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Hand-coded point-to-point integration solutions offer little consistency, require constant rework, produce data quality issues, and can actually hinder enterprise growth. Use this research to get a handle on how you can best integrate diverse...

(23-Apr-10) VoIP is everywhere in the business world, as the promise of cost savings and greater productivity is too great to ignore. That doesn’t mean it’s problem-free: As with all major tech deployments, VoIP can run into trouble. But there...

28-Jan-10 Are you thinking about migrating to Windows 7? It’s not hard, but due diligence and good planning are paramount for a successful migration. You need to follow best practices, which includes tapping into Microsoft’s readily available —...

Sometimes, when a manager wants something done right, they think they have to do it themselves. They take a project from their subordinates and work all weekend to get it back on track. Then they baby-sit their staff to make sure they get the...

Many IT and business leaders have difficulty correctly defining the scope of Project Management. Others confuse Enterprise Portfolio Management and Project Portfolio Management with one another, and with good reason: even vendors blur the lines...

If you have to deal with any aspect of people management or human resources, this issue is a must-read. McLean Report members, from IT team leads to CIOs, have been accessing our HR-themed research more than any other topic. Here's your guide...

(ITWorld Canada) - The IT consultancy has revealed its picks for the top five vendors in the quality management market. Find out who leads the pack Info-Tech Research Group Ltd. has unveiled its top five automated performance testing tools with...

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Implementing and enforcing documented policies and procedures should be a continuous process. Commitment to the review and revision of policies and procedures will ensure they are kept current and relevant against the organization's mandates and...

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The purpose of this bundle is to assist you in the care and feeding of the DRP after its creation and communication to the rest of the company. There is a series of tasks that must be completed in order to keep the DRP current and actively...

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In enterprises where compliance is a known cost of doing business and auditing is a predictable task, a pre-emptive approach to compliance can reduce the cost of compliance projects down the line, and leave the enterprise well-prepared for...

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Planning a project can be an overwhelming task, further complicated by the expectations of a heavy and formal PM process. Before becoming immersed in a project, it is essential to have a firm understanding of how the PM process should be carried out.

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The project execution stages are defined by applying the project plan and directing the team to perform the work as scheduled. During this time, project activities must be supervised and analyzed to ensure that the project progresses as expected.

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Portfolio monitoring is a management level process for managing the successful delivery of projects across the organization. Since managers are not part of the day-to-day operations of projects, it is important for them to stay informed of...

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Establishing a process for collecting valid project requests is achieved through the completion of two main steps, which are establishing rules of engagement and collecting project proposals.

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A well-written contract ensures that the selected vendor meets the company's specific expectations and objectives for the purchase. During the evaluation process, the team will determine whether the selected vendor will have any difficulty...

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After the preliminary ranking of projects, actual resource availability needs to be taken into account. In this stage, IT capacity for completing projects will be measured against the projects that have already been identified as high priority.

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The purpose of Business ? IT Alignment is to optimize the value that IT contributes to the enterprise. As such, in order to successfully outline a strategic IT roadmap, it is important to start here.

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The first task in developing an Application Strategy is to identify weaknesses and gaps in the current set of applications in terms of achieving strategic objectives of the company. The health of current applications and their ability to support...

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The first task in developing an Infrastructure Direction is to identify weaknesses and gaps. The health of current technical components and their ability to support the business as it changes strategically are critical elements of mapping a...

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Many companies focus exclusively on the technology aspects of the IT Strategy ignoring the fact that it is often the human factors that have a more direct impact on overall strategy success. Any time you develop an IT Strategy, consider how well...

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You now have a set of opportunities to improve the application portfolio, enhance technical infrastructure and strengthen the IT organization. You now need to turn those opportunities into action and describe what needs to be done.

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Today's business decision-making is increasingly dependent on Business Intelligence systems. Use this report to learn and apply best practices in designing, deploying, and managing a BI system effectively.

With the increasing complexity of software development in terms of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), security, and globally distributed development, there is a need for better collaboration. Consider ALM 2.0 while staying well grounded...

Small Enterprises should not spend money on requirements management tools as a first step in improving project success. Considerably reduce project cost, time overruns and outright failure rates by following a good requirements management process.

Database auditing gives IT the ability to see who accessed information, what data was accessed, when it was accessed, and through which means the data was accessed. Arm the IT department with the proper tools to protect corporate information assets.

With solid customer and revenue growth, Tek-Tools has emerged as a strong contender in the Storage Resource Management (SRM) tools market. Strengths of Tek-Tools include a modular approach and competitive pricing. Enterprises can build their SRM...

Without ongoing server resource monitoring, the first indication of a performance issue may be when application response jumps from one or two seconds to 10 or 20 seconds. By proactively monitoring servers, potential problems may be identified...

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This comprehensive desktop reference book and CD-ROM will provide you with best-practices advice and tools for managing teams, departments, and organizational relationships. Best practices are explained in the specific context of the IT workplace.

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Our Security - Enterprise Methodology, designed for larger IT shops, will help you justify your security expenditures, advance towards compliance, and gain the confidence of the executive team. Use this Methodology to audit your current security...

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Choosing an enterprise software solution may be the most important decision that you make all year. Your choice will inevitably affect a great number of stakeholders and most likely your organization's bottom line - be it positively or...