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Cloud computing for business

• 2014 cloud strategies embrace end-to-end implementation

  In 2014, there's evidence CIOs are moving beyond piecemeal cloud solutions to comprehensive cloud strategies. The ultimate? Going data center-less.  Continue Reading

• SaaS successes propel cloud-first philosophy at University of Miami

  After finding success with cloud-based IT Service Management, the University of Miami is emboldened to carry out a cloud-first approach to IT needs.  Continue Reading

• Push for centralized IT ushers in cloud-first philosophy at U of Miami

  In this CIO Innovator Q&A, University of Miami's Deputy CIO tells how a drive for IT centralization led to a transformative cloud-first IT strategy.  Continue Reading

• MetroPCS, data center-free and more business-connected than ever

  In part two of this SearchCIO Trailblazer profile, Kevin Broadway talks about the business benefits of going data center-free.  Continue Reading

• MetroPCS plots data center-free course with cloud-based solutions

  MetroPCS's Kevin Broadway stumbled onto the cloud seven years ago. Now he's nearly data center-free and a strategic partner to the business.  Continue Reading

• IT as a service: How to succeed as an IT broker

  Is your organization moving toward offering IT as a service? Find out what CIOs and experts have to say about succeeding as an IT broker.  Continue Reading

• Cloud governance starts with knowing your end users

  Is cloud governance possible when many of a company's cloud tools are procured on the sly? Yes, but only if IT buddies up with the business.  Continue Reading

• Best-of-breed solutions drive 'fast data' and revenue at Red Wing Shoes

  Red Wing Shoe CFO Ralph Balestriere works hand-in-hand with his CIO on delivering fast data and driving revenue with best-of-breed IT solutions.  Continue Reading

• CIO drives tech-enabled golf with repeatable processes, innovation labs

  TopGolf CIO Tom LaPlante helps drives the tech-enabled business by implementing stable processes and turning every employee into an innovation ninja.  Continue Reading

• Cloud use strategy: Celtics VP of IT builds on wins, cuts losses

  Boston Celtics VP of IT leverages cloud use for business needs on and off the court and comes out winning -- even when he loses.  Continue Reading

• Lean Startup methodology key to open government initiative in Palo Alto

  CIO Jonathan Reichental introduced Lean Startup techniques to make better, faster decisions and provide more transparency in local government.  Continue Reading

• Former GM, BP CIO stresses need for CIOs to focus on business outcomes

  The former CIO at GM and BP previews the World BPO/ITO Forum in NYC and reveals what he would do differently as a CIO today … think business outcomes.  Continue Reading

• Real-time data analytics drops a beat on the online music industry

  Mixcloud uses real-time data analytics to mesh customer behavior with site maintenance and -- coming soon-- deep personalization.  Continue Reading

• Cloud security risks still an issue for CIOs, but change is in the air

  Cloud security risks have been a barrier to adoption for CIOs, but self-education along with enlightened vendor response is easing the move to cloud.  Continue Reading

• Creativity and innovation the hallmarks of CIO's IT centralization

  Eric Hawley, CIO at Utah State University, knows that creativity and innovation are vital to IT centralization -- as is a fully baked cookie analogy.  Continue Reading