The Art And Science Of IT Architecture Design

by J. Dowling ... The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements; the Science is translating them into technology solutions. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/06/research_notes/MI_EV_JFD_06_03_02_1.asp - 14k Summary: To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements; the Science is translating them into technology solutions.

Los Alamos Loses Top-Secret Information, Again!

by L. Taylor ... For more than 50 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory's primary mission has been to apply science and technology to problems of national security. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_ST_LPT_06_20_00_1.asp - 8k Summary: Another security compromise occurred at Los Alamos National Laboratories last month when two hard drives containing top-secret nuclear information disappeared. The security mistakes that are being made at Los Alamos are sloppy and unacceptable.

Managing Risks, Managing Measures: Decision Support Methodologies ...

by Edward S. Robins, PhD ... Dr. Robins is a physics honors graduate from Imperial College, London, and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/03/research_notes/MI_EV_ESR_03_01_02_1.asp - 15k Summary: Though many academic methods exist, few actually reach the audience they need to reach because of the barrier between academic and business languages, as well as the ability to produce workable and usable tools. This article summarizes what I believe are the methodologies most used in Business, and some

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... ÿþ Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science? ... being pulled in a specific direction for the wrong reasons—be it price, relationship, or technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k Summary: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

Saudi Arabian Network Security Provokes Local Considerations

by L. Taylor ... known as Squid. The firewall is located at the King Abdul Aziz University for Science and Technology (KACST). To keep foreign nations ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_ST_LPT_04_06_00_1.asp - 6k Summary: Internet security in Saudi Arabia does not go overlooked. Are the Saudis being over zealous and paranoid, or are they practicing smart network security?

Managing Risks, Managing Measures: Decision Support Methodologies ...

by Edward S. Robins, PhD ... Dr. Robins is a physics honors graduate from Imperial College, London, and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/02/research_notes/MI_EV_ESR_02_28_02_1.asp - 19k Summary: Poor measurement methods can take off millions or more from bottom lines, and contribute at least in part to project failures, corporate inefficiencies and poor technology selections. Industry wide, they have contributed to tens of billions of dollars of unnecessary costs. How do you avoid these expensiv

What if Companies Could Use Science to Align Prices to Market and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... $18 million (USD) in developing its proprietary empirical science (as opposed ... Zilliant was recognized by the Manufacturing Business Technology (MBT) magazine ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/06/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_06_06_07_1.asp - 12k Summary: Zilliant, a data-driven, price management software provider, aims to enable business-to-business companies to optimize revenue and margins through decision support and automation software that delivers more effective discount guidelines, in-depth price analytics, intelligent deal management, and successf

Bootcamp for the Pros; Why Ernst & Young Will Lead Security ...

by L. Taylor ... Original News & Educational Review. ... to surgery, hacking is indeed a mixture of art and science. Having the right tools, and the technology, is just one part of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2002/01/news_analysis/NA_ST_XLT_01_19_02_1.asp - 16k Summary: Original News & Educational Review Course Summary Ernst & Young, has put together the quintessential course for security engineers looking to improve their ability to protect their organization's website, systems, and network. Dubbed eXtreme Hacking, and carrying a price tag of $5,000 a slot, this co

TEC: Outsourcing Evaluation Center

... More news… Related Centers. ... 1. Infosys Technologies - IT Services. 2. Kingdee Software Technology - IT Infrastructure Services. 3. OPESNET Corporation - OPESNET. ... http://outsourcing.technologyevaluation.com/index.asp - 50k - 2007-12-03

Smart Shoppers Go Abroad for Affordable Information Security ...

by L. Taylor ... capital, University of Edinburgh has been notorious for innovation and technology for over ... in the Guardian League Table of teaching in Computer Science in the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2000/06/research_notes/EN_ST_LPT_06_09_00_1.asp - 25k Summary: Ernest Hemingway said,