SmartBiz IT Research Library

JOURNAL ARTICLE - By saying "Yes," IT can actually become nimble, flexible, dynamic and, perhaps more importantly, strategic.
Posted: September 2, 2008 | Published: June 1, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | Managing Change

WHITE PAPER - IDG Research Services conducted in-depth discussions with CIOs at midsize and large enterprises regarding SOA and complexity. Read this paper to learn the results of a survey regarding issues that arise during SOA implementation.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | CIOs | IT Infrastructure | Security | Server Virtualization | SOA | Systems Implementation | Testing

WHITE PAPER - The pressures of a truly global economy cause today's business to increasingly rely on their ability to produce software as a key competitive advantage. This whitepaper is a "playbook" of ideas about implementing Scrum within an enterprise.
Posted: August 14, 2008 | Published: August 14, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Quality Control | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools | Software Project Management | Software Quality Assurance

EZINE - Outsourcing is the quest to offload either commodity or very specialized activities, so that staff can focus on work that truly adds value to the business.
Posted: August 11, 2008 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | CIOs | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Data Warehouses | ERP | ERP Software | Outsourcing

PODCAST - Offshore outsourcing for large companies can be cost-effective if properly planned and managed. Listen to this podcast to learn five best practices for Chief Information Officer's (CIO) to meet and maintain compliance regulations when outsourcing.
Posted: August 8, 2008 | Premiered: August 7, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Process Outsourcing | CIOs | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Security | Offshore Outsourcing | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Vulnerability Management

SOFTWARE LISTING - Accenture's Security service line leverages its decades of experience in security, deep industry knowledge and business-process know-how to create pragmatic, flexible approaches to information and network security.
Posted: June 27, 2008 | Published: June 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | CIOs | Security Policies

WHITE PAPER - This paper explores how to create successful energy and asset management programs, it also explores how the Business Process Expert Community (BPX) at SAP can facilitate further discussions on the challenges facing CIOs.
Posted: June 26, 2008 | Published: June 1, 2008


Topics:  Asset Management Services | Business Processes | CIOs | Enterprise

WHITE PAPER - Business intelligence (BI) allows organizations to integrate applications and databases essential to users and enables analysis of information to optimize decision-making.
Posted: June 18, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Intelligence | CIOs | Productivity | Web Browsers

WHITE PAPER - Intentionally Designed Culture (IDC) is the systematic approach to identifying, effecting, and tracking the necessary behavioral changes in an organization.
Posted: June 18, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | IT Departments | Server Consolidation | Training

WEBCAST - Customers are benefiting from deploying SOA based solutions to increase strategic agility and transform their business networks. In this Webcast, explore how to get started with enterprise SOA and SAP integration success stories.
Posted: June 9, 2008 | Premiered: June 24, 2008


Topics:  B2B | Business Integration | Business IT Alignment | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | CIOs | Enterprise | Enterprise Architectures | SAP (Product) | SOA | SOA Governance | Strategic Planning | Web Services

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - Integration, synchronization, management, security; and unmatched efficiency - if it's about getting the most from your BlackBerry® solution, you'll find it at the BlackBerry Technical Seminar.
Posted: June 9, 2008 | Published: July 9, 2008


Topics:  CIOs

WEBCAST - This Webcast will examine those tools and explore the myriad of BI options available to CIOs.
Posted: June 9, 2008 | Premiered: June 9, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | CIOs | CRM Software | Data Visualization | ERP Software | Real-time Analytical Software | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - A key challenge for those starting a CMDB project is how to define and document detailed requirements that are both appropriate and achievable. This white paper provides expert tips and a template for crafting detailed CMDB project requirements.
Posted: May 19, 2008 | Published: April 1, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Business Service Management | CIOs | CMDB | Configuration Management | Decision Support Systems | Enterprise Systems | IT Service Management | IT Services | Project Management | Risk Management | System Implementation

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the critical role effective demand management plays in evaluating potential IT investments.
Posted: January 29, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  CIOs | Knowledge Management | Portfolio Management (IT Management) | Strategic Planning | Value Chain Management

JOURNAL ARTICLE - Craig Lee is CIO of Honolulu-based American Savings Bank (ASB), Hawaii's third-largest financial institution with $6.7 billion in assets.
Posted: December 5, 2007 | Published: December 1, 2007


Topics:  Banking Industry | CIOs | IT Outsourcing Services