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EDITOR'S DESK
Are you steering without a compass? CIOs need a 360-degree view of the services they provide to the business, a view that encompasses the enterprise's people, process and technology. |
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IN THE KNOW
CIOs are physicians of sorts: They fix what's ailing their systems. What's more, smart CIOs prevent IT “illnesses” before they occur. That may sound simple. But CIOs who incorporate these practices can change their businesses forever, writes CA's Chief Technology Officer. |
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PERSPECTIVES
Ancient civilizations divided the circle into 366 degrees, not 360. Similarly, today's CIOs must confront the historical conventions of IT value to find their own "missing 6 degrees," writes IT expert Malcolm Fry. |
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CAREER SMARTS
For CIOs who want to grow their careers and gain industry knowledge, joining a board of directors could be just the ticket. Here's how to gain entry into those wood-paneled sanctums. |
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The true value of IT lies in its ability to improve business performance. This enormous task is driving the CIO's role to evolve from a manager of technology in the enterprise, to an enabler of technology for the enterprise, writes John Swainson (shown left), President and CEO of CA. |
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Columns from Back Issues
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EDITOR'S DESK
Businesses exist to create satisfied customers. Smart CIOs, take note.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Due to changes in the big business environment, both CIOs and CFOs face new demands. Nancy Cooper, CFO at CA, shares real-life insights culled from working with her CIO.
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PERSPECTIVES
Everyone talks about getting to know the customer. But who's really doing it? World-renowned expert Claes Fornell says the key is turning data into actionable information.
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SMART LEADERSHIP
Consultants Curtis Bingham, Michael Hammer, David Hicks and Craig Lawton offer tips on sharpening your customer focus.
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IN THE KNOW
Never before have enterprises relied so heavily on IT leaders to achieve competitive distinction. Nor have CIOs ever been so ready — and able — to help, writes John Ruthven, CA's executive VP of worldwide sales and operations.
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EDITOR'S DESK
Welcome to the age of IT innovation. Why now? In a word, growth, says Smart Enterprise editor in chief Peter Krass.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
CIOs must focus on technological innovations that truly benefit customers. Dave Hansen, CIO of CA, suggests ways for CIOs to make this change.
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PERSPECTIVES
Blogs,wikis and other Web 2.0 innovations are making their way into the enterprise, writes Don Tapscott, chief executive of New Paradigm and co-author of the new book Wikinomics. Smart CIOs will start preparing now.
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IN THE KNOW
A new era of dynamic applications and infrastructures has begun, says Dr. Ajei Gopal, senior vice president and general manager of CA's Enterprise Systems Management Business unit. Already, he adds, associated changes are affecting the entire enterprise.
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ON THE GREEN
Professional golf instructor Jim McLean explains how CIOs can simplify their game. Tip #1: Stop thinking so much.
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EDITOR'S DESK
Dedicated to helping CIOs and other business technology executives lead the process of enterprise innovation, Smart Enterprise aims to be an essential resource for the 21st century. |
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The IT environment is complex. But IT management shouldn't be, writes John Swainson, president and CEO of CA.
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PERSPECTIVES
Dennis Drogseth of Enterprise Management Associates explains why understanding configuration management databases (CMDB) could be the most important thing you do this year.
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IN THE KNOW
CIOs with the right facts can work better with business executives and make optimal IT-investment decisions, says Jacob Lamm, head of CA Business Service Optimization.
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ON THE GREEN
David Howell talks like a CIO, walks like a golf pro.
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