CIO.com - Research & Analysis http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:34 GMT 2009-11-23T16:45:34Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What Are You All Doing? http://www.cio.com/article/508546/What_Are_You_All_Doing_?source=rss_research_analysis In the spirit of celebrating one of the hottest social media trends this year&mdash;Twitter&mdash;I offer my closing column of 2009 in "tweet" format. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Michael Friedenberg <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508546/What_Are_You_All_Doing_?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-23T05:00:00Z Supply Chain Data on Holiday 2009 Hotties: Zhu Zhu Pet 'Hot,' Hannah Montana 'Not' http://www.cio.com/article/508269/Supply_Chain_Data_on_Holiday_2009_Hotties_Zhu_Zhu_Pet_Hot_Hannah_Montana_Not_?source=rss_research_analysis New supply-chain import data analyzed by Panjiva, as well its new Trends product, shows who's hot and who's not this holiday gift-giving season. Watch out kiddos: Coal imports are on the rise! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508269/Supply_Chain_Data_on_Holiday_2009_Hotties_Zhu_Zhu_Pet_Hot_Hannah_Montana_Not_?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z CIOs Fear Mass IT Turnover Following Economic Recovery http://www.cio.com/article/508221/CIOs_Fear_Mass_IT_Turnover_Following_Economic_Recovery?source=rss_research_analysis Robert Half Technology and Deloitte Consulting report that IT leaders are worried high-tech workers will seek employment elsewhere, leaving their companies at a disadvantage in terms of business-technology initiatives. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508221/CIOs_Fear_Mass_IT_Turnover_Following_Economic_Recovery?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z Business Strategy: The "Best Determinant" of Project Success http://www.cio.com/article/508018/Business_Strategy_The_Best_Determinant_of_Project_Success?source=rss_research_analysis New project management research indicates that to be successful, projects must tie directly to business strategy, and project managers must understand how the project supports the strategy. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508018/Business_Strategy_The_Best_Determinant_of_Project_Success?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z The Future of ERP, Part II http://www.cio.com/article/508023/The_Future_of_ERP_Part_II?source=rss_research_analysis Clouds, SaaS, Enterprise 2.0, Modules, Analytics, Enhancements, Fusion, Business ByDesign, Leo, Larry -- Oh My! In CIO.com's continuing analysis of the ERP market, we look at the future of ERP: Companies struggling to make sense of all their enterprise information, the rush to uncover ERP and BI analytics data, and the supervendors' future. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508023/The_Future_of_ERP_Part_II?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z The Future of ERP http://www.cio.com/article/508022/The_Future_of_ERP?source=rss_research_analysis Clouds, SaaS, Enterprise 2.0, Modules, Analytics, Enhancements, Fusion, Business ByDesign, Leo, Larry -- Oh My! In CIO.com's continuing analysis of the ERP market, we look at the future of ERP: What's at stake, who are the contenders, and what is and isn't likely to happen in 2010 and beyond. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508022/The_Future_of_ERP?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z Top 10 Twitter Lists for Techies http://www.cio.com/article/508015/Top_10_Twitter_Lists_for_Techies?source=rss_research_analysis Twitter Lists help you organize the people whom you follow into groups that are shareable with others. Here are 10 of our favorite lists helpful to every techie. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kristin Burnham <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508015/Top_10_Twitter_Lists_for_Techies?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z Working at Home for the Holidays: A Wi-Fi, H1N1 and Family Survival Guide http://www.cio.com/article/507900/Working_at_Home_for_the_Holidays_A_Wi_Fi_H1N1_and_Family_Survival_Guide?source=rss_research_analysis CIO.com's ultimate guide to surviving the 2009 holiday season: How to visit family and reconnect with old friends and still get done all that work while out of the office. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507900/Working_at_Home_for_the_Holidays_A_Wi_Fi_H1N1_and_Family_Survival_Guide?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Cloud SLA: Another Point of View http://www.cio.com/article/507864/Cloud_SLA_Another_Point_of_View?source=rss_research_analysis Critics are piling on the gripes about cloud computing service level agreements. But let's discuss the assumption that enterprise data centers operate at far higher availability rates than cloud providers: Frankly, I'm unconvinced. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bernard Golden <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507864/Cloud_SLA_Another_Point_of_View?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Ergonomics: Get Help to Avoid the Pains of Cubicle Life http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_research_analysis A study finds that just buying ergonomic desks and chairs isn't enough; setup and adjustment by a professional ergonomist is essential. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mitch Betts <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507827/Ergonomics_Get_Help_to_Avoid_the_Pains_of_Cubicle_Life?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z The Richest CIOs: Our Annual List of Top Earners http://www.cio.com/article/507662/The_Richest_CIOs_Our_Annual_List_of_Top_Earners?source=rss_research_analysis Bigtime CIOs have endured a volatile year, and their wallets have felt the impact. The sour economy and politics involved have led to a huge drop in performance bonuses and rejiggered our annual list of high-paid technology leaders. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kim S. Nash <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507662/The_Richest_CIOs_Our_Annual_List_of_Top_Earners?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z Richest CIOs: What's Behind Smaller Bonuses http://www.cio.com/article/507664/Richest_CIOs_What_s_Behind_Smaller_Bonuses_?source=rss_research_analysis The economy flattens compensation for top-earning IT execs, but new SEC reporting standards could sweeten future negotiations. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Kim S. Nash <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507664/Richest_CIOs_What_s_Behind_Smaller_Bonuses_?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z ERP Investments Still Top the List for Corporate IT Spending http://www.cio.com/article/507663/ERP_Investments_Still_Top_the_List_for_Corporate_IT_Spending?source=rss_research_analysis Forrester Research survey data shows that more than two-thirds of companies are still investing in their ERP systems--despite the recession, upgrade costs and maintenance fee complaints. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507663/ERP_Investments_Still_Top_the_List_for_Corporate_IT_Spending?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z The Global CIO Job Description http://www.cio.com/article/507506/The_Global_CIO_Job_Description?source=rss_research_analysis How the CIO role breaks down. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Maryfran Johnson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507506/The_Global_CIO_Job_Description?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z Are You Qualified to Be a Global CIO? http://www.cio.com/article/507504/Are_You_Qualified_to_Be_a_Global_CIO_?source=rss_research_analysis Globalization demands CIOs who can manage IT in rapidly developing markets. Rigid thinkers need not apply. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507504/Are_You_Qualified_to_Be_a_Global_CIO_?source=rss_research_analysis 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z