Vendor selection and management

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	Vendor contract management key to cutting costs through renegotiation SearchCIO.com | 27 Jan 2010 ARTICLE - Enterprises are finding ways to use vendor contract management as a means to cut costs by renegotiating contracts down to the maintenance-clause and business-unit levels.

	Managing application development outsourcing risks SearchCIO.com | 02 Dec 2009 ARTICLE - Application development outsourcing poses risks, from developers sharing information on blogs to not knowing who is really writing your code. Here's how to manage them.

	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.

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	SaaS applications help Bosley consolidate apps, cut maintenance costs Submitted By: SearchCIO.com | 13 Jan 2010 TIP - SaaS applications are helping the hair restoration provider cut maintenance costs, consolidate applications and centralize data for business intelligence.

	Seven tips for cutting vendor maintenance on business applications Submitted By: SearchCIO-Midmarket | 22 Oct 2009 TIP - CIOs are cutting vendor maintenance contracts in the face of tight budgets. Locking down your apps before going off maintenance is key. Here are seven steps to take.

	How to cut application maintenance fees without undue risk or hardship Submitted By: SearchCIO-Midmarket.com | 01 Oct 2009 TIP - It's tough out there, and maintenance is expensive. These strategies will help you find ways to cut your application maintenance costs with upgrades and service in mind.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 4

	CIO's guide to outsourcing application development and management SearchCIO.com | 10 Dec 2009 CIO BRIEFING - Application outsourcing will lead enterprise CIO agendas again next year, with IT application development and management services in high demand. Learn more in this guide.

	IT outsourcing trends 2009: Latest deals for the recession and beyond SearchCIO.com | 23 Jul 2009 QUICK GUIDE - IT outsourcing trends in 2009 are evolving rapidly as the economic recession, IT offshoring scandals and the drive for cost savings change how contracts are structured.

	Offshore IT outsourcing strategies guide for CIOs SearchCIO.com | 18 Oct 2007 CIO BRIEFINGS - Offshore IT outsourcing all about value and risk assessment. Consulting this Executive Guide can help you decide if it's better to send your call center to India or Indiana.

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	BPM tool selection: Strategies for success Published by: SearchCIO.com | 21 Oct 2009 PODCAST - Get the most out of your BPM tools. Learn how to assess your business and technical needs and choose the best vendor and tool to meet your BPM needs.

	Vendor management advice for CIOs (expert video) Published by: SearchCIO.com | 01 Jul 2008 VIDEOS - Vendor management skills are a must have for CIOs. Learn more from Forrester Research Inc.'s Christine Ferrusi Ross.

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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Vendor selection and management:  Contract negotiations and legal issues, Managing cloud computing, Business process management, CIO and IT salaries, CIO career development and career paths, Domestic outsourcing, IT governance, IT project management and portfolio management, Enterprise ITIL and ITSM, IT spending and budgeting, IT staff development and retention, IT training and certifications, Leadership and strategic planning, Offshore outsourcing, Return on investment, Vertical industries, Cost-cutting strategies for CIOs