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Prior Success Complicates Strategic Change By Allen Bernard | Article Published April 19, 2011 Prior Success Complicates Strategic Change A Letter to the Business By Allen Bernard | Article Published February 14, 2011 A Letter to the Business Talking Web Services with Software AG By Allen Bernard | Article Published December 12, 2005 Software AG's chief SOA architect talks about web services, what it is and how it is changing traditional EAI strategies. What CEOs are Thinking About By Allen Bernard | Article Published November 7, 2005 CEOs worldwide will be looking to IT for more growth and profitability in the coming year. Making the Grade By Allen Bernard | Article Published October 5, 2005 Getting the top job in any organization is often more about style than substance. Teleworking Technology is Mainstream By Allen Bernard | Article Published September 16, 2005 In today's world, employees are no longer constrained by location and this makes the idea of teleworking a good way to save money, plan for disasters and retain talent. Hiring Picture Improving By Allen Bernard | Article Published September 9, 2005 CIOs plan to increase hiring in the fourth quarter. Finding the Needle... By Allen Bernard | Article Published August 15, 2005 In order to better serve patients, Boston Medical Center turned to Informatica's data warehousing solution to integrate its patient care systems Can You Really Get Sued for Using Open Source? By Allen Bernard | Article Published May 9, 2005 Not so long ago Microsoft's Steve Ballmer alleged that Linux was infringing on some 228 patents. But open-source software is, from a legal standpoint, no more risky to deploy than proprietary products. Linux and Windows Rated Equal by Users By Allen Bernard | Article Published April 7, 2005 A new Yankee Group survey found the majority of enterprises and SMBs rate the quality and performance of Windows equal to or better than Linux. More Hiring on the Way By Allen Bernard | Article Published March 23, 2005 A new CIO survey forecasts stable Q2 hiring with Microsoft administration and wireless networking skills the most sought after. Workforce Planning Key to Tomorrow's IT By Allen Bernard | Article Published February 10, 2005 Despite the current job market and an abundance of help, a new report suggests IT needs to start preparing soon for a looming IT workforce shortage. Linux Business Case: TCO By Allen Bernard | Article Published February 8, 2005 If you think Linux will save you money just because it's 'free', you might want to think again. New Roles, New Responsibilities: Today's CIO By Allen Bernard | Article Published February 3, 2005 As the job of CIO continues to evolve into more than managing bits and bytes, the role of change-agent is topping the list of new job responsibilities. The Linux Business Case: Talent By Allen Bernard | Article Published January 21, 2005 Linux is everywhere but is there enough talent to go around? Depending where you are on the globe and what you are trying to accomplish the answer is probably, yes. 2004 Tech Job Cuts Drop 23% By Allen Bernard | Article Published January 12, 2005 This is good news for IT workers but the overall volatility of the IT job market is expected to continue in 2005. Hiring Outlook Improving By Allen Bernard | Article Published December 9, 2004 CIOs anticipate increased hiring in the first quarter of 2005 with execs in Pacific and West South Central regions expressing the most optimism. WiFi Security Concerns Easing By Allen Bernard | Article Published November 3, 2004  For corporate deployment of WiFi networks, security has been the biggest hurdle to overcome and one of WiFi's biggest cons. Today, all that has changed.Switching to Linux is Getting Easier By Allen Bernard | Article Published November 2, 2004 Deciding to switch to Linux is one of the daunting questions every CIO must continually evaluate. Fortunately, the answer is getting simplier as Linux evolves into the enterprise-ready versions making their way onto the market today. Tech Job Cuts Leap 60% By Allen Bernard | Article Published October 18, 2004 Tech sector is also a major contributor to job cuts from all industries so far in 2004. Do You Need a CTO? By Allen Bernard | Article Published October 14, 2004 As regulatory compliance and other business issues continue to force CIO's into more of a managerial role, increasingly there is a need for someone to take ownership of technology decisions. The Politics of Outsourcing By Allen Bernard | Article Published September 17, 2004 Political rhetoric is making the already murky waters of the offshoring debate even muddier.  Employee Retention Becoming Hot Topic By Allen Bernard | Article Published August 16, 2004 As the economy heats up, now is the time to start revamping your employee compensation packages and handing out kudos for a job well done. Case Study: A Real-Time View By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 26, 2004 By utilizing a new dashboard view, Booz Allen Hamilton's CIO now can see what's going on, where and how well his network is functioning -- all from the user's perspective. Web Content Management: Still No Silver Bullet By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 13, 2004  All the rage in the late '90s, Web content management systems still have yet to fulfill early promises of an easy, 'dynamic' Web presence. Is Your Staff Happy? By Allen Bernard | Article Published June 7, 2004 A new CareerBuilder.com survey finds one-in-five women are paid less than men and feel they have fewer advancement opportunities, while job satisfaction declines for both. The Effective CIO By Allen Bernard | Article Published June 1, 2004 
In this last installment of our seven part series, we look at why being an effective CIO today is more about understanding you company's business than technology.
Justifying Your Job By Allen Bernard | Article Published May 25, 2004
In this sixth installment of our seven-part series we look at why business and financial skills are as important as a thorough knowledge of IT. CIO in the Crosshairs By Allen Bernard | Article Published May 11, 2004
In part four of seven part series, we look at the tough spot CIOs are put in as the economy heats up and companies once again look to grow.
Where We Were and Where We're Headed By Allen Bernard | Article Published April 20, 2004 For the next seven weeks CIO Update will look at what it takes to be a 21st Century CIO. In this first installment we take a look at how the job has changed and the skills today's CIO needs to be successful.
Merger Creates Consulting Monster By Allen Bernard | Article Published March 11, 2004 IT consulting and services firms AMS and CGI Group announced a merger late Wednesday afternoon that will create a company with 25,000 employees and billions in annual revenue. Choosing the Right CMS Solution: A Few Pointers By Allen Bernard | Article Published January 7, 2004 Choosing the right content management system to meet your needs is critical, but if you don't know what it is you are trying to automate, even the best vendor's solution will come up short.Making the Case for Grid By Allen Bernard | Article Published December 8, 2003 Although grid computing has been around for many years, businesses are starting to take a new look at the technology as a way to ease EAI and data retrieval while realizing cost savings and better productivity. Disposing of Old Network Gear No Longer So Simple By Allen Bernard | Article Published November 17, 2003 Five years ago, many companies simply threw their outdated IT equipment in the dumpster or hired an outside vendor to do it for them. But this is no longer a viable option. Here's why. More Enterprises Turning to Anti-Spam Products By Allen Bernard | Article Published September 10, 2003 Over the past six months, anti-virus and anti-spam vendors have noticed a marked increase in enterprise interest for their products. The Changing Role of the Modern CIO By Allen Bernard | Article Published August 22, 2003 It used to be that 'back in the day' a CIO typically rose from the ranks of techies, going from T-shirts and jeans to join the suits around the boardroom table. But today, a CIO needs to be a business manager more than a techie, cultivating skills generally associated with the business side of the aisle. WS Security and Adoption By Allen Bernard | Article Published August 15, 2003 Without security standards, the promise of Web services as a firewall-crossing business tool will remain elusive at best. The good news is the first steps along this road have already been taken. PLM Offers Panoramic View of Product Lifecycle By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 25, 2003 PLM systems are geared to give enterprises a 360-degree view of a product's lifecycle -- from cradle to grave. And analysts say it's destined to be used by boardroom decision makers to increase profits and improve efficiency. Video-IM -- Does the Enterprise Get the Picture? By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 14, 2003  With the rollout of enterprise-class instant messaging by the likes of AOL, MSN and Yahoo! still in its infancy, video-IM has yet to even hit the radar of most companies. Even if it does, is there enough business benefit to make the technology worthwhile to the corporate world?The Move Toward Service-Oriented Architecture By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 9, 2003 As Web services become the de facto standard for building and integrating applications, IT managers looking to reap the benefits of eased integrations and more ROI are either implementing service orientated architectures or exploring the possibilities it provides. In Tight Times, Thin Is In By Allen Bernard | Article Published May 16, 2003 In an IT world top heavy with bad news, there is at least one, albeit little known, bright spot on the horizon: thin clients. Case Study: University Turns to ReefEdge for WLAN Security By Allen Bernard | Article Published May 2, 2003 When California Lutheran University recently installed a wireless LAN connecting a dozen campus buildings, it needed a cost-effective security system. The university's tech pros tapped wireless network infrastructure vendor ReefEdge Inc.'s Connect System. Survey: Broadband Access Boosts Teleworker Productivity By Allen Bernard | Article Published April 28, 2003 According to this year's telework survey by the International Telework Association, access to a broadband Internet connection away from the office is key to increasing the productivity of teleworkers. 'Hacktivists' Target Corporate Reputations Via Web By Allen Bernard | Article Published March 31, 2003 Online protests are expected to increase as more of the world gets connected and organizations, corporate and otherwise, rely on the Internet for commerce and marketing. Coming of the Green Computers By Allen Bernard | Article Published March 25, 2003 Driven primarily by two European Union directives, the U.S. computer industry is in a state of flux that may place ecological considerations on par with profit, speed and bandwidth in the development of new equipment. Planning Key to Portal ROI By Allen Bernard | Article Published February 14, 2003 Corporate portals can save companies money as soon as they go live. But poor planning prior to installation can negate ROI benefits. Here are some important questions to answer before choosing a vendor. Teleworking Success Takes More Than Technology By Allen Bernard | Article Published January 28, 2003 Corporate teleworking programs can't succeed without the proper hardware and software. But teleworking is less about hardware and software than it is about people working together using existing IT infrastructure to make remote employees productive and happy. Case Study: Hosted HR System Pays Off For TIBCO By Allen Bernard | Article Published January 10, 2003 Money, time and expertise drove business integration software vendor TIBCO to opt for a hosted HR solution from Peoplesoft nearly three years ago. But TIBCO officials say they have discovered even more benefits. Controlling Risk By Outsourcing By Allen Bernard | Article Published December 23, 2002 Why did VWR International hire SAP Hosting for implementation of new analytics software instead of installing and running it themselves? To save time and money, and to avoid risk. ASPs Gain Popularity in Down Market By Allen Bernard | Article Published November 18, 2002 Traditionally, enterprise resource planning applications have either been an all in-house affair or completely outsourced. But, in this age of shrinking IT resources, the delivery of these applications via the application service provider or, hosted model is gaining popularity. Poor Economy Not Paying Off for ASPs By Allen Bernard | Article Published September 4, 2001 In tough economic times, the ASP value proposition, which is big on reducing fixed costs, should shine through bleak financial forecasts. So why are customers holding back? The SLAs, They Are A-Changin' By Allen Bernard | Article Published July 5, 2001 While service-level agreements are still a requirement of most customers before they sign contracts with software application vendors, guaranteed system availability no longer remains a central concern. What's likely to be included in a next-generation SLA? |
