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All Rights Reserved editor@ebizq.net webmaster@ebizq.net en-us http://www.ebizq.net/web_images/ebizqnews.gif http://www.ebizq.net/?rss Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:19:00 EST By making the right IT choices the soft market of the PC industry has managed to avoid the historic trend of industrywide underwriting losses http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/10111.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/insurance/features/10111.html?rss Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST A reprint of the Tim OReilly article which defines Web http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6667.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6667.html?rss Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST Using lessons from the Super Bowl to get your IT systems and personnel performing at their very best http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/8923.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/8923.html?rss Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST The convergence of document publishing processes and application development http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ecm/features/8841.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ecm/features/8841.html?rss Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST Plugandplay appliances are gaining popularity by bringing significant benefits to the most common integration challenges http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8800.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8800.html?rss Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST David Kelly says applications have traditionally been designed from the perspective of the IT manager not the end user http://www.ebizq.net/topics/alm/features/8763.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/alm/features/8763.html?rss Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Dave Kelly tells us what it takes for an organization to be agile and regulatorycompliant http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8437.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8437.html?rss Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:58:00 EST Krissi Danielsson interviews David Rice author of Geekonomics The Real Cost of Insecure Software http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/8769.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/8769.html?rss Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST Dave Kelly gives a real world example of how difficult it is to assess the performance of performance management tools http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8743.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8743.html?rss Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:09:00 EST Business can feel like a war sometimes so its no surprise that the ancient classic treatise The Art of War by Sun Tzu has relevance to the corporate world http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8744.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8744.html?rss Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:02:00 EST Peter Rhys Jenkins explores the linkage between SOA Governance and Realpolitik http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8685.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8685.html?rss Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:31:00 EST What was traditionally viewed as developer and infrastructure tools has quickly infiltrated the enterprise environment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/8679.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/8679.html?rss Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST In this ebizQ premium content Forresters Ken Vollmer talks about choosing a comprehensive SOAbased framework for BPM and integration http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8659.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8659.html?rss Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST Robert Frances Group says that alignment alone without IT having effective processes and management leads to increased IT expenditures and slower or negative growth http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8590.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8590.html?rss Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:05:00 EST In the ondemand world the pendulum swings all processes toward the goal of pleasing the customer http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/8567.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/8567.html?rss Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:09:00 EST Tony Baers take on the Billion acquisition offer for BEA Systems http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8556.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8556.html?rss Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:00:00 EST Many organizations have started to look at the effectiveness of their compliance and auditing strategies with an eye to streamlining and automating processes and simply making audits less painful and costly http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/8485.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/8485.html?rss Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:00:00 EST David Linthicum warms us to consider business needs first starting with core requirements and think about technology needs after that http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8452.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8452.html?rss Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Dominic Sartorio says interoperability is a challenge best addressed collaboratively with a practical bottomup approach that encourages participation from developers worldwide http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8394.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8394.html?rss Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Dust off and maximize that business intelligence investment youve made http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8351.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8351.html?rss Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST A multilevel solution to make security a mindset that pervades the development group as an internal best practice http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8276.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8276.html?rss Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Any integration project that involves the whole enterprise is bound to seem overwhelming but the results can actually be better if you start small http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8267.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8267.html?rss Thu, 10 May 2007 07:00:00 EST Tony Baer muses Is consolidation killing innovation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/8001.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/8001.html?rss Tue, 01 May 2007 07:00:00 EST ebizQ is proud to share with our readers a new book excerpt from the geniuses over at MacehiterWard Dutton http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7983.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7983.html?rss Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Oracles Project X tries to accomplish what has so far eluded organizations defining a set of common business objects so one enterprise system can exchange its customer object or process with another http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/7960.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/7960.html?rss Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST A combination of processes that are coming to be collectively known as the realtime enterprise will become the basis for our economy in the information age http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7873.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7873.html?rss Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Unisys seeks to lead the way for nonproprietary software and standards in missioncritical computing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7882.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7882.html?rss Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST SWsoft acknowledges majority ownership of hardware virtualization player Parallels http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7827.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7827.html?rss Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST Can Integration as a Service be expected for ondemand applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7787.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7787.html?rss Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST The deployment of executive dashboards http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7682.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7682.html?rss Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST Regulatory compliance is now a businesscritical requirement that extends to the management of corporate networks http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7653.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7653.html?rss Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST How application development process integration and connectivity to partners can drive growth while meeting compliance mandates http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7683.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7683.html?rss Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST A case for unified enterprise security management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7650.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7650.html?rss Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST RFG has been asked by its clients what CIOs are seeing as top priorities going into http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7602.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7602.html?rss Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST Jim Murphy of AMR Research says the IBMYahoo Deal sets the stage for the battle of enterprise search http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/7651.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/7651.html?rss Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST Leading IT suppliers complete open source software takeover the channel and enterprises get open choice http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7600.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7600.html?rss Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST Among other predictions AMRs Bruce Richardson says SOA moves from SOA what to small pilots in manufacturing and retail http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7616.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7616.html?rss Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST BPM enables organizations to enforce operations consistency and also helps adhere to the everexpanding body of compliance regulations and laws http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7586.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7586.html?rss Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST Tony Baer discusses the financial efficacy of Open Source http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7125.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7125.html?rss Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Dave Kelly says there are a range of both internal and external risks to the IT organization all of which can have direct and indirect impacts on a business http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/7540.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/7540.html?rss Sun, 24 Dec 2006 17:00:00 EST Unlike s special gadgets and cool tools department most corporate IT groups have a limited budget for security and risk management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7526.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7526.html?rss Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST Customer service is the last remaining differentiator and the key to longterm business process success http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/7528.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/7528.html?rss Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST Revising security strategies in light of zeroday threats http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7498.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7498.html?rss Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:00:00 EST In an age of universal standardsbased Internet connectivity IM remains a bastion of proprietary technology http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7501.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7501.html?rss Wed, 22 Nov 2006 07:00:00 EST The final article in Neil Macehiters identity management series http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7443.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7443.html?rss Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:21:00 EST Ingraining the culture of inhouse integration http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7409.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7409.html?rss Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:00:00 EST Navigating the identity management standards jungle http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7396.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7396.html?rss Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:00:00 EST Robert Frances Groups executive guide to the BPM competitive landscape http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/7401.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/7401.html?rss Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST Neil Macehiter says organizations will have to bring together a well understood set of identity management capabilities if they are to respond effectively to current business trends http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7372.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7372.html?rss Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:03:00 EST AMR Research discusses the reality of manufacturing composite applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7374.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7374.html?rss Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST Understanding the set of processes and supporting technologies that manage the electronic definition storage and lifecycles of digital identities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7354.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7354.html?rss Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST The hype around SOA says it will make life easier streamline business and provide untold flexibility and responsiveness But will it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7340.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7340.html?rss Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EST While the consequences of the HP case may prove far more severe than a blown budget or project schedule the scenario should still look rather familiar to any seasoned IT executive http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7342.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7342.html?rss Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST OnStrategies Tony Baer says trying to standardize Ajax tools and technologies is like trying to herd cats http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7296.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7296.html?rss Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST RFG believes initiatives related to serviceoriented architectures SOAs software as a service SaaS and other approaches to ITempowered business enablement are proliferating faster than they are maturing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/7285.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/7285.html?rss Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:46:00 EST The Group reports that IBM offers a sneak preview of some of the storage projects being developed at its Almaden research labs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/storage/features/7272.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/storage/features/7272.html?rss Sun, 10 Sep 2006 18:57:00 EST What happens when everything you do is critical http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7266.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7266.html?rss Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:35:00 EST Small almost unnoticed computer viruses hackers or even a simple inadvertent configuration change in a database or server setting can trigger an unexpected application or IT system failure http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7259.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7259.html?rss Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST How IT can stop worrying and love change http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dm/features/6387.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dm/features/6387.html?rss Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST Robert Frances Group says will be a watershed year forvirtualization usage and technologies based on its abilities to leverage underutilized computing power and reduce data center costs and complexities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7223.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7223.html?rss Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST More valuable than just compliance Better reference data management can help optimize risk and improve capital efficiency http://www.ebizq.net/topics/risk_management/features/7221.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/risk_management/features/7221.html?rss Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST A survey of opportunities for Web the next generation enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7220.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7220.html?rss Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST Data accessibility and architecture improvements can have a positive impact on all functional groups the front office middle office and the back office although for vastly different reasons http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/7173.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/7173.html?rss Mon, 31 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST Five things you should know to deliver secure SOA and Web services http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7171.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7171.html?rss Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST How a growing industry standard can help you get things done faster http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/7153.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/7153.html?rss Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Dave Kelly takes a look at some of the trends driving underlying changes in extranet technologies and infrastructure capabilities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/7151.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/7151.html?rss Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST Sensors tags and embedded devices create the need for us to find new ways manage unprecedented volumes and disparate types of information http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7134.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/7134.html?rss Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST How to increase the worth that IT can contribute to the company http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7135.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7135.html?rss Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST An interview with Oracles Jay Daugherty http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/7115.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/7115.html?rss Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:00:00 EST This musthave list needs to be on your CIOs desk http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/7088.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/7088.html?rss Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:01:00 EST An excerpt from the ebizQ Oracle Insider http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/7083.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/7083.html?rss Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:00:00 EST Phil Gilbert argues that BPMs competitive advantage is realized through a more efficient environment for collaboration and the ability to drive requirements down into the SOA layer http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7070.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7070.html?rss Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:00:00 EST Analysis from OnStrategies Tony Baer http://www.ebizq.net/topics/messaging_middleware/features/7050.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/messaging_middleware/features/7050.html?rss Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:30:00 EST Establishing the right set of leadership behaviors is arguably the most critical factor in the sustainable deployment of process management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7052.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7052.html?rss Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:30:00 EST An excerpt from Peter Fingars new book on innovation and the great st century business reformation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/7049.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/7049.html?rss Thu, 01 Jun 2006 07:00:00 EST With enterprisewide control of all jobs job scheduling has become the most useful tool in managing the entire IT environment that is if its used correctly http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7010.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/7010.html?rss Mon, 29 May 2006 08:00:00 EST The Robert Frances Group says the support of effective enterprisewidebusiness process management BPM represents a strong opportunity to evolve ITbusiness alignment and SOA efforts in ways that support BOAs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/7013.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/7013.html?rss Thu, 25 May 2006 08:00:00 EST How enterprise architecture enables business transformation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6967.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6967.html?rss Sun, 21 May 2006 17:00:00 EST While JavaOne was all about the Web client OnStrategies Tony Baer says that JavaOne will be about connectivity http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/6991.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/6991.html?rss Sun, 14 May 2006 17:00:00 EST How enterprise architecture enables business transformation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6966.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6966.html?rss Sun, 14 May 2006 17:00:00 EST Finding a way to massproduce enterprise mashups encompassing business functionality has remained elusive http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mashups/features/6969.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mashups/features/6969.html?rss Sun, 07 May 2006 17:00:00 EST John Stelzer says CIOs should employ within their stores the same level of inventory management sophistication that they use in their distribution centers http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6940.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6940.html?rss Sun, 07 May 2006 17:00:00 EST AMR says social networking mechanisms are not only working their way into your enterprise they are becoming undeniable realities of Web http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6943.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6943.html?rss Tue, 02 May 2006 07:00:00 EST The effective management of large initiatives requires a unique set of tools and techniques http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6916.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6916.html?rss Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:00:00 EST RFG believes a central IT risk compliance program is imperative to manage new and evolving regulations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6062.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6062.html?rss Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EST After an all too public courtship with Oracle JBoss has finally decided to tie the knot but with Red Hat http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6883.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6883.html?rss Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EST For the past few years its been a little lonely for the Enterprise Risk Management ERM proponents of the world but suddenly we seem to have lots of company at the party http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6884.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6884.html?rss Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:16:00 EST The path to viability for software vendors and the IT profession is hardly obvious http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6854.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6854.html?rss Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EST Some criteria for judging which open souce tools should be brought into your enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6853.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6853.html?rss Sun, 02 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EST RFG says IT executives should view ther risk challenges holistically engaging those inside and outside of IT http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6836.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6836.html?rss Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST Cape Clears Annrai OToole says themes emerging in SOA development involve simplicity collaboration open source and subscriptionbased everything http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6823.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6823.html?rss Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:30:00 EST The Groups take on BEAs purchase of Fuego http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6810.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6810.html?rss Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST Whats going on with the mating dance between Oracle and JBoss thatsplaying out in the media and blogs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6788.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6788.html?rss Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST Dave Kelly says that now is a great time for companies to reevaluate their ERP CRM HR and other enterprise systems http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6793.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6793.html?rss Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST An article excerpted from the ebizQ Oracle Newsletter http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6808.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6808.html?rss Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST Wiki and blog use is already widespread in large enterprises though companies rarely have a thoroughly refined plan for them http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6809.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6809.html?rss Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:00:00 EST Yesterdays monolithic IT infrastructure is being deconstructed into a dynamic matrix of loosely coupled services http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6792.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6792.html?rss Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST Enterprise risk departments are being established at record speed recognizing the business value of managing risk across the enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6791.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6791.html?rss Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST What to do now that open source has moved all the way up the enterprise stack http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6789.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6789.html?rss Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST ebizQs own Dave Kelly asks if were looking at too much of a good thing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/6790.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/6790.html?rss Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST A united dedicated effort from key players can fuel the development of open standards and technologies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6776.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6776.html?rss Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST IT executives should pressure and collaborate more closely with the triad of mobile solution vendors to effect the change required to deliver enterpriselevel products and capabilities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mobile_integration/features/6778.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mobile_integration/features/6778.html?rss Fri, 03 Mar 2006 17:10:00 EST Stanley Young of HP says his companys new product controls and eases SOA implementation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6770.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6770.html?rss Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:59:00 EST Governance was a key theme at the kickoff session of the Web ServicesSOA on Wall Street conference in New York last week http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6771.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6771.html?rss Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST The Group says a fires been lit under the company http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/6756.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/6756.html?rss Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Accelerators can be designed to improve productivity reduce implementation time reduce risk and generate reusable code http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6757.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6757.html?rss Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Perfection may be elusive but AMR says companies should use complianceas an opportunity to improve the processes of their business http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6740.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6740.html?rss Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Security has transformed from IT nuisance to business critical http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/6741.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/6741.html?rss Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Are you tracking the wrong measurements http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6719.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6719.html?rss Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Its easy to be frozen by fear from security concerns but these fears must be balanced and tempered with a wide range of business considerations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6720.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6720.html?rss Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Despite the myths rulesdriven BPM is emerging as the leading BPM technology of choice for customers interested in solving real business problems http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6721.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6721.html?rss Tue, 07 Feb 2006 08:00:00 EST Ejectable disk backup keeps business systems accessible to employees partners and customers with the appropriate security controls http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6704.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6704.html?rss Tue, 07 Feb 2006 08:00:00 EST IT executives should proactively develop and foster the best practicesrequired to monitor and manage enterprise security effectively http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6706.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6706.html?rss Sun, 05 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST Technology is an enabler for more effectively managing the business but it doesnt solve problems unless it is tied directly to business and governance objectives http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6694.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6694.html?rss Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Can modeldriven architecture be made simpler and more accessible to become a widely used enabling technology for SOA http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6639.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6639.html?rss Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Technology is an enabler for more effectively managing the business but it doesnt solve problems unless it is tied directly to business and governance objectives http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6638.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6638.html?rss Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST How to expect the unexpected http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6640.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6640.html?rss Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST The game of business success is a journey along a path of ongoing business improvement http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6642.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6642.html?rss Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST How to generate Return on Sunk Investment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6615.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6615.html?rss Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Organizations require business policies and servicelevel agreements to drive dynamic and automatic optimization of IT infrastructure http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6616.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6616.html?rss Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Embracing the benefits that effective process automation and management can bring to any organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6617.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6617.html?rss Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Wikis and blogs may seem hokey and faddish but AMR Research says theyre the next big factor in Knowledge Management for enterprises http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6618.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6618.html?rss Sun, 08 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST RFG believes will be a year of changes in enterprise applicationdevelopment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6605.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6605.html?rss Sun, 08 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST Practical tips for reducing software costs ideas you just might want to take to your CFO http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6606.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6606.html?rss Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST AMRs Bruce Richardson says will be a strong year for the enterprise software and services market http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6593.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6593.html?rss Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST This year the Group says IT governance came to prominence as a wayfor CIOs to centrally manage their IT resources in much the same way that HR departments have done for years http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6594.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6594.html?rss Sun, 18 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST Within five years RFG says wireless communications will become anintegral part of enterprise network architectures http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mobile_integration/features/6559.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mobile_integration/features/6559.html?rss Sun, 18 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST Building preventive controls and rules directly into financial applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6581.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6581.html?rss Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST Employing the right SOA can help the insurance industry overcome its challenges http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6555.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6555.html?rss Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST The next generation of business interaction requires a level of organizational cooperation and information use that has heretofore not been on the radar screen http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6557.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6557.html?rss Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST Developing a strategic framework for your enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6558.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6558.html?rss Sun, 04 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST As an IT function the Group says identity management is gaining inrelevance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/6533.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/6533.html?rss Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST AMR Research says that defining your measurement strategy will improveyour companys ability to process performance indicator data http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/6511.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/6511.html?rss Sun, 27 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST Ten recommendations for improving business processes effectivenessand maximizing IT spending during ERP implementations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/erp_integration/features/6517.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/erp_integration/features/6517.html?rss Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:44:00 EST The most effective CIOs are in constant mentor mode molding leaders who will help them make their vision a reality http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6513.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6513.html?rss Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST Understanding the business benefit of serviceoriented architectures http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6485.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6485.html?rss Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST Rashid Khan describes a new approach aimed at capturing the inherent complexities and dynamic nature of business processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6487.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6487.html?rss Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST RFG says enterprises are turning to BI solutions to facilitate compliance with regulations such as the SarbanesOxley Act http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6488.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6488.html?rss Sun, 06 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST ebizQs own Dave Kelly says the strategic impact of process exceptions can be much greater than people think http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6466.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6466.html?rss Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST In supply chains global sourcing continues to operate outside the main stream business processes in multibillion dollar businesses http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6443.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6443.html?rss Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST Brenda Michelson recommends using serviceorientation for noninvasive application package customization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/6444.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/6444.html?rss Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST Ben Stewart of Corizon says IT integration in customer service situations needs to start with the agent and work down from there http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/6445.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/6445.html?rss Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST Do you have to give up control for agility Steve Minsky says a balanced scorecard alone is not enough http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6384.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6384.html?rss Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST RFG says IT executives need to be better prepared to address dynamic and constantly changing business environments http://www.ebizq.net/topics/it_governance/features/6296.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/it_governance/features/6296.html?rss Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST The most effective CIOs are in constant mentor mode molding leaders who will help them make their visions a reality http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6380.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6380.html?rss Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EST Will SOA ever really fulfill its promise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6381.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6381.html?rss Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST AMR Researchs take on the hot SarbanesOxley compliance market http://www.ebizq.net/topics/com_sec/features/6354.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/com_sec/features/6354.html?rss Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST ebizQs David Kelly says well see increased focus on process optimization and simulation capabilities offered by BPM technologies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6329.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/6329.html?rss Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST Chip Wilson says leadership and vision in your enterprise investments will bring significant ROI http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6355.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6355.html?rss Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST An open flexible enterprisewide infrastructure platform is key to achieving the benefits of collaboration http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6359.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6359.html?rss Sun, 25 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EST The Group says partnerships seem the brunt of the Oracle SMBstrategy http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6330.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6330.html?rss Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EST Why we need an architecture of the business one that is representative of the enterprise understood by the business designers and users that enables business integration http://www.ebizq.net/topics/it_governance/features/6295.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/it_governance/features/6295.html?rss Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EST Using enterprise risk management tools to stop rewarding crime http://www.ebizq.net/topics/risk_management/features/6259.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/risk_management/features/6259.html?rss Sun, 04 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EST Collaborating with others in the supply ecosystem http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6246.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6246.html?rss Sun, 04 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EST How process portals can deliver real bottomline value http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/6248.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/portals/features/6248.html?rss Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:14:00 EST Restructuring data so that it makes sense to the receiving application http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6236.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/6236.html?rss Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST Benefits and recommendations from ebizQs Dave Kelly http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6226.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6226.html?rss Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST Hint AMR Research says theyre not the same http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/6227.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/saas/features/6227.html?rss Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST Emerging tech boards are bridging the gap at innovative companies by helping to ease complex technical issues now facing many boards of directors http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itoperations/features/6208.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itoperations/features/6208.html?rss Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST Accomplishing more with less http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6207.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6207.html?rss Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST IT executives have a great opportunity to improve the effectivenessefficiency and results of their organizations by implementing more formal processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6209.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6209.html?rss Sun, 07 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST When to consider best practices http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6163.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mgmt_bp/features/6163.html?rss Sun, 07 Aug 2005 17:00:00 EST Making collaboration a reality in your organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6166.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6166.html?rss Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST The growth of SOA reveals a need for sophisticated discovery mechanisms http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6151.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6151.html?rss Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST Securities firms tend to be at the front of the adoption curve for new risk management ideas and technologies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6152.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6152.html?rss Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST CRM ERP and SCM effectiveness is influenced heavily by the performance of people who do not have those applications on their desktop http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6133.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/6133.html?rss Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST Compliance is a great business yardstick to employ in uncovering and improving upon your Enterprise Resource Planning http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6116.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6116.html?rss Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST RFG says IT executives seeking to use the most innovative technologies have little choice but to turn to smaller technology vendors http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6119.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6119.html?rss Sun, 10 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST Making the business case for the movement to serviceoriented architectures http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/6092.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/6092.html?rss Sun, 10 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST The benefits of entities behaving like autonomous enterprises within a single company http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6094.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6094.html?rss Sun, 03 Jul 2005 17:00:00 EST Our special weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6082.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6082.html?rss Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:00:00 EST Our special weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6067.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6067.html?rss Sun, 26 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Roger Sippl says the value that CIOs are expected to deliver has shifted http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6060.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/6060.html?rss Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Using a risk plan can avert confusion improve the business as well as help achieve compliance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6021.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/6021.html?rss Sun, 19 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Part II in a series about how integrated cooperative security technologies can leverage information and enforcement capabilities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6042.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6042.html?rss Sun, 19 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Our special weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6045.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6045.html?rss Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Integrated cooperative security technologies that can leverage information and enforcement capabilities are on the forefront of innovation in the enterprise security marketplace http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6020.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/6020.html?rss Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Can organizations create an internal environment where consistent data becomes a possibility http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6022.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/6022.html?rss Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST Our special weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities in the integration space http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6023.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/6023.html?rss Sun, 05 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EST A weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5996.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5996.html?rss Sun, 29 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Our special weekly roundup of integration blogs and other notable Web activities http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5976.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5976.html?rss Sun, 29 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Interoperability is essential now more than ever http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5977.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5977.html?rss Sun, 29 May 2005 16:53:00 EST RFG advises IT executives to secure storage systems in order to ensure adequate data protection http://www.ebizq.net/topics/storage/features/5979.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/storage/features/5979.html?rss Sun, 22 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Enjoy the first edition of our weekly roundup of blogs and notable Web activities in the business integration space http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5956.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5956.html?rss Sun, 22 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Smaller companies face a challenge of having to adhere to the same technological demands as large businesses http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5958.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5958.html?rss Sun, 22 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Whats important in small to midsized enterprise business technology decisions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5959.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5959.html?rss Sun, 15 May 2005 17:00:00 EST analyzes how the Ascential purchase by IBM will affect the marketplace http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5926.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5926.html?rss Sun, 15 May 2005 17:00:00 EST A peek at ebizQs May WebSphere Insider which discusses increasing technology leverage with the appropriate development tools http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/5927.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/5927.html?rss Sun, 15 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Learn about significant changes in how technology is being leveraged to create sustainable competitive advantage http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/5928.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/5928.html?rss Sun, 08 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Large traditional enterprise software companies are encountering stiff competition from companies offering SaaS solutions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/5899.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/5899.html?rss Sun, 08 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Driving out the insidious errors in business rules http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5902.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5902.html?rss Sun, 08 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Despite being unhappy with ROI in innovation executives continue to pour money into it When will they learn that the process needs a leader http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5903.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5903.html?rss Sun, 01 May 2005 17:00:00 EST The Enterprise Service Bus is driving the need to manage connected services in todays and tomorrows enterprise IT environment says Don Laursen of Captaris http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5877.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5877.html?rss Sun, 01 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Dave Kelly takes on the challenge of todays broad and complex compliance requirements http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/5878.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/government/features/5878.html?rss Sun, 01 May 2005 17:00:00 EST CIOs can now choose from a range of tools that help people to create and share information http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5879.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5879.html?rss Sun, 01 May 2005 17:00:00 EST RFG says that instant messaging blogs and peertopeer communications are increasingly being explored as vehicles for business value http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5880.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5880.html?rss Sun, 01 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Relentless business imperatives are placing new demands on legacy systems However the rip and replace approach is rarely the right answer Why http://www.ebizq.net/topics/legacy_integration/features/5881.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/legacy_integration/features/5881.html?rss Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST How can we change the mental models of functionallyminded business leaders http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5856.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5856.html?rss Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Firms who get IT architecture and governance right are beneficiaries of IT business value says Dr Jeanne Ross of the Sloan School of Managements Center for Information Systems Research at MIT http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5859.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5859.html?rss Sun, 17 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Unlike traditional approaches that require processes to be defined in excruciating detail before any automation can occur moving to a more dynamic model lets you choose when you want to deploy letting experience and real world needs drive the timing and details of process definition says Rashid Khan of Ultimus http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/5820.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/5820.html?rss Sun, 17 Apr 2005 03:39:00 EST By embracing rather than merely complying with Sarbox organizations of all sizes will reap rewards that extend far beyond meeting the conditions required by the law says Sean Chou of Fieldglass http://www.ebizq.net/topics/com_sec/features/5823.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/com_sec/features/5823.html?rss Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:00:00 EST Click here for an explanation of the Buyers Choice Award criteria developed with ebizQ reader input by Vice President of Strategic Services Beth GoldBernstein http://www.ebizq.net/topics/content/features/5759.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/content/features/5759.html?rss Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST John Stelzer discusses significant changes in how technology can be leveraged to create sustainable competitive advantage by utilizing availability analysis and application of information to generate worth http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/5801.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/5801.html?rss Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Most of todays process implementations are not in fact contained neatly in their own top tiers of the enterprise architecture providing a simple translation from business needs to process implementations Rather the current Business Process Management stack is scattered across different levels of infrastructure as its designers require Part two of a twopart ebizQ series http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5803.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5803.html?rss Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST As business process software packages have gained acceptance in the marketplace its important for organizations to understand that there are actually three different kinds of BPM each designed to solve a specific problem Action Technologys CEO Bill Welty educates us on the differences http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/5804.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/5804.html?rss Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Beth GoldBernstein ebizQs own Vice President for Strategic Services presents an eventdriven approach to designing adaptable and reusable business services http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/5761.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/5761.html?rss Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Existing process languages for all their power do not in themselves capture the human issues crucial to such activities Why is this And what else do you need http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5779.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5779.html?rss Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST Brian Sennett says businesses now have an opportunity to make improvements that go beyond mere compliance to increase the efficiency and predictability of operations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5780.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5780.html?rss Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST IT and business executives are posing questions related to BPM BSM and SOAs these days Many of these questions are focused on consistent definitions of the acronyms themselves Herewith some attempts to rationalize and simplify the confusion courtesy of Robert Frances Groups Michael Dortch http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/5781.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa/features/5781.html?rss Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:00:00 EST ebizQs editorinchief Elizabeth Book recently interviewed Matt Minetola CIO of HP Financial Services for ebizQs special radio program CIOaudio Click here for a text of the QA and at the bottom for a link to the Webstreaming radio interview http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5782.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5782.html?rss Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST CIOs need better visibility across their entire IT operations but achieving it is difficult with the existing collection of unrelated point tools for IT An emerging suite of technology which AMR Research calls IT Resource Planning ITRP seeks to do for IT what Enterprise Resource Planning ERP did for the enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5755.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5755.html?rss Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST The move to SOA is inevitable But the shift in technologies and paradigms is putting enterprise business operations and their ability to quickly adapt at risk Thats why SOA requires governance from day one Part two of a twopart special ebizQ series with WebLayers CEO Motti Vaknin http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5756.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5756.html?rss Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST On the surface it appears that any organization worth its salt should be able to define and document the business requirements for a new technology initiation or the automation of an existing process Logician Steve Minsky explains why its harder than it seems http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5757.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5757.html?rss Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:00:00 EST While the move to serviceoriented architectures is inevitable it requires watchful governance from day one Part one of a twopart special ebizQ series with WebLayers CEO Motti Vaknin http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5731.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5731.html?rss Sun, 20 Mar 2005 16:00:00 EST With a spate of security breaches topping the headlines this month identity theft is also topping the minds of CIOs as criminals hack into corporate networks to steal and use personal information that invades individuals privacy and costs companies and individuals billions of dollars each year Jeff Currie the senior strategist directing IBM Tivolis identity management solutions group discusses how to prevent intrusions before they occur http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5730.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5730.html?rss Sun, 20 Mar 2005 14:00:00 EST Technology infrastructure process flow and business requirements all need to be discovered and translated into a process map to enable automation to occur This effort as well as adjusting the process map to keep pace with change is the most significant challenge of BPM projects according to Ultimus CEO Rashid Khan http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/5729.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/5729.html?rss Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST The technology for augmenting humandriven processes with computers is now emerging in a new generation of software frameworks for process supportsuch a software framework is termed a Human Interaction Management System HIMS In this article Keith HarrisonBroninski considers the requirements that a HIMS places on Web services and draw conclusions about the Web service technologies required http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5712.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5712.html?rss Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST The Robert Frances Group believes running IT like the business to facilitate ITbusiness alignment and enterprise elasticity is key to the survival of CIOs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5713.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5713.html?rss Sun, 06 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST John Stelzers regular monthly column CIO Edge is dedicated to addressing the many issues CIOs are facing in todays rapidly changing world We know that one of the greatest challenges CIOs have is how to find a way to regularly outdo what they just accomplished After all it can be argued that continually producing at the same level is stagnation In this installment John talks about how to properly analyze and apply information to produce value http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5684.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5684.html?rss Sun, 06 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST Informationcentric Web services will provide only limited value if they are constrained by the need for separate services for each physical data source says Rob Cardwell of MetaMatrix Unless a service can span an organizations existing data sources Web services will just put another layer of silos on top of existing data assets http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5685.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5685.html?rss Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST Assigning meaningful identifiers is an annoyance for individuals but for CIOs in major corporations identity management is a big headache http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5655.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5655.html?rss Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:00:00 EST How much does it matter whether a corporation coordinates its customer relationships and customer information enterprisewide http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5631.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5631.html?rss Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:00:00 EST Its still early in and serviceoriented architecture SOA is the hottest buzzword of the year SOAs slice and dice and they do anything you need them to do faster cheaper and more efficient than anything else ever But do our customers really need or want it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5636.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5636.html?rss Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST Changes to software applications always carry business risks Risks such as unplanned downtime poor performance customer dissatisfaction lost revenue and more Therefore the pressure is on IT organizations as never before to support business process change this means delivering missioncritical software applications quickly while at the same time ensuring its reliability To deliver software quickly Software Quality Optimization SQO must be the centerpiece of software development and deployment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5599.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5599.html?rss Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST Dave Kelly says customer data should be the central focus of your organization because after all you need customers to make money In most cases you also need to track and know about those customers to make more money But a surprising number of companies simply dont have customer data management policies or practices in place http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itgovernance_compliance/features/5602.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/itgovernance_compliance/features/5602.html?rss Sun, 06 Feb 2005 08:00:00 EST In a large complex and fastpaced online environment the fundamental concept of modularization becomes necessary By removing dependencies the business decisionmaking processes and technology platforms can react fast enough to deliver a flexible efficient and scalable system http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5531.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_services/features/5531.html?rss Mon, 31 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST Executives who wish to create an innovative work culture must not only hire creative individuals but must also support and embrace an environment that is conducive to innovation says Michael Paust of PriceWaterhouseCoopers http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/5558.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/5558.html?rss Mon, 24 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST Chris Harding of The Open Group says that today there is no argument that interoperability is a critical element for optimizing business performance and maintaining competitive advantage http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/5530.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/5530.html?rss Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST Adopting transformational rather than traditional transactional leadership styles has become a costeffective way for CIOs to reconcile the conflicting objectives of driving growth increase agility and improve customer experiences while cutting back on expenses says ebizQs managing editor Gian Trotta reporting on the first of ebizQs executive Webinars http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5513.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5513.html?rss Mon, 17 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST Over the years a variety of approaches have been used to extrapolate and evaluate information in an effort to understand and replicate what keeps customers satisfied Promise Phelon founding partner of the Phelon Group encourages us to define and implement the customer hierarchy of needs in order to increase our business success http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5506.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5506.html?rss Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:00:00 EST Sara Braunstein of the Robert Frances Group says the movement of application development budgets back to the lines of business and the ongoing operational budget cuts have begun to erode and marginalize the role of the CIO However she argues this need not occur and is not inevitable http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5461.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5461.html?rss Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST John Stelzers new regular monthly column CIO Edge is dedicated to addressing the many issues CIOs are facing in todays rapidly changing world We know that one of the greatest challenges CIOs have is how to find a way to regularly outdo what they just accomplished After all it can be argued that continually producing at the same level is stagnation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5485.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5485.html?rss Mon, 03 Jan 2005 10:10:00 EST CEO Robert Weinger shares how to build an efficient and costeffective telecommunications strategy http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5454.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5454.html?rss Mon, 03 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST When we last discussed ontologies we covered how they help the SOA architect prepare semantic generalizations that make the problem domain more understandable This month lets take a deeper dive into the enabling standards http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_platforms_suites/features/5460.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_platforms_suites/features/5460.html?rss Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:55:00 EST Product innovation and growth are some of todays top business issues and are major factors in strategic investment yet research shows that among top companies there is no common measure of success IT departments however provide unbiased metrics and clues to organizational leadership that provide a critical thread of continuity that is critical to business success The CIO would do well to harness the skills his IT department is trained to provide http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5377.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5377.html?rss Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:00:00 EST The increasing complexity and number of integration projects can no longer be dealth with on a projectbyproject basis IT departments need to set up specialist units to cope with the growing number and complexity of application integration projects Gartners Paolo Malinvorno shares a gradual fourstage plan for the disciplined design deployment daytoday operations of an integration competency center http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5360.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5360.html?rss Mon, 29 Nov 2004 12:00:00 EST If its so great why doesnt everybody implement it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5376.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5376.html?rss Tue, 23 Nov 2004 10:00:00 EST A clutch of companies have sprung up in the past few years attempting to derive insight from unstructured data and present it to business users in an actionable format Nick Patience of the Group explains which companies are gleaning relevant business intelligence from unstrucutured data He also indicates which kinds of information from the vast gluts will prove viable to us in the future http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5359.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5359.html?rss Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:00:00 EST Now that many of our business dealings are conducted through various wireless portals it is important to turn our attention to mobile security cognizant that entire enterprises can be placed at risk considering that viruses and worms are now trying to attack our handheld devices Matias Impivaara of FSecure shares some of the threats we face and provides some countermeasures to deal with them http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5358.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/5358.html?rss Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:11:00 EST The CIO and the IT manager need to effectively find common ground between tech and execspeak in order to communicates their goals and needs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5210.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5210.html?rss Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:03:00 EST The top ten mistakes the IT department makes in dealing with their top executive http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5322.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5322.html?rss Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:00:00 EST Theyre either aligned or maligned http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5321.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5321.html?rss Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:00:00 EST Integration expert and visionary John L Stelzer of Sterling Commerce shares how the CIO can better harness technology tools http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5318.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5318.html?rss Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:00:00 EST The role of chief information officer has never been more demanding or less defined http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5320.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/ind_sol/features/5320.html?rss Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:29:00 EST To IBM CEO Sam Palmisano an ondemand business boasts business processes that are integrated endtoend across the company and with key partners suppliers and customers Heres how organization action and infrastructure can be orchestrated toward such an objective Access to information that aligns strategy to operations and enables action to be taken based on insights gained can help businesses thrive in a hypercompetitive market Examples detailed include insurance companies lowering the cost of claims while improving customer service and retailers attempts to optimize sales with minimal inventory http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5334.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/5334.html?rss Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:29:00 EST Beth GoldBernstein ebizQs Vice President of Strategic Services interviews Kevin McAuliffe Director of Strategy and CTO for IBM Business Performance Management about IBMs Business Performance Management Solutions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5317.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5317.html?rss Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:15:00 EST Access to information that aligns strategy to operations and enables action to be taken based on insights gained can help businesses thrive in a hypercompetitive market Examples detailed include insurance companies lowering the cost of claims while improving customer service and retailers attempts to optimize sales with minimal inventory http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5316.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5316.html?rss Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:51:00 EST To IBM CEO Sam Palmisano an ondemand business boasts business processes that are integrated endtoend across the company and with key partners suppliers and customers Heres how organization action and infrastructure can be orchestrated toward such an objective http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5315.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5315.html?rss Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:51:00 EST The increasing complexity and number of integration projects can no longer be dealth with on a projectbyproject basis IT departments need to set up specialist units to cope with the growing number and complexity of application integration projects Gartners Paolo Malinvorno shares a gradual fourstage plan for the disciplined design deployment daytoday operations of an integration competency center http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5314.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5314.html?rss Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:34:00 EST Companies facing considerable and inescapable outlays for integration projects can ease the pain by choosing the proper style of integration to pursue Gartners Roy Schulte takes a look at some of the best choices http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5313.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/tech_in_biz/features/5313.html?rss Mon, 01 Nov 2004 08:00:00 EST Just as application servers started out by providing connection transaction instantiation and other programming services that freed the programmer from having to write the code for each application an enterprise service bus provides common communication and integration services ebizQs own Beth GoldBernstein discusses why companies building serviceoriented architectures and loosely coupled eventdriven applications need an ESB http://www.ebizq.net/topics/esb/features/5271.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/esb/features/5271.html?rss Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:00:00 EST Real time means real fast right But hold on a second In the business context of the realtime enterprise speed isnt always the correct measure Author and visionary Peter Fingar explains what real time really means in business and why http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5245.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/5245.html?rss Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:00:00 EST In recent years companies have turned to three common technologies to create solutions for customer data integration Data movement tools such as ExtractTransformLoad ETL data query and aggregation tools such as Enterprise Information Integration EII and Data Quality DQ tools deliver results for CRM to customers in a timely fashion However what the tool vendors arent telling you is that these tools are inadequate for developing a reliable Customer Data Integration CDI platform http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5228.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/5228.html?rss Mon, 20 Sep 2004 08:00:00 EST In this enlightening article from AMR Research enterprise application expert Bill Swinton discusses how to become the master of your data management universe He emphasizes the need for data harmonization highlighting the possibilities and perils of global data integration and the importance of taking into consideration ERP CRM strategic sourcing and product lifecyle management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5146.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5146.html?rss Mon, 06 Sep 2004 08:00:00 EST Bringing a companys processes to the Web is an efficient way to get those processes working in concert rather than isolation suggests Red Door Interactives Kelly Abbott especially when you throw in a healthy dose of what Abbott calls The Internet Presence Management Manifesto http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/5099.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/dev_tools/features/5099.html?rss Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:00:00 EST Having complete reliable realtime information from and on all areas of the enterprise and its partners adding up to the big picture is critical for businesses But theyre still not there according to ebizQ columnist Dr Chris Harding of The Open Group He says the obstacles are formidable but being tackled in the hope of reaching information Nirvana what The Open Group dubs Boundaryless Information Flow http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5070.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5070.html?rss Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:48:00 EST As data integration has gone from relatively primitive to a critical need of organizations the factors influencing the success of such efforts have also evolved in number and complexity Here Sterling Commerces Terry Noreault highlights key points to ponder as you mull the solution your company needs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5038.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5038.html?rss Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:00:00 EST RFID has come a long way and is likely to add even more value to enterprises down the road but organizations shouldnt just jump in headfirst according to the RFGs Ken Landoline He cautions that companies should first evaluate how RFID might meet their specific needs since its benefits can vary a great deal in various situations and by industry http://www.ebizq.net/topics/rfid/features/5010.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/rfid/features/5010.html?rss Mon, 26 Jul 2004 08:00:00 EST And that applies to businesses IT and in everyday life observes The Open Groups Dr Chris Harding an ebizQ columnist He notes that high quality data is essential but first agreement is needed on exactly what constitutes it and how to measure it And Dr Harding has a notion of how to go about achieving such a meeting of the minds http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4893.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4893.html?rss Mon, 26 Jul 2004 08:00:00 EST Done right SOAs Web services and composite applications can greatly enhance enterprise agility and hence the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions says ebizQs Beth GoldBernstein But she cautions that the operative words there are idone righti and that even then those hot technologies and concepts arent magic bullets http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_arch/features/4894.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_arch/features/4894.html?rss Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EST IT blindness can result in missed business opportunities on a large scale according to the terms creator David Luckham a Stanford professor IT guru and ebizQ columnist But Luckham notes that technology leading to IT Insight is starting to emerge solutions that could enable enterprises to seize those opportunities And he calls BAM the tip of the iceberg of that emergence http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4689.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4689.html?rss Mon, 07 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EST Keeping customers satisfied and aligning business with IT are usually key organizational goals Theyre also much more readily obtainable when enterprises use Six Sigma and Service Level Management according to Proxima Technologys Tim Young who explains it all here http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/4595.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/4595.html?rss Mon, 31 May 2004 08:00:00 EST Integrating legacy systems is a task most enterprises dont cherish But its one thats necessary and that may go more smoothly if companies follow the best practices set forth here by Sanjay Raj of Infosys Technologies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/legacy_integration/features/4567.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/legacy_integration/features/4567.html?rss Mon, 10 May 2004 08:00:00 EST As businesses become more processoriented and managing those processes becomes more critical the need is arising for a new Clevel executive the Chief Process Officer Here Chris Phillips of Staffware argues that creating such a role makes compelling business sense http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/4372.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/4372.html?rss Mon, 02 Feb 2004 08:20:00 EST Being realistic pragmatic and cautious is the most valuable way to approach your companys highimpact integration projects says Peter RhysJenkins http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/3696.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/3696.html?rss Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:00:00 EST Its time for managed care organizations to put themselves and all providers on the same page by giving them a complete and unified view of the medical records of patients suggests ebizQs David A Kelly But to do that Kelly notes such organizations need to play some integration catchup http://www.ebizq.net/topics/healthcare/features/3248.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/healthcare/features/3248.html?rss Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:00:00 EST As enterprises move toward utilitylike servicescentric anytimeanywhere computing the right approach to identity management can be critical in helping them become more elastic and enjoy better ITbusiness alignment says the Robert Frances Groups Michael Dortch in this IT Agenda report http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/3054.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security/features/3054.html?rss Mon, 21 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST Complying with the evergrowing mountain of new laws and regulations is a daunting task for businesses but IBM executive Brett MacIntyre says compliance and the technology meant to assure it can have positive side effects such as betterrun businesses http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/2230.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/2230.html?rss Mon, 17 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST ebizQ is happy to welcome a new columnist renowned integration expert David Linthicum CTO and Executive Vice President of RD of Mercator Software In his first column for us Linthicum looks at XSLT and explains why the standard is appealing where it falls short and most importantly the lessons it can teach us about applying standards in general and technology in particular http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/1491.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/1491.html?rss Mon, 03 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST Companies continue to turn to integration as they seek a competitive edge by becoming more flexible and efficient They move toward realtime infrastructures so they can adapt quickly to changing market conditions and serve their customers better Yet integration has inherent challenges All these trends and more are borne out in a recent survey by ebizQ and the analyst firm IDC In this executive brief IDC reviews the highlights of that survey one that chronicles an evergrowing trend http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/1517.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/1517.html?rss