Buy or rebuild? Replacing outdated core systems
One of the toughest decisions CIOs face is what to do when an entrenched system is no longer performing up to par. It's not an easy call to make, especially when the system is a core application.
ROI value: process, not numbers
An IT ROI analysis should not be viewed simply as a numbers exercise. The true value lies in the collaboration it generates among the business and IT stakeholders.
Leasing hardware: Options and benefits
Most organisations finance hardware without analysing all the economic implications. Understand how a lease will affect the business unit involved, as well as the whole organisation.
Companies clueless about IT assets
Businesses worldwide are grappling with figuring out what IT assets the organisation holds. So why don't Australian businesses know what IT equipment they have?
Extending the life of your printers
With so many moving parts and opportunities for paper jams, it's a wonder that many printers last as long as they do. Especially since, on average, support pros devote precious little time to working on printers. It's too bad, because costly repair bills can add up quickly, and replacing printers before their time is an extremely expensive endeavour. While supporting printers is hardly glamorous, a little effort will lengthen any printer's lifespan.
Teamwork and the battle for the bottom line
Organisations are clamouring for return on investment from IT infrastructure, and increasingly focussing on the bottom line. But if you're got a good team you can achieve a lot, argues one IT director.
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