SearchCIO.com.au Analysis & Commentary

Eight free IT outsourcing templates

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:21:58 +0000

Get help structuring our next outsourcing deal with our link library of templates spelling out the best way to arrange SLAs and RFPs.

Five ways to boost business intelligence

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:34:26 +0000

Learn how in-database analytics, in-memory analytics, BI appliances, data virtualization and operational BI can boost the performance of your business intelligence applications.

Three ways Lean processes can improve your BPM effort

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:19 +0000

By using Lean processes, such as minimizing waste and maximizing value, midmarket CIOs can get more out of their BPM tools and technologies. Learn three ways to make this happen.

The pain of SOHO IT

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:42:07 +0000

TechTarget Australia New Zealand Networking Editor Richard Chirgwin has been acting as de facto CIO for a home-based venture. His report from the frontline of small business IT will be terrifyingly familiar to those with colossal IT departments at their disposal!

Twelve free project management templates

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:35 +0000

To make your next project run like a dream, check out our link library that directs you to more than a dozen free project management templates and resources, including a free alternative to Microsoft Project, and Gantt chart how-tos.

CIO: Don't attempt BPM system without mapping process flows

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:17:38 +0000

Successful BPM system implementations and process automation efforts begin with mapping process flows and fixing bad processes, our CIO columnist says. Learn more here.

Seven jobs to launch your business process management strategy

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:20:49 +0000

Building a business process management strategy needn't be overly complex. Here's how to get started in seven steps that can scale with your business.

Six mistakes that make SOA implementations fail

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:32:27 +0000

Learn the six top risk factors that can derail an SOA project.

Adopting agile development methodology is a stretch, but the exercise pays off

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:42:17 +0000

Organizations including British Airways have learned that agile software development methodologies really do speed up software projects, at the expense of some pain as you stretch out to achieve agility.

Chapter download: Find new value in your IT

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:44:15 +0000

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.

How to pick a server virtualization vendor

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:47:56 +0000

Buying server virtualisation software is not easy, thanks to vendors' lock-in tactics, not-so "optional" extras and technology shifts. In this story, we help you to understand these factors to make the best choice for your organisation.

Microsoft promises easy upgrade when SharePoint 2010 beta lands late this year

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:26:45 +0000

Microsoft says a beta of SharePoint 2010 will emerge in November, and that the new release will pose few application migration problems for CIOs.

Cloud computing tops Gartner's list of the top 10 strategic technologies for 2010

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:17:06 +0000

Gartner says cloud computing, analytics and client computing are its top three strategic technologies for 2010. Read on to learn about the other seven.

PODCAST: How to pick a BPM tool

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:28:17 +0000

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.

Video: Windows 7 - What's in it for business?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:36:21 +0000

Today's Windows 7 launch emphasised the consumer benefits of the product, so we caught up with Sarah Vaughan, Commercial Group Lead for Windows, to recap the business benefits of the new OS.

LIVE COVERAGE: WINDOWS 7 Launch Party

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:45:34 +0000

Windows 7 is here. Microsoft officially shoved it out the door this morning and SearchCIO ANZ was there to liveblog the event. You can find our ramblings in this story!

How to get your outsourcer innovating

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:38:32 +0000

You can get more from outsourcing by writing contracts that encourage innovation and exploration of new technology models.

Chapter Download: The Insider's guide to Business Process Management

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:28:48 +0000

The Chairman of the International Process and Performance Institute's Board of Advisors, Terry Schurter, offers his ideas on how to refresh your BPM strategy in this downloadable chapter of his new book.

Harris Farm adopts ERP to get into groceries

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:33:17 +0000

The CIO of Sydney grocery chain Harris Farm Markets explains why has adopted Microsoft Dynamics and vSphere 4 to help it offer a broader range of grocery items, after deciding strong financial management was more important than industry-specific functionality.

Oracle unwraps SaaS applications, says services acquisitions not needed

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:16:12 +0000

Oracle has wrapped its OpenWorld conference by revealing a new suite of applications, but says it is uninterested in following HP and Dell with a deeper investment in services.