IT Leadership

The Takeaway: Microsoft begins its Windows 10 push

The company is urging Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to upgrade this summer

5 areas of IT that will end soon

12 ways to fix the traditional but broken software RFP selection process

The traditional RFP process fails to deliver consistent results when purchasing off-the-shelf or cloud enterprise software. This article examines problems with the RFP process specific to selecting software and suggests appropriate resolutions.

How IT leaders can reduce stress and increase productivity

Are you doing these two things that are slowing you down and adding errors? If your organization is going to be nimble, you need to be ready to respond quickly to change. There are two things I frequently see that keep organizations from being nimbl

5 ways to find and keep customer-focused IT pros

5 ways to find and keep customer-focused IT pros

The days of inward-facing tech teams are over. To thrive today, IT must evolve into a customer-focused part of the business u2013 and it all starts with having the right people. Here are five tips to find and keep customer-centric IT players and gro

How to manage rogue IT end users

It is your job to meet the needs of the business, even if it means embracing a solution they have chosen.

Don’t be fooled by ‘fake cloud’ finance systems

The cloud is a hot topic and trend today for finance and accounting. Everyone is claiming a 'cloud' offering, but not all clouds are the same. Here's how to distinguish a 'true' cloud from a 'fake cloud'.

Why HP is failing and Dell is winning

Some companies just never learn. Columnist Rob Enderle says HP is one such company. HP has set itself up, again, for a big fail at its upcoming HP Discover event.

CIOs are refocusing their staffs on customer-centric IT

CIOs are giving their teams new marching orders to turn their attention from internal matters to external customers, who have ultra-high expectations.

Using process to eliminate bias when selecting enterprise software

When selecting enterprise software, process is more important than analysis. The right process also reduces or eliminates bias.