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New vendor management process drives cost-savings at Railinc
IT Leadership Awards finalist Rob Simora cuts costs and hikes collaboration with a new vendor management process and well-communicated IT objectives. IT Leadership Awards
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IT insourcing uptick: Survey shows some IT coming back in-house
A new study by Deloitte shows a trend toward IT insourcing, as companies respond to customer and quality concerns by bringing some IT back in-house. Feature
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International CES: Women in technology versus nude women in body paint
Our editor Wendy Schuchart examines how the nude women at International CES are an indicator of the sexual harassment women in technology still face. Feature
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A guide to reaping the benefits of virtualization in the midmarket
In this guide for midmarket CIOs, we discuss the benefits of virtualization and the keys to a successful virtual desktop infrastructure deployment. Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Quiz yourself: Is it time to start developing mobile apps?
Make sure you have what it takes to start developing mobile apps by scoring high on our quiz on business software in a mobile environment. Quiz
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Outsourcing strategy guide for CIOs
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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Outsourcing and vendor management quiz for CIOs
Are your outsourcing and vendor management initiatives on track? Learn more about outsourcing and vendor management strategy with this quiz. Quiz
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Benefiting from an ITIL model: A tutorial for CIOs
Midmarket CIO Briefing
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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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ERP Journey Archives: Tales of an ERP system implementation
Les Johnson chronicles his experiences rolling out an ERP system -- catch up on his tale. Column
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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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The death of competitive advantage: How Apple Maps drove off the road
Apple's decision to include homegrown Apple Maps in its latest iPhone offering demonstrates a huge process-fail lesson for CIOs. CIO Matters | 27 Sep 2012
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CIO Searchlight: The best iPhone 5 coverage around the Web
Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of iPhone 5 coverage? Here's a handy roundup of the best iPhone 5 reviews from around the blogosphere. CIO Searchlight | 24 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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In assessing supplier risk, how far down the chain should CIOs go?
To ensure business continuity and mitigate supplier risk, CIOs need to take a closer look at second- and third-tier suppliers. It won't be easy. News | 14 Aug 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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Eco-friendly company uses BI to combat water depletion
Water depletion is a growing concern. One eco-friendly company made a sustainable investment in business intelligence for big water savings. CIO Matters | 06 Jul 2012
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Re-creating a business intelligence system on the fly
How one SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist helped re-create his company's business intelligence system with the aid of data visualization software. News | 01 May 2012
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CIO takes 'bottom-up' approach, with a BI platform built for ERP
An IT exec schooled in database design chooses a "bottom-up" BI platform developed expressly for his ERP system, with a little help from an outsider. News | 21 Feb 2012
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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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Free supply chain model examples, strategy resources for the CIO
Is your organization's supply chain strategy on sure footing? We've rounded up some free supply chain model resources from around the Web. Tip
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Additive manufacturing delivers unexpected green benefits for CIOs
Additive manufacturing packs a green punch. With just-in-time inventory, CIOs can reduce transportation costs and facility expense. Tip
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Solidify your VDI solution before you bring your own device
CIOs know that without a solid VDI solution in place, they'll never be able to deploy a bring-your-own-device strategy. Here's how to sell it to the CFO. Tip
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Got project management woes? Check out these RFP examples
Great CIOs live and die by the request for proposal (RFP), but sometimes knowing where to begin is a nightmare. We've gathered some RFP examples to start your project fast. Tip
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How to preserve your relationship with an outsourcing partner
When an outsourcing partner messes up your agreed services, what's the next step? Expert Jonathan Hassell offers advice about keeping the ship afloat. Tip
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Outsourced management could save your strategic initiatives
Should outsiders ever manage your team? In some cases, outsourced management might be the best decision a CIO ever makes. Tip
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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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Must-have ITSM tool features
When looking for an ITSM tool, audit the capabilities of the tool sets you have in place, and follow this check list of must-have features. Tip
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Step-by-step guide for finding an ERP vendor
When choosing an ERP vendor, be shameless about education: Let vendors teach you not just about their specific solutions, but also about ERP in general. 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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CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
CES (International Consumer Electronics Show) is an annual technology conference for the consumer electronics industry. Definition
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Cloud service broker partnerships, Google Apps power SMB strategies
Cloud service broker partnerships and Google Apps are bolstering one Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. Learn more in this video interview. Video
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Engaging with Infrastructure as a Service providers: Advice for SMBs
Teaming up with Infrastructure as a Service providers requires due diligence on storage and capacity. A pharmaceutical company IT exec explains. Video
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Where do women fit in the culture of IT? WITI founder addresses a gap
Is the culture of IT doing women a disservice? WITI founder Carolyn Leighton weighs in with this exclusive CIO podcast. Women in tech
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Improvements to online banking services enhance customer experience
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist Roger Kipe improved customer experience by enhancing online banking services at his credit union. Podcast
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Windows 7 review: A closer look at this operating system for business
In this Windows 7 review, learn about the business benefits, new features, compatibility issues and licensing concerns of Microsoft's newest operating system. Podcast
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New vendor management process drives cost-savings at Railinc
IT Leadership Awards finalist Rob Simora cuts costs and hikes collaboration with a new vendor management process and well-communicated IT objectives. IT Leadership Awards
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Free supply chain model examples, strategy resources for the CIO
Is your organization's supply chain strategy on sure footing? We've rounded up some free supply chain model resources from around the Web. Tip
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IT insourcing uptick: Survey shows some IT coming back in-house
A new study by Deloitte shows a trend toward IT insourcing, as companies respond to customer and quality concerns by bringing some IT back in-house. Feature
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CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
CES (International Consumer Electronics Show) is an annual technology conference for the consumer electronics industry. Definition
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International CES: Women in technology versus nude women in body paint
Our editor Wendy Schuchart examines how the nude women at International CES are an indicator of the sexual harassment women in technology still face. Feature
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Cloud service broker partnerships, Google Apps power SMB strategies
Cloud service broker partnerships and Google Apps are bolstering one Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. Learn more in this video interview. Video
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Engaging with Infrastructure as a Service providers: Advice for SMBs
Teaming up with Infrastructure as a Service providers requires due diligence on storage and capacity. A pharmaceutical company IT exec explains. Video
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Where do women fit in the culture of IT? WITI founder addresses a gap
Is the culture of IT doing women a disservice? WITI founder Carolyn Leighton weighs in with this exclusive CIO podcast. Women in tech
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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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The death of competitive advantage: How Apple Maps drove off the road
Apple's decision to include homegrown Apple Maps in its latest iPhone offering demonstrates a huge process-fail lesson for CIOs. CIO Matters
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About Vendor selection and management for the midmarket
Vendor management includes picking the right vendors, negotiating contracts and making the relationship work for you. Making sure you're working with the right vendors will save your midmarket company money and headaches. Find the latest vendor management information for midmarket CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.