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IT Management

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IT Management in 2010: Complex, Costly and Still Confounding

Despite the emergence of improved IT management tools over the past decade, CIOs continue to grapple with the same IT challenges they dealt with five and even 10 years ago. Which can make a CEO wonder: "When are we going to get there?"

30 Nov 2009
Enterprise Applications IT Leadership Outsourcing
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7 Ways an Outsourcing Advisor Can Save You Money

From ensuring you don't get snookered on prices to helping you transition your IT services to your new vendor, outsourcing advisors can save customers' money on the front- and back-ends of outsourcing deals.

24 Nov 2009
Outsourcing
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Innovation: How Boston Scientific Shares Data Securely to Foster Product Development

Medical device maker is encouraging innovation through software that breaks down information siloes while protecting data.

23 Nov 2009
Innovation
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Supply Chain Data on Holiday 2009 Hotties: Zhu Zhu Pet ‘Hot,’ Hannah Montana ‘Not’

New supply-chain import data analyzed by Panjiva, as well its new Trends product, shows who's hot and who's not this holiday gift-giving season. Watch out kiddos: Coal imports are on the rise!

19 Nov 2009
Enterprise Applications Outsourcing Supply Chain Management Software
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Cost-Saving Secrets of the Outsourcing Insiders

Ten tips from outsourcing experts and practitioners on how to save money on external consultants with do-it-yourself outsourcing.

18 Nov 2009
Budgeting Outsourcing
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The Future of ERP, Part II

Clouds, SaaS, Enterprise 2.0, Modules, Analytics, Enhancements, Fusion, Business ByDesign, Leo, Larry -- Oh My! In CIO.com's continuing analysis of the ERP market, we look at the future of ERP: Companies struggling to make sense of all their ent

17 Nov 2009
ERP Systems Enterprise Applications Outsourcing
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The Future of ERP

Clouds, SaaS, Enterprise 2.0, Modules, Analytics, Enhancements, Fusion, Business ByDesign, Leo, Larry -- Oh My! In CIO.com's continuing analysis of the ERP market, we look at the future of ERP: What's at stake, who are the contenders, and w

17 Nov 2009
ERP Systems Enterprise Applications Outsourcing
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ERP Investments Still Top the List for Corporate IT Spending

Forrester Research survey data shows that more than two-thirds of companies are still investing in their ERP systems--despite the recession, upgrade costs and maintenance fee complaints.

13 Nov 2009
ERP Systems Enterprise Applications Outsourcing
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What Matters Most in Outsourcing: Outcomes vs. Tasks

No one who outsources IT really cares about servers or switches or man-hours. They want business results. Outcome-based outsourcing promises to deliver those results, but moving from input-based pricing to outcome-based contracts is easier said than

11 Nov 2009
IT Leadership Outsourcing ROI and Metrics
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Inside ERP Budgets: Slicing and Dicing the Corporate Pie

AMR Research survey data shows how companies are spending their ERP operating budget dollars and why many are struggling to achieve the right mix.

9 Nov 2009
Budgeting ERP Systems Outsourcing