Budgeting Research
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A clearer horizon. Do CIOs have more clarity about cloud computing?
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits.
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IT matters again
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn.
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2011–2012 IT Budget Benchmarks
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThe Corporate Executive Board IT Budget Benchmarking Survey assess IT spending, staffing, and outsourcing levels at more than 175 organizations globally, representing roughly US$38 billion in IT spend. Download for the latest IT budget trends.
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Managing Through Change: The Power of the Rolling Forecast
Sponsored by: IBMThis white paper highlights improvements being achieved by moving to rolling forecasts as contrasted with typical forecasts to the period end (forecasting 'to the wall').
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CW+: Quocirca Report: Building a case for data centre infrastructure management
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comMeasuring, monitoring and maintaining a data centre has often been viewed as a purely technical project. Business value can be significant - and explaining this can unlock budget for DCIM investments.
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CW+ Roundtable: IT fights back to deliver business-related benefits
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThere is no question that the past two financial years have been tough – IT budgets have been cut and IT managers have been under pressure to deliver more for less. But attitudes are changing, things are looking up and there’s a renewed sense of optimism within IT departments.
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CW+: Quocirca Report: Mobile expense management - taking the big picture view
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comManaging mobile costs is a challenge for all organisations, especially as responsibilities and budget authority may often sit in several places—IT, finance, personnel, managers and, of course, the employees themselves.
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CIO keeps Network Rail on track for £1bn transformation
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comNetwork Rail’s CIO, Susan Cooklin, says her biggest challenge is increasing the business literacy of her IT staff. She said the rail company faces a period of restructuring and budget pressures.
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CW+: Roundtable: Managing IT assets and tracking total cost of ownership
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comToday’s economic climate means IT departments are under pressure to deliver both never-fail applications and service levels that meet business needs, while also reducing costs.
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Computer Weekly - 14 February 2012: Does government IT deliver value for money?
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis week’s Computer Weekly, investigates the costs of government IT, asking whether taxpayers are getting value for money from the 8,000 IT staff employed by Whitehall. We also examine how IT leaders are preparing for the growth of bring-your-own-device policies and the mobile security implications.
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Integrated and Automated Budget, Program and Performance Reporting
Sponsored by: IBMRead this paper to learn how IBM Cognos FSR with TM1 helps budget and finance teams to automate the generation of complex, process driven reports while maintaining the agency’s current business processes and disclosure management
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Managing Costs More Effectively
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.This Ventana Research paper identifies the IT components that can be used to identify ways to improve cost management for success in today's recovering yet volatile market.
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Computer Weekly - 31 January 2012: The importance of IT strategy
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comIn this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the importance of IT strategy when budgets are under pressure. The first part of our Buyer’s Guide to virtualisation examines the barriers preventing many organisations from adopting the technology; and Transport for London’s CIO talks about how IT helps avoid Olympic travel chaos. Download the issue now.
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Outsourcing trends and solutions: Getting your strategy right
Sponsored by: TATA CommunicationsConsistently declining budgets have made developing an outsourcing strategy anything but simple. This e-guide provides answers to common questions about outsourcing solutions to ensure you’re getting your outsourcing strategy right. Uncover risk indicators, common mistakes to avoid and the reasons why outsourcing benefits go beyond price.
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Getting Started: A Manager's Guide to Implementing Capacity Management
Sponsored by: TeamQuest CorporationMany IT departments have chosen to throw hardware at performance and capacity problems. In the past, that approach has worked, however times and management challenges have changed; demanding a different approach – capacity management. This guide is designed to help those IT leaders who are now looking to assemble a capacity management approach.
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CIO Innovators Series Presentation Transcript
Sponsored by: BMC-AccentureInside this presentation transcript, hear from Avi Saha the Vice President of Platform Architecture, Web and Database Services at ADP. Gain insight on how CIOs can achieve innovation through strategic investments, business and IT alignment and operational efficiency.
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What CFOs Should Ask their Software Development Leaders
Sponsored by: IBMThis paper illustrates a new way of thinking about the funding of IT software projects, one that considers funding in terms of investment, and value as an expansive, longitudinal variable.
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Smarter responses to the marketplace with enterprise portfolio management
Sponsored by: IBMEnsure your organisation is able to align IT project decisions with financial, marketplace and business needs. Learn how portfolio management helps business and It leaders make informed, objective decisions via scenario, statistical and financial analyses.
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Transforming IT into a Managed Service Provider
Sponsored by: CA Technologies.Relentless competition drives the need to innovate. This white paper discusses how project and portfolio management brings greater control and insight into IT transformation initiatives, enabling CIOs to better determine how best to leverage new and existing technology platforms to deliver maximum business value.
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The Formula for Project Success
Sponsored by: AtTaskProject management approaches that address the needs of the entire organization enable greater efficiency and profitability. Inside this white paper, find out which 3 key drivers can help increase workforce engagement during your next project.
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Six Common Mistakes that Plague IT Projects and Three Keys to Avoid Them
Sponsored by: AtTaskWhen it comes to IT projects, there are a number of common mistakes – and too often project managers avoid the problems that those mistakes create instead of facing them head on. Inside this white paper, learn about the 6 most common IT project mistakes and 3 ways to avoid them.
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How To Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs Across The Enterprise
Sponsored by: AtTaskAlthough the current economic situation is improving, many organizations are opting to keep operational expenses on a tight leash, and some have decided to freeze hiring and re-evaluate project budgets. Learn how project management tools can help drive strategic planning and decision making for greater efficiency in your organization.
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How To Align Corporate Strategy with Project Execution
Sponsored by: AtTaskThe biggest challenge for IT leaders today is making sure that projects are aligned with the strategic and financial goals of their organizations. Learn why implementing a project and portfolio management (PPM) approach could help simplify your objectives. Gain insight on PPM topics such as allocating resources, capacity planning and more.
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Why Third Party Data Storage Maintenance is Right for You
Sponsored by: MSDIThird party maintenance companies offer cost effective maintenance and support agreements that save as much as 40% in ongoing maintenance costs while keeping service levels agreements (SLA's) the same, if not improving them. Read this comprehensive white paper to see if third party maintenance might be right for your organization.
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IT at the Speed of Business: Why Spreadsheets No Longer Cut it for Strategic Executives
Sponsored by: InnotasIn today’s competitive market, businesses need their IT departments to make the best use of limited budgets to meet the most critical business needs. Learn how project and portfolio management (PPM) can effectively align IT and business goals for long-term success.
