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Vendor evaluation skills up to par? Put your experience to the test
The vendor evaluation and selection process is the first step to a long and successful relationship. Take our self-evaluation to find out if your scorecard-savvy skills pay off. Quiz
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Virtualization technologies: A quiz on license best practices and more
Virtualization technology strategies are quickly evolving. Are you up to speed? Take our quiz and find out. Quiz
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Proposed limits to overtime pay for IT workers could hamstring CIOs
A new bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers has provoked vehement opposition from rank-and-file IT workers -- and could pose problems for CIOs. News | 20 Dec 2011
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CIOs find alternative funds for startup growth in vendor financing
Midmarket companies are feeling the soft economy when acquiring growth capital, and vendor financing is ready to step in. Are you ready to put others’ money where your mouth is? News | 30 Mar 2011
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In WikiLeaks' wake, midmarket firms reassess public cloud computing risks
Public cloud computing risks are back in the spotlight following the Amazon.com-WikiLeaks debacle. Midmarket firms will be the ones to drive changes in transparency, experts say. Article | 22 Dec 2010
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Software vendor evaluation criteria: Sample scorecard templates 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. Article | 06 Oct 2009
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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. Article | 25 Aug 2009
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Tips to save you money during software vendor negotiations
If armed with the right knowledge, midmarket organizations can get more out of their software vendor contract negotiations. Learn more about negotiating contracts with SAP, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. Article | 15 Jul 2009
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Five key questions about cloud computing
Cloud computing is a popular option for the midmarket -- but questions still abound. Find out what five things our reporter has found are top of mind for midmarket executives. News | 12 Jun 2009
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Tips for cutting costs on telecom spending
Read how a CIO and telecom expense experts cut their telecom bills. Article | 20 May 2009
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Gartner: Vetting security of third-party partners in five steps
As the partner ecosystem expands, companies need to find a better way to vet security practices of third parties. Gartner offers some practical tips. Article | 06 May 2009
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CIOs share advice on doing more with less
CIOs are doing more with less -- and sharing their budget strategies. Get advice on everything from ITIL to outsourcing with our top five lean thinking tips. Article | 17 Mar 2009
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In-house versus outsourcing: How to bring your IT home
Even after the most diligent BPO, sometimes the in-house versus outsourcing argument starts to lean toward bringing your IT back home. What should you do then? Tip
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Five vendor selection tips for midmarket CIOs
Making the right vendor selection is as critical as choosing the right tool. Use these guidelines to avoid making the wrong choice and paying for it later. Tip
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Which virtualization licensing model is right for you?
Virtualization licensing and pricing models can be complex. Learn how to cultivate contract terms that can save you money. Tip
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Seven tips for cutting vendor maintenance on business applications
CIOs are cutting vendor maintenance contracts in the face of tight budgets. Locking down your apps before going off maintenance is key. Here are seven steps to take. Tip
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10 tips for renegotiating your virtualization licensing contracts
The down economy is a perfect opportunity to renegotiate your virtualization licensing contracts. Get tips on how to work with your vendors to cut virtualization costs. Tip
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E-discover the gaps in your information management process
Information management processes are the biggest IT-related weakness in any given organization, but they can be strengthened by clearly defined retention policies. Tip
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SaaS, cloud computing lead to cuts in application hosting pricing
Analysts expect application hosting pricing to decline due to cloud computing and SaaS, but not everyone will be able to renegotiate their contracts. Here's what's going on. Tip
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CIOs share SaaS contract advice on pricing, customization and more
CIOs who have been down the SaaS road share what they wish they had done differently and what went right with licenses, code in escrow and more in their SaaS contracts. Tip
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How to scope the liability clause in your software license agreement
Standard limit of liability clauses favor the vendor. Here's how to modify them to protect your firm from IT risk. Tip
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Software license agreements: Scope is key
Been through a usage audit lately? Here are some license terms to watch for so you'll be on the up and up. Essential Lawyer
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Data center outsourcing contract do's and don'ts
Data center outsourcing contracts should focus on performance and availability metrics. Learn more about the do's and don'ts of setting up a data center outsourcing contract. Podcast
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Proposed limits to overtime pay for IT workers could hamstring CIOs
A new bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers has provoked vehement opposition from rank-and-file IT workers -- and could pose problems for CIOs. News
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CIOs find alternative funds for startup growth in vendor financing
Midmarket companies are feeling the soft economy when acquiring growth capital, and vendor financing is ready to step in. Are you ready to put others’ money where your mouth is? News
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In-house versus outsourcing: How to bring your IT home
Even after the most diligent BPO, sometimes the in-house versus outsourcing argument starts to lean toward bringing your IT back home. What should you do then? Tip
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In WikiLeaks' wake, midmarket firms reassess public cloud computing risks
Public cloud computing risks are back in the spotlight following the Amazon.com-WikiLeaks debacle. Midmarket firms will be the ones to drive changes in transparency, experts say. Article
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Five vendor selection tips for midmarket CIOs
Making the right vendor selection is as critical as choosing the right tool. Use these guidelines to avoid making the wrong choice and paying for it later. Tip
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Vendor evaluation skills up to par? Put your experience to the test
The vendor evaluation and selection process is the first step to a long and successful relationship. Take our self-evaluation to find out if your scorecard-savvy skills pay off. Quiz
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Which virtualization licensing model is right for you?
Virtualization licensing and pricing models can be complex. Learn how to cultivate contract terms that can save you money. Tip
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Seven tips for cutting vendor maintenance on business applications
CIOs are cutting vendor maintenance contracts in the face of tight budgets. Locking down your apps before going off maintenance is key. Here are seven steps to take. Tip
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Software vendor evaluation criteria: Sample scorecard templates 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. Article
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10 tips for renegotiating your virtualization licensing contracts
The down economy is a perfect opportunity to renegotiate your virtualization licensing contracts. Get tips on how to work with your vendors to cut virtualization costs. Tip
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Contract negotiation between your midmarket IT organization and a vendor is key to a successful relationship. Find the latest on contract negotiations, legal advice, news, tips and other resources in this topic section.