SearchCIO-Midmarket: Technology news and tips for midmarket CIOs

SharePoint muscles into records management systems

Linda Tucci — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:31:52 EST

SharePoint is making strides in records management systems, despite shortcomings. Some gaps will go away in SharePoint 2010, adding to Microsoft's dominance in content management.

Upgrading to Windows 7: Tips, resources and best features for business

Kristen Caretta — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:49:43 EST

Windows XP is in extended support, Vista is ready to be left in the past and organizations are considering upgrading to Windows 7. Learn more with these tips and resources.

Process intelligence tools reduce guesswork, increase payout of BPM

Kristen Caretta — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:03:27 EST

Process modeling can be a challenging step in any business process management strategy, but process intelligence tools can remove the guesswork and some of the complexities.

Defining business process terms

Kristen Caretta — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:58:13 EST

Deciphering the many business process terms and acronyms can get a bit hazy, from the multiple meanings of BPM to the definition of BAM. Learn more now.

Business process automation vs. business process management: A primer

Kristen Caretta — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:31:24 EST

Do you know the difference between BPA and BPM? Learn the importance of business process management and business process automation in our comparison.

Three ways Lean processes can improve your BPM effort

Karen Guglielmo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:09:01 EST

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.

Guide to building and managing a business process management strategy

SearchCIO-Midmarket.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

Find out what it takes to implement a business process management strategy in your midmarket organization -- from BPM basics to business process tool selection.

Change management strategies: Best in IT Leadership Series

SearchCIO-Midmarket.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:57:45 EST

From a new software rollout to business transformation or an M&A, there is one constant: change. Here are lessons from the field on CIOs managing change.

Free project management templates for IT managers

SearchCIO-Midmarket.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:15:15 EST

Struggling with project management? Check out these 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

Niel Nickolaisen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:26 EST

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