out. Quiz
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Grid computing guide for CIOs
Grid computing is slowly becoming a reality as more corporations begin to adopt this type of technology. According to one IBM analyst, grid computing will allow companies to leverage their distributed resources to get more value out of their infrastr... Executive Guides
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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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Cloud applications are the future, but how long will it take?
Cloud applications will be everywhere someday, but new research says there are still a lot of doubters. What's behind this data? CIO Matters | 05 Oct 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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SaaS BI gains traction in the enterprise
Citing easy setup, cost effectiveness and faster time to value, IT execs are turning to SaaS BI tools, one cloud-based offering that has come of age. News | 01 Feb 2012
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Cloud-based BI tools a trend with legs
Some are using them already; others want to but aren't. Everyone, however, seems to be talking about cloud-based business intelligence tools. News | 27 Jan 2012
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SaaS solutions with a vertical slant
A growing segment of SaaS solutions targets industry-specific needs and mission-critical business functions. News | 17 Nov 2011
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CIOs a help, not a hindrance, to adoption of cloud solutions
Cloud solutions vendors are claiming that CIOs don’t want to buy cloud. Really? Here are four CIOs whose cloud projects are proving otherwise. News | 26 Oct 2011
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Google enterprise apps gaining, but as supplements -- not substitutes
Millions of users have signed up for Google enterprise apps. For many, the cloud platform is still a supplement, not a substitute, for legacy systems. News | 15 Sep 2011
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Cloud-based business intelligence making a difference for fast movers
Cloud-based business intelligence delivers results like those from an enterprise BI system, but it allows businesses a chance to spin up results faster for less money. News | 18 May 2011
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Application transformation necessitates strategic SaaS vendor review
If your organization is considering an application-transformation strategy, do your homework on Software as a Service products before you commit to a vendor. News | 17 May 2011
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'Going green' means doing the right things
Our expert explains why CIOs who make wise decisions about project delivery and managed services are just naturally environmentally friendly. The Real Niel
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CEB survey lays out senior IT managers' public-cloud concerns
In a new survey, senior IT managers name 19 flaws in the public cloud. Five of those flaws stand out, but many believe they all can be overcome. Tip
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SaaS applications help Bosley consolidate apps, cut maintenance costs
SaaS applications are helping the hair restoration provider cut maintenance costs, consolidate applications and centralize data for business intelligence. Tip
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Using SaaS CRM for application integration gives users single sign-on
Learn how a financial services firm modernized system functionality by integrating SaaS CRM with 10 back-end systems in a $250k project. The result: time savings, new clients and big ROI. Tip
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BPM Platform as a Service turns IT shops into SaaS providers
A business process management (BPM) project a minute? Pegasystems offers a twist on BPM, turning corporate IT shops into SaaS providers with a BPM Platform as a Service. Tip
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SaaS ERP software can deliver ROI, compliance for the enterprise
SaaS ERP implementations are quickly growing in large enterprises as CIOs see more ROI and compliance benefits. Tip
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ASP vs. SaaS: What's the difference?
ASPs and SaaS providers both offer customers application hosting options. But how are they different? This article explains the difference between these two models and how to effectively choose the best one for your hosting needs. Tip
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SaaS: Is it a wise business investment?
Companies typically use the ROI metric to measure the initial investment of IT software. This method isn't as useful when companies invest in recurring services and products, such as SaaS models. ROI expert Dan Merriman offers advice on how to make t... Tip
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On-demand cuts costs, increases success rate of CRM
Hosted customer relationship management (CRM) vendors are winning over customers with offerings that are cheaper and easier to implement than on-premise products. Tip
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Evaluating utility computing, part 2
Utility computing won't work until a company's business processes are aligned with its technical infrastructure. And that's just for starters. Tip
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Social media management software (SMMS)
Social media management software (SMMS) is a tool that allows organizations to monitor and analyze online conversations from different communication channels. Definition
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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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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet. Definition
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Adoption of cloud solutions no longer driven just by cost savings
Cloud services are often sold on the promise of cost savings and high agility, but CIOs must do their homework to know the real benefits. Feature
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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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Social media management software (SMMS)
Social media management software (SMMS) is a tool that allows organizations to monitor and analyze online conversations from different communication channels. Definition
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Cloud applications are the future, but how long will it take?
Cloud applications will be everywhere someday, but new research says there are still a lot of doubters. What's behind this data? CIO Matters
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'Going green' means doing the right things
Our expert explains why CIOs who make wise decisions about project delivery and managed services are just naturally environmentally friendly. The Real Niel
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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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Business intelligence services and big data quiz for CIOs
Business intelligence services and big data are big on CIOs' radars in 2012. Have you kept up with our latest coverage of BI services and strategy? Quiz
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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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SaaS BI gains traction in the enterprise
Citing easy setup, cost effectiveness and faster time to value, IT execs are turning to SaaS BI tools, one cloud-based offering that has come of age. News
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Cloud-based BI tools a trend with legs
Some are using them already; others want to but aren't. Everyone, however, seems to be talking about cloud-based business intelligence tools. News
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About Enterprise SaaS
Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) is a delivery model in which applications are hosted by a provider and made available to customers over a network. Improvements in broadband availability, Web services and service-oriented architecture have made SaaS projects increasingly popular with CIOs. Uncover the latest on enterprise SaaS platforms, including information on SaaS vendors, with the news, tips and other resources for CIOs in this section.