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CIOs

ALSO CALLED: CIO and Chief Information Officers
DEFINITION: Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a job title commonly given to the person in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals. As information technology and systems have become more important, the CIO has come to be viewed in  … 
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Accelerating Virtualized Environments
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the trends towards server consolidation and virtualization, and how wide-area data services can help IT organizations address the challenges of application performance and information availability within these environments.
Posted: 03 Oct 2008 | Published: 03 Oct 2008
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Quocirca Insight Report - Data Center Asset Planning
sponsored by Global DataCenter Management, Inc. (GDCM)
WHITE PAPER: The aim of this report is to highlight the issues regarding data center asset planning, including managing complexity in the data center.
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Published: 30 Sep 2008
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Benchmarking your virtualization stage: Compare Your Progress to Other IT Departments
sponsored by Agilysys-Sun Technology Solutions
WHITE PAPER: Are the virtualization challenges you face typical? This white paper draws upon a survey of your IT peers to show the typical obstacles and progress of IT shops around virtualization (e.g. technical complexities, skill set deficiencies, and cost control).
Posted: 16 Sep 2008 | Published: 16 Sep 2008
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The New Competitive Advantage: Web Collaboration Reaches the Tipping Point
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why it is crucial for CIOs take control of their collaboration deployments now and weave collaboration solutions deeply into the fabric of their business processes and enterprise software strategies.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Business Intelligence: The Strategic Imperative for CIOs
sponsored by Information Builders
WHITE PAPER: Business intelligence (BI) allows organizations to integrate applications and databases essential to users and enables analysis of information to optimize decision-making.
Posted: 18 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Maturing Your Demand Management Practices
sponsored by Compuware Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the critical role effective demand management plays in evaluating potential IT investments.
Posted: 29 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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The Third Stakeholder: The End-User's Impact on CRM ROI
sponsored by Knoa Software
WHITE PAPER: CRM solutions, like Siebel, automate complex business processes where high levels of application performance are crucial. Read this whitepaper to learn best practices in Siebel CRM Performance Management.
Posted: 07 Sep 2007 | Published: 07 Sep 2007
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The CIO's Guide to Mobile Security
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Mobile security is a growing concern as organizations look to gain competitive advantages through the use of a remote workforce. Read this paper to learn about the security vulnerabilities that can arise when wireless devices access corporate data.
Posted: 15 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2006
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CIO Perspective: BlackBerry Security
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: In this question and answer session, learn how Dr. John D. Halamka. MD, of the Harvard Medical School, depends on a BlackBerry Solution to keep its patient and student records secure.
Posted: 08 Nov 2006 | Published: 19 Oct 2006
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The CIO's Guide to Mobile Applications
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides a framework for understanding how to build a business case for an enterprise wireless solution that goes beyond email, learn about the potential benefits and costs that are associated with these wireless solution strategies.
Posted: 12 Feb 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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Executive Guide: Budgeting for Compliance
sponsored by CIO Decisions
WHITE PAPER: Without a doubt compliance spending has become a significant portion of the IT budget. As a result, CIOs need to include more time, resources and budget dollars in their planning process. But how much is enough?
Posted: 21 Aug 2005 | Published: 05 May 2005
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CIOS DEFINITION (continued): …  many organizations as a key contributor in formulating strategic goals. In many companies, the CIO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In some companies, the CIO sits on the executive board. Typically, the CIO in a large enterprise delegates technical decisions to employees more familiar with details. Usually, a CIO proposes the information technology an enterprise will need to achieve its goals and then works within a budget to implement the plan.

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