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Managing IT in turbulent times means being prepared for today and ready for tomorrow.

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Metrics programs frequently fail because little attention has been paid to what the objectives are and what should actually be measured.

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Today's business environment is defined by rapidly changing technologies, market conditions, and business models.

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Business users are now overwhelmingly using social networks to connect in their personal lives and demanding the same degree of connectedness and collaboration in their professional lives.

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Organizations can improve staff productivity and engagement by leveraging this same technology and, in some cases, staff-owned devices.

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In order to obtain budgeting success, IT leaders must first calculate current costs, build accurate estimates, consider potential changes to expenses, project costs by line item, create a budget proposal, and successfully negotiate gaps imposed...

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Address your concerns about budget preparation by understanding what works and what doesn't.

Cutting costs can be an overwhelming and painful task, but knowing where to focus your efforts can make it easier. Take a look at our top ten favorite strategies. It doesn't have to be as painful as you think, and who knows, you could become the...

Do you need to make a difference this week? This month? Take a look at these tactics and tools to build your guerilla plan.

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Your IT infrastructure should evolve according to changes in business needs and as better technology options are introduced. This video will help you plan infrastructure change, identify cost-saving options, and secure approval for your investments.

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Infrastructure plans must support increasing performance expectations from the organization as well as continued growth. At the same time, expenses are constrained and IT Management must select low-cost solutions. It helps establish targets for...

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Changes to applications, archived data and systems can put capacity pressure on your infrastructure. Complete this worksheet to help you to understand what infrastructure investments you should consider, based on your existing capacity and...

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Infrastructure change can range in scope and scale. Use this tool to identify the best area(s) to focus your infrastructure efforts.

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Knowing when and how to invest in a significant infrastructure change rather than a minor incremental purchase is difficult.

Actual business demand for IT services should strongly influence the level and allocation of IT expenses. However, the link between the size and distribution of the IT budget with actual demand for specific IT services is weak in most...

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This downloadable Excel tool is designed to help you assess which focus areas your organization should examine closely for potential cost reduction activities. Based on your answers to a series of questions about your environment and needs, the...

In-Depth Report

Special Alert: Financial Crisis – Essential Reading for IT Leaders Executives around the globe are asking themselves how they should prepare for tough times. IT leaders are no exception. Read this report to develop a fundamental framework...

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Take a look at Info-Tech's budget template to help you identify line items on your IT department budget.