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The constant evolution of technology has 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.
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Taking the dysfunction out of a digital strategy
Is it IT's job? Marketing's? Companies need a digital strategy, but it's difficult to decipher who should lead this effort. Online experts offer advice.
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Green-energy technologies touching all aspects of IT
Green-energy technologies for enterprise data centers include end-row cooling, geothermal heating and other innovative ideas for IT operations at large.
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Wireless ubiquity sets the stage for killer mobile apps
With the world awash in fast, ubiquitous wireless technology, our expert believes now is the time for CIOs to think about developing killer mobile apps to gain a competitive edge.
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Taming user-developed apps with spreadsheet management
Folk wisdom has it that in the end, two things will remain: the cockroach and the spreadsheet. Your business needs spreadsheet management. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Tips for virtual performance monitoring tools
Savvy use of performance monitoring tools in virtualized environments includes planning for increased storage and tiered service-level agreements.
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Information architecture is the key to data management
With a rising flood of data pouring in from new data sources, IT shops must find new techniques for data management. An information technology architecture could be the answer.
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Common concerns in virtual disaster recovery solutions
As more enterprises review disaster recovery solutions for virtualized environments, concerns over adequate bandwidth and testing arise.
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Is an enterprise application architecture passé?
Is the anytime, anywhere nature of IT making enterprise application architecture approaches obsolete? CIO Niel Nickolaisen explains why they remain relevant.
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Six tips for maintaining your IT service catalog
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.
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IT chargebacks can harm the IT-business relationship
If you must engage in IT chargebacks, tread carefully because they can prove harmful to the IT-business relationship. Here are some reasons why our expert is not a big fan.
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IT chargeback process pitfalls and best practices
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.
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IT business service ideas: Trials and tribulations
An enterprising CIO finds that walking the walk with customers is key to provisioning IT business service ideas successfully into effective moneymakers.
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A 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.
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Cloud development can make software reuse real
Cloud development might be treated as just another IT buzzword, but it could be what finally turns CIOs' elusive dream of efficient software reuse into reality.
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CIO guide to enterprise social media and collaboration
Enterprise social media policies and strategies are evolving as organizations recognize the benefits, risks and functions that social networks like Facebook and Twitter provide.
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Make sure uptime is included in cloud SLAs
Given that online disruptions are inevitable, a cloud SLA should make providers responsible for uptime -- and the CIO should test those parameters.
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A measured approach to IT MSPs
IT managed service providers, or MSPs, can help your organization tap into technologies you couldn't access otherwise, but how do you bring them into your team? Our CIO columnist explains.
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Cloud computing identity management standards emerge
Cloud computing identity management standards are in the works to ensure the open and secure exchange of identities in the cloud.
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A cloud computing strategy that covers cost, compliance
Our CIO columnist consults his peers about a cloud computing strategy that addresses cost, compliance and security concerns. Does cloud computing fit into his business needs?
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Risk isn't in the cloud, it's in IT's readiness for it
The lack of a sound IT framework for managing cloud is a big hindrance to adopting cloud technologies. CEB offers CIOs a three-step remedy.
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IT integration: Readers talk competitive advantage
Our readers sounded off on the pros and pain points of IT integration with the business. Hear their thoughts on IT as competitive advantage.
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The importance of project management
SearchCIO tweet jam participants discuss the importance of project management in areas where standardization and process are vital.
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Project manager skills in-demand, say tweet jammers
Strong project manager skills can be the key to simplifying project and portfolio management, our tweet jammers say.