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Better IT management for banks

July 2007

McKinsey research shows that the IT investments of banks are most fruitful when they match technology strategy with business strategy, implement systems in a disciplined way, and balance value creation with increased IT capabilities.

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Applying lean to application development and maintenance

May 2007

To make application development and maintenance more productive, IT managers are getting lean.

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Using IT to speed up clinical trials

July 2007

The first wave of IT improvements solved some problems, but opportunities remain. Now it’s time for a more comprehensive approach.

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Delivering software as a service

June 2007

A new delivery method is shaking the software industry’s foundations. Traditional vendors should take heed.

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What's on CIO agendas in 2007: A McKinsey Survey

January 2007

CIOs are focusing their plans on more flexible architectures and more efficient data centers.

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Splitting demand from supply in IT

September 2006

Dividing IT into demand and supply organizations helps companies realize the full potential of their IT investments.

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Recent Interviews

Spurring value creation in IT services: An interview with the chairman of India’s Satyam Computers

September 2007

The founder and chairman of Satyam details the philosophy that has underpinned the company’s rapid ascent through the ranks of the world’s top IT services providers.

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Focusing on the customer: An interview with the head of Merrill Lynch’s operations and IT

June 2007

Merrill Lynch has combined operations with IT in a single unit. Diane Schueneman, the head of the company’s Global Infrastructure Solutions, explains how she is changing both to focus on the customer.

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The CEO as CIO: An interview with the head of India's top private bank

March 2007

Information technology is so crucial for the success of India’s top private bank that K. V. Kamath says he oversees it himself.

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Succeeding at open-source innovation: An interview with Mozilla's Mitchell Baker

January 2008

The company’s chairman and former CEO explains the power of the participatory, open-source model of collaboration.

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Research in Brief

How companies can make the most of user-generated content

August 2007

The success of online participatory media—video-sharing sites and corporate wikis alike—depends on the quality contributions of a small core of enthusiasts.

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The next frontier in IT strategy: A McKinsey Survey

May 2007

IT executives say that they are now helping to shape business strategy but need to improve their ability to tap innovation.

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How businesses are using Web 2.0

By and large, executives are satisfied with their previous investments in Internet technology, and most are investing in trends that promote automation and networking online.