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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

CIO Business Intelligence

Scrum Alliance, established in 2001, is one of the more influential organizations in the agile community. At the individual level, the Scrum master supports individual efforts, addresses any issues that arise, and removes obstacles to help individuals be focused and productive.

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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2004 the company paid a $611 million fine after the Commission found it guilty of illegally bundling media player software with Windows XP (launched in 2001), and then $357 million in 2006 and another $1.3 billion in 2008 for failing to comply with the 2004 ruling.

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Marketing as a strategic business partner: mixing theory, research and #data

Jen Stirrup

After all, the Internet can break a business very quickly! So, organizations need a cohesive strategy which aligns all methods of communication to ensure consistency (Porter, 2001). 2001, Strategy and the Internet. Harvard business Review , (2001): 63-78. Harvard business Review , 86(1), pp.25-40.

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What is TOGAF? An enterprise architecture methodology for business

CIO Business Intelligence

TOGAF 7 was released in December 2001 as the “Technical Edition,” followed by TOGAF 8 Enterprise Edition in December 2002; it was then updated to TOGAF 8.1 TOGAF 9 was introduced in 2009, with new details on the overall framework, including increased guidelines and techniques. in December 2003. in November 2006.

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IT leaders adjust budget priorities as economic outlook shifts

CIO Business Intelligence

They recognize the value you provide, and IT budgets won’t be affected in the same way they were in 2009 and 2001.”. Focus on risk management, he advises, and “have a little faith in your CFO and CEO. Budgeting, IT Leadership, IT Strategy.

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