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CIO
June 1, 2003
Ben Worthen |
No Tolerance for High Maintenance Fed up with rising costs of software maintenance, CIOs are finding they have the power to negotiate better terms up front and get more bang for their buck.   |
CIO
March 15, 2003
Christopher Koch |
Showdown at the 6.0 Corral In a 2001 CIO survey, 85 percent of the respondents said they weren't going to sign up for Microsoft's new subscription plan. Our latest survey shows that more than half have stuck to their guns. That's because a new factor has entered the equation: choice. Now CIOs have it. |
CIO
March 15, 2003
Christopher Koch |
Your Opensource Plan Once a toy for geeks, open source is slowly but surely filtering into the enterprise and transforming the way software is designed, sold and supported. And any CIO without an open-source strategy in 2003 will be paying too much for IT in 2004. |
CIO
January 27, 2010
Kim S. Nash |
ERP: How and Why You Need to Manage It Differently Enterprise Resource Planning has become a legacy system. That means simpler implementation, reduced maintenance costs and integrating new technologies. |
CIO
February 15, 2003
Stephanie Overby |
This Could Be the Start of Something Small Cheaper and faster has become the motto of almost every CIO, and that's why the reign of vast enterprisewide application suites is drawing to a close. Taking their place are targeted point applications. Here's how CIOs are making the switch. |
CIO
January 1, 2003
Christopher Koch |
Vendor Smackdown CIOs have been squeezing vendors for more than a year now, and in 2003 any vendor wanting to win new business or renew contracts will need to respond to very tough questions about ROI and demands for concessions that would have been unheard of a few years ago. |
CIO
November 15, 2002
Christopher Koch |
Pay Us Now AND Later Questioning how maintenance fees for enterprise software are used. |
CIO
June 15, 2006
Matt Villano |
Unstuck in the Middle Life as a small - or mid-market CIO may be one of the toughest challenges in IT. Here's how a few IT leaders in this space have persevered and even flourished. |
CFO
February 1, 2005
John Edwards |
Thumbscrew, 2.0 Software vendors unveil a new program designed to maximize revenues. Their revenues. |
CIO
November 1, 2003
Elana Varon |
Getting the Best from Your Vendors (What Really Works) It may be tempting to squeeze vendors for every dollar. But research shows that lowball tactics eventually boomerang into poor service and support. |
CIO
February 15, 2006
Christopher Koch |
Free Code for Sale: The New Business of Open Source Open source is becoming a vital piece of enterprise infrastructures and a moneymaking proposition. Understanding the companies that sell and the communities that create open-source code is becoming a critical part of the CIO's job. |
CIO
April 15, 2002
Simone Kaplan |
Penny-Pinching All-Stars For CIOs at companies with historically small profit margins, a recession means little change. Read how they make every IT dollar count... |
PC World
May 7, 2001
Bob Trott |
Microsoft Switches Office XP Pricing Plan Updated office suite won't use subscription model--at first... |
CIO
May 15, 2004
Jon Surmacz |
Software Licensing Shift to subscriptions means more choice for CIOs |
CIO
October 15, 2003
Stephanie Overby |
The Incredible Shrinking CIO Their budgets have been cut, their work's been outsourced, their staff's been downsized, and they've been pushed off the executive team. Their status within the enterprise has suffered. That's dumb. And for CIOs, not fighting back would be dumber. |
CFO
Scott Leibs |
CFO Buyer's Guide: ERP Software ERP vendors may stack up differently, but their basic financial applications rarely do... |
CIO
January 1, 2002
Scott Berinato |
How to Run a Microsoft-Free Shop A handy 12-step program for switching to Linux. |
CIO
September 15, 2005
Michael Schrage |
Contract Sadness Too many CIOs cut enterprise software deals that look fabulous to the CEO and CFO but commit the people who do the real work to a nightmare of unrealistic expectations. |
CIO
January 1, 2003
Christopher Koch |
Linux Scales New Heights In a commodity market, the cheapest producer always wins. The question for CIOs in 2003 is, Which pieces of the corporate software architecture will become commodities, ripe for replacement by open source? |
CIO
November 15, 2005
Galen Gruman |
Open Source Moves Up CRM and business intelligence from open source? The first industrial-grade applications in these areas are now emerging. And CIOs will soon need to decide how to approach these fresh options in their enterprise software catalog. |
CIO
November 2, 2010
Kim S. Nash |
Taking Business Risks With Your IT Budget New IT-enabled business models can be created only when CIOs take risks, says Vinnie Mirchandani, an expert in outsourcing and author of a book on disruptive technologies. |
CIO
February 1, 2004
Gregoire & Urwiler |
Sweet Deals or Bitter Meals? Should you agree to be a poster reference in return for preferential treatment? Two CIOs take opposing sides in this ongoing debate. |
InternetNews
October 29, 2004
Michael Singer |
CIOs Split on 'OracleSoft' In reaction to the recent U.S. court ruling allowing Oracle to proceed with its hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft, 44 percent say they agree while 43 percent disagree and 13 percent are unsure. |
CIO
April 15, 2004
Kim Girard |
Something Ventured, Something Gained CIOs and venture capitalists are back together. VCs are eager for CIOs' insights on startups. CIOs get access to and influence over the latest technology. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2004
Ben McClure |
Subscription Software Is Sweet Subscriptions boost software vendors' sagging bottom lines. |
CIO
July 15, 2002
Scott Berinato |
Microsoft's Last Big Licensing Push Microsoft recently made what the company calls a final, $10 million, don't-say-we-didn't-warn-you push to reach corporate customers before it starts charging for software in a new way. |
CIO
September 1, 2002
Todd Datz |
Buyer's Market As vendors offer deals and your competition sleeps, now may be the best time to boost technology spending. Find out why many CIOs are gradually increasing spending in the middle of a slow economy and where CIOs are putting their technology dollars. |
CIO
May 25, 2011
Chris Kanaracus |
Five Things You Need to Know About MySQL MySQL may already be in your enterprise. Here are the basics on the open-source database. |
CIO
August 1, 2002
Sarah D. Scalet |
The Truth About Customer References: How Sweet Deals Can Be Rotten Business CIOs who accept favors in return for saying good things about vendors are putting themselves and their career in jeopardy. And so are the CIOs who listen to them. |
CIO
October 15, 2000
James Barron |
Something For Nothing - Interview: Eric Von Hippel & Karim Lakhani Using free and readily available open-source software can help unleash innovation in your company... |
CIO
February 1, 2003
Ben Worthen |
John Hagel on Web Services and You Managers at the edges of an enterprise, under intense pressure to reduce costs, see Web services as an easy way to integrate with business partners. However, the CIO is under equal pressure to control costs. And that can put the CIO in the uncomfortable position of saying no to technology. |
CIO
July 1, 2003
John Parkinson |
The End of Idealism The grassroots development model has matured, but open source may now be facing its worst growing pains. |
CIO
July 15, 2002
Ben Worthen |
And Now for the Good News... CIOs who survive the trials of Chapter 11 often find a clarity of purpose and a chance to prove IT's value. |
CIO
April 1, 2003
Stephanie Overby |
Worst Practices CIOs you don't want to emulate |
InternetNews
November 18, 2004
Michael Singer |
Major Security Patch Overhaul For Oracle Changes come after the growing number of complaints from customers and even its own executives. |
CIO
July 15, 2003
Michael Schrage |
Squeeze Now, Pay Later A wounded vendor may turn around and bite the CIO who squeezes it too hard. |
CIO
June 26, 2013
Adam Dennison |
Enterprise Startups Draw CIO Attention As venture-capital firms focus more on customer-facing technologies, CIOs are placing bets on emerging enterprise IT players. |
CIO
March 1, 2002
Kaplan & Prewitt |
The Future - The State of the CIO Four experts agree: The job is changing, with strategic planning becoming ever more central to the CIO role... |
CIO
April 15, 2006
Michael Schrage |
The Value Inside CIOs should be treating success with an application as an invitation to see what else the software can do for their business. |
CIO
November 1, 2003
Art Jahnke |
Is Microsoft Less Expensive Than Linux? - Sound Off Microsoft is concerned that Linux's popularity is increasing. Readers debate the expense issue of open source versus Redmond. |
CIO
April 17, 2008 |
The Vendor Management Bible Whether you're new to vendor management or a seasoned negotiator, these expert tips can help you learn more about the process, add value to your deal with any vendor and put you in the driver's seat. |
CIO
March 15, 2002
Mark Gordon |
How to Succeed in Strategic Planning CIOs have two important roles. They're not easily performed. Once CIOs are seated in the boardroom, precisely what role do they play in strategic planning? |
CIO
March 15, 2004
Scott Berinato |
Bad News for Analysts, Good News for CIOs - I.T. Advisory Services Today, when it comes to research and analysis, CIOs are taking advantage of what looks to be a permanent buyer's market. It's not that research is suddenly worthless. It's just suddenly worth less. |
The Motley Fool
October 10, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Lawson and Order It's been a good year for Lawson. The company, which develops software to help companies with HR and payroll, has integrated a $425 million acquisition and has combated rivals like SAP and Oracle. |
The Motley Fool
June 16, 2004
Ben McClure |
Oracle on the Up? After turning in a strong Q4, things are looking better for the software company. |
CIO
March 1, 2004
Malcolm Wheatley |
The Myths of Open Source - Open Source It isn't all about cheap: Companies keep finding good reasons to take advantage of open-source software like Linux. |
New Architect
November 2002
Steve Knopper |
Devil in the Details Don't sign away your soul for IT services. Over the last few years, client companies have become more sophisticated while many software companies continue to push unwieldly contracts involving unnecessary programs, too-frequent upgrades, heavy consulting fees, and unneeded services. |
CRM
December 1, 2005
Alexandra DeFelice |
Oracle and Siebel: What Does It Mean for Customers? End-users are looking for answers as they wait for the planned acquisition to close. |
CIO
October 15, 2008
Robert Fecteau |
Teaching Future CIOs the Ropes The CIO of BAE Systems' Customer Solutions group shares his method for encouraging and training potential successors. |
CIO
September 1, 2001
Lorraine Cosgrove Ware & Ben Worthen |
Don't Drop the Ball Our IT Spending and Lessons Learned survey of IT executives reveals some surprises about who's spending what -- and how CFOs are targeting your budget... |
