Business Alignment and Management
Though IT in the past has been seen as an albatross around the neck of business, preventing quick adaptations to ever-changing markets, careful oversight keeps IT projects working toward business goals. The result can be true innovation, whatever the industry, as technology provides a more streamlined and effective way to do business. Staying focused on results unleashes a powerful way to make sure IT projects help the business respond to the market and take advantage of it.
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Why Enterprise Architecture Is an Opportunity for IT
In the second part of Loraine Lawson's interview with Dr. Leon A. Kappelman , editor of The SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture , Kappelman explains why he thinks enterprise architecture can be taught and how it could be an opportunity for IT to escape the whole “alignment”... More >
Managing Return on IT
In “The New Voice of the CIO, a recent report from IBM’s Institute for Business Value, one key concept is that IT success rests, in part, on raising the ROI of IT by simultaneously being both “savvy value creators” and “relentless cost cutters.” One CIO quoted in the study says, “the balance... More >
Enterprises Finding Many Uses for Video
Ann All spoke with Seth Kenvin, founder and CEO of Market7 , provider of a cloud-based online video collaboration tool. You can sign up to try a free version of the service . All: I know companies are using video for advertising. What are some other popular functions? Kenvin: Video is,... More >
Lowering Your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2
This white paper identifies the key capabilities a database management solution needs to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service, make more efficient use of IT budgets, and reduce the risk of change in data centers.
Reduce Cost and Improve Service Levels with Application Performance Monitoring Simplification
Join Mary Johnston Turner, IDC Research Director, and John Frech, IBM VP, as they discuss the importance of a simplified and effective approach to application performance monitoring.
Polycom Partners with BT on Videoconferencing
Polycom and BT Group announced a three-year partnership that the companies say will accelerate the growth of unified conferencing systems within enterprises. The announcement comes on the heels of Cisco's increased bid for Tandberg and Logitech's plans to acquire LifeSize. The partnership will combine Polycom's... More >
Air Canada Tries Out In-Flight Wi-Fi
Slowly and steadily, in-flight Wi-Fi is coming to the friendly skies. Air Canada announced it has begun experimenting with a new system on some flights from Montreal and Toronto to Los Angeles, CityNews reports. The trial period is scheduled to run until Jan. 29. Canada's largest carrier has partnered with Aircell... More >
Dell Takes a Hit in Third Quarter
Dell reported profits for the third quarter fell 54 percent , which sent its stock price reeling. Bloomberg blamed lost market share and higher PC component costs. The PC maker reported net income of $577 million on revenues of $12.9 billion, a decline of 15 percent. At a time when other tech companies -- Intel,... More >
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Responding to Change
The technology tips and tools to enhance your ability to respond to business change with ease and success.
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Mobile Computing Optimization
Mobile computing solutions, tips, and expert commentary that increases the usability and bottom-line benefits of your mobile computing assets.
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Applications for Mid-size Businesses
Applications that mid-sized businesses can use to improve operational efficiency, accelerate growth, and maintain profitability.
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Information Management
Tools, tips and solutions to help you manage your data more efficiently to tackle today's challenging economic environment.
Six Sigma Framework for IT
This collection of tutorials, calculators, and templates will show you how to apply six sigma thinking to IT service management.
Strategic IT Planning & Governance Best Practices Guide
Use this guide — along with the more than 60 templates included — to ensure the overall success of your entire IT department.