"The authoritative title, published by the globally respected Open Group, gives Managers reliable and independent guidance that will help to support decisions and actions in this key operational area of Cloud. It is specifically designed for business managers to understand the benefits that can be achieved. Practical and detailed it will support many operations with a pragmatic approach to getting the best out of internet-based services. The Open Group's long awaited guidance on Cloud is now published Cloud Computing is the major evolution today in computing. It describes how the internet...

This book helps people prepare for the ITIL(r) 2011 Edition Foundation qualification exam. It contains direct links to the full syllabus and specifies the terms and definitions required. The content of this book is based on the ITIL(r) 2011 Edition core guidance and APMG's ITIL Foundation Certificate syllabus edition 2011. Written by globally experienced trainers and reviewed by other professionals this unique work provides clear and concise guidance for all those seeking to achieve success at the ITIL Foundation Level. Covering: A clear and concise explanation of the exam structure; Key text...

This Management Guide provides readers with two benefits. First, it is a quick-reference guide to IT governance for those who are not acquainted with this field. Second, it is a high-level introduction to ISACA's open standard COBIT 5.0 that will encourage further study. This guide follows the process structure of COBIT 5.0. This guide is aimed at business and IT (service) managers, consultants, auditors and anyone interested in learning more about the possible application of IT governance standards in the IT management domain. In addition, it provides students in IT and Business...

This book describes a process framework for business information management, encompassing the best way to manage and execute business information management in day-to-day practice, and explaining how BiSL(R) can help. Effective management of business information is critically important for modern organizations. The Business Information Systems Library (BiSL) is a generic framework and a domain standard which is consistent with ITIL and ASL. As outsourcing of ICT activities increases, it is essential to maintain control of the services being delivered.

This title is a Study Guide for TOGAF(r) 9 Foundation. It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. This Study Guide is excellent material for: Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9; Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation; Architects who are looking for a...

The Application Services Library ASL(r) is a public domain framework and the standard for application management. This pocket guide offers an introduction to the framework ASL 2, an evolutionary update of the ASL framework that was introduced in 2001 and is used by more and more organizations since then. This compact book offers a generic introduction and additional background information through case study texts. These case texts offer a historic perspective, with examples comparing the past situation for ASL and the present situation with ASL 2. ASL will offer support to anyone implementing...

Outsourcing is here to stay. It is inextricably linked to the globalization of business. International trade networks continue to connect the world's economies and organizations increasingly turn to partners, often through outsourcing, to help them: better leverage what they are best at, gain greater flexibility and reach and drive down their overall business costs and risks. The Harvard Business Review lists outsourcing as one of the most important new management ideas and practices of this century. This substantial title is the official version of the Outsourcing Professional Body of...

This pocket guide provides a first introduction to the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge. It will be of interest to individuals who require a basic understanding of the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge, and professionals who are working in roles associated with a risk analysis project, such as those responsible for information system security planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation. The Open FAIR Body of Knowledge provides a taxonomy and method for understanding, analyzing and measuring information risk. The outcomes are more cost-effective information risk management, greater...

"This book is a revised edition of the best selling title Implementing IT Governance (ISBN 978 90 8753 119 5).

In all enterprises around the world, the issues, opportunities and challenges of aligning IT more closely with the organization and effectively governing an organizations IT investments, resources, major initiatives and superior uninterrupted service is becoming a major concern of the Board and executive management. An integrated and comprehensive approach to the alignment, planning, execution and governance of IT and its resources has become critical to more effectively align,...

The increasing complexity of the IT value chain and the rise of multi-vendor supplier ecosystems has led to the rise of Service Integration and Management (SIAM) as a new approach.