Budgeting Research
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The Global State of the PMO 2012
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis 2012 benchmarking survey from ESI assesses the role of the Project/Programme Management Office (PMO), its development to full-blown maturity and value to the business.
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Where Finance Belongs on the IT Agenda
Sponsored by: IBMIT and finance may oftentimes be on separate pages, viewing each other as another facet of the business. In today's recovering economy, their dependence on each other can determine the success or failure of your company. This paper offers insight on how IT and finance can collaborate to help your organization succeed in the post-recession economy.
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Building a Finance Center of Excellence
Sponsored by: IBMOnce designated to the finance organization, functions such as forecasting and analysis have spread to other parts of the business. Performance management solutions are being deployed more broadly, migrating to everyday users. This paper explains why a Finance Center of Excellence can help ensure your performance management initiative succeeds.
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Why Should CFOs Care About the Cloud? Because IT Sees it Differently
Sponsored by: Host Analytics, IncThis paper discusses why CFOs should care about the cloud and how the approaches of IT and finance executives differ when it comes to cloud computing.
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites
Sponsored by: Host Analytics, IncThis Gartner Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management looks at the current market trends as well as the top vendor offerings in the CPM market for 2012.
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Transforming IT at HM Revenue & Customs
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comHMRC CIO, Phil Pavitt, gives the key facts around HM Revenue and Customs’ IT change programme in this PowerPoint presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club.
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Computer Weekly - 27 March 2012: What the Budget means for IT
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis week’s Computer Weekly asks what chancellor George Osborne's Budget means for the UK IT community and if he can deliver his goal to make Britain "the technology centre of Europe". Also you'll find the final part of our private cloud Buyer's Guide and we examine the options for choosing the right WAN optimisation strategy.
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BMC Mainframe Survey 2011
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comBig businesses are planning to grow their mainframe computer capacity despite the downturn this survey of 1,347 large mainframe users worldwide by BMC Software reveals.
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Importance of Schedule and Cost Control
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeCreating an accurate budget and schedule are essential for evaluating the progress and performance of your project. In this white paper, get tips for how you can develop and manage project baselines so that your projects are on time and within the budget.
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Global Sourcing Trends in 2012
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThe latest IT outsourcing trends from global law firm Morrison & Foerster.
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Computer Weekly - 6 March 2012: Windows 8 - tablet meets desktop
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis week’s Computer Weekly delves into the new world of Windows 8. We also talk to some top CIOs about how the downturn has shaped their priorities. You'll also find the third and final part of our Buyer's Guide to IPv6 migration, all inside this digital magazine.
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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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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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IBM Cognos Express - Online Demonstration
Sponsored by: IBMSee the integrated reporting, analysis and planning capabilities that can help your midsize business to drive greater efficiencies, manage costs and identify growth opportunities.
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IBM Cognos Express - 30 day free software download
Sponsored by: IBMDownload a free trial of IBM Cognos Express and test its full range of features and capabilities for 30 days. See how Cognos Express delivers the essential reporting, analysis, dashboard, scorecard, planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities that midsize companies need at a price they can afford.
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IBM Cognos Express - Hosted Trial
Sponsored by: IBMTest Drive IBM Cognos Express in the Cloud! Check out this easy online trial of IBM Cognos Express. Take a closer look at selected reporting, analysis and planning capabilities – without installing any software on your system. You can access the trial online for up to four hours and repeat the trial as often as you like.
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For the Business Analyst, Why Relationships Trump All!
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeThe business analyst is the central point of contact between executives, operations and IT. Access this resource for an in-depth overview of the business analyst position and how it relates to IT.
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Security on a Budget
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeThis expert white paper establishes the ultimate IT security goal: the most reliable preventative and detective security system possible with the least amount of capital expenditure. From common sense solutions to revolutionary concepts, instructor James Michael Stewart challenges IT pros to explore his methods of saving money on company security.
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E-Guide: Tips to further explore the benefits of virtualization
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareWhen it comes to virtualization, budget planning is the key to success for any organization. This e-guide reviews why no matter what kind of cost saving benefits virtualization promises, having an established budget is essential to help with new purchases, ongoing support and software licensing costs.
