2012 InformationWeek 500 | 2012 InformationWeek 500 Conference

IT Rules Have Changed
Instead of just delivering tech support, the best IT organizations are using mobile, cloud, and analytics to deliver customer-facing tech. Read more >

Top Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hospital System Embraces Analytics: BIDMC, the No. 1 company in the InformationWeek 500, gives more clinicians access to faster queries. Read more >

No. 2: Deere & Co.
Deere Tractors Go Wireless For Remote Troubleshooting: Deere & Co., the No. 2 company in the InformationWeek 500, adds remote diagnosis to farm and construction vehicles to build closer customer ties. Read more >

No. 3: Zynga Inc.
Zynga Takes Cloud And Customer Service In New Directions: Zynga, the No. 3 company in the InformationWeek 500, puts IT and customer service side by side. Read more >

No. 4: Vail Resorts Inc.
Vail App Links Skiers On The Mountains To Facebook: Vail, the No. 4 company in the InformationWeek 500, has created customer-facing apps that encourage social media posting. Read more >

No. 5: E. & J. Gallo Winery
How Gallo Brings Analytics Into The Winemaking Craft: E. & J. Gallo, the No. 5 company in the InformationWeek 500, brings silos of data together for analysis and adds insights from social networks. Read more >

20 Great Ideas To Steal In 2012
Are you playing it too safe, IT leaders? Take these InformationWeek 500 projects along to rev up your next brainstorming session View the slideshow >

Business Value Innovators
These companies earn our IW 500 Business Innovation awards for projects in eight critical categories, from business analytics to revenue generation.
- Dow Chemical Moves Analytics Into Mainstream
- Lowe's Bets Big On Mobile
- UPS My Choice Service Empowers Package Recipients
- Amgen IT Sets High Bar For Clinical Trials
- Movado Refines Repair Process To Build Ties With Customers
- Flextronics App Gives Customers Peace Of Mind
- CUNA Mutual App Brings Loans To Phones
- Children's Medical Center Dallas Makes Social Networking Part Of The Treatment

Industry Innovators
Leading Companies In 12 Largest IW 500 Industries: Find out about some of the InformationWeek 500 companies that ranked high in this year's 12 largest industries. Read More >

Top 15 Government IT Innovators For 2012
From mobile apps to test beds on wheels, creative thinkers at government agencies are finding ways to better serve the public. View the slideshow >

Top 10 Healthcare IT Innovators For 2012
Among 10 IT teams transforming parts of the U.S. healthcare system, you'll find important lessons in innovation and persistence. View the slideshow >

Regional Picture
The Data And Trends: Which states have the most IW 500 winners? Find out in our regional breakout, along with other key data points. Read More >

2012 InformationWeek Top 250 List
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2012 InformationWeek 500 Report
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