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News Feed: Lessons to Learn for the Future of IT

| September 2, 2011

Software vendor CA polled 81 students taking an Information Technology Management for Business degree and found…Read More 

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More SaaS Myth Busters

More SaaS Myth Busters

| September 2, 2011

In this blog post from SAManage, the myths associated with SaaS are identified and disproved in clear, understandable language. Citing four myths ranging from ease of use to the dangers of all-in-one solutions, the post gives solid examples of why some concerns over SaaS are unfounded.

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Improving Performance Through Effective Application of IT Service Management Models

Improving Performance Through Effective Application of IT Service Management Models

| August 26, 2011

Jill Pritchet’s presentation focuses on an explanation of IT Service Management, the need for change in our industry, and how to implement ITSM. While explaining what ITSM can do for an organization (better utilization of resources, better estimation of workloads, reduced long term costs, etc.), Pritchet explains the different models as well as how to [...]

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10 Principles of Effective Information Management

10 Principles of Effective Information Management

| August 26, 2011

In this blog post by James Robertson, the value and basic principles of Information Management are discussed, including types, challenges, and an in depth discussion of the 10 principles. This post provides a good overview for people new to the idea of Information Management, but also provides details that even the most seasoned CIO can [...]

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News Feed: SAIC Awarded $20 Million Contract by U.S Marine Corps System Command (From PR Newswire)

| August 26, 2011

TFSMS is an enterprise information technology (IT) solution developed to … and lays the foundation for future force management capabilities through the …Read More

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How to Evaluate a Content Management System

How to Evaluate a Content Management System

| August 19, 2011

In this post from Step Two Designs, tips and suggestions are given on how to choose the proper content management system for your organization. While not mentioning any products by name (to stay as objective as possible), the article defines what questions you need to ask in order to get the best solution. These include: [...]

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CIOs Losing Control of IT, Survey Finds

CIOs Losing Control of IT, Survey Finds

| August 19, 2011

Citing a recent survey done by Gartner and two other organizations, this article from Computer World argues that CIOs are losing some decision making powers to CFOs. According to the survey, CFOs “approve” 26% of IT investments – up from 15% last year.

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News Feed: 10 Cloud Management Companies to Watch

| August 19, 2011

Dennis Callaghan, a senior analyst with The 451 Group, says it best: “Every time you turn around, somebody has a new cloud management or IT management in …Read More

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The 10 Biggest Oxymorons in IT Management

The 10 Biggest Oxymorons in IT Management

| August 12, 2011

In this slide presentation from eweek.com, 10 common misconceptions and oxymorons of IT management are presented, including: knowledge management, security, and application management among others. While this presentation isn’t at all specific, it’s great to review for a quick check on some key principles you may have overlooked.

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Product Management for IT and Software

Product Management for IT and Software

| August 12, 2011

From a webinar hosted by ITMPI, Dr. Christof Ebert explains the ins and outs of product management, including an overview, ten steps to winning products, and enhancing product management competence, among other things. Visually practical, this webinar slide deck is certainly worth a look.

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