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CMM versus Agile: Methodology Wars in Software Development
Austin, Robert D.Case HBS-607084-EInformation TechnologiesA CIO decides whether to adopt the "Capability Maturity Model" (CMM) within her IT department. The decision is proving surprisingly controversial; some of her best developers prefer adopting an "agile" methodological approach instead. Compares and contrasts the CMM and agile methodologies, such as Kent Beck's eXtreme Programming.Starting at €8.20
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Enterprise Software Selection (Spanish version)
Austin, Robert D.; Sole, Deborah; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-606S14Information TechnologiesDescribes Harley-Davidson's decision process for defining and selecting an enterprise-wide procurement software package and the institutional changes introduced as part of this process. Tells the story of Harley-Davidson's approach in developing integrated business processes and information systems to meet the needs of a visionary procurement strategy. Central to this activity was the evaluation and selection of an enterprise software package and...Starting at €8.20
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Or Why the Spirit of King George III Is Alive and Well (Spanish version)
McFarlan, F. WarrenCase HBS-310S02Information TechnologiesIntroduces issues of new service standards in an information-intensive world.Starting at €8.20
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Bringing the Cloud to Earth (Spanish version)
Iansiti, Marco; Herman, KerryCase HBS-612S01Information TechnologiesAdam Famularo, general manager, Cloud Computing business, CA Technologies, and David Dobson, WVP and group executive, Customer Solutions Group, were preparing for a presentation on communicating and positioning CA Technologies' new strategy for cloud computing. Analysts had voiced concern over several 2010 acquisitions, and highlighted CA Technologies' need to clearly state its strategy and objectives and identify a compelling way to position and...Starting at €8.20
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Why Your IT Project May Be Riskier Than You Think
Flyvbjerg, Bent; Budzier, AlexanderArticle HBS-F1109A-EInformation TechnologiesNew research shows that a surprisingly high number of technology projects go wildly over budget, sinking careers and companies. Managers contemplating technology initiatives need to take steps to avoid IT "black swans."Starting at €8.20
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Applying Data Science and Analytics at P&G
Datar, Srikant M.; Mehta, Sarah; Hamilton, PaulCase HBS-121006-EInformation TechnologiesSet in December 2019, this case explores how P&G has applied data science and analytics to cut costs and improve outcomes across its business units. The case provides an overview of P&G's approach to data management and governance, and reviews the challenStarting at €8.20
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Hacking Bureaucracy: Reimagining California's Food Stamp Program in the Digital Age, Teaching Plan
Eaves, David; Winig, LauraTeaching Note HBS-KS1216-EInformation TechnologiesTeaching note for case KS1215.Starting at €0.00
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The Vulnerability Economy: Zero-Days, Cybersecurity, and Public Policy
Narayanamurti, Venkatesh; Ellis, RyanCase HBS-KS1013-EInformation TechnologiesIn 2011, Dillon Beresford, a computer security expert, discovered a series of new vulnerabilities impacting components of widely used industrial control systems. These new, previously unknown vulnerabilities-what are known as "zero-days"-were potentially very serious. Zero-day vulnerabilities are key components of computer viruses, worms, and other forms of malware. Vendors and security firms seek these flaws in order to patch and fix insecure so...Starting at €8.20
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The iPhone at IVK
Nolan, Richard L.; Austin, Robert D.Case HBS-911413-EInformation TechnologiesThe CIO addresses a decision to replace salesmen netbook PC's with iPhones, including converting the company's sales and customer applications to the iPhone platformStarting at €8.20
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Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: Enterprise Software Selection
Austin, Robert D.; Sole, Deborah; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-600006-EInformation TechnologiesDescribes Harley-Davidson's decision process for defining and selecting an enterprise-wide procurement software package and the institutional changes introduced as part of this process. Tells the story of Harley-Davidson's approach in developing integrated business processes and information systems to meet the needs of a visionary procurement strategy. Central to this activity was the evaluation and selection of an enterprise software package and...Starting at €8.20