IT from Cost Center to Revenue Generator

I have been schooled in the paradigm that IT is more of a necessary cost-center for the organization. The generally-accepted idea in essence is that we bought a computer for the same reason we bought the computer desk and chair. They are a necessity to do business, but they are an expense and do not directly affect the outcome of my revenue. This is still the common view today. That is why there is the so-called computer upgrade lifecycle and IT expenditures are one of the first take a hit when the organization faces tough times.

There is an alternative view to this generally-accepted idea. The alternative is not an easy sell and it does not have a manual or boiler-plate procedures, however if done right via a well-defined strategic vision and proper execution can transform the IT department from a necessary cost-center, into a valuable resource for revenue generation. Read more

Simple Principles for Effective IT Management

50-30-20 Principle

• IT is about 50% people, 30% process and 20% product (technology)
• Success of any IT department depends upon the people within the department and the people it supports. There has to be buy-in to IT initiatives and that the department offers value to its customer base
• Processes (Procedures, Guidelines, Standards and Policies) should be aligned with overall business objectives to ensure that IT is not simply a cost center for the organization but also a value-add and integral part of overall revenue stream of the company. A key factor to ensure that there is alignment between IT and Business and that these processes support the objectives is buy-in from all the stakeholders within the organization Read more

Journal of Global Information Technology Management [Magazine Subscription]

Journal of Global Information Technology Management (JGITM) is a multidisciplinary journal. JGITM publishs articles and reports related to all aspects of the application of information technology for international business. The Journal is international in all aspects.

Journal of Global Information Technology Management (JGITM) is a multidisciplinary journal. JGITM publishs articles and reports related to all aspects of the application of information tec (more…)

Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy (Hardcover)

Thoroughly Updated Sixth Edition! Social networks are transforming how people communicate, work, and play. This comprehensive new edition highlights this new technology and scores of others that are changing how organizations operate and compete in the current global environment. The cover depicts two examples of social network. The larger image is a visualization of the trust relationships in a web-based social network. The smaller figures are default avatars from Second (more…)

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide) (Paperback)

The PMBOK9(r) Guide – Fourth Edition continues the tradition of excellence in project management with a standard that is even easier to understand and implement, with improved consistency and greater clarification. Standard language has been incorporated throughout the document to aid reader understanding. New data flow diagrams clarify inputs and outputs for each process. Greater attention has been placed on how Knowledge Areas integrate in the context of Initiating, Pla (more…)

Information Technology for Management: Improving Performance in the Digital Economy (Hardcover)

Information technology has changed how businesses operate and succeed in today’s global economy. Organizations can now use IT to transform themselves and achieve a tremendous competitive advantage. Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy, Seventh Edition highlights how this new technology is changing the current business environment and what effect it has on today’s students.  The text addresses the major principles of MIS in (more…)

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition (Certification Press) (Paperback)

The best fully integrated study system available for the PMP examUpdated for the latest release of the Project Professional exam from PMI, PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know–and shows you how to prepare–for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all objectives for the PMP exam Exam Readiness checklist–you’re ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked offInside the Exam sections highlight ke (more…)

Information Technology Project Management, 6th Edition (Kindle Edition)

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Ray Guidone, “I feel the author has done a good job of keeping the text simple and well directed.”

Information is traveling faster and being shared by more individuals than ever before. Information Technology Project Management, Sixth Edition offers the “behind-the-scene” aspect of technology. Although project management has been an established field for many years, managing information technology requires ideas and information that go beyond standar (more…)

PMP Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes (based on the PMBOK 4th Edition) (Board book)

Developed by an award-winning author and PMP, this excellent reference tool will help you manage your projects or study for the PMP exam. Every PMBOK Knowledge Area, Process, Input, Output, and Tool & Technique is listed. Based on the PMBOK Fourth Edition.
Format: Two-sided, laminated reference card that conveniently fits in a notebook or folder. Format: 8.5 x 11

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Information Technology Project Management, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This completely revised edition of the best-selling Information Technology Project Management recreates the experience of dozens of projects, both successful and failed, to provide a real-world context for learning. The author explains the foundations of project management – project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement – using the experiences of real-life businesses. This new fourth edition includes a running case, new (more…)

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  • CVE-2011-4872 (desire_hd, desire_s, droid_incredible, evo_3d, evo_4g, glacier, sensation_4g, sen...) February 4, 2012
    Multiple HTC Android devices including Desire HD FRG83D and GRI40, Glacier FRG83, Droid Incredible FRF91, Thunderbolt 4G FRG83D, Sensation Z710e GRI40, Sensation 4G GRI40, Desire S GRI40, EVO 3D GRI40, and EVO 4G GRI40 allow remote attackers to obtain 802.1X Wi-Fi credentials and SSID via a crafted application that uses the android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STA […]
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  • CVE-2011-4512 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    CRLF injection vulnerability in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HT […]
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  • CVE-2011-4879 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    miniweb.exe in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime does not properly handle URIs beginning with a 0xfa character, which allows remote attac […]
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  • CVE-2011-4514 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    The TELNET daemon in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal); the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime does not perform authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TCP session. […]
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  • CVE-2011-4510 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or H […]
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  • CVE-2011-4878 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    Directory traversal vulnerability in miniweb.exe in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via […]
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  • CVE-2011-4877 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    HmiLoad in the runtime loader in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal); the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime, when Transfer Mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by sending crafted […]
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  • CVE-2011-4513 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal); the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project file, related to the HMI web server and runtime loader. […]
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  • CVE-2011-4876 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    Directory traversal vulnerability in HmiLoad in the runtime loader in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal); the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime, when Transfer Mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute, read, create, modi […]
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  • CVE-2011-4511 (wincc_flexible, simatic_hmi_panels, wincc_runtime_advanced, wincc_flexible_runtime) February 2, 2012
    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or H […]
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