IT vendor selection and management
Successful IT vendor selection and management can help you control costs and mitigate risk in IT projects. Weighing the pros and cons of various vendors and weighing them against one another to make the best choice is no easy task. Get guidance with IT vendor selection and management news, tips and other resources in this section.
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IT vendor selection and management News
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March 27, 2018
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Mar'18
Conversational AI: Start by enlisting the big vendors
It's time to develop a conversational AI strategy, according to Gartner analyst Svetlana Sicular. Her advice: Stay focused on the business case and lean on the AI platform vendors.
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December 15, 2017
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Dec'17
Net neutrality ruling requires measured, informed CIO response
After the net neutrality ruling, Forrester's Glenn O'Donnell has some advice for CIOs: "Don't freak out."
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May 26, 2017
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May'17
IT startup companies seek product advice from CIOs
A number of the companies participating in the MIT CIO conference's Innovation Showcase can point to CIOs as important sources of technology direction and product evolution.
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April 21, 2017
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Apr'17
Trump's order on H-1B program puts tech employers on notice
The H-1B program is now officially under review. Don't be the next headline, experts warn. Also: Steve Ballmer's public service project, Facebook's brain-computer interface.
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How to create the best RPA architecture
Enterprises are embracing robotic process automation to automate rules-based, repetitive tasks in a cost-efficient manner. ROI depends on having the right RPA architecture. Continue Reading
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converged infrastructure
Converged infrastructure is an approach to data center management that packages compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools on a prequalified turnkey appliance.dles of hardware and software in a single chassis. Continue Reading
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Six SuccessFactors integration technologies you need to know
If you're planning a SuccessFactors implementation, learning about integration tools and their best uses should be high on your to-do list. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Evaluate IT vendor selection and management Vendors & Products
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How to measure usability when selecting an RPA tool
If an RPA tool isn't user-friendly and isn't built for the long term, chances are the dividends won't be immediate. Read this before choosing your RPA tools. Continue Reading
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Cloud computing economics: Juggling availability, performance and cost
Companies must answer complicated questions about cloud computing economics as emerging platforms offer attractive IT capabilities that come with unexpected costs. Continue Reading
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Microsoft digital transformation: CIOs to see industry, partner focus
Digital transformation is the magic word at Microsoft these days. What can CIOs anticipate from the company as it organizes itself to reinvent its customers? Continue Reading
Manage IT vendor selection and management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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CIO playbook for 2018: Leading analysts break down the trends
Cloud consolidation. Investing in the network. RPA. API management. These are among the issues CIOs ought to be paying attention to in 2018, according to leading analysts. Continue Reading
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IT industry trends: Six major vendors chart new courses
Vendors Cisco, Citrix, Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Microsoft are transforming to keep up with cloud and other IT industry trends. Continue Reading
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How do you prepare if your UC provider is acquired?
The UC market is abuzz with mergers and acquisitions, but this activity creates uncertainty for organizations. Analyst Jon Arnold offers advice on how to handle vendor consolidation. Continue Reading
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Web vulnerability scanners: What you won't learn from vendors
Web security flaws are a serious issue that web vulnerability scanners can manage. Discover your best fit scanner as expert Kevin Beaver shares tips that vendors won't tell you. Continue Reading
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Mistakes CIOs make on IT outsourcing deals -- and how to fix them
CIOs don't sign on to large IT outsourcing deals expecting them to go bad, so what accounts for the high failure rates? Andy Sealock offers a game plan for de-risking your deal. Continue Reading
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Future-proof your IT outsourcing contract: A CIO checklist
Despite reams of advice on how to write a good IT outsourcing contract, ITO expert Andy Sealock 'still sees terrible deals all over the place.' Here's how to do it right. Continue Reading