SearchCIO-Midmarket: Technology news and tips for midmarket CIOs

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.

7 steps to a workable business process management strategy

Kristen Caretta — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:17:37 EST

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.

Swine flu preparedness: Business continuity during an H1N1 outbreak

SearchCIO.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:17:37 EST

Swine flu preparedness will top enterprise CIO agendas this fall as offices create business continuity plans in case of widespread absenteeism. Learn more in this H1N1 flu guide.

Saving money on software vendor maintenance contracts: A CIO series

SearchCIO-Midmarket.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:38:35 EST

Whether you want to find savings in existing contracts or risk going without, this series of tips and CIO case studies shows how IT executives are weighing the risks and benefits of saving money on software maintenance.

Seven tips for cutting vendor maintenance on business applications

Linda Tucci — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:57:06 EDT

CIOs are cutting vendor maintenance contracts in the face of tight budgets. Locking down your apps before going off maintenance is key. Here are seven steps to take.

Improving your business process management strategy: Chapter download

Kristen Caretta — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:01:07 EDT

Bogged down by business process management? A new book from industry veteran Terry Schurter provides tips for managing business processes. Read the first chapter here.