The Skinny on E-Services Vendors (.pdf)

Chart from InformationWeek special on E-Services breaks down how customers ranked their E-services vendors in the following categories:
– Knowledge of Networking
– Partnerships with Vendors
– Strategic Business Advice
– Industry Expertise
– Pricing and Value
– Reliability of Service
– Service-Level Agreements
– Programming Expertise
– Vendor Reputation
– Commerce and Brand Expertise
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Technology, Talent, And Tolerance

The nation’s leading high-tech centers are places where people from virtually any background can settle and make things happen.

E-Procurement Is Not Electronic Purchasing

This Technology Note covering the e-procurement is presented in two parts. The first part covers: 1. The Promise of E-Procurement; 2. E-Procurement Myths and Reality; 3. Preparing for an E-Procurement Initiative. The second part covers: 4. E-Procurement Architecture; 5. Selecting an E-Procurement Partner(s); 6. Implementing E-Procurement.
(see Part II at: Content: Article | Authors: C. Sabean, D. Geller, J. Dowling | Source: TechnologyEvaluation.com | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business | Industry: Information Technology

Looking for new methods to manage an IT project? Grab a hammer

This article looks at the management approach used in two different types of projects:
An IT project for an automotive parts manufacturer and a construction project for the same automotive parts manufacturer. The author argues that there are real-world tactics from the construction side that can be applied to the management of an internal IT project and that by comparing these projects, it’s clear … [ Read more ]

The Changing Face Of IT

As IT becomes even more integral to success, companies are rethinking how the organization looks, functions, and interacts with the rest of the business.