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NewsThe power of CMDBThe growth of configuration management database (CMDB) systems is one of the major drivers IT transformation, including greater collaboration and innovation. CMDB contains details about each Read more... The ROI of innovationThe real challenge of innovation isn't the development of ideas but successfully managing the process so that it delivers a good ROI in money, time, and people. Most attempts fail to generate Read more... Implementation+ Innovation= SuccessNew IT-driven business model innovations can only occur when organizations achieve the right balance between the CIO's two key roles: one as Chief Innovation Officer and the other as Chief Read more... Don't stifle innovationBy focusing on activities needed to "keep the lights on," companies are stifling the innovation and creativity that IT departments need to consider and implement new technology. Instead, IT Read more... Creating processes for innovationCompanies create processes for innovation in different ways, but the unifying thread is that they all focus first on creating a process. Process is important because it provides a structured way Read more... Out-of-the-box thinking key to success
Innovation comes at a price, and often, that price includes being willing to take your lumps when ideas don't pan out. Taking risks, however, means that your corporate culture has to support trial Read more...
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The importance of innovation to the health of the enterprise is well established, but different companies approach innovation in different ways. To stay focused on innovation, CEOs know that they Read more...
Innovation starts with a better business modelCreating cutting-edge products simply isn't enough in today's competitive world, because eventually, someone will copy them. To truly foster advancement, companies must create better business Read more... SPOTLIGHT: Ignoring mobile tech could prove a big mistake
If your enterprise has been a little cautious in boosting mobile computing and communications it's understandable. After all, security issues are paramount these days. But as some experts explain, Read more...
Reasons to jump on the Web 2.0 bandwagonOne of the latest crazes to hit IT is Web 2.0, which is basically the second generation of Web-based processes, technologies and trends. While some tech leaders may view it as a phase, some Read more... | Press ReleasesCombineNet's E-Sourcing Product Delivers Unprecedented Speed in Optimizing Sourcing Decisions94 percent of sourcing scenarios analyzed in less than 10 seconds - providing the best possible business solutions in the least amount of timePITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CombineNet, Read more >> SAS® High-Performance Analytics: Big data answers in minutes, not hoursSAS’ super-fast analytics and risk-management application due mid-December ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The world’s most powerful analytic software from SAS will free enterprises from limitations Read more >> Xactly Eases Sales Compensation Management Time and Complexity with Latest Version of Xactly IncentEnhanced Workflow and File Sharing Capabilities Make It Easier and More Efficient for Customers to Route, Track and Approve Required Sales Compensation Documents SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> Karmasphere Analyst to Be Showcased at IBM Information on Demand and Business Analytics Forum 2011IBM Includes Karmasphere in their IBM Big Data Pavilion CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Karmasphere™, a Big Data Intelligence company, today announced that it will exhibit at IBM Information on Read more >> Zendio Empowers Microsoft Outlook Users to Know When Email is Read; Links Are ClickedSARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Microsoft® Outlook users can now know whether someone read their email or clicked any of the enclosed links with the release of Zendio, a new software solution from Read more >> |
