February 2010

February 26, 2010 26 Feb'10
Do you need a project manager and a business analyst?

A few weeks ago, I spoke with Chris Larsen, principal analyst for consultancy firm IT Evolution, about the next step after project management. Organizations of all shapes and sizes are considering ... Continue Reading
February 25, 2010 25 Feb'10
IT governance framework helps public agencies boost service, cut costs

An IT governance framework can help public agencies improve service levels and cut costs amid tight budgets. Read more about IT governance models in Massachusetts and California. Continue Reading
February 25, 2010 25 Feb'10
Windows 7: Your last desktop operating system deployment?

Moving from XP to Windows 7 won't necessarily be easy -- but it may be your last desktop operating system deployment. Learn the seven technologies CIOs should consider. Continue Reading

February 24, 2010 24 Feb'10
How IT gap analysis can be the first step to ITIL success

Performing an IT gap analysis can help your IT shop pinpoint gaps in its service delivery as a starting point in using the ITIL framework. Learn the eight questions to ask. Continue Reading
February 24, 2010 24 Feb'10
Signs that your outsourcing contract is on the rocks, part 2

What are the warning signs that outsourcing contracts are going bad? How can you mitigate the risks? Experts offer advice in this second of two articles. Continue Reading
February 23, 2010 23 Feb'10
A dozen danger signs that your outsourcing contract is on the rocks

Outsourcing contract renegotiations were up sharply last year. Most of that activity focused on cost cuts, which spells trouble. Experts offer advice, in the first of two articles. Continue Reading
February 17, 2010 17 Feb'10
What business continuity plans? I have a business to run!

Ahh, the irony! Organizations that have been through some kind of a disaster certainly understand the value of business continuity plans. But for most everybody else? “When you talk about having a ... Continue Reading
February 17, 2010 17 Feb'10
Proving the value of a business continuity plan (before disaster hits)

How do you educate the business on the value of a business continuity plan before disaster strikes? Linking risks to business performance is key. Continue Reading
February 16, 2010 16 Feb'10
Desktop, server virtualization help CIO fix disaster recovery plans

A combination of desktop and server virtualization is helping one bank CIO sync up disaster recovery between the backup data center and production site. Continue Reading
February 12, 2010 12 Feb'10
How do you score on your IT change management report card?

Over the past week, IT change management popped up a lot in my interviews with consultants, CIOs and IT managers. No matter what the topic of the discussion was (from new software deployments to ... Continue Reading

February 11, 2010 11 Feb'10
Moving from Windows XP to Windows 7? One CIO shares why he started now

When is the best time to migrate to Windows 7? For one CIO, the time is now. Learn why he isn't waiting to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 -- and what his migration plan is. Continue Reading
February 11, 2010 11 Feb'10
How to automate and improve business processes, Las Vegas style

Business process automation remains a high priority for CIOs. In this piece, a big city CIO and inveterate business process improver shares his thought on what works. Continue Reading
February 10, 2010 10 Feb'10
Implementing Lean methodologies promotes IT, business agility

Implementing Lean methodologies helps IT organizations eliminate wasteful processes and promote IT and business agility, our CIO columnist says. Read more about implementing Lean. Continue Reading
February 09, 2010 09 Feb'10
New IT management framework focuses on business value

Enterprises such as Chevron and Merck are working together to shape an emerging IT-management best practices framework. Continue Reading
February 09, 2010 09 Feb'10
IT outsourcing strategy FAQ: Getting started on onshoring, offshoring

An IT outsourcing strategy is crucial to enterprises looking to cut costs and globalize operations during a recession. In this guide, learn how to get started with IT outsourcing. Continue Reading
February 04, 2010 04 Feb'10
SaaS applications meet the needs of SMB IT in more ways than one

Going forward, IT is being asked to work more closely with the business, driving value and realizing investment benefits -- while also maintaining technological support for the business. In order ... Continue Reading
February 04, 2010 04 Feb'10
IE8 kicks Web browser security up a notch, eases burden on IT

Internet Explorer 8 has surpassed earlier versions of IE in Web browser security with new features that add protection and ease some of the burden on midsized IT shops. Continue Reading
February 04, 2010 04 Feb'10
2010 CIO and IT salaries and career survey: Read our special report

CIO and IT salaries are bouncing back in 2010 after a tough 2009. In this special report, learn about IT salaries by industry, CIO job tenures and more. Continue Reading
February 03, 2010 03 Feb'10
Project management office helps CIO navigate rough financial waters

How did CIO Sharon Gietl help The Doe Run Co. navigate budget cuts and layoffs? With a tiny PMO that is prioritizing projects across the enterprise. Continue Reading
February 02, 2010 02 Feb'10
Business process management strategies ezine for CIOs

CIO Decisions' ezine offers senior IT executives a package of articles focusing on the pressing technology and management issues facing CIOs, including business process management, virtualization management, project and portfolio management, IT ... Continue Reading