At the start of 2003, IT operations groups will be stretched to the limit as cost-reduction efforts move into full swing. IT operations groups are at the center of nearly any cost reduction effort that involves IT infrastructure. Although the pressures are intense, there has never been a better opportunity to demonstrate the business value of an internal IT operations group that can execute IT infrastructure projects. At the moment, the primary business objective is cost reduction. When the economy improves, new business initiatives will require quick adaptation within the IT infrastructure. Near-term and long-term success depends on IT infrastructure project capabilities and a foundation of IT operations processes and standards.   Read more		Mark Nicolett Editor in Chief Enterprise Management

			Invest in Enterprise Management Solutions in 2003 26 November 2002 Raymond Paquet  Despite sparse IT funding, 2003 will offer special opportunities for enterprises to invest intellectually and monetarily in enterprise management technologies that can lower costs and improve service levels.

	Enterprise Management ROI and Cost Reduction in 2003 14 November 2002 Patricia Adams  Mark Nicolett  Kris Brittain  In 2003, enterprise management projects will be narrow in scope and will be driven by hard cost reductions or returns on investment within eight months.		Enterprise Management Technologies Prepare for the Future 25 November 2002 Ronni Colville  Raymond Paquet  Debra Curtis  Cameron Haight  Enterprises cannot afford to sit back and ignore innovations in root-cause analysis, configuration and business service management. These maturing innovations will provide the foundation for future management solutions.
	Enterprise Management Technologies Will Mature in 2003 22 November 2002 Ronni Colville  Raymond Paquet  Debra Curtis  Cameron Haight  Enterprises will have better management technologies in 2003, particularly ones that address replication and instrumentation issues. Vendors have improved their products based on customer requests.		Use Organization and Process to Do More With Less in 2003 20 November 2002 Patricia Adams  Mark Nicolett  Kris Brittain  Debra Curtis  An organizational structure that ensures alignment with the business and improved management processes will result in substantial efficiencies and improvements to the IS organization's quality of service.
	The Enterprise Management Market Will Consolidate in 2003 25 November 2002 Ronni Colville  Raymond Paquet  Cameron Haight  Because of poor economic conditions and a glut of vendors desperate to stay afloat, the consolidation of enterprise management vendors will grow between 2003 to 2006. More-favorable prices for vendor products will result.