Jim Norton, former BCS president and chartered director, explains the 5 key roles of the CIO and offers tips to CIOs on building credibility with the board. 

Read this case to learn about one company's battle with virus protection and what they did to overcome it. 

This paper describes how hospitals have all partnered with CDW Healthcare to help them navigate the complexities of software licensing and deployment, as well as maximize the effectiveness of their investment and resources. Read on to learn the benefits these three organizations experienced with CDW Healthcare. 

From the laid-off to the disgruntled, ex-employees with an axe to grind can make companies vulnerable to data theft. Kaspersky Lab security evangelist Ryan Naraine discusses the threat and offers practical advice to prevent data loss. 

In this white paper, learn how manufacturers can gain visibility and control over their products' lifecycles, reduce the carbon and energy footprints of their trading partners, and attain brand and cost leadership in an increasingly environmentally-conscious business climate by employing a Smart Demand-Supply Network. 

This eBook explains the technical and organizational issues involved in creating fully integrated quality control and data management systems for globalized manufacturers and distributors. 

This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future. 

Device manufacturers are balancing control with innovation, a dynamic that often controls the mobile ecosystem. This is why the McAfee Mobile Security Report 2009 is taking a closer look at manufacturers’ security experiences, their concerns and priorities, and their approach to major security challenges that lie ahead of them in the near future. 

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a business model that allows supplier/manufacturer organizations to access, control, and replenish inventory for their customers. Clear Spider is the industry leader in VMI technology. 

Taking advantage of SaaS and PaaS cloud computing options can help you reduce software costs. But before you dive in, there are few things you should consider. In this e-guide, Forrester Research senior analyst Glenn O'Donnell, IDC Manufacturing Insights vice president Bob Parker, and other industry experts share their insights. 

King Plastic uses Microsoft Dynamics CRM alongside Microsoft Dynamics GP to track sales leads and manage profiles for its growing list of customers. 

This white paper explores the origins of the Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC), how PACs differ from Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and PCs, and the future direction of industrial control with PACs.