http://www.burtongroup.com/Research/DocumentList.aspx?cid=57 The Executive Advisory Program (EAP) provides the executive the information and tools to help effectively manage and lead the enterprise IT organization. The executive is part of the team charged with the success of IT initiatives. Many executive-focused offerings make an effort to separate the executive as a VIP and ignore the fact that their team is charged with execution. At Burton Group, we work to provide strategic advice to the executive which is supported by pragmatic, actionable research for technologists. en-us © 2010 Burton Group. All rights reserved http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2093 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2093 Pattern-based strategy (PBS) is a framework for adjusting enterprise business models and operations. It comprises a cycle of seek, model, and adapt in which weak signals are assessed for their risk or reward to the business, and, when warranted, lead to adaptation. In this management initiative document, Vice President and Chief of Research Chris Howard traces the impact of PBS on IT architecture, infrastructure, and practices. Management Initiative Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1781 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1781 Mobile communications costs are growing as more staff leave their desks behind and begin to work anywhere/anytime. CIOs and IT departments are struggling with appropriate use, purchasing policies, and expense management. Gartner’s research addresses alternatives and client experiences that can help control those costs and set policies. Management Briefing Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2018 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2018 What do you need to stop doing? What narratives about business and IT are no longer valid in a post-crisis economy? Postmodern IT embraces change and acknowledges the fragmentary, complex nature of reality. In this management initiative document, Vice President and Chief of Research Chris Howard describes postmodern IT and gives examples of Burton Group thought leadership on the topic, including the future of identity management, application delivery, and data management. Management Initiative Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2017 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2017 IT organizations should perform an in-depth technical analysis of social media tools and work with their business counterparts responsible for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) compliance to understand how capabilities within different social media solutions might trigger regulatory concern. Business decision makers can then determine the most effective way to achieve business objectives while IT strategists can proceed with technology options to mitigate those risks. In this management initiative, Principal Analyst Mike Gotta examines the potential technology concerns Twitter and LinkedIn might have on enterprise regulatory policies. Management Initiative Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1978 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1978 Cloud computing, for better or worse, has had at least two years of peak hype experience. Executives are asking IT organizations to seriously look at cloud computing to lower costs and create a more agile IT environment. But cloud computing still has many risks regarding data security, vendor viability, disaster recovery, high availability, and liability. To date, cloud computing adoption has been ad hoc, often starting as pilot projects deep within IT organizations. What has our research revealed about cloud computing pitfalls? What key points should the IT executive be aware of before (or while) venturing into the cloud? Management Initiative Thu, 27 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2013 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2013 Much has been said about the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and many organizations have claimed benefit from adopting ITIL’s processes. But exactly what is the business benefit of ITIL? Is the alignment of IT with the business a worthy goal, or should organizations expect more? In this TeleBriefing, Service Director Michael Disabato explores the business value of ITIL. TeleBriefing Tue, 18 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2007 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2007 Desktop virtualization is picking up steam in the post-crisis economy as organizations look for more ways to control cost and streamline operations. In this management briefing, Chief of Research Chris Howard summarizes the drivers behind virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) initiatives, as well as the pros and cons of implementation. Management Briefing Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1886 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1886 Business process management (BPM) is a perennial contender for “top strategic initiative.” Burton Group wanted to find out what is really happening with BPM, so we conducted a large research study to determine the success of BPM initiatives in the real world. In this management initiative document, Vice President and Burton Group Chief of Research Chris Howard discusses key findings for organizations embarking on or renewing BPM initiatives. Management Initiative Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1969 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1969 Many organizations are preparing for economic recovery by rethinking assumptions, striving for regulatory compliance, charting alternative courses, and intensively monitoring which business scenario might unfold. The new normal is here, and one thing is clear: Navigating the new normal requires more than automation—it requires the ability to leverage data and to develop insight. In this Burton Group management briefing, Research Director Michael Rollings examines the need for organizations to transform and adopt the development of insight as their primary purpose rather than automation. Management Briefing Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1694 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1694 Green may be good, but it’s also the color of money, and for most organizations the bottom line is, well, the bottom line. What do Burton Group analysts, and outside research, say about green IT and how it fits into the IT plan? In this management initiative document, CIO Executive Strategist Jack Santos reviews Burton Group research findings on green IT efforts and how they relate to the overall IT strategic plan. Management Initiative Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT