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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:15:20 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:15:20 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automating Cost Transparency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218204068_715.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Apptio on demand is a powerful new way to bring Cost Transparency to IT in an automated fashion. Learn how it enables progressive IT organizations to lead this change, usher in a new era of strategic IT management and establish a true partnership.
   Published by: Apptio]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Four Starting Points for Effective Project and Portfolio Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1181846419_682.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals&#44; exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[AMR Research: Pervasive Performance Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216654739_541.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast John Haggerty discusses the concept of pervasive performance management, gives a lesson on framing issues and, more importantly, shows how technology can solve some pretty thorny business problems.
   Published by: Actuate Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Effectively Manage IT Operations and Costs during Economic Downturn]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209152502_494.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this webcast to learn how you can survive the slow downturn, while still effectively managing your IT operations. Explore how to ensure strong IT governance and benchmark your IT spending.
   Published by: Centennial Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Turbo boosting ITIL with Business Analysis Part 1: The Requirements Alignment Axis Podcast]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208294231_391.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how to implement a best practices strategy that achieves the greatest utilization of IT Services for better business outcomes.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Turbo boosting ITIL with Business Analysis Part 1: The Requirements Alignment Axis]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208290796_315.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast offers valuable instruction on how to formalize your enterprise Business Analysis practice to drive greater value out of your current and future ITIL initiatives.  Learn how to implement a best practices strategy to maximize IT services.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ITIL Now - A Stepped Approach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206984518_123.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many ITIL-based projects fail to deliver because the scope is too large. Listen to this Webcast to learn about an integrated IT Service Management for key processes such as configurations, incidents, problems, and service level management.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Turn the Dial to "On" with Effective ITSM and Relieve IT Pressure Now]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206985229_990.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this Webcast to learn about the key challenges surrounding IT Service Management (ITSM), how organizations are resolving those issues, and what tools your organization can leverage to increase its ITSM efforts.
   Published by: Numara Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Alignment&#45;Focused Organization: Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206039485_814.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Take a look at how organizations are taking strides to align business strategy with actual initiatives&#44; projects&#44; and daily activities &#45; in short&#44; to close the gap between strategy and execution.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Ways to Improve Your Company&#39;s Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203602454_37.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    According to IDC, 60.2% of SMBs cited improving efficiency as their top business priority in 2005. Only 23% of those same businesses rated efficiency-enhancing infrastructure investments, such as expanding or upgrading a network, as a high priority.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How CIOs Can Meet the Challenges of E&#45;Discovery and E&#45;mail Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1194894967_934.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Backing up mail servers and maintaining data on tape is no longer sufficient in IT. Read this E&#45;guide to learn what role CIOs should play in developing email retention policies and how to ensure compliance and e&#45;discovery requirements are met.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

