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Product-based IT: 6 key steps for making the switch

CIO Business Intelligence

As SaaS and other technology companies began to abandon traditional project management, product-based IT became a bold shift to business value. Moreover, in companies that develop non-technology customer-facing products, applying the term product management in IT can conflict with other departmental responsibilities.

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IT resiliency: Running two different hypervisors

CIO Business Intelligence

I do recognize some companies are probably easier than ours to go ahead and do the migration. Vendor allegiance – once critical for many organizations due both to convenience and loyalty – has become a company liability for many. “We needed to plan out this migration,” he said. “It It took about 18 months. You need to plan.

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Ask the Expert: What are my career options at a slow-growing software-as-a-service company?

GeekWire

Q : Im the vice president of engineering at a private software-as-a-service company growing at 10% per year. NIKESH PAREKH: Before I think about any new career opportunity, I want to understand the value of the stock in my current company and the likelihood of an IPO or acquisition of the company. What should I do?

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO Business Intelligence

Enterprise infrastructures have expanded far beyond the traditional ones focused on company-owned and -operated data centers. This increased complexity means more companies will be relying on IT consultants to help navigate the changes and develop short-term and long-term strategies. Indeed lists various salaries for IT consultants.

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Startup radar: 5 early stage companies in Seattle that are raising cash and gaining traction

GeekWire

LinkedIn and company photos) We’re back with another spotlight on startups making moves in Seattle. Read more about the companies below, and catch up on our previous startup radar spotlight here. Read more about the companies below, and catch up on our previous startup radar spotlight here.

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Sustainable Petrochemical Company Expands Risk-Based Inspection Philosophy

CIO Business Intelligence

As a global chemical company and producer of PET, Indorama Ventures Limited (IVL) has made sustainability a priority for over a decade, from energy and greenhouse gas reductions to increased renewable energy and recycling. As such, it is the most widely recycled plastic in the world.

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Project management: Tips, tools, best practices

CIO Business Intelligence

Project management is a business discipline that involves applying specific processes, knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools to successfully deliver outcomes that meet project goals. a common language for project managers, functional leaders, and other stakeholders that smooths communication and ensures expectations are fully understood.