http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:59:11 GMT 2009-11-07T08:59:11Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/506720/SOA_Security_Solutions_Four_Patterns_to_Grow_On?source=rss_how_to How can you combine diverse products into an SOA security solution for today's needs as well as leave a path for tomorrow's demands? Forrester's Randy Heffner shares four broad solution patterns. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Randy Heffner <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506720/SOA_Security_Solutions_Four_Patterns_to_Grow_On?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506669/How_to_Create_a_Virtual_PC_on_Windows_7?source=rss_how_to You're not supposed to be able to get XP Mode without the right version of Win7, but if you have a valid XP license, it works just fine. Here's step-by-step instructions on how to do it, plus tips for a safe, hassle-free install. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kevin Fogarty <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506669/How_to_Create_a_Virtual_PC_on_Windows_7?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506475/CRM_Tips_The_Fixed_Price_is_Not_Right?source=rss_how_to Many companies buy CRM consulting services the way they buy hardware: Fixed price. What if this just isn't the right model, no matter how good a price you get? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506475/CRM_Tips_The_Fixed_Price_is_Not_Right?source=rss_how_to 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506212/How_CIOs_Can_Stay_Tech_Savvy?source=rss_how_to As the business side clamors for constant attention, it's easy for CIOs to lose sight of their roots: technology. And brushing up on your skills can be easier than you think. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kristin Burnham <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506212/How_CIOs_Can_Stay_Tech_Savvy?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506211/Three_Minute_Coach?source=rss_how_to Steps to avoid feeling burned out. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT David Cottrell <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506211/Three_Minute_Coach?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506116/Why_Even_CIOs_Need_Smart_Friends?source=rss_how_to Regardless of how senior you are, there's someone that knows more than you do. We asked CIOs at Parexel, USG and elsewhere for their best relationship-building techniques. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Martha Heller <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506116/Why_Even_CIOs_Need_Smart_Friends?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506114/Inside_One_Firm_s_Private_Cloud_Journey?source=rss_how_to Travel booking and expense firm Concur Technologies uses virtualization and an infrastructure-as-a-service model to slash costs and deployment times for internal business groups. Bonus benefit: Improved compliance tracking. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Robert Lemos <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506114/Inside_One_Firm_s_Private_Cloud_Journey?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506104/Disaster_Can_Inspire_Quick_Move_to_Desktop_Virtualization?source=rss_how_to In the wake of a hurricane, a Texas hospital system's IT group overcame user reluctance to virtualize desktop PCs. Here's a look at their journey and the thorny little issue that Citrix just solved a few weeks ago: USB port support. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Kevin Fogarty <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506104/Disaster_Can_Inspire_Quick_Move_to_Desktop_Virtualization?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506022/Download_Virtual_Desktop_Cost_Benefit_Analysis?source=rss_how_to Virtualized versus traditional client desktop cost-benefit breakdown Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT CIO Executive Council <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506022/Download_Virtual_Desktop_Cost_Benefit_Analysis?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506016/Guide_the_Next_Generation_Toward_Success?source=rss_how_to H.B. Fuller CIO Steven John outlines the basic business principles he teaches Gen Y that will help them plot their careers Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT CIO Executive Council <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506016/Guide_the_Next_Generation_Toward_Success?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506010/Setting_Rocky_Vendor_Relationships_Right?source=rss_how_to Facing contracts that aren't delivering or might be falling apart, CIOs educate, tap their peers, and sometimes threaten to leave Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT CIO Executive Council <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506010/Setting_Rocky_Vendor_Relationships_Right?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505876/CRM_Tips_Don_t_Let_Leads_Die_Prematurely?source=rss_how_to Here's some practical advice on how to make sure your sales reps and CRM system are playing nicely and wisely regarding a lead's age. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505876/CRM_Tips_Don_t_Let_Leads_Die_Prematurely?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505866/Smartphone_Etiquette_Five_Unspoken_Rules_for_the_Holidays?source=rss_how_to Toilet texting. Tweeting in church. What are the do's and don'ts for smartphone users this holiday season? You may be surprised at what most people consider good iPhone and BlackBerry manners, as revealed by a new survey. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505866/Smartphone_Etiquette_Five_Unspoken_Rules_for_the_Holidays?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505338/How_to_Build_a_Business_Case_For_SharePoint?source=rss_how_to A business case for SharePoint should clearly articulate the hard ROI, soft ROI, and the risks that the system will mitigate. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Russ Edelman, Corridor Consulting <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505338/How_to_Build_a_Business_Case_For_SharePoint?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/505328/How_to_Plan_Your_Cloud_Computing_Mix?source=rss_how_to As a first step in sorting through the cloud hype, an IT group needs to gain a clear view of its systems portfolio in the context of business needs and pain points. Chris Curran shares some practical advice as you identify your first candidates for cloud services. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Chris Curran <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/505328/How_to_Plan_Your_Cloud_Computing_Mix?source=rss_how_to 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z