{"product_id":"best-practices-in-business-technology-stephen-j-andriole-9781420063332","title":"Best Practices in Business Technology Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite the exponential growth of computing and communications technology, the inertia of old business technology management practices still drives most investment decisions in this area. Companies spend too much money on new technology, while their business models and processes underutilize the resources they already have. Written in a compelling, conversational manner, \u003cstrong\u003eBest Practices in Business Technology Management\u003c\/strong\u003e advises those who buy, install, and support all types of computing and communications technology, empowering them to optimize their systems in new and innovative ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into six chapters, the book provides insight into the field, discussing decision-making, trends, alignment, optimization, processes, timing, and other areas. It includes practical hands-on advice that explores organization, the challenges of working with people, acquisition and measurement of technology, operational effectiveness, and strategic effectiveness. The best practices presented are not theoretical or untested. Rather, they are the result of \u003cem\u003etrench warfare\u003c\/em\u003e and real applications. The insights contained in this volume represent what successful companies have done--and continue to do--to optimize the business technology relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nationally-known business technology veteran, author Stephen J. Andriole has developed a perspective on the optimization of computing and communications technology based on years of experience from government, industry, academia, and the venture capital business. In this book, he demonstrates how those who buy and deploy technology can optimize their technology in a way that saves costs and provides maximum performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen J. Andriole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420063332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420063332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Auerbach Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2009 pg. 110","brand":"Stephen J. Andriole","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088199561471,"sku":"9781420063332","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7fd16359-54e0-4d0f-bc65-3c9daaa0082b.jpg?v=1769103612","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/best-practices-in-business-technology-stephen-j-andriole-9781420063332","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}