Project Management

Software AG hopes its planned acquisition of webMethods will catapult it to a leadership position among vendors of SOA development products as well as help accelerate its ambition to become a

One day it may be regarded as a milestone for the IT executive profession in western Canada. Organized by CIO Canada and the CIO Executive Council, and produced in cooperation with the University of Waterloo, the first edition of the CIO 100 West Assembly was held at the Hyatt Regency Calgary in February. The conference is well positioned to become the premier event for western-based IT executives, focussing on career development, sharing best practices, networking with peers, and adding to the body of actionable knowledge for CIOs.

Due to the current global economic turnaround, mergers, acquisitions and divestments are on the increase. Enterprises are using MA&D to drive growth, reduce costs and acquire assets, such as new capabilities and brands. And despite the popular myth that MA&D destroys value, evidence shows that most deals are positive for all stakeholders. Success, it seems, rests on clarity of goals and a well-thought-through approach to integration.

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While some IT organizations have benefited from IT Governance, a recent roundtable held in Calgary turned up plenty of evidence that some CIOs put it on a par with kicking bricks in their bare feet.

IT executives who left startups after the internet bubble burst in 2001 had a tough time finding new positions. It wasn

Today more than ever, businesses are under scrutiny by stakeholders to create value. CEOs actively seek out new revenue opportunities, and they also look for innovative ways to reduce costs. Effective IT Asset Management (ITAM) can help on both fronts.

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