Agile methods provide a very efficient way to develop software. But efficiency is not the point. As we explore in this Executive Report, the point is that in the rush to experience the virtues of this effective development method, and the excitement of the surrounding publicity, an important question is left unanswered: Does efficient software development (read "agile") necessarily bring a real advantage to the owner of that software? A growing number of our clients are concerned about business value and that the software they take delivery of is not fully exploiting the potential value. To put it another way, there is real business value to be had, but the software development process alone does not deliver it. Clients complain about the lack of innovation coming from agile development teams, and they report that their new software is often not that different from the previous incarnation of the functionality -- a few extra bells and whistles, yes, but not the breakthrough implementation that delivers a significant business advantage.

Making effective decisions regarding the allocation of resources for network security is a key part of business today. This Executive Report focuses on the relevant issues, including a number of questions that require special attention from CIOs and chief security officers (CSOs).

Making effective decisions regarding the allocation of resources for network security is a key part of business today.

This Executive Report examines current research by my colleagues and I regarding the outsourcing and innovation practices of 26

The passing of Steve Jobs on 5 October 2011 has affected all of us involved with IT to some extent, whether we use Apple products or not. Jobs was an innovator who changed consumer interaction with computing and how computer products are developed. As working IT professionals, the Cutter Business Technology Council recognizes Jobs’s genius and his impact on today’s computing environment.

The processes for developing strategic plans are well known, and entire books have been written on the topic.

The passing of Steve Jobs on 5 October 2011 has affected all of us involved with IT to some extent, whether we use Apple products or not. Jobs was an innovator who changed consumer interaction with computing and how computer products are developed. As working IT professionals, the Cutter Business Technology Council recognizes Jobs’s genius and his impact on today’s computing environment. Each contributor to this omnibus Council Opinion shares his or her personal tribute to the computing pioneer who was Steve Jobs.

Agile and lean methods are a means to an end, and that end is increased capability and productivity for your teams and organizations.

Implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework requires a technique to help identify risks and assess the effectiveness of existing controls through the three lines of defense of risk governance. The risk and control self-assessment (R&CSA) is one of those techniques. This Executive Report explores the power of R&CSA and its application to deliver value.

Agile data warehousing delivers powerful BI applications in the shortest time frame possible, yet coordinating multiple fast-moving BI te

This Executive Report describes the business architecture (BA) as an element linked to other enterprise elements to collectively form a structure focused on the customer. Several figures illustrate the formal integration with the IT architectures, business processes, and strategy.

This Executive Report provides a roadmap for IT action and offers a business oriented approach to maximizing the perception of IT effectiveness.

This Executive Report provides a roadmap for IT action and

This Executive Report describes a practical approach that uses enterprise architecture (EA) for rapid compliance with business governance requirements, including the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).

This Executive Report describes a practical approach that uses enterprise archi

CRM continues to ride a growing wave of interest as businesses struggle to find any way to gain advantage in difficult markets and difficult economic situations.

CRM continues to ride a growing wave of interest as businesses struggle to find any way to gain advantage in difficult markets and difficult economic si

Implementing best practices is a must for real leaders who value their role as stewards of shareholder value and wh

The success of a technology project depends on numerous factors, but as this Executive Report will show, the most important

Migrating IT systems and infrastructure to cloud ecosystems cuts costs and improves service delivery. However, moving complex IT infrastructures directly to cloud architectures is not simple or easy. As discussed in this Executive Report, an enterprise needs to look not only at the technical aspects but also at how migration will affect business operations.

Migrating IT systems and infrastructure to cloud ecosystems cuts costs and improves service delivery. However, moving complex IT infrastructures directly to cloud architectures is not simple or easy.

This Executive Report summarizes and explains the authors' work in implementing agile software development practices in the large and complex Cisco Voice Technology Group (VTG). The chosen solutions as well as the efforts required to implement them are discussed.

Success with enterprise architecture depends on strategy, rather than on existing business processes.