CFO's Rising to the Challenge of Performance Management
This paper summarizes the results of the IBM Business Consulting Services CFO Survey, along with an approach and set of best practices to address these challenges developed with some of the leading and most innovative financial executives and companies in the world. >
The Growth Triathlon
What factors constrain growth? And what are the levers to drive it? A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value suggests that limits to growth are often self-imposed and, as such, can be overcome. Successful growers break free of perceived constraints related to size, industry boundaries and geographic neighborhood. To achieve lasting, value-creating growth, companies must be all-around performers. Download this whitepaper to learn more. >
Your Turn: the Global CEO Study 2004
The CEO Study 2004 reports on the findings of a global survey of over
400 CEO's focusing on the most important factors that they need to address
with their organizations. The survey finds that three key themes are top of mind
for today's CEO: revenue, responsiveness and improving internal capabilities. >
CRM Done Right
While effective and successful CRM is not easy, it is necessary. Companies that align the goals of the stakeholder groups and expertly balance and prioritize their scarce resources to perform the key CRM approach steps, can improve their likelihood of CRM success from less than 20 percent to closer to 60 percent. >
Taking Center Stage: The 2005 Chief Procurement Officer Survey
Procurement performance is moving to center stage. This survey highlights several strategic imperatives that, taken collectively, are fundamentally altering the role of procurement - not only what is expected in terms of outcomes and performance, but also the type of organization and individuals that excel in this new procurement environment. >
Wireless technology continues to make great inroads into networks. But IT pros still must contend with a number of issues such as security, access and integration.
Yet Another Iron for the Fire By Allen Bernard -
Published February 3, 2006
As if CIOs and IT managers aren't busy enough, two recent court cases have added a new legal dimension to the job of running IT. [more CIO Insights]
FTD: Optimizing Outcomes By Enrique Castro-Leon -
Published January 31, 2006
FTD can bring you more than just flowers, writes Enrique Castro-Leon of Intel Solution Services. [more Technology Trends]
Making the Connection By Katherine Spencer Lee - Published January 27, 2006
The importance of stepping outside of your office once in a while can't be overstated, writes CIO Update columnist Katherine Spencer Lee of Robert Half. [more Career/Staffing]
Vendor Warning Signs By Henry Newman -
Published January 23, 2006
We examine a number of warning signs that bear watching when dealing with IT vendors.
[more Budgets]
Where Does Your Organization Fit? By Daniel Gingras - Published January 20, 2006
Frustrated? Banging your head against the wall? Maybe you're running an IT shop that isn't what you think it is, writes CIO Update columnist Dan Gingras of Tatum Partners. [more CIO Insights]
Analysts See Big Year for Grid By Paul Shread -
Published January 19, 2006
The coming year will be an important one for grid computing, according to a report by The 451 Group.
[more Research]
PC Sales Sluggish in U.S. By Allen Bernard -
Published January 19, 2006
U.S. loses PC crown to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. [more News]
Do You Need a CSO? By Richard Stiennon - Published January 18, 2006
Only 24% of companies have chief security officers. So the question on CIO Update columnist Richard Stiennon's mind is: Do you need one? [more Career/Staffing]
Online Consumer Confidence Soars By Allen Bernard -
Published January 13, 2006
Online shoppers this holiday season gladly spent $26 billion despite their security concerns. [more Research]
Managing the RFP Process Wisely By Dan Cobb - Published January 13, 2006
If you want results, take the time and energy to write an good RFP, writes CIO Update columnist Dan Cobb of Kforce. [more Budgets]
Reports: IM Threats Steadily Evolving By Michael Hall -
Published January 13, 2006
A pair of new reports say 2005 was a year of unfortunate firsts for IM security; with 2006 promising escalations in the sophistication of security threats. [more Research]
DHS Gets Into Open Source By Allen Bernard -
Published January 12, 2006
A DHS grant has been awarded to three organizations to help secure the most commonly used open source programs. [more News]
Can Data Ever Be Deleted? By Drew Robb -
Published January 12, 2006
Analysts say the answer is no, but some companies admit to taking steps to ease the regulatory compliance burden. [more Technology Trends]
Online Sales Up, Service Down By Susan Kuchinskas -
Published January 11, 2006
Two reports highlight growing issues with customer service at Web shopping sites.
[more Research]
Panasas Powers Stanford By Lynn Haber -
Published January 11, 2006
When Stanford University found that its network file system could no longer handle research workloads, it turned to Panasas.
[more Technology Trends]
The Circle of Trust By Peter Tippett -
Published January 10, 2006
Study your partner relationships carefully if you want to stay secure, writes CIO Update columnist Peter Tippett of Cybertrust. [more Technology Trends]
Storage Teams Grow in Popularity By Leslie Wood -
Published January 9, 2006
The use of storage teams has grown dramatically in recent years, but some wonder if they're always necessary. [more Research]
Making IT Management Easier By Allen Bernard -
Published January 5, 2006
Finally, an integrated IT management tool designed by former CIOs to help existing CIOs do their jobs better. [more Technology Trends]
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