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Enterprise tech trends for 2011

Some enterprise technology trends, like cloud computing and business intelligence, are sure to feature prominently next year, but others are harder to anticipate with any clarity. Jonathan

Launching successful projects

The most successful projects deliver tangible business value in the first 30 days. By quickly delivering value business people can immediately use, stakeholders can see clear evidence that the

Social responsibility: a CIO function

According to a survey by market research firm AMR Research, CIOs aren't taking an active enough role in their companies' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Often, the data and

Success with SOA means showing stakeholders the benefits

The major hurdle for SOA deployments is getting the organization to understand the architecture and the business benefits that it will bring. To overcome these barriers, make sure to keep

Getting to the next level

Reaching the top rung isn't easy, but it's doable. Promote yourself by getting people's attention and demonstrating the benefits of your projects and plans to the business. Move out of your

Quantifying the business value of IT

Technology is the glue that holds organizations together and helps them remain profitable, yet it's often difficult to justify the cost of implementing, maintaining and upgrading that technology.

Do what it takes to make IT governance stick

Although it is often very difficult for CIOs and other IT professionals to explain the business benefits of IT governance, doing so is worth the effort--no matter what it takes. Making a case

Failed projects leading to IT budget drain?

A CIO Connect census has found that 90 percent of CIOs believe IT projects aren't being properly executed by business, leading to wasted money and resources. The solution, says Nick Kirkland,