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An enterprise process framework defined and delivered with IBM Rational Method Composer
Article by Barry Snyder, Senior Consultant. (1348KB)
Looking at ITIL and ITSM from the Business Side
In today’s corporate world the phrase “IT is Business” is often used, but how many people ask how would IT really "do business". (319KB)
Making ITIL actionable with Rational Method Composer
Corby James, Noblestar's Chief Technology Officer, explores how the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), actionable process, and IBM Rational Method Composer can be combined to derive maximum value from a robust, enhanced process. (161KB)
Senior Consultant, Paul Robinson, seeks to answer important IT Portfolio Management questions. (27KB)
Beyond Alignment to Strategy: Decisioning of Existing Investments
Senior Consultant, Paul Robinson, addresses how to identify performance metrics that make decision-making easier and how good financial decision-making sometimes involves divesting. (16KB)
Now is the Time to Move with RFID
Derren Bibby, Noblestar's Chief Technologist in the UK, addresses the fact that while some companies have been trailblazing with RFID, the vast majority have been biding their time waiting for it to become a more viable technology. It is now time to start looking at RFID, even if you do not think that you will be implementing any time soon, you still need to create a plan and ensure that your competitiveness is maintained. (18KB)
Squaring the Circle with RFID and Privacy
Privacy concerns threaten to derail the introduction of RFID within the retail environment. What are these issues, how can retailers start to address the concerns and what steps must they take to ensure that they can avoid a consumer backlash? Written by Derren Bibby, Noblestar's Chief Technologist in the UK. (94KB)