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Business process management strategies ezine for CIOs
CIO Decisions' ezine offers senior IT executives a package of articles focusing on the pressing technology and management issues facing CIOs, including business process management, virtualization management, project and portfolio management, IT Servi... Ezine
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What do you know about data center outsourcing?
Is your data center outsourcing strategy up to snuff? From how-tos to run-throughs, test your knowledge of data center outsourcing stats, facts, trends and more with our quiz. Quiz
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Your data center: To outsource or not to outsource?
Outsourcing your data center could mean reduced costs and complexity, but it's not right for every SMB. This report will help you determine if outsourcing your data center is the way to go for your SMB. Research Report
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Quiz: The year in SMB Tech Tips
SearchSMB.com's Tech Tips have focused on compliance, networking, business process management and more this year. What have you learned from us? Test yourself with this quiz. Quiz
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Can you trust your KPI scorecard?
What your KPI scorecard isn't telling you: How your efficiency metrics might be measuring the wrong thing. Blog | 16 Dec 2011
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PaaS cloud computing platform turns mobile app into Web business
A mobile and social weight loss business banked on the PaaS cloud computing platform to support millions of users and thousands of transactions per minute. News | 14 Sep 2011
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Ensuring growth through outsourcing services and cloud computing
PURE, a small insurance provider, is fueling growth on the back of outsourcing services and cloud computing, and with a clear vision of IT innovation. News | 01 Jun 2011
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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. Article | 30 Sep 2009
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Tech skills gap to fuel IT outsourcing growth among midsized users
Midmarket companies seeking technical skills and cost savings are behind some of the IT outsourcing growth predicted for later this year. Article | 04 Aug 2009
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Business knowledge management helps boost offshore strategy
Our blogger says a successful IT offshoring strategy requires knowledge of the outsourcing company's business processes. Find out why. News | 26 Jun 2009
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Study: Data center outsourcing increases; most happy with results
Data center outsourcing in the midmarket outpaces that of enterprise companies and the practice is poised to grow, a study says. Meanwhile, providers are increasing capacity. Article | 27 May 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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Data center outsourcing grows in popularity among midsized firms
As Gartner and others see growing interest in outsourcing data centers in part or in whole, cost alone is rarely the sole driving factor. Article | 28 Apr 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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Two ways to improve your outsourcing strategy in 2012
CIOs looking to improve their outsourcing strategy in 2012 should consider two tactics: tying IT metrics to business KPIs and going vertical. Tip
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Strategies for choosing an outsourcing partner
If outsourcing is the answer, what is the question? Jonathan Hassell arms you with vital questions you should ask when choosing your outsourcing partner. Tip
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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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Is it time for outsourcing applications? The service provider dilemma
Is it time for you to outsource applications? Here are key questions and crucial indicators to help make the best decision for your unique IT solution. Tip
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IT leasing frees up cash for infrastructure upgrades
IT leasing helps CIOs keep budgets and IT lifecycle management programs in check -- but the cost of renting IT equipment can catch up to you. Tip
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Cloud computing defies one definition, so here are a few of the latest
Ask what cloud computing is, and you quickly get acronyms like SaaS, PaaS and HIaaS. Here's what they all mean. Tip
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How to mitigate operational, compliance risk of outsourcing services
Companies must have an approach to evaluating partner risk, the level of risk of both the service and the provider, and the adequacy of the security practices of the provider. Tip
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From software prices to EHR security: The latest advice for CIOs
Our most popular tech advice coverage spans pricing, electronic health records and more. Here's our latest roundup. Tip
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A CIO explains how to make a data center outsourcing decision
Our CIO columnist The Real Niel discusses his criteria for making a data center outsourcing decision. Hint: It's not about the servers. The Real Niel
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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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Where should I start setting up my ASP?
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IT insourcing trends: Weighing the pros and cons
IT insourcing trends are on the rise in the midmarket, as companies realize benefits including cost savings and the ability to more quickly adapt to changing business needs. Podcast
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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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Outsourcing: Coming to America or not? Expert podcast
Rural or offshore? Listen to this podcast for expert advice on weighing your outsourcing destination options. Podcast
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H-1B fight reignites in Congress (news podcast)
Tech work visas for immigrants are back in play in Congress. CIO-Midmarket News Podcas
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Can you trust your KPI scorecard?
What your KPI scorecard isn't telling you: How your efficiency metrics might be measuring the wrong thing. Blog
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Two ways to improve your outsourcing strategy in 2012
CIOs looking to improve their outsourcing strategy in 2012 should consider two tactics: tying IT metrics to business KPIs and going vertical. Tip
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PaaS cloud computing platform turns mobile app into Web business
A mobile and social weight loss business banked on the PaaS cloud computing platform to support millions of users and thousands of transactions per minute. News
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Ensuring growth through outsourcing services and cloud computing
PURE, a small insurance provider, is fueling growth on the back of outsourcing services and cloud computing, and with a clear vision of IT innovation. News
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Strategies for choosing an outsourcing partner
If outsourcing is the answer, what is the question? Jonathan Hassell arms you with vital questions you should ask when choosing your outsourcing partner. Tip
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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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Is it time for outsourcing applications? The service provider dilemma
Is it time for you to outsource applications? Here are key questions and crucial indicators to help make the best decision for your unique IT solution. Tip
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Business process management strategies ezine for CIOs
CIO Decisions' ezine offers senior IT executives a package of articles focusing on the pressing technology and management issues facing CIOs, including business process management, virtualization management, project and portfolio management, IT Servi... Ezine
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IT leasing frees up cash for infrastructure upgrades
IT leasing helps CIOs keep budgets and IT lifecycle management programs in check -- but the cost of renting IT equipment can catch up to you. Tip
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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. Article
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