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Aligning Information Technology with Corporate Strategy (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Apr 5, 2006 Abstract : Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment, and prioritize investments.
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The Importance of Plant-level Systems (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 21, 2005 Abstract : The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level.
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Information Security Firewalls Market Report Part Two: Current Market Trends and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by Laura Taylor
Mar 2, 2005 Abstract : Numerous firewall solutions exist in the market. However, decision makers can wade through the thousands of product criteria to find the right solution by properly prioritizing company’s needs, avoiding common pitfalls, and through proper research.
Type: Article
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Integrating All Information Assets Part Two: Why is integration an issue? (4 Pages)
by Cindy Jutras
Apr 15, 2004 Abstract : Successful e-businesses of the future will be those who treat e-business as the collection of processes, which allow multiple companies to work cooperatively and collaboratively to produce a seemingly seamless integration of businesses operating as a virtually vertical enterprise. And with this integration of business processes comes the requirement to integrate disparate business applications. This is an excerpt from the book ERP Optimization (Subtitle: Using Your Existing System to Support Profitable E-Business Initiatives).
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| 65. |
Bootcamp for the Pros; Why Ernst & Young Will Lead Security Auditing Standards (6 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jan 19, 2002 Abstract : Original News & Educational Review Course Summary Ernst & Young, has put together the quintessential course for security engineers looking to improve their ability to protect their organization's website, systems, and network. Dubbed eXtreme Hacking, and carrying a price tag of $5,000 a slot, this course is for anyone but hacks. With an impressive course book that fills a two-inch thick binder, leading Ernst & Young security engineers take you step-by-step through all the ways that bad guys try to subvert your mission critical servers and network configurations. Using dual-bootable NT-Linux laptops, and an accompanying network setup for practicing subversive attacks and exploits, attendees will leave the course with an entire new bag of tools and tricks that help them understand how bad guys identify target IP addresses, collect information about the systems they plan on compromising, and exploit weaknesses without being noticed. The idea is to learn how to figure out what the weaknesses are in your organization's network before the bad guys do.
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How Many Napkins Have to Die Needlessly? A Case for Business Architecture (5 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Apr 5, 2000 Abstract : Architecture is a description of how things go together. Once we know what our Business Architecture is, we can design an Information Technology Architecture to compliment it. Without a clearly stated architecture, there is a good chance that things will be put together wrong.
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Information/Internet Appliances (7 Pages)
by R. Krause
Mar 28, 2000 Abstract : Information appliances, also called Internet or PC appliances, are a new market that appeal to those customers who want to reduce their desktop hardware expenditures. What are they, who makes them, and what do you get for your money?
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Mainstream Enterprise Vendors Begin to Grasp Content Management Part Two: Background & Lessons Learned (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 12, 2004 Abstract : The requirement for robust PCM is finally being recognized among chief information officers (CIO) and IT managers, who are looking to create and manage a centralized repository of rich product content, and also by many enterprise vendors.
Type: Article
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Architecture-Centered Information Systems In The Manufacturing Domain - Part V - Applying the Methodology (11 Pages)
by Glen B. Alleman
Sep 19, 2002 Abstract : Architecture bridges the semantic gap between the requirements and software. Application software systems must be architected in order to deal with the current and future needs of the business organization. Managing software projects using architecture-centered methodologies must be an intentional step in the process of deploying information systems - not an accidental by-product of the software acquisition and integration process.
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Architecture-Centered Information Systems In The Manufacturing Domain - Part IV - Moving From Planning to Implementation (12 Pages)
by Glen B. Alleman
Sep 13, 2002 Abstract : Architecture bridges the semantic gap between the requirements and software. Application software systems must be architected in order to deal with the current and future needs of the business organization. Managing software projects using architecture-centered methodologies must be an intentional step in the process of deploying information systems - not an accidental by-product of the software acquisition and integration process.
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