opinion Digital transformation is driving hybrid cloud investment trends As enterprises go through their own digital transformation journeys, hybrid cloud environments are becoming the platform for agility, innovation and automating data services. By Dave Smith May 8, 2018 Budgeting Hybrid Cloud Technology Industry feature Should you let IT teams choose their own collaboration tools? CIOs should give IT departments the freedom to choose the collaboration tools that work best for them u2014 without losing sight of security and compliance. By Sharon Florentine May 8, 2018 Collaboration Software IT Strategy Small and Medium Business feature Digital disruption drives CIOs to double down on innovation From digital twinning to reverse pitching to crowdsourcing, CIOs are exploring innovative ways to facilitate digital transformations. By Clint Boulton May 7, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Strategy Innovation opinion Deep learning is more accessible to mainstream enterprises The ecosystem of partners and platforms are making deep learning experimentation easier for a larger number of enterprises. By Isaac Sacolick May 7, 2018 7 mins Technology Industry feature Complexity a killer when it comes to digital transformation success To reduce the complexity of a digital transformation initiative, think of it as a collection of smaller pieces, not one monster application or infrastructure, advises Mihai Strusievici, director of IT, North America at Colliers International. By Tim Scannell May 7, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Leadership IT Strategy opinion The secrets to effective IT procurement What are the differences between effective and ineffective IT procurement processes?. By Myles F. Suer May 7, 2018 IT Leadership feature The 7 fundamentals of IT consultant success Looking to strike out on your own? IT consultants reveal the skills and practices you'll need to succeed as an independent IT pro. By Bob Violino May 7, 2018 10 mins Careers Certifications IT Skills opinion Revitalizing ITSM with a new ITIL framework With the excitement of a new version of ITIL (IT infrastructure library), there should be a resurgence of interest in ITSM (IT service management) as well. By Mark Blanke May 4, 2018 IT Governance Frameworks ITIL Technology Industry opinion Workplace announcements at F8 2018 show Facebook is serious about the enterprise Workplace announcements at the F8 conference around integrations show business decision-makers that Facebook is serious about enterprise collaboration. By Dave Smith May 4, 2018 4 mins Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps news analysis New Uber diversity report encouraging, but tech industry still struggles Uber is making progress towards greater diversity and inclusion, while efforts elsewhere are stalling as u2018diversity fatigueu2019 creeps in. By Sharon Florentine May 4, 2018 IT Jobs Technology Industry feature Best free data analytics tools, 2018 Data analytics software doesnu2019t have to cost a lot to be effective. These free tools can help businesses uncover new insights and draw valuable predictions from various data sources. By Matt Kapko May 4, 2018 Analytics Enterprise Applications news For government CIOs, accountability comes without authority Federal CIO Suzette Kent sees progress for federal CIOs, but says more needs to be done to make tech leaders full-fledged partners with top agency brass. By Kenneth Corbin May 3, 2018 CIO Government Government IT opinion Aligning IT project and business strategies: why you should and how you can Everything that your business does should be aligned with your business strategy. Hereu2019s why. By David Cotgreave May 3, 2018 Cloud Computing IT Leadership Project Management Tools opinion Implementing SAP S4/HANA digital core – Don’t be a prisoner to unnecessary costs Program managers must regularly check the health of four different kinds of relationships to increase their chances of developing a successful program. Otherwise, they'll face their own version of the 'Prisoner's Dilemma.' By John Belden May 3, 2018 Budgeting ERP Systems IT Leadership opinion Digital transformation needs an effective IT strategy To lift IT performance from u201cbadu201d to u201cgood,u201d conventional strategies, stricter cost controls and increased governance may suffice. However, to become u201cgreatu201d, CIOs need to innovate the way they manage technology during digital By Hakan Altintepe May 3, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Leadership IT Strategy feature 7 ways to embrace shadow IT and win Shining a light on shadow IT can reveal potentially useful and productive technologies. Here's how to meet employees' hidden needs u2014 reliably and securely. By John Edwards May 3, 2018 Analytics IT Strategy Small and Medium Business feature Why liberal arts degrees are valuable in tech Think you need a STEM degree to succeed in technology? Think again. By Sharon Florentine May 2, 2018 IT Jobs IT Skills Relationship Building opinion 6 ways to improve data management and interim operational reporting during an M&A transaction Data management and operational reporting visibility need to be very carefully considered and addressed in any strategic transaction scenario, whether you are on the buy-side or sell-side. The risks in these areas are very high and the strategies out By William P. Miller May 2, 2018 Data Management IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions opinion 5 imperatives for CIOs in this ‘measure everything’ era As a CIO, the only constant is change, new requirements, new demands and less budget. This article looks at the factors a successful CIO will need to embrace to be successful in this new age of instrumentation where everything has a digital heartbeat By Mark Herring May 2, 2018 Analytics CIO Technology Industry opinion What #GDPRjokes tell us about the coming regulations A glimpse inside the humor of GDPRu2019s impact on storing and controlling data. By Mark Robinson May 2, 2018 Government Regulation Technology Industry opinion Why customer service needs artificial intelligence Success in the digital transformation era starts with providing the best customer experience. CIOs should use AI to redefine how businesses interact with customers. By Zeus Kerravala May 2, 2018 Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Enterprise Applications feature AI in the supply chain: Logistics gets smart Interest in machine learning and AI for SCM is increasing as companies envision a more predictable, automated future for logistics and distribution. By Maria Korolov May 2, 2018 9 mins Analytics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Management Software opinion Instead of IT processes, maybe it’s time to think about capabilities… Or, why processes arenu2019t as cracked up as we think they are. By Joel Pomales May 1, 2018 IT Leadership ITIL ITSM opinion A roadmap forward for payments Payments have received significant interest and investment over the last several years. However, no one has created a solution having the complete value proposition of paper and plastic predecessors. By Myles F. Suer May 1, 2018 Financial Services Industry Payment Systems Technology Industry opinion Gmail as a productivity tool for small businesses The popularity of Gmail has spawned a host of third party tools that help small business owners up their productivity and increase business. As a small business owner, here are a few productivity areas you must consider investing in. By Chris Low May 1, 2018 Email Clients Small and Medium Business Technology Industry opinion How millennials are changing B2B commerce Millennialsu2019 technology habits are accelerating the adoption of digital commerce. By Ray Grady May 1, 2018 Digital Transformation E-commerce Software Technology Industry opinion The possibilities and perils of platforms There is a lot of buzz around the notion of platforms. This article communicates how platforms start with evaluating the organization's operating model to identify areas to expose one's firm as a platform. Once the business vision and imp By Ethan Pack May 1, 2018 Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy Technology Industry opinion How SD-WAN changes the network services market As it gains momentum, SD-WAN is disrupting the network purchasing decision, opening the market to new players and redefining networking itself. By Brandon C. Curry May 1, 2018 Managed Cloud Services Networking SD-WAN opinion Mastering multi-cloud scenarios Roughly two-thirds of enterprises plan to have some type of multi-cloud environment by 2019. But getting there is still a challenge. By Marc Wilczek May 1, 2018 Cloud Computing Cloud Management Hybrid Cloud opinion Open source, the cloud and sleeping better at night As open source solutions are becoming more important in the cloud, staying ahead of potential patent, as well as copyright infringement claims, is vital. By Tim Molino May 1, 2018 Cloud Computing IT Leadership Open Source opinion Building a data-driven culture through a business experimentation framework Accelerating decision velocity is critical to competing at digital speed. Leading organizations are leveraging Business Experimentation Frameworks to position data as the driving force of iteratively designing experiences that customers will love. By Chris Davis May 1, 2018 IT Leadership news 2018 CIO 100 winners: Recognizing IT excellence CIO celebrates technology and business innovation with 2018 CIO 100 awards By Amy Bennett May 1, 2018 5 mins CIO CIO 100 Innovation opinion SAP Ariba’s platform strategy A discussion with Barry Padgett, President, SAP Ariba. By Nicholas D. Evans May 1, 2018 IT Leadership IT Strategy Technology Industry feature How to break the CIO mold — and become a business leader CIO, reinvent thyself: Hereu2019s how forward-thinking tech leaders are shedding the back-office order-taker role to become bona fide digital business leaders. By Esther Shein May 1, 2018 CIO Careers IT Leadership feature The 14 soft skills every IT pro needs The soft skills gap in IT is real. From effective communication to a collaborative mindset, here are the nontechnical skills IT hiring managers are (or should be) looking for to ensure team success. By Paul Heltzel Apr 30, 2018 11 mins Careers IT Skills opinion Value chains must become value stacks for successful IoT monetization A new approach to pricing drives a win-win customer-supplier model. By Scott Nelson Apr 30, 2018 Enterprise IT Leadership Internet of Things opinion It’s time for manufacturers to get Lean Lean tools for product innovation help enterprises embrace change and achieve agility at scale. By Patrick Tickle Apr 30, 2018 Agile Development Manufacturing Industry Technology Industry opinion Lessons learned from an EHR implementation (and my wife) While IT implementation challenges may seem similar across industries, it often takes a deeper dive into a professionu2019s nuances and specific constraints to fully understand potential barriers to success. I was reminded of this recently at home du By Mikhail Papovsky Apr 30, 2018 Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Technology Industry opinion The value of multiple modalities in IT training Four reasons why IT training programs should offer a variety of learning options. By Jim Zimmermann Apr 30, 2018 IT Leadership IT Skills Technology Industry feature Wolverine CIO kicks off massive digital overhaul The 140-year-old shoe maker is racing through a digital transformation to accelerate operations and deliver online customers the best fit. By Clint Boulton Apr 30, 2018 Cloud Computing Digital Transformation IT Leadership opinion Make service excellence part of service management Organizational leadership must work toward a culture of service excellence. By Nancy Van Elsacker Louisnord Apr 27, 2018 IT Leadership IT Strategy Managed Cloud Services opinion When and how to get started with deep learning in digital transformation programs Artificial intelligence is transitioning from an emerging technology to one that more enterprises are piloting and incorporating into their digital transformation programs. By Isaac Sacolick Apr 27, 2018 5 mins Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Technology Industry opinion How blockchain can address the two biggest challenges in healthcare IT The potential for blockchain to improve healthcare operating efficiencies is significant. The recent spate of blockchain initiatives in healthcare has to demonstrate tangible benefits before we can see significant change in adoption levels. By Paddy Padmanabhan Apr 27, 2018 Emerging Technology Healthcare Industry Technology Industry news analysis Why CIOs should care about the evolution of collaboration technology At Cisco's latest Collaboration Summit, Rowan Trollope, SVP and GM of Applications, provided a view into how different collaboration technology is today and where itu2019s going. By Zeus Kerravala Apr 27, 2018 Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Video feature Paging Dr. Dana Scully: More media representations of women in STEM needed The Scully Effect is real — so letu2019s see more women technologists and STEM professionals on screen. By Sharon Florentine Apr 27, 2018 Careers IT Jobs Technology Industry news analysis 6 reasons why IT workers will quit One-third of IT workers have their sights set on a new job this year. But the trick to retaining current staff differs depending on whether youu2019re targeting millennials, Gen Xers or baby boomers. By Sarah K. White Apr 27, 2018 7 mins Careers IT Jobs Staff Management feature What is compensation planning? A guide to retaining top talent A clear compensation strategy based on market data can help establish career paths for your most valuable employees and ensure theyu2019re less tempted to seek a market correction from another employer. By Sharon Florentine Apr 26, 2018 19 mins Careers IT Leadership Staff Management opinion Assess before you leap Organizations are ensuring their enterprise data management initiatives with proper data governance. By Nancy Couture Apr 26, 2018 Analytics Business Intelligence Data Management opinion Blockchain for midmarket companies: Identifying use cases Blockchain can help midmarket companies securely process transactions. The challenge is identifying where to apply the technology. By Blair Shiver Apr 26, 2018 Blockchain Data Center Emerging Technology opinion 5 enterprise trends that will drive digital transformation Over the next year, the traditional enterprise will become the intelligent enterprise u2013 able to detect regulatory, technological, market and competitive challenges and proactively turn them into business successes or opportunities. By Tim Lang Apr 26, 2018 Data Science Digital Transformation Technology Industry 1…112113114115116117118119120…746 Show me moreLatestArticlesPodcastsVideos opinion Why complexity is sabotaging AI ambitions By Raghav PotluriAug 25, 202511 mins APIsData QualityEnterprise Architecture brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks An action plan to keep organizations safe with artificial intelligence Government directives aren’t enough to ensure security with AI By Paul DesmondAug 25, 20254 mins Security opinion How AI-driven middleware is rewiring cloud integration for the enterprise By Tejas GajjarAug 25, 20259 mins Artificial IntelligenceCritical InfrastructureInfrastructure Management podcast Stanford Healthcare taps AI to cut burnout, boost efficiency in patient responses Aug 21, 202526 mins CIO Leadership Live podcast Weights & Biases: What it really takes to successfully adopt generative AI Aug 11, 202532 mins Generative AI podcast Bentley Motors CIO Kirsty Mason on building the skills foundation for AI adoption Aug 6, 202519 mins CIO Leadership Live video Stanford Healthcare taps AI to cut burnout, boost efficiency in patient responses Aug 21, 202526 mins CIO Leadership Live video Sidero Labs' Omni makes Kubernetes cluster management effortless Aug 20, 202512 mins DevopsKubernetes video Alitheon fights counterfeits with photo fingerprinting tech Aug 14, 202514 mins FraudMachine VisionManufacturing Industry
