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The No. 1 Cause of IT Failure: Complexity
Software architect Roger Sessions says the cure for IT project failure -- which costs the U.S. an estimated $1 trillion a year -- is a big dose of simplicity. Read more...

Dell slams netbooks, sees Windows 7 as a savior

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Google opens voting on ideas to change the world

Oracle looks to planning apps for future growth

In tight times, IT managers more likely to postpone than cancel a project

Satyam's current execs to remain in charge after ownership change

Outsourcer Infosys forecasts first-ever annual revenue decline

Capgemini merges consulting units while IBM launches new one

Satyam seeks redemption with new owner after financial scandal

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Projects and the Ungrounded Middle
Paul Glen thinks the middle of projects is when trouble can really strike, and not enough managers are prepared for that.

The Future of IT Project Management Software
Today's information technology organizations are responding to the most treacherous recession in memory. Their actions range from classic belt-tightening to innovating and improving value-added services in their organizations. A primary value-adding strategy for the most effective organizations is to further improve project management.

Budget tips for the new year
IT budgets in 2010 will look a lot like 2009's. CIO strategies for getting the biggest bang for the same amount of bucks include everything from further streamlining and consolidating the IT infrastructure to plugging in iPhones, Google Apps and netbooks.

Innovative tech projects won't slow down for some
Despite tight IT budgets and a gloomy economic outlook, most companies aren't hesitating to invest in emerging technologies. Computerworld examines the types of budding technologies that organizations are testing and how IT leaders are able to persuade other decision-makers to take the plunge.

Opinion: The long and winding road of governance shortcuts
When business units circumvent governance in order to fast-track projects, the result is almost always a major slowdown.

IT's top tier: Strong and steady leadership
A dismal economy hasn't derailed the plans of these 100 IT visionaries. They are seizing this rare moment to steer measured growth, embark on innovative pilots and build loyalty in their most valued workers.

Knowledge Worker 2.0: The skills you need to adapt
What are the skills that IT professionals need to succeed right now and in the years to come?

Meet 'The Fixer' for Troubled IT Projects
Consultant Jason Coyne shows up at your IT project for one reason: To cure it or kill it. In this Q&A with CIO.com, Coyne explains why he's one part doctor, one part marriage counselor, and how he helps IT teams at odds with a vendor or integrator recover from near disaster.

How a Children's Medical Center Rebuilt it's Facility
Step one: Engage stakeholders in an interactive board game to prioritize high-tech amenities

Why IT Needs User-Focused Designers
The new book Wrench in the System says enterprise software development would benefit from having professional designers who could figure out how to make applications that empower the humans who use them on a daily basis.

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Putting the Right Model in Place to Better Balance IT Supply and Business Demand
IT leaders manage business demands and IT resources in many ways, but which methods are most effective? Tom Welsh, senior consultant of Cutter Consortium, compares two approaches and outlines their pros and cons in this Compuware-commissioned white paper. Get objective appraisals and real-world examples for both.

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CIO best practices: Optimizing your Project Portfolio Management solution for greater business value
A Project Portfolio Management discipline goes beyond ordinary project management to link IT with the business and help IT leaders better understand the benefits, cost, risks and value of all projects. Download this Compuware white paper and learn how to boost the business value of your IT organization.

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Exclusive eBook: Six Project Metrics Every CIO Should Know for Application Delivery Success
Most IT organizations spend their time measuring whether projects are on time or on budget. Read this IT executive guide to learn what key data tells you the degree of quality, client satisfaction and how well requirements were met. Make these metrics part of your overall application delivery management process - and your software can't fail.

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IT Planning and Control: Unveiling the Interrelationships between ALM and PPM
Listen in as Gartner Analyst Matt Light discusses two hot topics-- Project Portfolio Management and Application Life-cycle Management--and how you can bring these disciplines together to improve application quality and delivery. Get recommendations on merging the two methods and learn what type of results you can expect.

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