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CIO HABITAT
The Great Awareness Gap: CIOs and SaaS
by Thornton May
Our survey respondents weigh in on the upsides and downsides of Software as a Service and whether this hosted model is right for their businesses.
UPDATE
PC Backup for Road Warriors
by Stefanie McCann
IT Purchasing Managers Back Voice-Only Cell Phones
Software Protects Against Data Loss to Storage Devices
by Anne McCrory
Put the Right Executive Coach in Your Corner
by Maryfran Johnson
CIOs on the Go: The Latest From the Fast Track
Project Management Office Helps Ensure On-Time Migration at Applera
by Lauren Horwitz
Calling All Customer-Centric CIOs: Tips for Engaging Customers
by Anne McCrory
Microsoft IT Organization Contacts Lead to CIO Role at Avanade
by Maryfran Johnson
VERTICAL VIEWS
ERP Systems, BI Tools Help Chemical Manufacturers Face Global Issues
by Lauren Horwitz
To combat soaring energy costs and global competition, chemical manufacturers are turning to ERP integrations and BI tools.
Features
The Replacements
by Joan Indiana Rigdon
For CIOs, succession planning may not be foremost on the agenda, but it should be.
What You Don't Know About SaaS
by Megan Santosus
SaaS offers a cost-effective alternative to packaged software. So why are CIOs still skeptical about it?
Damage Control: The Science of Safe Data Destruction
by John Sterlicchi
Companies of all sizes are still new to the science of safe data destruction. Here is how some midmarket firms prevent information from getting into the wrong hands.
Virtual Vault
by Tom Kaneshige
Happy State Bank in Texas built its business on old-fashioned customer service. Now it's tackling secure Web banking to keep its customers safe online.
In Every Issue
Editor's Letter: When the IT Succession Plan Goes Awry
by Maryfran Johnson
October 2006 CIO Decisions Letters to the Editor
Off the Cuff: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
by Joyce Chutchian
Opinion Columns
Business Mentor: Elevate Your Help Desk to a High-Value Function
by Niel Nickolaisen
Before you outsource that help desk, think about its potential as a customer relationship management tool.
ERP Journey: Setting Sail Aboard a Ship of ERP Vendor Goodwill
by Les Johnson
Even more than solid infrastructure, strong vendor relationships have created smoother business processes.
Project Expert: Taking the Measure of Project Complexity
by Gopal K. Kapur
Good measurement can help navigate project complexity.
The Essential Lawyer: Contract Remedies for Vendor Failure
by Matt Karlyn
Make sure your contract outlines the consequences of vendor failure.




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