Presenting technology futures to the board: The business environment
This article ostensibly discusses the importance of CIOs presenting IT issues and initiatives to the Board and how to do so effectively. Yet, the framework they recommend is valuable for discussing IT initiatives at a high level to any audience.
Content: Article | Sources: Gartner, TechRepublic | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Management
Choosing an Accounting SW Package.doc
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What CIOs should know about wireless networks before choosing a solution
Wireless got you worried? Here are a few issues to consider before committing to a wireless networking solution.
Content: Article | Author: Loraine Lawson | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business
The three waves of e-business explained
There are three “waves” of e-business, according to Gartner analyst and former Sun Microsystems CIO Dennis Wayson. And if you want to successfully implement e-business, you need to know which wave you’re in and what steps you should be taking to reach the next level.
Content: Article | Authors: Dennis Wayson, Loraine Lawson | Source: TechRepublic | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Strategy
Seth Neiman
Managing Partner at Crosspoint Venture Partners
Content: Thought Leader | Source: TechRepublic | Subjects: Management, Venture Capital
Gartner’s E-Business Fundamentals Glossary
Two tips for translating codes into meaningful terms in Excel
Straightforward explanation of how to use the CHOOSE and VLOOKUP functions in Excel to convert codes (numeric or text) into meaningful descriptions.
Content: Article | Author: Jeff Davis | Source: TechRepublic | Subjects: Consulting / Analytical Tools, Productivity / Work Tips
Going beyond the buzz to understand VPN technology
You’ve heard the buzz about virtual private networks. This article offers the basics on how a VPN works, a list of related acronym definitions, and information on how this new way of connecting may be able to save money for the enterprise.
Content: Article | Author: Jason Hiner | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business
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 ]
Content: Article | Author: Andy Weeks | Source: TechRepublic | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Project Management | Industry: Information Technology
10 Commandments of Project Mgmt.doc
Outlook Training: Archiving Keeps It Neat
Our series on Outlook training continues with a lesson about archiving and AutoArchiving. This Microsoft Outlook feature works on the “out with the old, in with the new” principle and helps maintain tidy folders.
Content: Article | Author: Beth Blakely | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Productivity / Work Tips
Is cache worth the cold, hard cash?
Article provides an introduction to cache technology, a hot concept these days.
Content: Article | Author: Loraine Lawson | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business
A Framework for Integrating Knowledge Process and System Design
About 40% of Fortune 1000 companies now have chief knowledge officers, yet knowledge management remains focused more on data than knowledge, according to the authors. They examined knowledge management practices and found that traditional IS methodologies can be applied to the field of knowledge management. Their paper defines an integrated approach for those seeking a high-level, academic understanding of knowledge management processes.
Content: Article | Authors: Kishore Sengupta, Magdi Kamel, Mark Nissen | Sources: Auerbach, TechRepublic | Subject: Knowledge Management
Five Fundamentals of IT Consulting.doc
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Top trends in end-user training
If you’d like a look at the short-term direction of the training industry, consider these 12 trends described by Gartner. The trends fall into two categories–technology and management–and cover everything from knowledge management to bigger budgets.
Content: Article | Sources: Gartner, TechRepublic | Subjects: Education, Trends / Analysis | Industry: Education / Training
Twelve ways to engage your learning audience
article gives some good advice aimed at engaging learning audiences that is also useful for presentations in general
Content: Article | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Personal Development
Risk strategies: Are you a rule breaker, shaker, maker, or taker?
article discusses four models tied to risk profile that determine strategies for doing business in today’s ‘e-conomy’
Content: Article | Author: John Kador | Source: TechRepublic | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Strategy