CIO Digest - Strategies and Analysis from Symantec

CIO Digest is Symantec’s quarterly containing strategies and analysis for senior and C-level IT leaders around the world. Each issue of CIO Digest includes an exclusive interview, an industry feature, a solutions feature, customer case studies from thought leaders around the globe, an update from Symantec Security Technology & Response, and more.

April 2009

The April 2009 issue of CIO Digest includes an exclusive interview with Lynda Fleury, the AVP and CISO at Unum Group, who explains that information security is an ongoing program. Readers will also want to check out the interview with David Bradshaw, the chief information, planning, and marketing officer at Memorial Hermann, the special Q&A with new Symantec President and CEO Enrique T. Salem, and much more. Download the entire issue as a PDF file by clicking Download This Issue below. Individual articles can be retrieved by using the Table of Contents.

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Departments

Symantec Executive Q&A
Customer Matters
New Symantec President and CEO Enrique T. Salem’s focus on the business of helping customers secure and manage their information.
Interview with Patrick E. Spencer
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Americas
The Fabric of IT Quality
Holding three different executive titles, David Bradshaw is making quality an integral part of Memorial Hermann’s IT fabric.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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Cover Story
Living in the Copernican Revolution
There is no “Alpha” and “Omega” in information security, but rather it must evolve daily according to Unum AVP and CISO Lynda Fleury.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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EMEA
Security Standardization Goes to Press
Heidelberg Druckmaschinen IT leaders explain how the three keys to success–technology, processes, and people–form the foundation of information security standardization.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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Solutions Feature
The “Consumerization” of IT
Consumer technologies are entering the workplace at a rapid pace—driving productivity and innovation. Yet, less than half of the Millennials follow IT policies on the use of these technologies.
By Alan Drummer
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APJ
Creative Balance
Reliance Communications’ CIO Sumit Chowdhury draws upon a unique and diverse background that helps him better understand and appreciate the vision of Dhirubhai Ambani.
By Mark L.S. Mullins
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Industry Feature
Transitions of Power
Power and energy IT leaders are on the lookout for technology solutions that reduce risk and deliver rapid ROI.
By Ken Downie
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From the CEO
Our Priorities in an Extraordinary Time
By Enrique T. Salem
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Beyond Static Protection
Offender profiling differentiates between good and bad programs.
By Stephen Trilling
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Women in Charge
Turning the tide on a 70 percent decline in women seeking IT careers.
By Dee V. Sharma
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January 2009

The January 2009 issue of CIO Digest includes an interview with Tom Lamming, the Senior Vice President, Transformation, at Telstra, who discusses the company’s five-year IT transformation initiative centered on delivering a new customer experience. Readers will also want to check out the solutions feature on IT GRC and industry feature on IP convergence in the telecommunications sector. Download the entire issue as a PDF file by clicking Download This Issue below. Retrieve individual articles by using the Table of Contents below.

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Departments

Cover Story
Getting to One Click
Tom Lamming is leading Telstra on an IT transformation the size of the Australian Outback that is focused on delivering an unrivaled customer experience.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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EMEA
A Rapid IT Ascent
IT standardization turbocharges business value and propels agility and flexibility at Piaggio Aero—the “Ferrari of the Air.”
By Patrick E. Spencer
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Industry Feature
The Double-Edged Sword of IP Convergence
As IP-based networks gain ground, telcos are turning security threats and availability challenges into new opportunities.
By Ken Downie
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North America
Beneficial Change
A massive IT consolidation effort aligns IT services and the business of government to deliver change the State of Michigan can believe in.
By Mark L.S. Mullins
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Solutions Feature
Turning Risks into Returns
Firms with strong IT GRC results enjoy much better performance when it comes to satisfying customers and growing revenues and profits.
By Alan Drummer
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Latin America
Continual Transformation
Developing infrastructure solutions without a software and hardware agenda at Brazilian IT solutions provider TIVIT.
By Mark L.S. Mullins
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Chairman's Note
Software as a Service: Moving Beyond the Buzz
By John W. Thompson
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News, Reviews, and Perspectives
Includes Symantec Executive Q&A with Francis deSouza, senior vice president, Information Risk Management Group, who discusses how IRM initiatives can help companies minimize their information risks.
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APJ
The Making of an Iconic IT Production
A fascinating IT journey uncovers unique business value in asset management, workflows, and the helpdesk at healthAlliance NZ.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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October 2008

The October 2008 issue of CIO Digest includes an exclusive interview with Rhonda MacLean, the global CISO at Barclays Global Retail and Investment Bank, who explains how security is there to help the business go fast. Readers will want to check out the two features as well. Download the entire issue as a PDF file by clicking Download This Issue. Retrieve individual articles by using the Table of Contents below.

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Departments

Cover Story
Information Security that Makes the Business Go Faster
Barclays Global Retail and Commercial Banking Global CISO Rhonda MacLean on industry standards, strategic out-tasking, and technology standardization.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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EMEA
An IT Strategy that Accelerates Exponential Acquisition Growth
Xstrata CIO Jason Wilkins on walking the fine line between centralized and decentralized IT.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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Industry Feature
Counting on Data Loss Prevention
The financial services sector is an early adopter of DLP solutions. Industry thought leaders and analysts report that there is much to lose–and gain–when managing data in motion and at rest.
By Fred Sandsmark
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North America
Building a Nation Out of Islands
OMG CIO Kenneth Corriveau on unifying a global media brand by consolidating commodity technologies.
By Ken Downie
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Solutions Feature
Virtualize Everything?
Adoption of server, storage, and application virtualization generates large gains in efficiency and flexibility. Three IT organizations discuss their virtualization initiatives and the business value they’ve realized.
By Alan Drummer
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Latin America
Programming Effectiveness
Globosat Programadora’s head of IT security, Antônio Horta, balances the needs of business units with the corporate priority of securing information.
By Mark L.S. Mullins
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Chairman's Note
Consumerization of IT: Staying Ahead of the Curve
By John W. Thompson
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News, Reviews, and Perspectives
Includes Symantec Executive Q&A with Janice Chaffin, group president of the Consumer Business Unit, who discusses how consumer technologies are paving the way for enterprise customers.
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APJ
Many Professional Hats Yield a Unique IT Vantage Point
Breadth of front-line business experience drives technology.
By Patrick E. Spencer
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July 2008

The July 2008 issue of CIO Digest includes a cover story, "All IT 'Roads' Lead to Data Center Infrastructure Software: Charting a Strategic Journey Focused on the Final Destination—Delivering Business Value," showcasing exclusive interviews with three CIOs: Brad Wyckoff from Meredith Corporation, Norm Fjeldheim from Qualcomm, Inc., and Ignacio Vera from HSBC México. It also includes a solutions feature on the strategic value of managed services, an industry feature on the IT challenges in the public sector, and four case studies on enterprises from around the world. Download the entire issue as a PDF file (37MB) by clicking Download This Issue. Retrieve individual articles by using the Table of Contents below.

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Departments

Cover Story
All IT "Roads" Lead to Data Center Infrastructure Software
Brad Wyckoff from Meredith Corporation, Norm Fjeldheim from Qualcomm, and Ignacio Vera from HSBC México discuss their travels.
By Mark L.S. Mullins and Patrick E. Spencer

EMEA
IT in a Bottle
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company for Egypt connects IT and the business to create a refreshing recipe.
By Ken Downie

Industry Feature
Striving for Brilliance in the Public Sector Spotlight
Facing resource limitations every day unleashes IT creativity.
By Howard Baldwin

North America
Talk About Email Retention Policy
Mitel avoids PST file indigestion and legal discovery heartburn by combining business processes with the right technology solution.
By Patrick E. Spencer

Solutions Feature
Getting Strategic with Managed Services
Delegate IT headaches with the right prescription.
By Alan Drummer

Latin America
The City That Works
The City of Vitória keeps IT operations up and running with a range of security and data protection solutions.
By Mark L.S. Mullins

Chairman's Note
IT GRC—Moving Beyond IT Compliance
By John W. Thompson

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News, Reviews, and Perspectives

APAC
Making a Winning Argument
Rodyk & Davidson LLP constructs a compelling case for email archiving and e-discovery.
By Patrick E. Spencer

April 2008

The April 2008 issue of CIO Digest includes an exclusive interview with Myrna Soto, VP of Governance and CISO at MGM MIRAGE, a solutions feature on email and document policy management, an industry feature on healthcare IT challenges, and more. Download the entire issue as a PDF file (18MB) by clicking Download This Issue. Retrieve individual articles by using the Table of Contents below.

Features

Departments

Exclusive Interview
Ascending to the Uppermost Peaks of Information Security
MGM MIRAGE VP of Governance and CISO Myrna Soto maps a successful path from strategy to execution
By Patrick E. Spencer

EMEA
The Government's Glass House
IGAE builds a transparent IT infrastructure with a solid foundation
By Gerry Goldschmidt

Industry Feature
Best Medicine: Five Healthcare IT Challenges and Cures
Organizations around the world address security, storage, and more
By Fred Sandsmark

North America
The Art of Pediatric IT
Texas Children’s Hospital makes IT count where it matters—patient care
By Patrick E. Spencer

Solution Feature
Define "Retentive": Email and Document Policy Management
Four diverse companies discuss best practices for dealing with a deluge of data
By Alan Drummer

APAC
Constructing Value
Gammon Construction builds solid security and IT management solutions
By Mark L.S. Mullins

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News, Reviews, and Perspectives

Chairman's Note
Virtualization: A Path to Success
By John W. Thompson

Latin America
Fair Winds Blowing
The City of Buenos Aires leverages technology and awareness to deliver a new culture of security
By Mark L.S. Mullins

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