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When Vendor Research Collides: Whom to Believe?

SAP's Solution Manager product is either an overly complex beast or an IT staffing savior with amazing ROI. The answer depends on whose research you trust.

Jun 3, 2010
CIO ERP Systems IT Strategy
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8 Questions with Infor’s Bruce Richardson

From rock star analyst to chief strategy officer for ERP vendor Infor, Bruce Richardson's had quite a ride this year. He recently gave CIO.com's Thomas Wailgum a peek at what Infor has up its sleeve next.

May 28, 2010
Cloud Computing ERP Systems IT Strategy
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Oracle vs. SAP: Battle of the Spring 2010 Balance Sheets

A head-to-head examination of how the two software giants' revenues, executives and strategies fared during their most recent quarters.

May 13, 2010
Cloud Computing IT Strategy Technology Industry
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CFOs to CIOs: You Work for Me Now

New research shows that many CFOs are making a power play to take more control of IT. That's not good news for CIOs, but you can fight the trend.

May 11, 2010
Business IT Alignment Enterprise Applications IT Strategy
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Going Global? Check Your Software for Unicode Characters

Ensuring business systems support Unicode characters can ease entry for U.S. companies into global markets.

May 3, 2010
IT Strategy Project Management Tools
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Why Is the CFO Still Boss of IT?

It's a battle IT leaders have been waging for years: At some companies, CEOs still think IT should report to the head bean counter. A debate among CIOs on this topic has created some valuable food for thought.

Apr 21, 2010
Business IT Alignment Careers IT Strategy
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Larry Ellison in Pictures: It’s Good to Be The King

The $28 billion net worth. The jets. The megayacht. The wedding pictures taken by Steve Jobs. (Yes, that Steve Jobs.) Take a look the posh perks of being Larry Ellison.

Apr 13, 2010
Careers IT Strategy Salaries
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Social Media Safety: Acceptable-Use Policies Are Critical

Allowing access to social networking sites can open businesses up to a plethora of security risks. The key to success, Forrester Research says, is a strong acceptable use policy. Here's how to craft one.

Apr 8, 2010
IT Strategy Legal Social Networking Apps
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Four Steps to Success for Enterprise Social Media

An enterprise social media rollout may seem daunting, but a new Forrester Research report recommends four key steps to help it go smoothly. Also, can a CIO use social media to create business advantages?

Apr 1, 2010
Consumer Electronics IT Strategy Social Networking Apps
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How to Measure Your IT Vendor Management Office

It's nearly impossible to govern vendors effectively if you haven't included the appropriate terms and requirements into selection and contracting, says Forrester's Patrick Connaughton. Here, he shares the key points that your vendor m

Mar 25, 2010
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