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Free IT outsourcing templates: SLAs, RFPs and more

SearchCIO.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:42 EST

CIOs pursuing IT outsourcing deals can benefit from templates spelling out SLA and RFP best practices. Get links to some free IT outsourcing templates.

SOA implementation evolves from open source to Oracle SOA suite

Linda Tucci — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:54:54 EST

Though SOA is something you do, rather than buy, this CIO found the best approach was to go shopping and solve the problem at the database layer.

How Virginia's new CIO is fixing the state's IT outsourcing problems

Rachel Lebeaux — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:17:35 EST

Virginia's CIO explains steps being taken to improve oversight and performance of the state's $2 billion IT outsourcing deal, which has been beset by delays and other problems.

Six ways to fail with your SOA implementation

Linda Tucci — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:56 EST

A service-oriented architecture is one way to make application development more agile, a growing business requirement. Here are the top risks for SOA failure, so you get it right.

Botched IT outsourcing contract shows need for governance, SLAs

Rachel Lebeaux — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:32:16 EST

Virginia's $2 billion IT outsourcing contract has gone awry, with service interruptions and missed deadlines. Find out what lessons were learned on IT governance and clear SLAs.

Agile development methodology not easy but worth the effort, users say

Karen Guglielmo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:21:23 EST

The agile methodology is giving development organizations the "speed they need" to respond to changes in the market and bring more value to the business faster. Here's how.

The Real Business of IT: Download a free chapter

Karen Guglielmo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:35:09 EST

The book "The Real Business of IT" focuses on how CIOs can demonstrate the value of IT as a strategic partner. Download a free chapter on finding new value sources in IT.

Gartner's top 10 strategic technologies for 2010

Anne McCrory — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:55:19 EDT

Gartner's list of technologies that bear examination during the next three years show an agile, mobile, secure enterprise that can spot early warning signs and predict trends.

BPM tool selection: Strategies for success

Karen Guglielmo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:52 EDT

Get the most out of your BPM tools. Learn how to assess your business and technical needs and choose the best vendor and tool to meet your BPM needs.

How to build IT innovation, flexibility into your IT outsourcing deals

Rachel Lebeaux — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:51:24 EDT

Learn how to draw IT innovation from your IT outsourcing vendors and structure your contracts to cover new technology models like cloud and SaaS.