The Smart Way to Buy Information Technology.Brad L. Peterson Pe·ter·son , Oscar Emmanuel Born 1925. Canadian jazz pianist. A prolific recording artist noted for his technical skill, he is best known for work produced with his own trio (1953-1965). and Diane M. Carco Efficiency and foresight (graphics, tool) Foresight - A software product from Nu Thena providing graphical modelling tools for high level system design and simulation. are key to making wise technology decisions. This one-of-a-kind book shows companies how to efficiently utilize their information technology acquisitions budget by avoiding ineffectual technology investments and harmful vendor relationships. Peterson and Carco explore * perspectives of different groups towards technology * issues surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. the purchase of technology * proposal and contract processes * acquiring technology and its impact upon the enterprise ISBN: 1-8144-0387-5 (AMACOM) Soft cover, English, 272 pages, 1997 Catalog No. B4650 $38 ARMA member or non-member See also: Records and Information Management: A Benchmarking Study, p. 34; The Value of Records Management, p. 15; Strategic Outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. , p. 35; Information Systems Outsourcing Decision Making, p. 34 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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