December 2009
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December 30, 2009
30
Dec'09
IT in 2009: The good, the bad and the ugly
The Real Niel looks back at IT in 2009, sharing his best practices for IT cost management, addressing incorrect invoices and keeping IT providers on their toes. Continue Reading
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December 30, 2009
30
Dec'09
ITIL best practices and lessons for the new year
The value of implementing ITIL best practices is clear to IT, but not always to the business. Find out how some ITIL users increased ITIL adoption in 2009 and get tips for 2010. Continue Reading
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December 29, 2009
29
Dec'09
Server virtualization and cloud computing carry savings into 2010
Learn how a CIO saved more than $300,000 through server virtualization and cloud computing. Continue Reading
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December 23, 2009
23
Dec'09
SOA implementation and application integration: Test your knowledge
A SOA implementation allows communications between disparate services in an enterprise. Review our quiz and learn how to justify SOA to the business. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2009
22
Dec'09
FAQ: Next-generation business intelligence systems
Find out how CIOs are taking their business intelligence strategies to the next level with new approaches to gathering, accessing, measuring, displaying and sharing information. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2009
22
Dec'09
The benefits of using collaboration tools in your organization
Learn how collaboration tools can increase employee productivity and overall business efficiency, and how the business can benefit from collaboration tool implementations. Continue Reading
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December 18, 2009
18
Dec'09
In BPM vendor merger, is anybody afraid of the Big Blue wolf?
IBM announced this week that it was buying Lombardi, a successful and well-known BPM technology vendor. Lombardi has a range of tools that are both innovative and affordable for midmarket ... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2009
17
Dec'09
Cost-effective Web application security testing options take SaaS form
SaaS options for Web application security testing can help CIOs make a business case for vulnerability testing while not breaking the bank as hackers test website limits. Continue Reading
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December 17, 2009
17
Dec'09
FAQ: Implementing an IT service catalog
An IT service catalog is a menu of services offered by an IT organization. Get the FAQs on how to implement an IT service catalog and automate the service request process. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2009
16
Dec'09
Six lessons in IT security and risk from the Great Recession
Two CIOs offer lessons learned from their information security programs profiled in 2009, from making security affordable to training techniques. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2009
16
Dec'09
IT salary survey: Half of IT executives expect pay increases in 2010
Here's who expects to get raises in 2010 -- and how much. Continue Reading
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December 15, 2009
15
Dec'09
Budgeting for virtualization solutions
Although virtualization solutions offer many benefits, they come with a price. In this podcast, find out how to minimize the cost of virtualization and still reap the benefits. Continue Reading
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December 15, 2009
15
Dec'09
IPhone, need for features driving plans for mobile BI app development
Mobile applications for business intelligence is a gap that IT directors are charging their app development teams to fill as business intelligence and virtualization products bake. Continue Reading
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December 11, 2009
11
Dec'09
PMO becomes cornerstone of IT executive leadership
How important is a strong project management office to the success of an IT leader? For Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide CTO Yuri Aguiar, building a centralized PMO was the cornerstone of his efforts ... Continue Reading
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December 10, 2009
10
Dec'09
Microsoft SharePoint implementation tips, training and more
Microsoft's SharePoint is a useful (and widely popular) tool in the midmarket. But are you getting the most out of it? Get tips on SharePoint implementation and training. Continue Reading
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December 10, 2009
10
Dec'09
CIO's guide to outsourcing application development and management
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. Continue Reading
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December 10, 2009
10
Dec'09
IT executive jobs average 6.3 years, a testament to both IT and the business
In a sign that the IT role is maturing, the tenure of IT executive jobs was an average six years in 2009, a dramatic difference from past downturns. Continue Reading
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December 09, 2009
09
Dec'09
Windows XP to Windows 7: Planning your upgrade strategy
While most organizations won't be ready to migrate to Windows 7 until 2011, learn what you can do now to plan for the inevitable upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Continue Reading
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December 09, 2009
09
Dec'09
Insourcing IT application development and management: A how-to guide
Insourcing your IT application development and management can bring you closer to your mission-critical applications and data. Learn how to bring application work back in-house. Continue Reading
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December 09, 2009
09
Dec'09
A mainframe application modernization strategy that pays for itself
This "lift and shift" migration from 700 MIPS to Windows paid for itself and future enhancements out of operational savings. Experts weigh in on best practices. Continue Reading