Today they're sharing this information to collaborate with partners on product development, manufacturing, sales and marketing, distribution, and customer service. As organizations finish cleaning up the Y2K problems posed by aging mainframes, minicomputers, and UNIX servers, they are discovering new Y2K challenges lurking within the chips of their PCs. CFO Magazine delineates best practices in getting a handle on desktop costs. The year 2000 problem is considered by many to be an IT issue. But according to a CFO Magazine study, CFOs are leading the Y2K charge at one-third of large organizations.
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Savvy negotiations with IT providers can mean lower up-front costs, more flexible terms, and reduced administration headaches. InformationWeek offers advice on how to get the most when wheeling and dealing. And for companies that aren't prepared, suggests Business Week , costs could be even higher. Site requires registration. But according to the New York Times , few companies are speaking up.