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CIO Executive Council

A Peer-Advisory Service and Professional Association for CIOs

Turn Geeks into Leaders

June 17, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM U.S./ET (GMT-4)

Larry Bonfante, CIO of the U.S. Tennis Association, will discuss the skills and approaches that your rising IT leaders must learn to be effective in an executive capacity.

How to Handle Your New CEO: Managing Turnover at the Top

June 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM U.S./Eastern (GMT-4)

Turbulent times have increased turnover at the top. Find out what Council CIOs have done to "break in" new CEOs—build relationships, set expectations, educate on the role of IT.

Mid-Market CIO Panel: Tips and Techniques for Improving Vendor Relationships

July 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM U.S./Eastern (GMT-4)

We'll highlight relationship priorities and best practices identified in a Council study, and we'll interact with a CIO panel on the approaches they've used to improve strategic vendor partnerships.

Executive Competencies Assessment Tool

Assess Your Business Leadership Skills with the Council's new benchmarking tool. Rate yourself in change leadership, strategy, customer focus and more.

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Windows 7 in Pictures: 10 Cool Desktop Features

In anticipation of Windows 7 being released into the wild on Oct. 22, here is an up-to-date pictorial guide to the most compelling navigation and networking features of the OS. Full Story »

Apple iPhone 3GS Stress Test: Video

Still not sure if Apple's latest is right for you? Watch the new iPhone3GS get put through its paces, including real world scenarios. Full Story »

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Special Report

The Keys to Vendor Management

From the basics to negotiation to ROI and SLAs, we've got you covered.

Special Report

Telecommuting Resource Guide

Tips on the business aspects of telecommuting, remote workers and flextime.

Tutorial

Quick Intros to Technology Topics

Refreshers on ERP, open source and other essential subjects.

Special Report

The BlackBerry Bible

From shortcuts, tips and tricks, to free software downloads, use our expert guide to help you master your smartphone.

IT Drilldowns

New sections dedicated to IT's toughest challenges.

Tutorials

An Introduction to VOIP

What exactly is VOIP? Do you need it? How do you go about getting it?

Special Reports

The Future of IT Leadership

IT faces a leadership gap as the first generation of CIOs retires. Where will the next generation of leaders come from? Also: The 2008 Ones to Watch awards, which honors future IT leaders.

PARTNERS

WEBCASTS

Preparing for the Next Cyber Attack

Ensure you are up-to-speed on the latest security technologies available to keep your network safe in this Executive Guide. Get a thorough assessment of the corporate security threat landscape. Protect your network with data leakage protection, NAC and other technologies explained in this report.

Sponsored by Qwest Read this Executive Guide »

Cloud Building: 8 Ingredients for Internal Clouds

Cloud computing: a fundamentally new way to deploy IT services and functions cost-effectively and quickly. Learn how the VMware vCloud initiative dramatically improves how consumers access their information and experience applications as well as the 8 ingredients to get you going.

Sponsored by VMWare Read this White Paper »

Data Storage: How to Get Out from Under the Mountain of Useless Data

Why would you pay to store and maintain something you didn't need? Yet a new IDG research report says the majority of organizations are doing just that with inactive data. Click here to read how Iron Mountain's Virtual File Store service can reduce data storage needs by 50 percent or more, freeing up IT resources for bottom line savings and profit.

Sponsored by Iron Mountain Read this White Paper »

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Resource Alerts

Get instant email notifications by topic when white papers, webcasts, and case studies are added to our library.

WHITE PAPER

Get Sophisticated About Web App Security

Many organizations are using Web applications to extend data beyond the enterprise for quick online transactions, brand enhancement, and real-time information. Unfortunately, Web application threats are becoming more sophisticated and abundant. Securing your enterprise requires a holistic approach.
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WHITE PAPER

Forecast: Cloud Computing Looms Big on the Horizon

Download a free copy of this CIO Executive Guide for strategic decision making compliments of VMWare.