Financial Management and Presented at NERCOMP Conferences

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Project Portfolios: Managing Executive Attention and Decision Making

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Title:Project Portfolios: Managing Executive Attention and Decision Making (ID: NCP07033)
Author(s):Dwight Fischer (Plymouth State University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/19/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:As IT makes up a growing percentage of campus budgets, technology leaders are under increasing pressure to contain costs, align IT projects with institutional mission, and develop strategic management methods for oversight. This seminar will provide a brief review of best practices in project management, including project portfolio management at the institutional level. The focus will be on methods to engage executives, define decision processes, and develop good practices for the selection and sponsorship of projects. The format of this seminar is designed to review a range of concepts and seek practical application.
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Doing More with Less: Finding Solutions That Don't Cost a Bundle

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Title:Doing More with Less: Finding Solutions That Don't Cost a Bundle (ID: NCP0655)
Author(s):Debbora Bartel Quayle (Hamilton College), Karen Schaffer (Hamilton College), and Krista Siniscarco (Hamilton College)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/21/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Budgets are flat, demand is increasing, adding more staff isn't feasible, and cutting support is scary. Learn how Hamilton College adjusted its support models in three key areas (Help Desk, Faculty Support, and Installations) to manage demand without sacrificing customer service.
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Server Consolidation: Real People Saving Real Money

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Title:Server Consolidation: Real People Saving Real Money (ID: NCP0638)
Author(s):Tim Antonowicz (Bowdoin College)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/21/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Facing datacenter space and resource constraints, Bowdoin College used new technology to meet current and future needs. Last year, we consolidated over 60 servers onto 9 VMWare hosts, created an extensive R&D environment, and deployed a highly available and resilient financial system, all while saving over $350,000 in hardware costs.
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