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| Week of 12 Oct 2009 |
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Pervasive BI scenarios, from search technology to the cloud
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 16 Oct 2009)
From shows related to business intelligence to conversations with experts in the field of BI, there are endless opinions on how to get more out of BI and get that data out to more ... |
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The challenge of managing risk when IT budgets tighten
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 13 Oct 2009)
I see an interesting sea change when it comes to risk: Thanks to the recession, as IT risk management is constrained by tightening IT budgets, the risk of doing business goes up. |
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Adopting a beta tool: Risks vs. rewards for a midsized enterprise
Putting beta software into production is a risk many organizations won't take -- but for those that do, the benefits can be great. Here's how to balance the risks and rewards. |
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| Week of 05 Oct 2009 |
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IT project failures not the only reason CIOs get fired
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 08 Oct 2009)
What's going to get you fired from your CIO job? I was reminded this week of all the ways CIOs risk termination, from failed IT projects to jobs that outgrow them, during a "town m... |
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Why cybersecurity awareness is everyone's responsibility
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 08 Oct 2009)
October is national Cyber Security Awareness month and this year's theme is "Our Shared Responsibility." Our blogger provides a list of resources to guide you in continued online s... |
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Software vendor evaluation criteria: Sample scorecards for IT projects
Need a hand in evaluating prospective vendors or managing your current crop? Here's a sampling of software vendor scorecards and requirements to help you create your own. |
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| Week of 28 Sep 2009 |
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What Google Wave means for IT: Collaboration in IT management tools
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 02 Oct 2009)
How will Google Wave change the face of project management, business process management and IT service management? Learn more about collaboration in IT management tools. |
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Need for speed driving midmarket adoption of IT outsourcing services
The midmarket's adoption of IT outsourcing services is increasing as the economy begins to recover, with SaaS deals in the five figures and skills augmentation topping the list. |
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Free risk management tools and resources for the enterprise
An accurate risk management assessment can save you millions. Learn how to create, upgrade or review a risk management process using our list of tools, calculators and resources. |
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| Week of 21 Sep 2009 |
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Budget saver: Ramping up process automation with free automation tools
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 25 Sep 2009)
CIOs at midsized organizations are still in cost-cutting mode, exploring business process automation through scripting or automation tools. Learn more. |
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Microsoft among ERP vendors increasing built-in vertical functionality
As Microsoft enhances built-in vertical functionality of Dynamics AX for partners, an IT director explains the cost analysis and features that led his company to take the AX route. |
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| Week of 14 Sep 2009 |
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Social networking, real-time data feeds -- where does that leave IT?
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 18 Sep 2009)
Learn how IT can benefit by strategically opening up data access and using social networking. |
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| Week of 07 Sep 2009 |
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ERP implementations: In search of ERP best practices
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 10 Sep 2009)
How do you roll out an ERP implementation? Our blogger shares some stories. |
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As ERP system implementation goes live, ERP benefits start accruing
In this ERP case study of Peet's Coffee's ERP system implementation, the CIO decides between a big bang or phased go-live and begins accruing ERP benefits. |
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| Week of 31 Aug 2009 |
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Swine flu and business continuity planning resources
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 04 Sep 2009)
Everyone's talking about the H1N1 virus -- want to cut through the rumors and get to the facts? Get a list of swine flu resources on our blog. |
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Virtualization technology use spreading into desktops and storage
Servers are still prime virtualization candidates, but CIOs are also looking at desktop and storage virtualization and tweaking virtualization technologies for project testing. |
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ERP case study: Implementing ERP to manage growth, fix legacy issues
When growth at Peet's Coffee & Tea started to cripple its tangle of IT systems, its CIO led the charge for ERP. Here's how and why Peet's chose ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
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| Week of 24 Aug 2009 |
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Multitasking in IT: Sought-after skill or burnout bedlam?
(CIO Symmetry | 27 Aug 2009)
In a world of information overload, many of us have turned multitasking into a way of life. But are our efforts making us more efficient? |
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Are SaaS and server virtualization helping you turn the budget corner?
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 27 Aug 2009)
What's on the CIO agenda for next year? The good news is that it's not all about further delaying projects. Instead, budgets are opening up a bit, due, in part, to ROI realized fro... |
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Five ways to negotiate software virtualization licensing terms
Experts offer tips on negotiating and managing software virtualization licensing terms and how to avoid violating software vendors' licensing policies in a virtual environment. |
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| Week of 17 Aug 2009 |
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Beware of rising server room temperatures
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 21 Aug 2009)
Our blogger cautions: As summer winds down, don't forget about the heat in your data centers. |
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Beyond consolidation: Next steps in a server virtualization strategy
Once you have virtualized most of your servers, what's next? Experts dish on the next steps to creating a virtual infrastructure, sometimes with little capital investment. |
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How IT leaders are modernizing their business intelligence systems
Many organizations are inching toward the latest business intelligence systems -- flexible, robust, user friendly -- to enable business agility. Here's how. |
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| Week of 10 Aug 2009 |
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Employee retention troubles? Try IT e-learning courses
(CIO Symmetry Blog | 14 Aug 2009)
As the economy rebounds, companies need to be prepared to battle employee attrition. Our blogger suggests looking into e-learning. |
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Open source solutions vs. SaaS applications: Weigh the options
Open source solutions and Software as a Service applications are both viable options in the midmarket. But which is best suited for you depends on your need for customization, inte... |
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Covering the people side of a disaster recovery program
At Tulane University, an enterprise content management system was just one of many improvements to result from Hurricane Katrina. Here, learn must-haves for the people side. |
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