The Economics of Outsourcing
An excellent presentation on the "economics" of outsourcing. Tackles key questions with data and analysis…not hype! Must read
March 6, 2009
CIO Knowledgebase – Page 506
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.
Assessing client maturity: a key to successful outsourcing
This paper presents the Client Outsourcing Maturity Model (COMM), a three-dimensional framework and provides an example of its assessment methodology results.
March 6, 2009
Offshore cost-advantage to last for 20 years
India and China to dominate in outsourcing…
March 4, 2009
Offshore call centre benefits challenged
The advantages to banks and insurers of using offshore call centres are diminishing as wage costs rise in markets such as India, according to a new study. Wage rises of up to 15 per cent a year are reducing the cost benefits of overseas centers.
March 4, 2009
Reining in Outsourcing Risk
Exporting business processes creates all kinds of opportunity for trouble, but companies can do much to reduce the threat. Experts from the Wharton School and Booz Allen Hamilton weigh in.
March 4, 2009
Next Generation Outsourcing: Ensuring Success After Signing The Deal
Booz Allen Hamilton research reveals that a third of those who outsource fail to achieve the expected benefits. Is that outcome inevitable? Absolutely not, if companies pay close attention to outsourcing governance.
March 4, 2009
What’s Missing From Outsourcing
The story of outsourcing is still unfolding. However, much has already happened that should give us reason to pause and think.
March 4, 2009
Cisco’s Grand India Ambitions
It seems like everybody has a grandparent in Florida and business operations in Bangalore, India!
March 4, 2009
The Value of Good Governance
This (long) report presents an excellent view to shareholder value creation using good governance. Must Read!
February 13, 2009
Value Measurement Frameworks
What is the best framework to measure business value? Have we really moved past the traditional Discounted Cash Flow framework? This is a great paper to read if you want to learn about measuring value. The added benefit is to get enough to have an academic argument on the “best”
February 13, 2009