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Data science key to Monsanto improving its supply chain

A drive toward digitization in the supply chain has created major efficiencies for Monsanto, while underscoring the need for a culture of IT 'transformation agents.'

3 ways that revenue recognition will impact IT

A new five-step model will replace more than 150 pieces of guidance on recognizing revenue and consistently apply the same approach across industries, eliminating specialized industry rules.

Diversity. #altogether

Diversity is a winning strategy for business and humankind.

Meet your software development deadline with these tips

The keys to success: Get input from your team at the outset, and have a definition of "done" for all development stages.

The benefits of applying product management discipline to IT

At Murphy USA, CIO Greg Davidson has created a "software product mindset" around the company's software development, improving its SDLC.

9 warning signs of bad IT architecture

A sound IT architecture keeps your companyu2019s technology strategy humming. From kludges to manual re-keying to redundant apps, these are the telltale indicators of an IT environment on the brink of collapse.

How to create a company culture that can weather failure

In technology, things go wrong all the time, sometimes catastrophically. But if you stop paying attention after you fix the immediate problem, youu2019re missing out on the benefit of learning from experience.

CIO.com honors the 2017 CIO 100 winners and Hall of Fame inductees

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CIO 100 awards program by recognizing 100 organizations for their business and technology innovation and are proud to announce this year's class of CIO Hall of Fame inductees.

Don’t let the shadows scare you

Shadow IT does not need to be a threat to your organization

The slow death march of a great corporation starts when the culture is allowed to die

It's not just about your product or solution. It's about the people working on your offering u2013 and how they feel about your company.

How to maximize email productivity and retain corporate knowledge

Gain a deeper knowledge of the products you already own and maximize your personal and organizational productivity.

From big data to good data: closing the gap between data governance and business insights

Despite increasing spend on big data technology, many organizations still struggle how to make sense out of the massively growing digital universe.

The 10 most expensive cities for hiring tech talent

You can find some of the best tech talent in these 10 cities, but with high costs of living and high costs of operating a business, these tech workers come at a high price.

5 secrets of highly effective IoT strategies

A winning internet of things strategy requires strong leadership, clearly defined roles and a dedicated team. Pioneering IT leaders offer hard-earned advice for IoT success.

3 ways the evolving customer journey will impact CIOs

Orchestrating the customer journey from the inside out

Chief data officers are moving from defense to offense

An MIT conference panel reveals a shift in thinking toward big data regulatory and compliance reporting, and the expanding role of the CDO in the board room.

Take ownership of your culture: 3 ways executives can lead by example

Here's how leaders can create an environment where everyone knows what theyu2019re working toward.

How smartphones are taking over traditional cash exchange systems

Older style institutions are being left in the dust by innovative online currency exchange options.

The case for hiring an external-facing CIO

When hiring a CIO, it's not clear whether he/she should be internal- or external-facing. In this post, the second of two parts, I make the case for hiring an external-facing CIO.

10 hot data analytics trends — and 5 going cold

Big data, machine learning, data science u2014 the data analytics revolution is evolving rapidly. Keep your BA/BI pros and data scientists ahead of the curve with the latest technologies and strategies for data analysis.

5 keys to supply chain management success

The modern supply chain is a growth function for businesses u2014 when it is working right.

Technology, tapas and shoptalk: there’s a new breed of tech conference

In which Jill swears off rubbery chicken.

6 strategies smart digital publishers use to monetize content

Content monetization platforms are tricky. Finding the best one for your digital publication can be a challenge if you donu2019t know what you need.

Conversational intelligence

Recognizing and responding consciously to gender-differentiated communications patterns can improve your conversational intelligence.

Does your ERP provider run your business?

Your ERP provider can inadvertently run your business, instead of your business processes shaping your ERP system.

What is the tech industry’s responsibility to talent in the age of automation?

Could our industry become a sector where layoffs are more prevalent than skills shortages?

The promise and payoff of NoSQL, Part 1

As we move toward a new industry view of data management, we are also moving towards a world in which smarter databases will enable simpler applications. In this first installment of a 3-part blog series, letu2019s take a look at where weu2019ve bee

TD Ameritrade accelerates innovation with agile, design thinking

Your innovation center may indeed move fast and break things, but if you actually want to get products to market, don't underestimate the importance of agile development and design thinking.

Change management for digital transformation: What’s different?

If you want to change the game as CIO, you need a change management plan that addresses culture as much as technology.

Postcards from the digital transformation of a 100-year-old startup

Are SLAs no longer relevant?

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are a key element of ITIL Version 3.0 and a part of the align, plan, and organize function of COBIT 5. But are they still relevant? Or do we simply need to change what they are about and measure?

Human ingenuity will be the genesis for IoT prosperity

We need to think big, beyond business bottom lines, to a common purpose

Salesforce certifications: When they matter, when they don’t and what to look for

What you should know about Salesforce certifications for your staff, your consultants, and your project.

CIO Career Coach: Be a good storyteller

Become a better storyteller, and you'll be a better IT leader

How big data is disrupting the healthcare industry

Big data is enabling real-time monitoring, better preventative care, fraud prevention and more.

Fresh insights on the information age and cybersecurity

Here are key findings, fresh insights and a review of different types of businesses in the tech world, and cybersecurity feedback from a recent TIA gathering of tech leaders and cybersecurity professionals.

For tech’s sake! Another government tech plan?

The best technology plan ever? Pouring a bucket of tech on dysfunctional managers and business processes doesn't solve business problems.

3 reasons why innovation and technology pilots often don’t succeed

Pilots often demonstrate their objective but seldom get adopted by the organization.

Talent vs. experience: What matters more for a job in technology?

Are technology hiring managers looking for raw talent or an experienced head?

Success secrets for conversational commerce

From the CEO and CIO of 1-800-Flowers.com

New CIOs at the IT helm

Many large firmsu2014such as Ford Motor, Phillips 66, Staples and BNY Mellonu2014appointed new CIOs this summer

An inside look at today’s top tech employers

PayScale data on employeesu2019 experience and satisfaction at 52 top tech companies reveals surprising insights into what it takes to attract and retain talent in todayu2019s IT job marketplace.

The real challenge for digital transformation is not your technology

Many IT leaders are comfortable with technical deliverables, but understanding the human element of real change across the workforce is often out of our comfort zones.

Cloud security: Trends and strategy

Executives are wary of cloud security but are often unaware how widespread the cloud's use is in their own businesses.

Big Data, Little Brain

The increasing popularity of big data overlooks the importance of considering the manager's domain expertise. Agent-based simulation combines data and expertise to solve complex problems in many different areas.

What is IT governance? A formal way to align IT & business strategy

7 things you should know about IT governance, including choosing a framework and how to ensure a smooth implementation.

Data governance in the world of “data everywhere”

With data sources, uses and solutions on the rise, data governance is becoming even more important. But what are the phases of a successful and scalable data governance program?

25 questions for screening a Salesforce Sales Cloud consultant

Some parts of vendor evaluation never change, but doing a deeper screening for your Salesforce Sales Cloud system in particular, and cloud-based sales CRM in general, is critical. These questions will set you (and your consultant) up for success.

20 questions for screening a Salesforce Service Cloud consultant

Some parts of vendor evaluation never change, but doing a deeper screening for your Salesforce Service Cloud system in particular, and cloud-based service CRM in general, is critical. These questions will set you (and your consultant) up for success.

20 questions for screening a Salesforce Marketing Cloud consultant

The biggest issue with Salesforce Marketing Cloud projects in particular, and cloud-based marketing CRM in general, is matching the soaring goals and promises to the actuality of staff and funding. These questions will help you find a Salesforce cons