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The State of the Cloud
- by Michael Wood
(March 16, 2010)
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There's no doubt that Cloud Computing is a major force on the IT horizon, but security and continuity risks may develop into a dangerous storm for organizations relying on this low-cost alternative.
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E-Literate
- by Mike Donoghue
(March 1, 2010)
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While the path to e-book reader acceptance is a slow one, as industrial tools they have fantastic possibilities that may yet help push the technology into the mass market--and bring added efficiency to the lives of project managers.
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Are We There Yet? Finding an End to the Recession
- by Michael Wood
(February 16, 2010)
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Last year at this time we were talking about surviving the recession. We hope this year will bring a formal recovery. How can you tell that the tide is turning? Here are some signs to watch for so you can prepare for the coming wave of economic revival.
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Investigating ITIL
- by Michael Wood
(February 1, 2010)
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The Information Technology Infrastructure Library has become the recognized standard for managing IT service levels throughout the enterprise. What should you know about ITIL and service level management? Wrap your arms around the components and terminology contained within this extensive framework by reading on.
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Hot Post-Recession Technologies for 2010
- by Michael Wood
(January 12, 2010)
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With a world economy in recession, there isn't a whole lot of technology spending on the horizon. For an idea of where those precious IT dollars will (and should) be spent, here are the hot technology investments to look forward to in 2010.
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Attack of the Killer Smartphones!
- by Mike Donoghue
(March 15, 2010)
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Cell phones are getting smarter by the second. What does this mean for project managers--and for those increasingly archaic laptops? (Don't get us started on desktops...)
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Obstacles to Enterprise Agility
- by Michael James, CollabNet Certified Scrum Trainer
(March 15, 2010)
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Most attempts to adopt Scrum in large organizations do not result in durable, ongoing transformation. Obstacles to Scrum adoption are usually obstacles to business success in general, and established organizations are usually reluctant to let go of them. Here we look at seven obstacles to enterprise agility, where bad thinking is half the problem.
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Technology: A Blessing and a Curse
- by Andy Jordan
(March 15, 2010)
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Thankfully the world has advanced and project managers have a host of tools and technologies at their disposal to make life easier. But we have to be careful--while it can help us become more effective and efficient, it’s not a substitute for good management and isn’t always the answer. Read on to find out how to prevent technology from taking the “management” out of project management.
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The Software Shuffle
- by Mark Mullaly, PMP
(March 15, 2010)
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Software is built on a variety of assumptions, and we need to understand what those assumptions are--and work around them in defining how we use the software. With so many options in the marketplace, how do you decide what’s good and what’s not? How do you navigate the promises of software vendors to know what you should be looking for, and how do you decide what will actually work for you?
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Activating Workers to Support Effective Governance
- by Joe Wynne
(March 11, 2010)
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Project workers must be active participants in any governance program in order for it to be effective. But how do you enliven the “boring” topic of governance? Here are some ideas that will help the project workforce feel more responsible for governance in your project.
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