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Leading through Connections Discover the insights in the 2012 IBM Global CEO Study based on interviews with over 1700 chief executives in 64 countries

Discover the insights in the 2012 Global CEO Study based on interviews with over 1700 CEOs, general managers and more senior public sector leaders in 64 countries. The study explores how CEOs are responding to the complexity of increasingly interconnected organizations, markets, societies and governments. less

Discover how leading marketers grow profit and revenue faster than their peers A new report from IBM's Center for Applied Insights indicates the keys are effective engagement and intelligent investment

A report from IBM's Center for Applied Insights indicates the keys are effective engagement and intelligent investment. more Importantly, evolving technology and social trends hold tremendous potential for engaging customers on an individual basis, helping to turn marketers’ long-held aspirations into reality. less

As Marketing moves to leverage information technology the need for CMO and CIO collaboration has never been greater IBM's Institute for Business Value analyzes nearly 5000 interviews with CMOs and CIOs to provide fresh insights

IBM's Institute for Business Value analyzes nearly 5000 interviews with CMOs and CIOs to provide fresh insights into the more value of improved collaboration between CMOs and CIOs. It is a clear response to the radical shifts occurring in both the Marketing and Information Technology (IT) fields. less

Research and Insights

Improving productivity while cutting costs with a flexible workplace IBM's Center for Applied Insights reports how best practices can deliver tangible benefits

A report from IBM's Center for Applied Insights based on a global survey of CIOs and IT managers provides more perspective on how best practices can deliver tangible benefits, and what the most successful enterprises are doing that sets them apart. less

What business leaders need to know about IT security trends and risks Learn the preventative measures that can improve security in this report from IBM's Institute for Business Value

Learn the preventative measures that can improve security in this report from IBM's Institute for Business Value. In an more increasingly connected world, the frequency and scope of data loss, “distributed denial of service” attacks and “social hacktivism” reinforce the need to protect assets aggressively and proactively. less

Outperforming in a data-rich, hyperconnected world Outperforming in a data-rich, hyperconnected world (1.6MB, 8 pages)

Discover how leading enterprises are tapping into Big Data to improve performance and results in this report from more the IBM Center for Applied Insights in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit. The report is based on a survey of nearly 1,200 executives across nine industries in 64 countries, and investigates their ability to capture data, share insights and take actions based on what they learn. less

Case studies

CEO Case Study Compendium Read the CEO Case Study Compedium (1.2MB, 14 pages)

In today's connected era, innovative organizations are changing how they engage with employees, customers and partners more from IBM uncovered insights on how to best leverage expanded connections. This report highlights seven case studies of organizations that are gaining advantage today. less

Improving business process alignment helped IBM streamline its application portfolio Learn more in a Gartner case study

This case study from Gartner illlustrates how executive sponsorship and cooperation between IT and business more leaders can propel application rationalization and support enterprise cost optimization goals. less

Smarter ideas for a smarter planet Discover how organizations are turning concepts into working reality

Discover how organizations are turning concepts into working reality as forward thinkers who embrace change more are putting innovation to work in their organizations, their industries, and their world. less

Solutions

Business Analytics and Optimization Learn how IBM can help you gain deeper insights, make better decisions and optimize performance

In an increasingly complex world with an ever-pressing need to stay one step ahead of the competition, learn more how IBM can help you mine data for deeper insights, make better decisions and optimize performance. less

IBM SmartCloud IBM SmartCloud

Rethink IT. Reinvent Business. Cloud computing changes the way we think about technology and its positive impact on the enterprise.

IBM Mobility Services IBM Mobility Services

The new workplace is now undeniably a mobile enterprise. However, the combination of anytime, anywhere more transactions and a blurring of lines between corporate and individual use makes managing this environment a challenge for IT leaders. IBM can help develop the right strategy and governance and deliver a wide range of mobile enterprise services to create a more productive, connected workplace. less

Events

The IBM Big Data and Smarter Analytics Leadership Summit Watch the IBM Big Data and Smarter Analytics Leadership Summit replay

Watch replays of the two keynote addresses from the February summit to find out how leaders are combining more big data with analytics to dramatically improve their business. Big data. Real solutions. Big results. less

Embracing the digital workplace Watch the webcast

This Center for CIO Leadership on-demand virtual roundtable provides perspectives from more three global experts on how social media and digital work can deliver business value. less

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