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IT Operations Research

The IT Operations Research category in our CIO Reference Library provides IT executives, decision-makers, and professionals with a comprehensive collection of research articles, studies, and reports on IT operations management, best practices, and emerging trends. This category aims to help you stay informed about the latest research findings, methodologies, and innovations in IT operations, enabling you to optimize and streamline your organization’s IT strategy and operations effectively.

Resources in this category will cover a variety of topics, including:

  1. IT Operations Management: Gain insights into research findings, methodologies, and frameworks for managing IT operations effectively, including ITIL, DevOps, and Agile approaches.
  2. IT Infrastructure and Monitoring: Learn about the latest research on tools, technologies, and techniques for managing and monitoring IT infrastructure, including network, server, storage, and cloud resources.
  3. IT Service Management (ITSM): Discover research findings on the principles, processes, and tools for delivering high-quality IT services to your organization, and explore ITSM frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, and ISO/IEC 20000.
  4. IT Security and Compliance: Familiarize yourself with research on best practices and strategies for ensuring the security, privacy, and compliance of your IT operations, including data protection, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  5. IT Automation and Orchestration: Learn about research findings on the benefits and challenges of implementing IT automation and orchestration solutions, including tools and platforms for automating IT processes, workflows, and infrastructure management.
  6. Cloud Computing and Virtualization: Explore the latest research trends, best practices, and technologies related to cloud computing and virtualization, and understand their impact on IT operations management.
  7. IT Operations Analytics: Gain insights into research findings on the role of data analytics in IT operations, including techniques for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing IT operations data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
  8. IT Cost Optimization: Discover research findings on strategies and best practices for optimizing IT costs, including analyzing IT expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing cost-effective IT solutions.
  9. IT Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Understand research findings on the principles and best practices for ensuring IT service continuity and effective disaster recovery planning, including business continuity management and IT resilience strategies.
  10. IT Operations Case Studies and Success Stories: Learn from real-world research examples of organizations that have successfully optimized and streamlined their IT operations and gain insights into their strategies, challenges, and lessons learned.

The IT Operations Research category is designed to provide IT executives and professionals with the knowledge and resources necessary to stay informed about the latest research findings, methodologies, and innovations in IT operations management. By offering a comprehensive collection of research articles, studies, and reports covering a wide range of IT operations topics, this category seeks to support informed decision-making and strategic planning in IT operations and service delivery.

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Case Study: Implementing Cloud Computing for Organizational Efficiency

This case study explores the effective implementation of cloud computing in an organizational setting, highlighting key decisions, strategies for enhancing efficiency and scalability. An excellent discussion for the CIO who wants to understand the business and technical issues related to cloud computing. Excellent Read! (150 pages)
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence

How is Artificial Intelligence creating value? This AI analysis delves into the evolution and current state of artificial intelligence, examining its profound impact on businesses, economies, and the workforce. It highlights both the opportunities AI presents and the challenges it poses, providing policymakers and business leaders with strategies for responsible AI adoption. Explore detailed sections on AI’s business applications, economic contributions, societal benefits, and potential risks, along with actionable insights for leveraging AI in various sectors.

June 3, 2019
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e-Book: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work

This e-book discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor force – what is changing? why is it changing? how will it impact worker? how should we adapt? It examines the profound impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on the workplace. It provides a detailed exploration of how AI-driven technologies are reshaping job structures, employment relationships, and legal frameworks. The analysis also discusses the necessary adaptations in education systems and the emergence of new job roles.

April 5, 2018
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Case Study: Implementing Cloud Computing for Organizational Efficiency

This case study explores the effective implementation of cloud computing in an organizational setting, highlighting key decisions, strategies for enhancing efficiency and scalability. An excellent discussion for the CIO who wants to understand the business and technical issues related to cloud computing. Excellent Read! (150 pages)

March 28, 2018

e-Book – A Framework for Strategic Infrastructure Management

This e-book proposes a strategic approach to infrastructure management as opposed to a cost-centric or enablement approach currently prevalent in many organizations. CIOs, leaders of an internal support function can learn why it is important to take a strategic view to both the IT function and IT Infrastructure. Excellent Read!! (400 pages)

March 20, 2018

Cybersecurity Survey (2017) (2)

This survey explores the prevalence of cyber breaches, their impact, actions businesses are taking to protect themselves, and recommends actions to prepare your enterprise for cyber attack. Good advice for the CIO to create a cybersecurity strategy that anticipates what can go wrong and prevents it.

July 6, 2017

Healthcare Industry Security Survey (2010)

This annual survey tracks the state of security in healthcare organizations to learn what is coming down the security pike, how are others planning for it, how best to plan for it. An excellent resource for CIOs across industry to create a robust security capability.

July 6, 2017

Healthcare Industry Security Survey (2011)

This annual survey tracks the state of security in healthcare organizations to learn what is coming down the security pike, how are others planning for it, how best to plan for it. An excellent resource for CIOs across industry to create a robust security capability.

July 6, 2017

Healthcare Industry Security Survey (2012)

This annual survey tracks the state of security in healthcare organizations to learn what is coming down the security pike, how are others planning for it, how best to plan for it. An excellent resource for CIOs across industry to create a robust security capability.

July 6, 2017