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FAQ: Four criteria for an effective IT innovation strategy

In this FAQ, IT executives share four ways to kick-start and manage an IT innovation strategy that drives business value and transformation. Continue Reading
Exploring software and data management tools

Viva la data center revolution! This SearchCIO-Midmarket briefing is chock full of data management tools to help you navigate the dynamics of a new world order. Continue Reading
CIO Innovators: Profiles in IT and business leadership

The SearchCIO.com CIO Innovator Profile Series highlights how CIOs use technology innovation to meet IT and business leadership objectives. Meet the leaders of tomorrow. Continue Reading
Enterprise project and portfolio management strategy guide for CIOs

Success with enterprise project and portfolio management requires knowledge of the methodologies and tools of the trade. Learn more in this CIO guide. Continue Reading
CIO Briefing: When SharePoint project management isn't enough

Our latest Midmarket CIO Briefing looks at PPM and PMO on the cheap as well as best practices , SharePoint project management installations and big project traps. Continue Reading

Mobile device management in the workplace: A guide for CIOs

Mobile devices enable flexibility previously unimaginable in the workplace, but they carry concerns about security and compliance. Learn more in our mobile device management guide. Continue Reading
Mobility management in a microsecond: A Midmarket CIO Briefing

With iPad devices, smartphones in business and BYOD initiatives, the savvy CIO needs an airtight mobility management strategy. Get the latest in our Midmarket CIO Briefing. Continue Reading
Social media tips: Arm yourself for the social revolution

CIOs are still nervous about social networking but can't ignore the revolution any longer. Our tutorial is packed with social media tips to help ease anxiety and get big results. Continue Reading
Enterprise outsourcing and IT offshoring guide for CIOs

Enterprise outsourcing and IT offshoring strategies are shifting constantly as CIOs seek the best vendors for their infrastructure and applications needs. Learn more in this guide. Continue Reading
Outsourcing solutions FAQ: Getting your outsourcing strategy right

Between economic turmoil and game-changers like cloud and mobile computing, crafting an outsourcing strategy has been anything but easy. This FAQ is your guide to best practices. Continue Reading
Policies, tools and best practices guide for virtualization management

A guide to developing a virtualization management strategy with tips on policies to set, tools to select and best practices for optimizing your virtual environment. Continue Reading

Agile project management, from agile to waterfall

A seasoned agile project manager shares an insider's view of agile definitions, lingo and frameworks, as well as the mind-set needed to kick-start agile project management. Continue Reading
Enterprise governance guide for CIOs and IT executives

An enterprise governance program is key to the IT success of many organizations. Learn how to properly govern IT assets and resources and align IT governance and compliance. Continue Reading
Enterprise data center management guide for CIOs

CIOs charged with creating an enterprise data center strategy are weighing strategic investments in colocation and the cloud. Learn more about data center options in this guide. Continue Reading
IT chargeback management tips and turnoffs

In this guide, experts offer guidance on IT chargeback management, a process that some believe does more harm than good. Continue Reading
Email archiving solutions and strategies for enterprise CIOs

Effective email archiving solutions and strategies are an important part of a CIO's job, as e-discovery, litigation and compliance regulations require detailed email policies. Continue Reading
BI services and solutions for enterprise CIOs

BI services and solutions and CPM software are growing quickly as effective means to gather and analyze data. Find out how to implement effective BI and CPM programs. Continue Reading
Data warehouse management strategies for CIOs

CIOs use data warehousing tools and technologies to capture and analyze data from various sources within the enterprise. This guide offers advice to manage your data warehouse. Continue Reading
Data center efficiency tutorial

Energy efficiency issues are a growing concern for IT professionals. Get the latest news and resources with this Executive Guide. Continue Reading
IT Infrastructure Library strategies guide for CIOs

The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is designed to help IT professionals improve processes within their organizations. Learn more about setting IT Infrastructure Libraries strategies, including training and educating IT staff on ITIL, tackling the ... Continue Reading
Information security, risk management and compliance staffing guide

Information security, risk management and compliance are serious issues for CIOs. This Executive Guide offers insights on how to recruit, manage and retain skilled IT staff members who can manage these complicated tasks. Continue Reading
Vertical market guide for CIOs

CIOs and IT executives must address information technology challenges unique to their vertical industries. Learn what some execs face in this vertical IT guide. Continue Reading
Learning Guide: SOX compliance for the security practitioner

This collection of resources offers security managers in-depth information to help keep their organization compliant with SOX. Continue Reading
Top 10 spyware threats

Beware: The top 10 most common sources of spyware are ready to infiltrate your systems -- if they haven't already. Continue Reading
MARCH TO HIPAA: Bitter pill or best prescription?

Our sister site, SearchSecurity.com interviewed IT, security and compliance professionals across the United States over a two-month period to learn more about their progress in meeting this final HIPAA deadline. Check out the various case studies,... Continue Reading