A Introduction to Service Oriented Architecture
  This introduction to service oriented architecture has been written for managers and provides the value proposition for SOA and strategy for its adoption.
December 9, 2009
CIO Knowledgebase – Page 435
This IT strategy template provides a comprehensive outline to creating an effective IT strategic plan. The template includes sections for defining your business goals and objectives, identifying your IT capabilities, and outlining your IT strategy. The template also includes a set of metrics for measuring the success of your IT strategy.
IT transformation is fashionable. Buzzwords generally are. This article answers a simple question: what is IT Transformation? Defining IT Transformation is critical to the success of any CIO and the IT Organization they lead.
Explore a detailed overview of IT strategy. From its definition and foundational principles to its role in driving organizational success, this guide delves into every facet of crafting, implementing, and evaluating a robust Information Technology strategy.
Unlock the complexities of IT governance with a clear definition, key frameworks, and strategies to align technology with business goals. Explore best practices to ensure IT governance success.
Enterprise architecture (EA) is a comprehensive framework used to manage and align an organization's IT infrastructure, processes, data and strategies with its overall business goals. Learn about enterprise architecture, its definition, components, benefits, and challenges. Discover this critical business discipline's stakeholders, frameworks, and methodologies.
This in-depth and engaging - 78 slides - IT Strategy Presentation [ppt] communicates just about everything you would have wanted to know about IT Strategy aka business IT alignment (ICT Strategy, IS strategy, IS strategic alignment, IT Alignment, strategic information systems planning (SISP)...)
CIOs can use this step-by-step guide to improve business IT alignment
This information technology (IT) Strategic Plan Example details the key components of a good information technology strategy that aligns and prioritizes investments in IT with the business vision, mission, and goals.
Planning to self-study for the TOGAF 9.1 certification? This comprehensive guide provides a clear roadmap for aspiring enterprise architects. Discover the different certification pathways, how to access the official TOGAF 9.1 framework, and recommended Open Group study guides. We've also compiled valuable resources for practice questions and offer essential tips for effective learning, exam preparation, and booking your test. Start your journey to becoming TOGAF certified today!
Learn about e-business, its benefits, types, components, and examples. Understand the differences between e-commerce and e-business and their future outlook.
Eight-Step Guide to Rapid IT Strategy Development: Align Technology, Drive Value, Mitigate Risks
This CIO-targeted guide provides an actionable, eight-step framework explicitly designed for mid-sized organizations seeking swift, tangible outcomes from their IT investments. It covers critical phases such as comprehensive business discovery, maturity assessment, benchmarking industry best practices, and clearly prioritized strategic roadmaps. By integrating technology closely with business objectives, organizations can rapidly identify cost savings, reduce operational risks, foster stakeholder buy-in, and measurably enhance enterprise value.
December 7, 2009
Information Technology Strategic Plan: Technology Driven Customer Service
This document provides an IT strategic example plan for information technology driven by business strategy and customer service objectives.
December 4, 2009
Managing the Managed Service Provider!
This paper discusses the holy grail of outsourcing – better service at a lower cost! A lot of outsourcing deals go forward on the premise that the managed service provider is also the lower cost provider – i.e. the sooner they take over our operations the sooner we see an
December 3, 2009
Sample Enterprise Architecture (State of Kentucky)
This insightful sample illustrates a successful Enterprise Architecture strategy in action. Learn how to align IT with strategic objectives, eliminate redundancy, manage risk, and drive innovation for your organization. Become a transformational IT leader with the lessons from this comprehensive guide.
December 2, 2009
Case Study – A Portfolio Management Process
This short case study highlights the Portfolio Management Process at an educational institution.
December 1, 2009
Common Mistakes in Project Portfolio Management
This presentation discusses the common mistakes CIOs make while managing their project portfolios and ways to overcome them. Excellent Read!!
December 1, 2009
Who Tweets?
This research note provides insights into internet usage – specifically, using a status update service such as Twitter.
November 30, 2009
Information Technology Strategic Plan Sample (Washington)
Information Technology Strategic Plan sample (Washington) provides a good template to build an IT Strategy.
November 30, 2009
Information Technology Strategic Plan Sample (Vermont)
This strategic plan outlines Vermont’s approach to modernizing its IT infrastructure, focusing on data management, inter-agency communication, and geospatial technology for streamlined government operations.
November 30, 2009
