Information technology outsourcing
Businesses' technical requirements are a big drain on resources, leading some companies to turn to information technology outsourcing and allow third party service providers to handle IT infrastructure development. Read the latest news and tips to answer your IT outsourcing questions, including advice on when to seek IT operations services from outside the organization.
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Top 8 Reasons Why Project Management Teams Fail
Some project management practices yield game-changing results and some don’t. Do you know why? Get your hands on the top challenges facing project management teams and insights on how you can avoid them.
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June 26, 2019
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AI's carbon footprint will be an issue for enterprises
AI is touted as the tech that will help us combat global warming, but training AI models requires a shocking amount of energy. What are the implications for enterprise AI strategies?
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May 17, 2019
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May'19
Trump's move to ban Huawei a wake-up call for IT execs
The Trump administration's move to effectively ban Huawei products from U.S. networks has big implications for IT execs in charge of supply chain sourcing and security.
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November 16, 2018
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Nov'18
How augmented intelligence can enhance jobs
Augmented intelligence -- AI used to enhance human skills -- makes workplaces more productive, diverse, inclusive and authentic. That's one future conjured at an MIT forum on AI.
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May 31, 2018
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May'18
Recruiting talent for digital cultures: Tips from McKinsey, Korn Ferry
The C-suite's penchant for hiring in its own image prevents companies from creating a digital culture. Another barrier: assuming HR can find the right people.
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HPC services bring computational power to more organizations
Navigating HPC colocation requires knowledge of power, uptime and security demands. Deploying such services can bring innovative opportunities for organizations. Continue Reading
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globalization
Globalization is the process by which ideas, goods and services spread throughout the world. Continue Reading
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business process outsourcing (BPO)
Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a business practice in which one organization hires another company to perform a process task that the hiring organization requires for its own business to operate successfully. Continue Reading
Evaluate Information technology outsourcing Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Want an HPC data center? Colocation could be the answer
Colocation can offer the space, HVAC and security an organization needs to implement high-performance computing and delve deeper into its data. But not every provider is a match. Continue Reading
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MSPAlliance on a quest to change the managed services industry
In part one of this two-part interview, MSPAlliance CEO Charles Weaver discusses his organization's evolution and its ongoing efforts to professionalize managed services. Continue Reading
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Tailor data center colocation services to your IT needs
Securing the right colocation contract takes time and research. When it comes to colocation options, evaluate facility location and provider services to get the right fit. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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CIOs need to rethink how they're managing outsourcing transitions
The old rules for managing outsourcing transitions no longer apply. Here are three nontraditional approaches to help ensure maximum benefit when switching outsourcing providers. Continue Reading
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Free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO
Do you know what goes into a proof of concept? Or why POCs are done? Learn more about the elements of a POC and get access to free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO in this tip. Continue Reading
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21st-century CIO job description puts CIOs in vortex of emerging tech
The ban against pursuing tech for tech's sake -- it's been lifted. CIOs need to dive into emerging tech to extract its business potential. Welcome to the new CIO job description. Continue Reading
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How to sustain hard-won ITSM automation gains
The ITSM automation gains you've reaped from your ITSM provider can vanish when you need to switch vendors. These five tips will prevent that from happening. Continue Reading
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5 tips to improve ITSM SLAs in IT shops with multiple service providers
How do CIOs develop ITSM SLAs that satisfy business expectations in today's complex environment of multiple service providers? David Clifford takes CIOs through five key steps. Continue Reading
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Texas college CIO pushes into enterprise service management
A mature ITSM program has not only won Link Alander's IT team kudos for superb service delivery, but it is also driving automation of business processes in other departments. Continue Reading