EBOOK - This E-Book offers best practices for SMBs and midmarket organizations evaluating ERP platforms and provides suggestions on how to avoid procurement pitfalls.
Posted: March 4, 2010 | Published: March 4, 2010


Topics:  CIOs | Cloud Computing | ERP | ERP Software | Grid Computing | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | SaaS ERP | Shop Floor Control | Software as a Service | Utility Computing

WHITE PAPER - Green IT equals efficient IT - and that equals an efficient and sustainable enterprise with a healthy bottom line. Getting started along the path to a green data center does not have to be a complex undertaking. Read this paper to learn about the three critical steps that can empower CIOs to reduce both infrastructure costs and GHG emissions. 
Posted: March 3, 2010 | Published: February 1, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Data Center Management | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Green Data Center | Green Storage | IT Infrastructure | IT Spending | Server Hardware

ANALYST REPORT - This Forrester report examines a variety of cost-reduction techniques by budget category and impact.
Posted: February 22, 2010 | Published: March 22, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | CFOs | CIOs | Cost Benefit Analysis | Operational Metrics (Systems) | Productivity | QOS

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how limited visibility has tethered CIOs' success in both IT and business. However, using federated CMDB technology, CIOs can view the complete IT infrastructure and the entire lifecycle of a business service.
Posted: February 22, 2010 | Published: February 22, 2010


Topics:  Business Service Management | CIOs | Cloud Computing | CMDB | Globalization | IT Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - A recent survey of CIOs found that over 75% want to develop an overall information strategy in the next three years, yet over 85% are not close to implementing an enterprise-wide content management strategy. Read this paper to find out more about comprehensive archiving solutions in SAP environments and how they can help manage enterprise content.
Posted: February 22, 2010 | Published: February 22, 2010


Topics:  Business Process Management | CIOs | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Best Practices | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product) | Systems Maintenance

WHITE PAPER - This paper looks at some of the challenges that CIOs are facing in managing mobility. This is clearly becoming more complex for large enterprises as mobility penetrates more deeply into their organizations, driven by changing working practices and supported by rapidly evolving technology.
Posted: February 19, 2010 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Integration | Applications Management | CIOs | Field Force Automation | Handheld Devices | Information Management | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Productivity | Smart Phones | TCO | Unified Messaging

WHITE PAPER - The more employees rely on their BlackBerry® smartphones, the greater the need for enterprise applications that fit their, and the company's, specific needs. But IT organizations can't always do it on their own. This white paper covers some best practices and resources for creating mobile enterprise applications.
Posted: February 18, 2010 | Published: February 18, 2010


Topics:  Application Development | Application Development and Integration Services | Applications Management | CIOs | Enterprise Application Integration Middleware | Enterprise Applications Software | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Middleware | Mobile Workers | Productivity | Smart Phones

WHITE PAPER - Learn more about how mobile technology from Research In Motion (RIM), and members of the BlackBerry Alliance Program can make your enterprise more agile and give you a business advantage.
Posted: February 17, 2010 | Published: February 17, 2010


Topics:  Applications Management | Business Performance Management | CIOs | Desktop Applications Management | Information Management | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Middleware | Mobile Workers | Productivity | Smart Phones

ANALYST REPORT - IDG Research Services recently surveyed more than 200 CIOs and senior IT and business executives at companies of all sizes to examine the benefits of giving employees mobile access to strategic business applications, including ITSM applications. This analyst report discusses the benefits of ITSM mobilization and key findings from the IDG survey.
Posted: February 17, 2010 | Published: February 17, 2010


Topics:  Application Deployment | Applications Management | CIOs | IT Service Management | IT Services | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Middleware | Productivity | Surveys

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper for a two-pronged approach to technology investments in midsized companies. Generally, it examines how investments in a country's information infrastructure facilitate the growth of both the overall economy and mid-sized companies. But more specifically, the study outlines the common goals facing midsized businesses worldwide.
Posted: February 12, 2010 | Published: February 12, 2010


Topics:  Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Process Management | Business Service Management | CIOs | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - This report is based on a series of in-depth interviews conducted by Dimensional Research. The goal of this study was to evaluate real-life experiences implementing the most current versions of HP Service Manager and BMC Remedy—the leading ITSM solutions— in order to understand the differences in long-term cost of ownership.
Posted: February 8, 2010 | Published: February 8, 2010


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | CIOs | IT Infrastructure | IT Service Management | ITIL

WHITE PAPER - Do more with less. This has been the server manager’s mantra for several years but never more so than now. Fortunately, Windows Server 2008 R2 has got your back with numerous and varied features designed specifically to address IT’s current challenges while making day-to-day life a little easier. Read this for the top 10.
Posted: February 8, 2010 | Published: February 8, 2010


Topics:  Backup Software | Backups | CIOs | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software

EGUIDE - Which sectors harbor the highest paid CIOs and senior IT executives? Do director-level IT managers fare better salary-wise in health care or financial services? These questions are frequently on the minds of decision-makers; we have the answers to them and much more in this SearchCIO.com expert e-guide.
Posted: February 2, 2010 | Published: February 2, 2010


Topics:  CIOs | Compensation | Executive Management | Information Technology Professionals | IT Management | Salaries and Wages | Wealth Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper reviews e-discovery scenarios where Legal and IT must be in collaboration including understanding both sets of requirements and responsibilities, and managing the e-discovery process. It also outlines collaboration action steps for Legal and IT to follow which ensure regulatory compliance and reduced costs and risk of ediscovery.
Posted: February 2, 2010 | Published: February 2, 2010


Topics:  CIOs | Collaboration | Compliance Audits | Electronic Discovery | Electronic Discovery Software | Legal Compliance Software | Legal Environment | Regulatory Compliance

WHITE PAPER - Many CIOs recognize the power of cloud computing and are looking to implement the technology in their own IT realms. But with all the noise in the market about cloud computing, how do you know where to begin? Learn how to better improve service delivery to your business with cloud computing.
Posted: January 26, 2010 | Published: January 26, 2010


Topics:  CIOs | Cloud Computing | Data Centers | Hybrid clouds | IT Service Management | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Regulatory Compliance | Service Level Management | Workload Automation