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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 >
What Enterprise Architecture Brings to the Business
Loraine Lawson spoke with Leon A. Kappelman, editor of The SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture , which was written by the Society for Information Management’s Enterprise Architecture Working Group, about why enterprise architecture can help save modern companies from collapsing under... More >
The Cloud Is Your Friend: Answers to Misconceptions of Cloud Computing
Change can be a source of apprehension for a lot of businesses, especially when it comes to critical data you use to run your operations. New technology definitely meets resistance because it is unknown and not yet understood widely. is one of those technologies that business professionals... More >
Software Forum: Information On Demand Virtual Experience
This interactive virtual forum presents leading IT experts providing the insights you need to turn your information into a strategic driver for innovation, business optimization and competitive differentiation.
Performance Under Pressure: The State of Enterprise Web Application Quality and Availability
This research study finds that Web application issues are an all-too-common problem and examines these Web-based enterprise application issues from two perspectives: that of an online customer and that of a site manager.
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 >
So Many Ways Startups Can Fail
In a presentation at the University of Washington, aQuantive co-founder Scott Lipsky said he had made a list of 721 reasons startups fail. However, he winnowed it down to 10 for his talk, reports TechFlash . Yes, one of them is funding problems -- not just getting money, but failing to maintain a frugal mindset, he... More >
Intuit Launches CRM for SMBs
Intuit has released a CRM application called Customer Management aimed at the same small businesses that use its Quicken and QuickBooks applications, reports VentureBeat . That puts it into competition with CRM vendors such as Salesforce.com. The story says CRM applications for SMBs tend to be stripped-down versions... More >
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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.
IT Job Description Catalog
Complete details on the top 50 IT jobs. Detailed IT job description templates will help you recruit and keep great staff — and build the right department structure.
The IT Service Catalog Management Toolkit
Bridge the it-business gap once and for all! A well documented IT services catalog is the conduit for IT services to the rest of the company.