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Presenting the 2005 InformationWeek 500


The 2005 InformationWeek 500

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Paul Watson
For 17 years, the InformationWeek 500 has tracked the technology practices of the nation's most innovative companies. Documenting the business-technology strategies, investments, and administrative practices of some of America's best-known companies, this study offers a unique opportunity to understand and benchmark your company's IT approach against the most innovative users of technology. In fact, the InformationWeek 500 is the most detailed source of industry-specific IT budget information around. Compare your company's initiatives against the businesses in one or more of the 21 industries examined in this study or across the full 500.
  • IT Leaders Find New Ways To Win: How InformationWeek identifies the most innovative users of technology


  • Innovate, Transform, Succeed: Read an overview of this year's InformationWeek 500 trends, and meet our No. 1 company Capital One Financial Corp.


  • View the lists: The listing of the top 100 companies sorted by rank or as a (43 K) downloadable PDF file. View the full listing of the 2005 InformationWeek 500 sorted alphabetically or as a (89 K) downloadable PDF file. (note: PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader.)


  • Industry Breakdown: Take a closer look at one or more of the InformationWeek 500's 21 industries. We've researched the essential facts you need to understand the latest IT trends, strategies, and investments affecting the biggest and the best companies in these key sectors of the economy.


  • The InformationWeek 500 Research report: For 17 years, the InformationWeek 500 has tracked the IT practices of the nation's most innovative IT organizations. The InformationWeek 500 report examines business and technology best practices, IT investments, and provides industry comparisons. Use these findings to benchmark your company's strategies against the nation's most innovative users of IT as identified by the 2005 InformationWeek 500.







Winner Profile





Gregor Bailar, CIO, Capital One

Gregor Bailar, CIO, Capital One

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by David Deal
What's In Capital One's Wallet?
An information-driven strategy that blends all areas of business.









Mastering IT Innovation




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Real World




The eight companies profiled below have been recognized
for outstanding accomplishments in specific areas of business-technology innovation.



Wireless Innovation:
Skanska USA Building Inc.


Skanska Unleashes Work Crews
Wireless networks and tablet PCs save a full workday a week at construction company's work sites.





Performance Management:
Equifax Inc.


Melding 60 Projects, 4 Priorities,
1 Company

Profile-management tool gives Equifax's execs a view into the value and risk of dozens of technology initiatives.




Process Optimization:
SLM Corp.


Rethinking Processes Pays Off
For SLM

Loan company took a hard look at its systems and processes and didn't like what it saw.




Community Service:
BellSouth Corp.


Giving Back Is A Priority At BellSouth
From hurricane relief to expanding the use of technology in schools, telecom company regularly lends a hand.




Productivity:
Air Products and Chemicals Inc.


Air Products Strips Out Inefficiencies
Continuous-improvement tools help IT team focus on value-creating technology rather than infrastructure.




Customer Intimacy:
Wyeth


Wyeth Resolves To Aid Its Distributors
Data-sharing initiative goes a long way toward giving drugmakers' customers insight into the supply chain.




Supply-Chain Innovation:
Highmark Inc.


Highmark Gets Healthy Results From Automation
Insurer teams with hospital system on life- and time-saving verification system for insurance eligibility.




Human Capital:
SC Johnson & Son


SC Johnson Does More Than Talk
Company's perks and policies deliver on its promise of an employee-friendly culture.








Industry Breakdown




Automotive:

Wireless Revs Up Vehicle Production

Banking & Financial Services:

Security Becomes Financial Watchword

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals:

Getting A Dose Of Cost Cutting

Chemicals:

Better Data Makes A Powerful Potion

Construction & Engineering:

Builders Growing Fond Of IT, Slowly

Consulting & Business Services:

Growth: Now, That's A Nice Problem

Consumer Goods:

RFID Projects Are Still A Top Priority

Distribution:

IT Gets Distributors On The Right Road

Electronics:

Competition Spurs New Strategies

Energy & Utilities:

Threats Bring IT And Operations Together

Health Care & Medical:

Time For The Industry To Take Its Medicine

Hospitality & Travel:

Hoteliers Prep Systems For Change

Information Technology:

Tech Vendors Aim For Self-Improvement

Insurance:

Real-Time Service Key To Success

Logistics & Transportation:

Logistics Companies Face Off With IT

Manufacturing:

Cool Product Ideas Aren't Enough

Media & Entertainment:

Network-In-A-Can And Other Ideas

Metals & Natural Resources:

Novel Twists On The Tried And True

Retail: General Merchandising:

Tight Budgets Mean Selective Strategy

Retail: Specialty Merchandising:

New Tools For The Retail Trade

Telecommunications:

Mergers Cause Industry Upheaval










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