IT governance

MUST READ FAQ: How does the Six Sigma methodology benefit IT? FAQ - The Six Sigma methodology has helped companies improve customer service and eliminate errors for years. Learn how IT can reap the benefits of this service-driven methodology.

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	Should it stay or should it go? Application consolidation in 4 steps SearchCIO.com | 12 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - How to decide which applications to cut and which to keep when consolidating your application portfolio.

	How Virginia's new CIO is fixing the state's IT outsourcing problems SearchCIO.com | 03 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - Virginia's CIO explains steps being taken to improve oversight and performance of the state's $2 billion IT outsourcing deal, which has been beset by delays and other problems.

	Six ways to fail with your SOA implementation SearchCIO.com | 29 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - A service-oriented architecture is one way to make application development more agile, a growing business requirement. Here are the top risks for SOA failure, so you get it right.

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	SOA best practices from Amtrak Submitted By: SearchCIO.com | 11 Nov 2009 TIP - Amtrak's chief SOA architect offers advice to CIOs on implementing SOA services, from creating a plan and choosing standards to governance and monitoring.

	Botched IT outsourcing contract shows need for governance, SLAs Submitted By: SearchCIO.com | 28 Oct 2009 TIP - Virginia's $2 billion IT outsourcing contract has gone awry, with service interruptions and missed deadlines. Find out what lessons were learned on IT governance and clear SLAs.

	SOA governance: How and why to build it into your SOA initiative 22 Apr 2009 TIP - Service-oriented architecture governance prevents duplication of services and wins business buy-in. Here's how to start or improve your governance effort.

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	IT management FAQ guides for enterprise IT strategies SearchCIO.com | 19 Nov 2009 FAQ - In these IT management FAQ guides, get answers to frequently asked questions about technologies and methodologies such as ITIL, Lean thinking, Six Sigma, Agile and more.

	FAQ: Agile practices and their role in software development SearchCIO.com | 17 Nov 2009 FAQ - Companies are increasingly using Agile practices to improve software project outcomes. Learn more about Agile here, from Scrum to Extreme Programming and more.

	Best practices for a SOA implementation and application integration SearchCIO.com | 11 Nov 2009 CIO BRIEFINGS - A service-oriented architecture (SOA) implementation and application integration allow information to be transferred and supported efficiently. Learn more about SOA best practices.

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	Mastercard CTO Rob Reeg on project portfolio management Published by: SearchCIO.com | 17 Apr 2008 PODCAST - Priceless: IT and the business are simpatico at MasterCard Worldwide. Rob Reeg tells SearchCIO.com why he's having so much fun at the nation's No. 2 payment system.

	10 ways to improve IT service quality and reduce costs using an ITIL CMDB Published by: SearchCIO.com | 08 Mar 2007 WEBCAST - This webcast debunks common Configuration Management Database (CMDB) myths and shows how to improve IT service quality while reducing costs with an ITIL CMDB.

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	GRC (governance, risk management and compliance) software 03 Mar 2008 WORD - GRC (governance, risk management and compliance) software allows publicly-held companies to integrate and manage IT operations that are subject to regulation. Such software typically combines applications that manage the core ...

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