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In-house talent: Innovation management is at risk from outsourcing
Does outsourcing come at the cost of innovation management? CIOs must consider that in-house talent provides an element of business IT innovation. Feature
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Unified communications systems can be boon for SMB budgets
For collaborative potential and cost savings, unified communications systems are worth embracing for SMB and midmarket businesses. Feature
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Building sustainable businesses: Have you got what it takes?
Environmental impact is everybody's concern. Review our recent coverage and quiz yourself on the best practices of sustainable businesses. Quiz
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Creating mobile apps: A guide for midmarket CIOs
Creating mobile apps for businesses can lead to better service delivery and customer relationships. Learn more about mobile apps in this guide. Midmarket CIO Briefing
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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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The end of offshore outsourcing? CIOs quietly reshoring IT jobs
U.S. manufacturers are making big news by bringing back offshore outsourcing jobs, but CIOs are quietly reshoring IT jobs as well. CIO Matters | 11 Oct 2012
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'Big data' management? More like 'big decisions' management
'Big data' management worries CIOs, who want to be sure that business intelligence efforts are worth it. To start, make smart big decisions first. CIO Matters | 27 Sep 2012
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Digital media strategy tops CIOs' priorities
CIOs say digital media strategy leads business innovation and competitive advantage project initiatives, according to Harvey Nash CIO 2012 survey. News | 11 Sep 2012
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New Kindle SD price point very seductive to CIOs -- and consumers
Amazon's Kindle SD is a low-cost tablet for the masses. Will CIOs jump? Our latest CIO Matters column discusses the tidal shift in consumerization. CIO Matters | 07 Sep 2012
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Customizing outsourcing IT operations critical for midmarket CIOs
When outsourcing IT operations, midmarket companies sometimes find that a better and less expensive workforce lives much closer than India. News | 28 Aug 2012
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CIO's green technology solutions cut money, time, carbon footprint
Green technology solutions are a vital part of Janet Claggett's CIO role. News | 24 Jul 2012
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Greenwashing electronics waste taints the new Retina MacBook Pro
"Green" technology solutions are often no more than greenwashing. Read about the electronics waste associated with Apple's new Retina MacBook Pro. CIO Matters | 12 Jul 2012
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Corporate innovation: Why you’re never going to win
The weekly blog roundup, including the popped social media bubble and the challenges of corporate innovation. News | 04 Jun 2012
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The future of mobile computing? It's here, and you're already behind
The rise in mobile Internet traffic means that CIOs can no longer ignore the bright future of mobile computing. CIO Matters | 01 Jun 2012
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Smart grid systems expert devises business transformation template
Find out how one IT leader uses smart grid systems to affect change and drive business transformation. News | 16 May 2012
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Reshoring IT jobs in the U.S. vs. offshore outsourcing: Readers' take
Is reshoring jobs in the U.S. picking up steam after years of IT offshore outsourcing increases? Our SearchCIO-Midmarket.com readers weigh in. CIO Chatter
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Back-to-school time: 10 free business training online courses for CIOs
September means it's time to go back to school -- even for CIOs. Check out these 10 free business training online courses from Stanford and more Tip
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CIOs get payback through green technology solutions
Green technology solutions aren't just about sustainable computing. CIOs can save their budget through a green initiative as well. Tip
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Zero clients can deliver ROI -- or empty promises
For CIOs, zero clients might be the goose that laid the golden eggs: Jonathan Hassell busts the myth that zero and thin clients involve no hardware, software or maintenance woes. Tip
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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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Teachable moments, from IT consumerization to the cloud
IT manager and master teacher Steve Mallard is molding future IT leaders by familiarizing them with everything from IT consumerization to cloud. Podcast
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CIO looks to Millennial generation for new IT-business alignment
IT innovator Kevin Soohoo courts the Millennial generation for new ideas and instills in them his philosophy of IT-business alignment. Podcast
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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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In-house talent: Innovation management is at risk from outsourcing
Does outsourcing come at the cost of innovation management? CIOs must consider that in-house talent provides an element of business IT innovation. Feature
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Reshoring IT jobs in the U.S. vs. offshore outsourcing: Readers' take
Is reshoring jobs in the U.S. picking up steam after years of IT offshore outsourcing increases? Our SearchCIO-Midmarket.com readers weigh in. CIO Chatter
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Unified communications systems can be boon for SMB budgets
For collaborative potential and cost savings, unified communications systems are worth embracing for SMB and midmarket businesses. Feature
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The end of offshore outsourcing? CIOs quietly reshoring IT jobs
U.S. manufacturers are making big news by bringing back offshore outsourcing jobs, but CIOs are quietly reshoring IT jobs as well. CIO Matters
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'Big data' management? More like 'big decisions' management
'Big data' management worries CIOs, who want to be sure that business intelligence efforts are worth it. To start, make smart big decisions first. CIO Matters
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Back-to-school time: 10 free business training online courses for CIOs
September means it's time to go back to school -- even for CIOs. Check out these 10 free business training online courses from Stanford and more Tip
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Digital media strategy tops CIOs' priorities
CIOs say digital media strategy leads business innovation and competitive advantage project initiatives, according to Harvey Nash CIO 2012 survey. News
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New Kindle SD price point very seductive to CIOs -- and consumers
Amazon's Kindle SD is a low-cost tablet for the masses. Will CIOs jump? Our latest CIO Matters column discusses the tidal shift in consumerization. CIO Matters
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Customizing outsourcing IT operations critical for midmarket CIOs
When outsourcing IT operations, midmarket companies sometimes find that a better and less expensive workforce lives much closer than India. News
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Building sustainable businesses: Have you got what it takes?
Environmental impact is everybody's concern. Review our recent coverage and quiz yourself on the best practices of sustainable businesses. Quiz
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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.