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10 ways to improve IT service quality and reduce costs using an ITIL CMDB
This webcast debunks common Configuration Management Database (CMDB) myths and shows how to improve IT service quality while reducing costs with an ITIL CMDB. Webcast
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ECM evolution stalled at the $50M hurdle
The Enterprise Content Management (ECM) market is in a transition period. This free reseach report discusses the market landscape and how to address current implementation hurdles. Research Report
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Compliance Theme Month
Welcome to compliance month on SearchCIO.com. Each week we'll be adding new articles, tips, columns and webcasts on compliance issues specific to (but not limited to) CIOs. Bookmark this page and check back for updates this month. Theme Month
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Budgeting for compliance: Executive Guide
The SearchCIO budgeting for compliance Executive Guide includes valuable resources and practical information and advice to help CIOs with planning and budgeting for compliance. Executive Guides
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SearchCIO.com at CIO Decisions Conference, Aug. 3-4, 2005
A roundup of articles from the CIO Decisions conference. For more articles, visit CIODecisions.com . Special Report
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First glimpse at 2005 IT budgets: Only 15% of enterprises will spend less
IT executives at North American and European enterprises entered the 2005 budgeting season with pens at the ready and checkbooks poised. Research Report
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Selling IT to the CFO: The new differentiator in the analytics world
Analytics and data warehousing technologies can produce significant quantifiable returns. However, IT managers responsible for these technologies face significant obstacles to quantifying ROI metrics. So it is no wonder that the featured course at TD... Research Report
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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 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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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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When CIOs talk enterprise mobility, costs loom large
Minutes, devices, licenses: Listening to CIOs talk about enterprise mobility, it's quickly evident that cost questions are uppermost on their minds. News | 08 Nov 2011
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Report: Economy in turmoil, IT budgets and new projects fading
Optimism and IT budgets for new projects waned in 2011, Forrester Research says. Operating costs must go down in 2012 for IT to play a strategic role. News | 02 Nov 2011
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The push is on for IT cost transparency
CIOs are under pressure as never before to achieve IT cost transparency. One CIO finds his way with technology business management software. News | 07 Jul 2011
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EPA CIO looks to collaboration software for technology innovation
Like private companies, government agencies need to know about technology innovation. Find out why Malcolm Jackson, CIO of the EPA, is looking at collaboration software as a game-changer. CIO Innovators | 16 Jun 2011
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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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10 tips to help CIOs demonstrate the value of information technology
CIOs struggle to show the value of information technology. Gartner offers 10 tips for closing the value gap between IT spend and business aims. Tip
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Don't let your IT service catalog go to waste: Six maintenance tips
You worked hard to launch your IT service catalog. How about maintaining it? We asked four ITSM experts for tips for making sure your IT service catalog doesn't sit on a shelf. Tip
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IT chargeback process: Not always a best practice
IT chargeback process best practices can demonstrate the value of IT to the business, but chargeback pitfalls along the way challenge IT's role as a business partner. Tip
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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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Recession squeezing IT disaster recovery budgets
The recession is forcing CIOs to focus on risk assessments, processes and business resiliency to trim IT disaster recovery services. The result, say providers, is better decisions. Tip
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Tips for enhancing IT's role in improving the current economy
IT can help improve the current economy by participating in a strategic planning process that includes cutting costs, measuring performance and prioritizing projects Tip
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Business process improvement tops IT '09 agenda, say Gartner, IT execs
Business process improvement takes first chair as CIOs look to deliver business results with tight resources, say IT execs and Gartner's CIO Agenda study. Tip
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Seven steps to securing funding of your disaster recovery plan
Selling a disaster recovery plan to the CEO isn't an easy task. Follow these seven steps to secure funding for your company's disaster recovery plan. Tip
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Information technology spending: SOA, virtualization still hot
IT spending for 2008 is expected to increase slightly over 2007, according to early expert predictions. Tip
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EBITDA ( earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization)
EBITDA stands for 'earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.' Word
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Guardian CIO on how innovation and collaboration work together
Innovation and collaboration were the keys to turning a poorly functioning IT department into one that aligns technology success with the bottom line. Video
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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
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2012 Global IT Forecast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Virtual Desktops CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 10
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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
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Guardian CIO on how innovation and collaboration work together
Innovation and collaboration were the keys to turning a poorly functioning IT department into one that aligns technology success with the bottom line. Video
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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 IT spending and budgeting
IT spending decisions are made based on the goals of the business and how new IT investments can add value to the organization, while the budgeting process allows CIOs to plan future investments in staff resources, technology initiatives and business programs. CIOs are constantly changing their IT spending and budgeting plans as many organizations are forced to do more with less, and limited financial, human and technical resources can often make things stressful for CIOs. Find the latest IT spending and budgeting information and advice for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.