Financial

News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion and how-to about IT financial issues.

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IT's New Assignment is to Generate Revenue

Sure, all CIOs seek to add value, but some are taking their quest outside the walls of the enterprise by targeting customers directly. Full Story »
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Squeezing Savings From the Cloud

Calculating the real ROI of cloud apps requires the analysis of a lot of factors, and cutting corners on that process means you might not save money.

How To

5 Tips for Running a Successful Crowdsourcing Campaign

More entrepreneurs are raising money via crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter, but it doesn't mean you're guaranteed a home run.

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Audit: Tech Overhaul for Police, Fire Three Years Behind Schedule

Portland, Oregon, officials didn't learn lessons from the city's troubled SAP implementation, according to the report

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The Best PC-based Solutions for Filing Your Tax Returns

Web-based filing may tempt you, but more complex financial situations require full-fledged software.

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Retailer Hauls Visa to Court Over $13.3M Fine for Payment Card Data Breach

Genesco, a specialty retailer of footwear, sports apparel and related accessories has sued Visa USA for $13.3 million in fines that were assessed against the company after a credit card data breach in 2010.

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Intuit Fixes Turbotax Software After 'unacceptable' Glitches Affect 10,000 Customers

The problems were confined to returns filed in the state of Minnesota, according to a spokeswoman

Advice & Opinion

For Credit Card Handlers, Cloud Computing Guidelines Just Got Clearer

The fact that regulations evolve at a much slower pace than cloud computing technologies can lead to confusion regarding how to meet regulatory requirements in the cloud. If a client moves a regulated function to the cloud and later falls out of compliance due to a shortcoming on the cloud vendor's part, the client remains accountable. So it's essential to have as much clarity on these issues as possible.

How To

5 Top Picks for Small Business Cloud-Based Accounting

A small business doesn't need expensive software to manage a general ledger and basic business accounting tasks. Here's a look at five reasonably priced cloud services.

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California Terminates Contract with SAP Over Massive, Troubled IT Project

SAP is 'extremely disappointed' with the state controller's decision, according to a spokesman

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SAP Payroll Software Woes Plague Electric Utility for Months

Confusion generated by Hurricane Sandy led to data-entry problems and incorrect pay for many National Grid workers

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School District Weighs Options for Struggling ERP Software Project

Study: Tucson school employees need to break bad working habits before project can continue

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School District Weighs Options for Struggling ERP Software Project

Study: Tucson school employees need to break bad working habits before project can continue

News analysis

Dell Buyout Would Free Execs From Shareholder Pressure, Distraction

With buyout talks gaining steam, analysts say Dell Inc. could be looking to free itself from quarterly distractions and shareholder pressures.

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Twitter Valued at $11 Billion Based on 2014 IPO

Popular micro-blogging website Twitter could be valued at $11 billion if it goes public in 2014, according to a report by specialist financial researchers Greencrest Capital.