| BYOD: Agility through consistent delivery The consumerization of IT has become an unstoppable force. This trend, also referred to as “bring your own device” or BYOD, describes an environment in which employees use personal technology – laptops, smart phones, tablets, and even desktop PCs – to access corporate networks, applications and data. |
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PwC-Book: Strategic Enterprise Architecture Management Hundreds of books, white papers, and articles deal with Enterprise Architectures (EA). They address important questions and create inspiring views, some of which are referenced in this book. But they are unlikely to answer business people’s or executives’ questions about enterprise architecture management (EAM). The current documented body of knowledge in this domain focuses on engineering techniques such as modelling, patterns, reference architectures, tools, repositories and so on. But if we want to unleash EA’s benefits, we need to better understand its management context; in other words, we need to value EAM as a top management topic. |
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Curing customer churn This paper outlines current challenges in churn management, details leading practices for developing a knowledge of true churn causes and priorities, and covers the organizational challenges that must be overcome to eliminate the root causes of churn and thereby increase profitability. |
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Enterprise-level value engineering Low-cost country sourcing, distributed Research & Development (R&D), and other innovations have greatly improved the efficiency of product development. But, as pressures from global competition intensify, companies are increasingly optimizing for speed—with cost as a secondary consideration. |
| The next generation of cloud computing When discussing moving to the cloud, the question has become “how and how fast” rather than “why.” In the new era of cloud computing, the CIO will take the role and responsibilities of a cloud broker, controlling the sourcing, implementation, and management of multiple cloud services. |
| The ever-changing global service-provider industry. Key findings for 2010 As the outsourcing industry continues to mature, driving the commoditization of services, service providers are taking steps to diversify. Dig deeper into the findings. |
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Harness the power of your data management, business intelligence and knowledge management assets PwC's Enterprise Decision Management (EDM) framework uses management principles, procedures, behaviors, and technology to help companies align their decision-making with their operating strategies. The framework helps decision-makers reach smarter, faster decisions by providing precisely the information they need when they need it. |
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Make information work to your advantage Data governance creates an environment where companies can leverage their data quickly and efficiently to respond to challenges and opportunities posed by the market. A sound data governance program provides formal policies, standards, and oversight that enable decision-makers to receive the accurate, timely information they need to achieve business objectives. |
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Master Data Governance : Model and Mechanism This article presents a perspective on the critical components of a governance model, the processes required to get to an operating governance model and insight into key challenges expected along the way. |
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Architecting the data layer for analytic applications: A look at solutions designed to work in today's data-intensive, high-volume, read-only environment Analytics are a major component of any Business Intelligence (BI) application, but traditional data strategies no longer work in today’s data-intensive, high-volume, read-only environment for large-scale data analysis (BigData) and very large data warehouses. To help you navigate through the maze of available alternatives, this paper examines the data or persistence layer in the BI stack, comparing and contrasting some of the key architectures now available to you. |
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Leveraging the cloud - the new sourcing alternative Facilitating business growth, agility and competitive advantage via infrastructure free IT. Cloud computing is increasing its penetration into the business realm. We see leading-practice companies turning to cloud computing, recognizing that it is far more than a better IT solution; rather, they see it as a better business solution. Indeed, cloud computing addresses several critical challenges that are top-of-mind for today’s CEOs, CFOs and CIOs—particularly in light of the current economy. |
| Building a business case for your global sourcing strategy. Benefits of a data driven approach. Given that Global sourcing is a transformational vehicle to drive long-term structural cost-reductions, it is vital that companies invest the time and effort up front to perform a comprehensive, fact-based evaluation of the current-state organization and perform rigorous due diligence on the global sourcing alternatives available to them. |
| Business case for moving to a cloud-oriented environment Cloud computing: A business imperative as a revenue driver as well a cost reducer |
| Why Global sourcing. Why now? The economic downturn and escalating pressure on corporate profitability have combined to focus the spotlight firmly on organizational inefficiencies. To succeed in these tough times, global organizations must effectively manage complexity, gain efficiencies and reduce costs. Many companies have turned to global sourcing solutions to achieve these objectives. |
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A shift to cloud computing and its impact on revenue recognition During the recent economic downturn, companies began to look for solutions that would help reduce their cost structures and improve profitability. One solution that has emerged is cloud computing. Now that cloud computing is increasing its penetration, the question is how will it impact revenue recognition for the companies that provide cloud services. |
| Protecting your brand in the cloud: Transparency and trust through enhanced reporting Cloud computing is becoming a foundation for benefits well beyond IT cost savings. Yet, many business leaders are concerned about how they will address the issues that surface in every conversation about the cloud: security, privacy, availability, and data protection. Faced with the risk of a potential threat to their brand, companies need transparency into how well cloud providers' environments address concerns. |
| The value-creating CIO* More and more businesses want the CIO to be a process manager, creator, and strategist across the full mosaic of the business; that is, they want a CIO who creates value. That means being involved in more front-office, client-facing, and revenue-oriented areas where flexibility, variability, and ambiguity are norms — and where employees need the help of technology to explore and capitalize potential new opportunities and demands. |
| Framework for SOA services SOA is now a mainstream strategy for improving IT performance, yet the architecture often does not live up to expectations. The reason? Many implementations are not built on a proven framework for reusable services. A successful framework requires a fundamental shift in the way organizations think about integration. Simply put, the business process is no longer coupled with the technology that automates it. |
| Pursuing process maturity through business process management In the modern economy, service offerings evolve from specialized to commodity-type services faster than ever. The ability for companies to flourish or fail is based on their ability to adapt to these market-driven demands. |
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Set your future free: IT's role in innovation management It isn't whether organizations should leverage the technology that delivers today's innovation management models, but how. IT, as the owner of the engine behind innovation, must emerge as the leader. With careful thought, planning, and ingenuity, IT can help businesses move from a closed innovation model to an open one, playing a pivotal role in capturing an increasingly elusive competitive advantage. |
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10Minutes on the CIO C-suite executives these days are pretty comfortable with technology, thanks to iPhones, Kindles and other innovative consumer products. What they may not realize is that, by working more closely with their CIOs, they can use technology to build their company's next competitive advantage. Leading CIOs are already helping their companies develop new products and services, win loyal customers and use data to make better-informed decisions – while running increasingly efficient IT organizations. If this isn't happening at your company, you may want to read this 10Minutes and gain some insights into what you can do. |
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The right choice: Implementation starts with selection Businesses are complex organisms. From the production line to sales representatives in the field to accounts receivable professionals in the back office, a company often needs help automating and streamlining its interlocking processes. Enterprise systems offer operational and strategic advantages to companies that employ them; a thorough selection process is imperative to choosing the right system. |
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The situational CIO: IT problem solver, cost cutter, strategist According to this PwC whitepaper, the pendulum is about to swing back to a demand for more strategic involvement by CIOs, without losing the tactical strengths favored recently. |
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Make information work to your advantage* Whether you are exploring the benefits of a data governance program or have already embraced data governance and are looking to refine your efforts, the concepts and methodology described in this document will prove helpful. |
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Achieving business-driven SOA A successful service-oriented architecture (SOA) initiative is one that focuses on achieving key business goals rather than just technical proficiency - it is business-driven SOA. |
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SOA Governance Service-oriented architecture (SOA) governance transcends simply designing and developing Web services and implementing SOA registries, repositories and other like tools |
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10Minutes on realizing ERP value 10Minutes on realizing ERP value discusses how economic downturns can be the best time to undertake a wide range of ERP-related actions. |
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I for innovation The CIO of the future: According to this PwC whitepaper, the best CIOs help define and execute forward-looking business strategies and innovation, as well as maintaining and enhancing technology resources and infrastructure. |