The New Information Agenda. Do You Have One?
The lack of trusted information is a major concern for businesses worldwide. The information agenda is a comprehensive, enterprise-wide plan for creating, delivering, and exploiting trusted information. It allows CIOs to achieve short-term tactical and long-term strategic changes. »
IBM CIO insights: Igniting Innovation By Fusing Business and IT
The disconnect between business and IT leaders is nothing new. But in a highly competitive environment, where innovation is the key to success, this lack of integration can cause companies to stagnate, lose money, and miss valuable opportunities. CIOs need to take the lead in correcting this problem. This executive guide outlines the solutions and initiatives IT leaders need to implement to help bridge the gap. This executive guide offers the solutions and insights CIOs need to take the lead in building a more innovative, more successful company. »
How are Other CIOs Driving Growth?
IBM interviewed over 175 CIOs to see how they're bringing together business and IT to drive growth and financial success. We found that organizations with high levels of integration have experienced a 9% return on investment, and a 6% return on assets. Want to learn what else they are doing? Read our Global CIO Leadership Survey. »
XP Service Pack Rocky for Some, OK for Others By Stuart J. Johnston -
News Article Published May 9, 2008
Windows XP's last service pack poses challenges for some users, but so far it's largely business as usual.
Oracle Digs Deep to Snare BEA By Larry Barrett -
News Article Published January 17, 2008
After more than three months of posturing, Oracle finally agrees to pay more than $8.5 billion for the middleware vendor.
Innovation on Macworld Expo Show Floor By David Needle -
News Article Published January 16, 2008
Apple's surge brings more exhibitors and attendees to seminal Mac event.
Friday’s Top 5 By CIO Update Staff -
News Article Published December 28, 2007
A weekly roundup of the stories you and your competitors are reading on CIOUpdate.
Friday’s Top 5 By CIO Update Staff -
News Article Published December 14, 2007
A weekly roundup of the stories you and your competitors are reading on CIOUpdate.
Just In Time: SAP Delivers CRM 2007 By Larry Barrett -
News Article Published December 5, 2007
The enterprise software giant rolls out its latest CRM suite, featuring Web 2.0 technologies for the enterprise.
IBM to Buy Cognos For $5 billion
News Article Published November 12, 2007
It's the latest in a wave of business intelligence acquisitions.
Microsoft Roadmap Leads to 'Oslo' By Stuart J. Johnston -
News Article Published October 31, 2007
Microsoft lays out a roadmap for its service-oriented architecture vision.
Why Oracle's Tops in Takeovers By Larry Barrett -
News Article Published October 16, 2007
Industry watchers think BEA's days are numbered: Larry Ellison and Oracle have spent years and billions mastering the art of the takeover.
Skype Co-Founder Admits Expectations Were Too High By Larry Barrett -
News Article Published October 15, 2007
A week after eBay wrote off $1.4 billion from its purchase, Skype's co-founder and former CEO said early revenue targets were overly ambitious.
Microsoft Issues IE Security Alert By Andy Patrizio -
News Article Published October 12, 2007
Just days after Patch Tuesday it finds a significant threat in Internet Explorer 7.
SAP, Business Objects in $6.7B Merger By Erin Joyce -
News Article Published October 8, 2007
Deal gives SAP a leg up in the business intelligence and SaaS space.
Report: TJX Security Was 'Inadequate' By Stuart J. Johnston -
News Article Published September 26, 2007
Retailer faulted for collecting too much information, keeping it too long, and not upgrading security systems quickly enough.
SAP Sets Sights on India By Larry Barrett -
News Article Published August 29, 2007
The software giant knows India, SMB market are key to meeting its lofty customer-acquisition mandate.
Sun's Energy Efficiency Charge Starts At Home By Andy Patrizio -
News Article Published August 22, 2007
After practicing on itself, the company introduces a new eco-friendly initiative design to consolidate data centers.
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