IT project management and portfolio management
IT project management and portfolio management are critical to CIOs and business leaders who need to ensure the success of new programs within the organization. CIOs should offer training or recruit staff members with solid project management skills. Find the latest IT project management and portfolio management information and advice for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.
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IT project management and portfolio management News
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July 20, 2018
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Jul'18
Digital transformation in logistics: Delmar begins tech overhaul
Delmar International has agreed to move its IT infrastructure to Rackspace managed services, representing a huge shift for Delmar's IT strategy and digital transformation plans.
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February 07, 2018
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Feb'18
Study: CIO and CTO execs, procurement pros ID common pain points
An Insight Enterprises survey of CIO and CTO executives and procurement professionals finds agreement between IT and business operations on typical technology pain points.
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
IT Priorities 2018: Network upgrades, automation, cloud make the cut
The TechTarget IT Priorities 2018 survey finds that networking, automation and cloud projects will keep IT pros busy. IoT and AI lag, but that doesn't mean they aren't happening.
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October 31, 2017
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Oct'17
2017 Gartner Symposium: A SearchCIO photo roundup
In this photo roundup, we chronicle the SearchCIO team's experience at the 2017 Gartner Symposium and highlight some key sessions and themes from the event.
IT project management and portfolio management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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project management
Project management is the discipline of using established principles, procedures and policies to successfully guide a project from conception through completion. Continue Reading
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proof of concept (POC)
A proof of concept (POC) is an exercise in which work is focused on determining whether an idea can be turned into a reality. Continue Reading
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organizational goals
Organizational goals are strategic objectives that a company's management establishes to outline expected outcomes and guide employees' efforts. Continue Reading
Evaluate IT project management and portfolio management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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A buyer's guide to PPM tools, features, benefits and vendors
Explore all the factors that go into purchasing a project portfolio management platform, including analysis features, implementation and the leading market vendors. Continue Reading
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A tour through the PPM software marketplace
Finding the right PPM software is vital to project success. Here's a close look at the market leaders. Continue Reading
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The key features of project and portfolio management software
Cloud or on premises? Does it have the proper collaboration features? How about mobile access? When buying PPM software, these are just some of the questions businesses should ask. Continue Reading
Manage IT project management and portfolio management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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ERP implementation success: Program management vs. project management
ERP program management provides the framework to manage the portfolio of projects that ensure ERP deployment success. Here's what that looks like. Continue Reading
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As IT permeates the business, the service desk role expands
Don't underestimate the IT service desk. Read about how enterprises are using new ITSM platforms to grow the service desk role and improve business processes across the enterprise. Continue Reading
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What 3 factors go into a winning service management strategy?
Service management is not a one-off project. In this Ask the Expert, ITSM guru Charlie Miles explicates the three ingredients that separate success from failure. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IT project management and portfolio management Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Top 10: What IT service delivery challenges plague CIOs?
ITIL expert Gary Case has consulted with a wide range of companies over a long career in ITSM. Read his list of the 10 IT service delivery challenges that continue to bedevil CIOs. Continue Reading
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What steps can CIOs take to optimize their ITSM software?
James Stanger of CompTIA dives into the reasons for ITSM software proliferation in the enterprise, why that's a problem and how sticking to a unified ITSM framework can help. Continue Reading
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RPA tools lead to better customer service: Three case studies
A global consumer credit reporting agency, an affordable housing lender, and a Fortune 500 insurance company bet on using RPA software. Here's what happened. Continue Reading