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Why Watching “Lost” Is Like Managing ERP

You've got your bewildering subplots (confusing vendor roadmaps), spectacular crashes (ERP project failures), island archetypes (penny-pinching CFOs) and smoke monsters (scary upgrades). Need we say more?

3 Feb 2010
Data Center ERP Systems IT Strategy
opinion

Integrate IT with the business? It already is. But are you?

When people talk about 'integrating IT with the business' what does this really mean in practice?

3 Feb 2010
IT Leadership
opinion

The Price of IT Outsourcing

The author of a new book on outsourcing, which is based on his real-world experience, shares insight on outsourcing and pricing.

3 Feb 2010
IT Leadership
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Oracle vs. SAP: Battle of the Winter 2009-2010 Balance Sheets

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

2 Feb 2010
Data Center ERP Systems Mergers and Acquisitions
opinion

IT Contract Negotiation: Five Steps to Success

Sourcing professionals can fall into dangerous traps created by impatient users and conflicting demands, says Forrester's sourcing expert, Christine Ferrusi Ross. Here's her five part strategy for a better negotiation on your next IT purcha

1 Feb 2010
IT Leadership Outsourcing
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CIOs in the Asia Pacific Expect Economic Recovery in 2010

Recession took everybody by surprise last year but a large number of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Asia Pacific were very optimistic about economic recovery in 2010. This revelation is apparent from a newly released report by Hitachi Data

1 Feb 2010
CIO IT Strategy
opinion

Do CIOs Blog – And Should They?

Active blogging takes quite a bit of time and thought, and is probably not for everyone, bu here are a few CIOs who blog.

30 Jan 2010
IT Leadership
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BI’s Dirty Secret: Better Tools Are No Match for Bad Strategy

IT faces more pressure than ever to deliver actionable BI data to the business. But the smartest CIOs say this is no time to blindly throw BI to the masses. Better tools do no good without smart business strategy and the right starting data.

29 Jan 2010
Business Intelligence Data Center Enterprise Applications
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Meet the Man with Big Love for Big ERP

Forget "Mr. Big" on Sex & The City: We've got an exclusive Q&A with Big ERP. He has never met a choice or a cloud that he likes, but he knows how to put those pricey maintenance fees to good use (just check out the gut on this

28 Jan 2010
Data Center ERP Systems Enterprise Applications
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How to Protect Your Reputation Online

With Google real-time search and sites like Facebook and Twitter continuing to grow, it's more necessary than ever to monitor your online reputation. Here are steps you can take to ensure you're viewed professionally -- and advice on what t

28 Jan 2010
IT Leadership Social Networking Apps