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CIO delivers sustainable IT for Peace Corps
CIO Ram Murthy took a mainframe migration project (which had failed once already) and turned it into an award-winning infrastructure. CIO Decisions Midmarket I
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IT operations overhaul at Monster Cable has simple start
From an ROI sheet to complete insight into what happens at his company's warehouses, Monster Cable CIO Oded Haner says it's all about planning and communication. CIO Decisions Midmarket I
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When disaster strikes: Have preset recovery objectives at hand
SMBs need to take every possible measure to ensure efficient and effective recovery in the event of a disaster. Determining recovery objectives is a key step in prioritizing the resumption of IT services. Analyst Report
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A smart business intelligence strategy
The World Wildlife Fund has a business intelligence strategy that works by putting data to work for members, and wildlife. News | 28 Sep 2010
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Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 find the payback worthwhile
Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 like the quick ROI and other cost savings, some of which they are investing to beef up IT staffing. News | 17 Aug 2010
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Midsized firms settle for project management functions of PPM software
Despite the potential of project and portfolio management (PPM) software, most midsized firms use it to manage projects and resources, not a project portfolio. Article | 07 Jul 2009
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SOA and Web services: What you need to know
SOA and Web services offer benefits including improved data integration, process improvement and ROI. Learn best practices for implementing and managing SOA and Web services. Article | 13 May 2009
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In Great Recession of 2009, three CIOs do more with flat IT budgets
In the year of the Great Recession, CIOs are doing more with less or the same, focusing on certain key areas. Article | 15 Apr 2009
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SaaS service desk application turns IT into BPM guru with strong ROI
A credit union transforms its service desk into a business process management facilitator with the help of an ITSM SaaS application that proves a strong ROI from year one. Article | 24 Feb 2009
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Disaster recovery funding often hard sell for CIOs
There's no ROI on disaster recovery. But CIOs can still convince their bosses to invest. Article | 25 Jun 2008
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Driving ROI with dashboards
Eastern Mountain Sports CIO Jeff Neville says smart dashboards can lead to positive ROI and happy CEOs. Article | 15 Jun 2006
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Is it time for a system upgrade?
A system upgrade shouldn't be rushed into -- how can you assess the worthiness and prove that it will deliver real business value? Tom Pisello shares his thoughts. Column | 18 May 2006
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The biggest customers aren't always best
A Portland supply company found that its biggest customer was costing it money. Now its sales force is focused on margins over revenue. Article | 21 Mar 2006
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ROI analysis the key for green light on your virtualization project
Virtualization might make sense, but how can you convince the business? CEO John Weathington helps you reframe your argument with an ROI analysis. Tip
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Behind the hype: 10 facts to help you sort out virtualization benefits
Virtualization solutions promise to do everything for your company short of growing hair on a billiard ball, but can the virtualization benefits really stand up to scrutiny? Tip
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Make the most of a virtualization strategy: The virtual remote desktop
CIOs can toss a virtual remote desktop onto their existing virtual networks for a huge bump in virtualization ROI. Our experts share how a virtual desktop can affect your virtualization strategy. Tip
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Quick and dirty, out-of-the-box business intelligence applications
When considering business intelligence applications, prebuilt alternatives give you fast data and also add value without getting your hands dirty. Tip
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Get ready for workstation virtualization: Our top 10 list
These are tough times, and ROI is the prayer on everyone's lips. Need to make the case on workstation virtualization? We've got you covered. Tip
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IT portfolio management on the cheap: Manage projects without a PMO
Change the way you manage projects by adopting simple IT portfolio management: One CIO embraces PMO project management methods without killing his budget. Tip
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Calculating ROI for server, desktop and application virtualization
Are you properly calculating ROI for your virtualization projects? Learn how to calculate the cost savings of your server, application or desktop virtualization implementation. Tip
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Top five reasons to start using ITIL and ITSM today
Looking for a reason to start following IT Service Management and ITIL frameworks? We have five. Learn how to get the most out of ITSM and ITIL initiatives. Tip
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Ten questions to consider before buying CRM applications
CRM is a big investment. Consider these strategic and technical questions before you take the plunge. Tip
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Data storage ROI possible for SMBs
Not only are storage hardware prices falling, but some SMBs are even seeing returns on their storage investments. Tip
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CIO Jim Mulholland: Creativity Inc. IT head makes warehouse operations easier
Jim Mulholland discusses the applications that made his company's warehouse automation program a success and how he demonstrates its ROI to senior management. Podcast
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CIO Oded Haner: A clear view for shipping and receiving
Monster Cable's CIO took a basic ROI sheet and turned it into big-time savings in his company's warehouses. Podcast
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ROI analysis the key for green light on your virtualization project
Virtualization might make sense, but how can you convince the business? CEO John Weathington helps you reframe your argument with an ROI analysis. Tip
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Behind the hype: 10 facts to help you sort out virtualization benefits
Virtualization solutions promise to do everything for your company short of growing hair on a billiard ball, but can the virtualization benefits really stand up to scrutiny? Tip
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Make the most of a virtualization strategy: The virtual remote desktop
CIOs can toss a virtual remote desktop onto their existing virtual networks for a huge bump in virtualization ROI. Our experts share how a virtual desktop can affect your virtualization strategy. Tip
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Quick and dirty, out-of-the-box business intelligence applications
When considering business intelligence applications, prebuilt alternatives give you fast data and also add value without getting your hands dirty. Tip
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Get ready for workstation virtualization: Our top 10 list
These are tough times, and ROI is the prayer on everyone's lips. Need to make the case on workstation virtualization? We've got you covered. Tip
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IT portfolio management on the cheap: Manage projects without a PMO
Change the way you manage projects by adopting simple IT portfolio management: One CIO embraces PMO project management methods without killing his budget. Tip
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A smart business intelligence strategy
The World Wildlife Fund has a business intelligence strategy that works by putting data to work for members, and wildlife. News
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Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 find the payback worthwhile
Midsized companies migrating to Windows 7 like the quick ROI and other cost savings, some of which they are investing to beef up IT staffing. News
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Calculating ROI for server, desktop and application virtualization
Are you properly calculating ROI for your virtualization projects? Learn how to calculate the cost savings of your server, application or desktop virtualization implementation. Tip
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Midsized firms settle for project management functions of PPM software
Despite the potential of project and portfolio management (PPM) software, most midsized firms use it to manage projects and resources, not a project portfolio. Article
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About ROI for the midmarket
Return on investment (ROI) is a key metric used by midmarket companies to help quantify the potential success of an IT or business project. ROI metrics are also effective tools for resource-strapped midmarket companies making the business case for IT spending on a new project or technology. Find the latest ROI information for midmarket CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic.