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ALSO CALLED: CIO, 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 many organizations as a key contributor in formulating strategic goals. In many companies, the CIO reports directly … Definition continues below.
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Platform-as-a-Service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Download this free white paper to learn how platform-as-a-service private cloud offers enterprises one of the best ways to take advantage of cloud computing. Posted: 30 Nov 2009 \| Published: 30 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Security \| Business Process Management \| CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| IT Managers \| Middleware \| Oracle (Product) \| Platform as a service \| SOA

Migrating from VB6 to .NET in a Cost-Effective Manner: How to Reduce Financial Pressures and Risks While Modernizing your IT System sponsored by Transoft WHITE PAPER: With Microsoft recently announcing plans to terminate support for the VB6 IDE and the VB6 runtime many organizations are looking to migrate their VB6 application. This paper reviews the current migration and modernization solutions for converting valuable software assets from the VB6 platform, as well as 12 tips for handling the migration. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: .NET \| Application Development \| Application Development and Integration Services \| Application Outsourcing \| Applications Management \| CIOs \| VBScript \| Visual Basic .NET \| Visual Basic for Applications

Increasing Competitiveness and Reducing Costs in Today's Economy sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite, illustrates its relevance to small and midsized business customers, and provides the resources to help you evaluate how your business might benefit from the service. Posted: 24 Nov 2009 \| Published: 24 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Communications Software \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Service \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Spending \| Productivity \| ROI \| Small Businesses \| SMBs

Automating Stimulus Fund Reporting How New Technologies Simplify Federal Reporting sponsored by SAP BusinessObjects WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the reporting challenges faced by organizations and examines the many benefits of automated U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) reporting systems. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 \| Published: 19 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| CIOs \| Dashboards \| Data Management \| Financial Management \| Financial Metrics \| Financial Reporting \| Reporting Software \| SAP (Product)

Microsoft Online Services Business Value sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: Microsoft® Online Services provide businesses with subscription-based Microsoft-hosted online services that offer access to rich communication, collaboration, and productivity applications from anywhere. Read this white paper to learn more. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Spending \| Microsoft Exchange \| Microsoft Office \| Productivity \| SLA

CRM Built for IT: The Executive Guide to Selecting CRM that Meets IT Needs sponsored by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides everything the CIO and IT team must know to evaluate a CRM system based on the critical business and technical issues that matter to IT directors and chief information and technology officers. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| CRM Services \| CRM Software \| CTOs \| IT Departments \| IT Management \| IT Service Management \| IT Utility Services \| TCO

Beyond the Thin Client: Why a Smart Client CRM Solution May Be a Smarter Choice sponsored by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares and contrasts the two primary alternatives to thin clients and examines the differentiating characteristics that could impact your CRM implementation. Read on to learn why a smart client CRM solution may be a smarter choice. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: .NET \| ActiveX \| AJAX \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| ASP.NET \| ASP.NET AJAX \| CIOs \| CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| CRM Services \| CRM Software \| Thin Client Software

Enhancing Your Infrastructure in an Uncertain Economy to Support Your SOA Business Initiatives sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper defines the challenges facing today's IT executives and steps you can take now to support your organization’s SOA-based initiatives by cutting costs, leveraging your existing IT infrastructure and improving productivity. Posted: 11 Nov 2009 \| Published: 11 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Systems \| CIOs \| Databases \| IT Infrastructure \| ROI \| SOA

Making Enterprise Architecture Work sponsored by Infosys Technologies Limited WHITE PAPER: A robust governance framework is imperative for effective Enterprise Architecture (EA). Our framework helps you assess performance and chart a continuous improvement course that deepens the impact of your EA program. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Published: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Architectures \| Business IT Alignment \| CIOs \| Enterprise Architectures \| IT Governance \| IT Management \| IT Managers

Embedding Architecture into the Organization sponsored by Infosys Technologies Limited WHITE PAPER: Our experience suggests that Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance determines the impact of the architecture team to a great degree. We describe and manage EA governance along six dimensions. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Published: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| CIOs \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Architectures \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Systems \| Strategic Planning

Vulnerability Management: What my CIO Needs to Know sponsored by eEye Digital Security WHITE PAPER: Implementing a vulnerability management process is critical to protecting any business from harmful attacks. This whitepaper examines the importance of vulnerability assessment and the common myths surrounding security protection. Posted: 03 Nov 2009 \| Published: 03 Nov 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Network Security \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

How IT Can Help Companies Make Better, Faster Decisions sponsored by SAP AG WHITE PAPER: IT management in small and medium companies can and must understand the information needs and language of their business colleagues within the organization. IT managers must show business managers how IT can enable them to meet and exceed their departmental goals. Posted: 30 Oct 2009 \| Published: 30 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Management \| CIOs \| IT Departments \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| IT Systems \| IT Workforce

How Technology Can Help You Expand Your Business sponsored by SAP AG WHITE PAPER: Your company's growing fast. Your days are consumed with the flurry of activities it takes to manage that expansion. With the right business management software, you can integrate your business, improve customer service, make more informed business decisions, and move into online sales. Posted: 30 Oct 2009 \| Published: 30 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Management \| CIOs \| Customer Service \| Data Management \| SAP (Product) \| Small Businesses \| SMBs \| Software

Are You Ready for Economic Bounce Back? sponsored by Micro Focus, Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the concept that preparing for economic recovery is not something that can wait; it is something that businesses should plan for now. It will introduce enterprise application migration strategies that can be considered within any organization and also emphasize the importance of forward thinking and planning in down economy. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Customer Satisfaction \| Data Migration \| Economic Environment \| Enterprise Applications Software \| Linux \| SQL Server \| Systems Management \| TCO \| UNIX \| Windows Server 2003

Cutting Costs with Greener IT sponsored by Wipro Technologies WHITE PAPER: The tools for assessing enterprise-level green practices have evolved from do-it yourself Excel spreadsheets to elaborate carbon accounting software suites available on a subscription basis. By first determining a baseline, organizations can set clear goals for adopting greener IT practices. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Power Management \| Data Centers \| Green Data Center \| Green Storage \| IT Asset Management \| IT Managers

Green IT Matters at Wipro LTD sponsored by Wipro Technologies WHITE PAPER: In September 2009, Wipro Ltd (Wipro), a global corporation in the Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) industry which was head-quartered in Bangalore, India, was reviewing its Green IT plan. Read this white paper to learn more about Wipro's quest to become a true ecologically sustainable company. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Center Management \| Green Data Center \| Green Storage \| IT Asset Management \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| Power Consumption Monitoring

On-Demand ERP in the Enterprise: A practical CIO guide to implementation sponsored by NetSuite WHITE PAPER: This paper sets out a framework for deciding on and implementing on-demand ERP within enterprises.. It examines key concerns such as data integrity in enterprise systems, maintaining compliance and ensuring proper process management, as well as discussing new skills and approaches to help maximize returns on investment. Posted: 14 Oct 2009 \| Published: 14 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| ERP \| SaaS ERP \| Software Infrastructure \| Software Selection \| Software Upgrades

The Acid Test for the On-Demand Data Center: A CIO's Evaluation and Selection Guide sponsored by NetSuite WHITE PAPER: This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center. Posted: 13 Oct 2009 \| Published: 13 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software Architectures \| Software Selection

*How CIOs can drive growth, business flexibility and innovation in a flex-pon-sive company sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER:** This white paper is a study on the business value of service-oriented architecture (SOA). What they found was that those companies moving to what we would call the flex-pon-sive* world were seeing the results in flexibility from SOA. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Management \| CIOs \| IT Management \| ROI \| SOA \| Systems Management

Six Mistakes Companies are Making Today and How You Can Avoid Them sponsored by SAP AG WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights common mistakes companies make in a down economy and discusses how organizations can use business intelligence to avoid them. Use the self-assessment questionnaire at the end of this paper to determine the level of business intelligence opportunity across your organization. Posted: 28 Sep 2009 \| Published: 28 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| CEOs \| CFOs \| CIOs \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Decision Support Systems \| ROI \| Strategic Planning

Making Strategy Real sponsored by SAP AG WHITE PAPER: How can management communicate business strategy effectively and assure that the entire organization has bought in to the strategy and is aligned behind it? Business performance optimization systems are an important tool for success. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Business Environment \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| Business Structures \| CIOs \| Decision Support Systems \| Economic Environment \| Global Economy \| Globalization \| SAP (Product)

The Importance of Including Email with Business Continuity Planning sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital WHITE PAPER: This paper will interest those concerned with creating or implementing email management strategies, as well as managers with responsibility for business continuity processes. It looks at the general approaches available to ensure email continuity and the implications on infrastructure, budget, people and resilience of deploying each strategy. Posted: 23 Sep 2009 \| Published: 23 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| CIOs \| Clustering \| Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Services \| Email Threats \| High Availability \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

The Full Price Tag of Your Email Environment sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital WHITE PAPER: Understanding how much your current email system costs, and how that all adds up, is the key to making changes and to providing a better service for your users. This paper will list and discuss what your email infrastructure is really costing you. Posted: 23 Sep 2009 \| Published: 23 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Active Directory \| CIOs \| Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Filtering \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Email Server Software \| Email Software \| Email Threats \| Spam

Reassessing Server Costs for Mid-Size Companies sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper argues that while the current economic climate might suggest delaying data center upgrades, the opposite will save you money. Learn how upgrading to Sun Fire servers can put more on your bottom line. Posted: 17 Sep 2009 \| Published: 17 Sep 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Data Center Consolidation \| Economic Environment \| Middleware \| Operational Metrics (Systems) \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Catalog Based Services: A New Paradigm in Enterprise Application sponsored by Wipro Technologies WHITE PAPER: This paper evaluates the impact of changing market landscape on enterprise application service offerings, and evaluates traditional service models in today's context and attempts to evangelize an innovative service model which meets the need of the hour-- faster ROI at lower TCO. Posted: 17 Sep 2009 \| Published: 17 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Applications Management \| Cataloging (Information Management) \| CIOs \| Enterprise Applications Software \| Enterprise Systems \| Operational Support Systems \| Software as a Service \| TCO

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CIOS DEFINITION (continued): … 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. Ask your CIO questions at ITKnowledgeExchange.comTypically, a CIO is involved with analyzing and reworking existing business processes, with identifying and developing the capability to use new tools, with reshaping the enterprise's physical …
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