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The Perfect Storm
-by Rob Saxon
How can PMs harness the power of the cloud? There are many aspects of cloud computing worth noting from an organizational perspective, but this article will focus on two technologies that can be especially useful to project managers: software as a service and commoditized computing.
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 The Not-So-Silver Bullet
-by Andy Jordan
This cloud thing’s just not working...the silver bullet seems to have misfired. So what went wrong? A tool won't solve all of your problems; in reality, it's a combination of the tool, training, process re-engineering and integration with other corporate functions that will keep you up to speed.
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 When the Clouds Are 'Out'
-by Mike Donoghue
“Cloud” sounds kind of ethereal, doesn’t it? Lofty in some ways, yet soft and comforting like a bed of heaven. With this new system direction, we’re supposed to let our concerns just float away. Not so fast...
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 Cloudy Benefits?
-by Andy Jordan
Cloud-based solutions can deliver significant benefits--be it in project management or any number of other areas. But are organizations rushing into these solutions without fully understanding the implications on their business? Here, we try to flag some of the things that need to be considered before committing to a move in the cloud.
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Articles
Why IT Needs to Get Agile Now
Talk of IT working more closely with the business is reaching a fever pitch following economic downturns and hype around technologies such as cloud computing. CA Technologies hosted a panel discussion exploring the realities IT leaders face in 2010 and how using emerging technologies could help efforts to add agility and innovation to their organizations. Brian Bell, General Manager of the Service Portfolio Management Customer Solution Unit at CA Technologies, participated on the panel and recently shared his take on the event and what IT leaders are thinking now.
Sunny with a Chance of Agility - Agile Predictions for 2011
What is your Agile weather report? Some have sunny Agile efforts ahead. Some are looking across the Agile landscape and into the clouds, some are looking to get introduced to agility, and others are considering strategies for Agile deployments. As we gaze in the horizon, what do we think will be hot in the Agile landscape and improve our working lives? What might be some of the latest shifts in the Agile industry in the upcoming year?
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Case Studies
Transforming Your Organization to Agile
This is the inside story of Salesforce.com's transformation from waterfall to Agile. This white paper tells the story of how, through the efforts of Salesforce.com and CA Technologies, Agile Development has come to the cloud, and why that matters to companies looking to take Agile beyond the pilot project stage into their broader organization.
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Demo
CA Agile Vision Enterprise Edition Demo
Find the perfect balance between agility and governance - watch this brief guided tour to learn how using a mix of Agile and traditional project management techniques provides full enterprise-level visibility into your projects. CA Agile Vision helps you deliver value to your customers faster.
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eBook
Agile for Dummies ebook
Come and explore the Agile Paradox. More and more companies are adopting Agile to increase the pace of innovation. Even Agile experts will benefit from Agile for Dummies as it offers a guided tour of Agile development with particular emphasis on the most popular of Agile methodologies — Scrum development. Get your complimentary copy of this eBook and share it with your whole team!
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