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	The New Breed of CIO Special Report by Larry Lange There’s a new breed of CIO on the rise. Whether at organizations that include SanDisk, Embarq, Achievo or the Victoria Police in Australia, these CIOs share an understanding of how IT can drive the business, and the ability to work as true peers of their fellow C-level executives.

	From CIO to COO to CEO Case Study by John W. Verity Could the new breed of CIO actually become a CEO? Yes, if the CIO is Christopher Lofgren. Today, presiding over a $3.4 billion giant, he is implementing a number of IT-related initiatives to grow the business even larger. PLUS: How Sallie Mae's CIO went to the head of the class.

	Securing Business Growth CIOs Speak Out compiled by Karen J. Bannan Six leading IT executives describe their Identity and Access Management efforts and detail how this key security solution helps them to increase their impact on the business.

	Behind the Numbers Market Trends by Bob Violino The new breed of CIO is here — and we have the numbers to prove it. Check out the details on Smart Enterprise’s exclusive survey.

	Data Center Consolidation Best Practices by John Zipperer Many CIOs are consolidating their data centers with a combination of best practices, peer insights and powerful tools to ease the way. PLUS: Five best practices for consolidating your data center.

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Join the New Breed
Editor in Chief Peter Krass	Three-quarters of CIOs and other IT leaders are helping their companies develop new products and services. More than 80 percent are deeply involved with strategic decisions. CIOs are gaining greater stature and authority within their organizations, our exclusive survey finds. Want to join them? Then this issue is for you. More >>

Columns

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
IT organizations that work closely with their sales organization can have a significant impact on the company’s revenue. But first, CIOs need to make the right connections, writes George Fischer, Executive VP of Global Sales at CA.

PERSPECTIVES
In an exclusive interview, globetrotting management consultant and author Ram Charan explains why smart CIOs will learn to think more like their CEOs.

IN THE KNOW
Simply working faster isn’t enough anymore. Today’s CIOs need to achieve world-class resource utilization. To do so, they should focus even more on their people, says Una O'Neill, Executive VP and General Manager of CA Services.

CAREER SMARTS
Team-building programs can help CIOs strengthen their company from within — and keep IT employees motivated and engaged.

Departments

NEWSWORTHY
Automatic savings through automation…CA CMDB Named Product of the Year…This CIO does Windows.

TECH CHATTER
Do the Right Thing with PPM
Project and Portfolio Management helps CIOs undertake the right IT projects at the right time for the business. It also gives CIOs a crucial business perspective on their investments.

ENTERPRISE IT MANAGEMENT
Service Level Management Transforms IT
Service Level Management solutions translate raw, often arcane performance numbers into consolidated reports that are meaningful to the entire business. For CIOs at organizations that include San Francisco Health Plan, this can make all the difference when it comes to meeting vital service level agreements.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Is That a Widget on Your Home Page?
Maybe not yet. But these lightweight applications are all the rage among consumer sites. Leading-edge companies are already using them to improve customer satisfaction and speed sales.

SECURITY STRATEGIES
Securing the Mainframe
More likely than not, today’s big iron is connected to the Web. While that’s great for keeping both internal and external customers happy, it also raises a passel of security, privacy, governance and compliance issues. Security-minded CIOs are keeping their mainframes not only connected, but also safe.

SMART BUSINESS
IT Budgeting: The CIO's Fallback Plan
The CIO’s job is bigger than ever before, stretching from customers at the front end to core IT systems at the back end. That’s why IT leaders need contingency budget plans. Such plans help CIOs cope with unpredictable changes in demand, maintain flexibility and establish credibility with the business.

KNOWLEDGE BASE
Master Your Own (Vertical) Domain
For the new breed of CIO, having a firm grasp on IT alone is just the start. Today’s CIOs also need a thorough understanding of their business. These books, Web sites and conferences can help CIOs learn more about their vertical industry.