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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.

TechTarget ANZ’s Web Conferencing eBook

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:19 +0000

Learn about web conferencing and how it can improve productivity, reduce travel costs and provide a new way to communicate that is more personal than email and less time consuming than meetings.

Is a Linux distribution onVMware's roadmap?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:20:28 +0000

VMware has dampened speculation it is developing its own version of Linux, but may be working on a virtual appliance project using the open source operating system.

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.

Cut costs and drive efficiency of virtual teams

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:41:15 +0000

This white paper looks at how real-world companies use audio and web collaboration tools. It also examines several scenarios where conferencing and collaboration could be useful, and recommends the best tool for each.

Five tips for better virtual meetings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:14:55 +0000

Virtual meetings are a standard feature of the business landscape. But poor use of these meetings can lead to inefficiency. This Harvard Business School paper provides some simple guidelines to improve virtual meetings.

How to optimise online training for maximum impact

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:32:53 +0000

There’s more to a great webinar than a few slides and a voice over. Serious trainers will look beyond the basics and improve their online training techniques. Learn six ways to improve your presentations in this paper.

Seven sins of live, online presentations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:34:13 +0000

When used correctly, live webinars offer a cost-effective way to converse with large numbers of trainees. This white paper presents seven critical but avoidable mistakes made by trainers when making live presentations.

How to market and sell services with webinars

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:39:23 +0000

In the right hands, webinars provide a great way for services firms to generate leads and sales. This white paper reveals the best strategies to create a winning webinar programme.

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!

Selling smarter with remote selling

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:43:16 +0000

Many organisations are turning to remote sales approaches in order to avoid expensive travel, and to meet changing customer expectations. Learn why the market is changing, and what tools can help, in this paper.

Getting started with interactive online training

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:31:16 +0000

Webinars are a potent tool for remote training and can be put to good use quickly and easily. This white paper explains five key activities to ensure a successful online training programme.

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.