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3 considerations for reducing carbon footprints with cloud

Technology is increasingly critical as companies shift to more responsible and sustainable practices. Here's how CIOs can lead the charge on sustainable cloud migration.

By Diana Bersohn

Nov 20, 2020

Cloud Computing Green IT

4 promising AR/VR pilots in business

Augmented reality and virtual reality implementations are emerging across several sectors, thanks to their value in providing remote training and hands-free access to information.

By Clint Boulton

Nov 19, 2020 6 mins

Digital Transformation IT Strategy Virtual Reality

Savvy enterprises can mimic success of cognitive AI in healthcare

Cognitive technologies are being deployed to solve the worldu2019s biggest challenges. Hereu2019s how enterprises can put cognitive AI to work.

By Rutesh Shah

Nov 18, 2020

Analytics Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Industry

7 attributes every IT leader must have

Leadership has little to do with one's title or seniority; it's an attribute that's earned over time through study, practice and commitment. Are you prepared to become a true leader?

By John Edwards

Nov 18, 2020

CIO IT Leadership

How empathy drives IT innovation at Thermo Fisher Scientific

CIO Ryan Snyder shares his insights on ITu2019s expanding role in product development and the future of the CIO role.

By Martha Heller

Nov 18, 2020

Digital Transformation Innovation Virtual Reality

Consumer-targeted phishing and fraud are rising in time for a COVID holiday season

A most unusual e-commerce season puts pressure on retail CISOs to protect customers from cyberattacks

By Rick Grinnell

Nov 17, 2020

E-commerce Services Fraud Protection and Detection Software Phishing

12 rules for quitting your job

Transitioning to a new gig means leaving a good impression with your former employer. Here's how to give notice, prep co-workers, and keep future references positive.

By Paul Heltzel

Nov 17, 2020 10 mins

Careers

Digital business model pays off for Toyota Financial

As the pandemic unfolded, the company launched a private-label digital platform that allows motor vehicle makers to offer financial services to consumers, says TFS CIO Vipin Gupta.

By Clint Boulton

Nov 17, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

5 myths and realities of IT culture change

To drive digital transformation, IT organizations must embrace change. Ineffective or outdated notions of what it takes can derail success.

By Mary K. Pratt

Nov 16, 2020 12 mins

Change Management Digital Transformation IT Leadership

4 mistakes companies make with SaaS cost estimating

The devil, as they say, is in the details. Don't get tripped up on these common mistakes when calculating SaaS implementation costs.

By Jeff Lazarto

Nov 13, 2020 8 mins

Cloud Computing Project Management SaaS

How to run a successful IT apprenticeship program

Running an effective IT apprenticeship programs can help your company diversify your talent pipeline, fill skills gaps and upskill and retain workers on the latest technology.

By Sarah K. White

Nov 13, 2020 10 mins

Careers IT Skills Staff Management

CIOs on the hook for governance as automation rises

With business leaders increasingly pushing for automation, CIOs must step up to help guide how and where such technologies should be deployed.

By Clint Boulton

Nov 12, 2020 8 mins

BPM Systems CIO IT Governance

With IT salaries dropping, some hard-earned skills still pay

Employers are still willing to pay highly skilled IT staff a premium u2014 but certification is making much less of a difference than it used to, a study shows.

By Peter Sayer

Nov 12, 2020 5 mins

Careers IT Jobs Salaries

10 tips for modernizing legacy IT systems

IT modernization is a key component for establishing an agile, responsive enterprise. IT leaders lend advice on how to transform legacy tech into digital assets.

By Mary K. Pratt

Nov 11, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Career roadmap: Chief technology officer

The chief technology officer role can be quite different from one organization to the next, but as digital transformation efforts continue across virtually all industries, demand for CTOs is likely to grow. Here’s a look at what it takes to bec

By Bob Violino

Nov 11, 2020

CTO Careers IT Leadership

3 ways for CIOs to improve their positioning with AI

Artificial intelligence is changing the pace at which CIOs can achieve an enviable position on their leadership teams

By Michael Bertha

Nov 10, 2020 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation IT Leadership

The one skill every CIO needs for better board conversations

For IT leaders to stand out as strategic business contributors, simply presenting your materials isn't enough: Engage the board with a few great questions of your own.

By Maryfran Johnson

Nov 10, 2020

IT Leadership IT Skills

CIOs look to capitalize on the COVID spotlight

The pandemic has propelled CIOs to center stage, winning accolades for their transformative efforts. The next act is all about making sure this is a permanent role, not a cameo performance.

By Beth Stackpole

Nov 9, 2020

CIO IT Leadership

Takeda and AWS accelerate COVID-19 research push

The pharmaceutical firm teamed with the cloud provider and Accenture to turn the corner on a digital transformation that includes faster ways to research therapies for COVID-19 sufferers, says Karl Hick, chief digital and information officer.

By Clint Boulton

Nov 9, 2020

Cloud Computing Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Hospitals need to practice their security hygiene just like handwashing

Amid heightened cyber-threats, healthcare providers should reinforce four fundamental security routines

By David Chou

Nov 6, 2020

Healthcare Industry Ransomware Security

Ready, set, change! Building a fair, equitable and just IT culture

Redefining workplace culture is no small task. But with the right leadership competencies, management discipline, and a tenacious commitment to the task at hand, you can activate your new organizational vision.

By Damon Carter

Nov 6, 2020 13 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership Project Management

Why your COVID recovery strategy should put people first

While security, business continuity, and operational efficiencies may top an IT leader's list of responsibilities, people and team dynamics may ultimately be the strongest or weakest links in a pandemic recovery game plan.

By Shannon Gath

Nov 5, 2020

IT Leadership Staff Management

How Year Up is redefining and diversifying the IT talent pipeline

To help bridge the opportunity divide, careers organization Year Up is connecting corporate sponsors with talented, hardworking young adults from underserved communities who are eager to embark on an IT career.

By Sarah K. White

Nov 5, 2020 10 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Skills Staff Management

Lessons from COVID: Futureproofing your IT infrastructure

IT leaders are leveraging the pandemicu2019s real-life stress-test to rethink IT strategy around building resiliency for an uncertain future.

By Bob Violino

Nov 4, 2020

BPM Systems Hyperconverged Infrastructure Remote Work

7 steps for making IT layoffs as painless as possible

It's the downside of any IT leader's job: telling skilled, productive staff members their services are no longer required. Here's how to make an unpleasant task somewhat less disagreeable.

By John Edwards

Nov 3, 2020

IT Leadership Staff Management

Accenture apprenticeships diversify talent pipelines, bridge IT gaps

Accenture's National Apprenticeship Program is opening up new, diverse talent pipelines to recruit motivated candidates who can be upskilled or reskilled for IT roles.

By Sarah K. White

Nov 3, 2020 7 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Skills Staff Management

Hiring in the age of COVID: Key lessons learned

Almost two-thirds of companies now interview, hire and onboard entirely remotely u2014 and itu2019s yielding some positive results. IT leaders who are hiring aggressively lend insights into the new paradigm.

By Stacy Collett

Nov 2, 2020

IT Leadership Staff Management

Sweetwater Sound retunes in-house tech for expansion

SVP of IT Jason Johnson sings the praises of in-house development as the musical instrument retailer rebuilds homegrown CRM and warehouse management systems for microservices.

By Peter Sayer

Nov 2, 2020

CRM Systems Digital Transformation IT Leadership

9 best practices for better innovation

Following these steps for prioritizing ideas will help you seize the most promising opportunities.

By Nicholas D. Evans

Oct 30, 2020

IT Leadership Innovation

7 tips to position yourself for promotion

IT pros with eyes on senior-level roles must fill out their skill sets, learn to present their successes, find the right champions, and make their aspirations known.

By Christina Wood

Oct 30, 2020 11 mins

Careers

9 tips for managing the mental health of your IT teams

Managing mental health has become a necessary burden for IT leaders during the pandemic. The following tips may help reduce burnout and get employees the help they need.

By Clint Boulton

Oct 29, 2020

IT Leadership Staff Management

15 popular Kanban tools for workflow management

Kanban is a workflow management system that simplifies development processes and lifecycles by increasing efficiency, communication and collaboration for agile teams.

By Sarah K. White

Oct 29, 2020 15 mins

Collaboration Software IT Governance Frameworks Small and Medium Business

7 ways you’re failing your digital customers

The pandemic has only accelerated the need to deliver digital capabilities that delight customers. Unfortunately, most IT organizations are coming up short.

By Mary K. Pratt

Oct 28, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

How IT enables the COVID testing operation at LabCorp

Chief information and technology officer, Lance Berberian, on how cloud and data strategy help the $11.5 billion company do science at scale.

By Martha Heller

Oct 28, 2020

Analytics Cloud Computing IT Leadership

Top 6 process mining tools for streamlining workflows

Companies seeking to the lay the foundation for business process automation can find valuable insights into process flows, thanks to new AI-based tools that track data as it moves through enterprise systems.

By Peter Wayner

Oct 27, 2020 8 mins

BPM Systems ERP Systems Robotic Process Automation

Your guide to top tech conferences 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancelation of in-person technology conferences for the time being, but virtual conferences are now going strong.

By CIO staff

Oct 27, 2020

Events IT Leadership

7 IT silver linings of the pandemic

Beyond just keeping business afloat, companies and IT leaders are finding unexpected benefits to COVIDu2019s business disruptions.

By Stacy Collett

Oct 26, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Aspen Skiing Co. counts on change management for contactless experience

With ski season set to get under way, Aspen Skiing Co. is providing safer guest experiences using digital technology, including mobile ordering and payment and touchless lift tickets.

By Clint Boulton

Oct 26, 2020 6 mins

Change Management Digital Transformation IT Leadership

How to negotiate a job offer

Compensation is one thing, but CIOs and soon-to-be CIOs should leverage their job offer position by putting their values on the table and setting themselves up for success before they sign.

By Christina Wood

Oct 23, 2020 13 mins

CIO Careers

CIOs embrace remote recruitment to land new gigs

New CIOs of Okta and Quick Base discuss their recruitment experience and offer tips for IT leaders open to or actively seeking new roles during the pandemic.

By Clint Boulton

Oct 22, 2020

CIO Careers IT Leadership

The future of work: ‘EX’ is the new CX

In the u2018work-from-anywhereu2019 world, business leaders have to become more thoughtful about the employee experience

By Brian Solis

Oct 21, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership Remote Work

6 IT projects to boost your tech career

Looking to get ahead? Investing time in an independent side project can pay off at your day job. Here are your best bets for learning skills expected to grow in demand in 2021 and beyond.

By Paul Heltzel

Oct 21, 2020 9 mins

Careers

How JetBlue leverages digital technology for safer travel

The airline's technology chief, Eash Sundaram, explains how solutions originally introduced to enhance the customer experience are now helping ensure safety during the pandemic.

By Martha Heller

Oct 21, 2020

Analytics IT Leadership Innovation

Remote IT’s future: Key lessons learned from this WFH era

COVID-19 made IT staff working from home a necessity. Should the practice now be viewed as a fresh path to improved productivity?

By John Edwards

Oct 20, 2020 9 mins

IT Leadership Staff Management

Ranpak digital transformation expands sales of packing robots

The maker of automated packaging machines is banking on a customer-facing and back-office transformation to bolster sales, says CTO Michael Gliedman.

By Clint Boulton

Oct 19, 2020

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

CIOs rise to the new revenue challenge

The pandemic has accelerated the need for CIOs to pitch in on the bottom line. Hereu2019s how tech execs are transforming into more revenue-focused IT leaders.

By Esther Shein

Oct 19, 2020

CIO IT Leadership

10 IT leadership development programs to help you level up

Whether you're new in your IT career or a seasoned IT pro, if you're interested in IT leadership, these 10 development programs will help get you on the right path.

By Sarah K. White

Oct 16, 2020 8 mins

IT Leadership IT Skills

CIOs cultivate political capital in response to pandemic

IT leaders who have gained clout among C-suite peers during the pandemic must target high-impact initiatives to extend their political capital in 2021, but challenges remain.

By Clint Boulton

Oct 15, 2020

CIO IT Leadership

Diversifying your IT workforce

It's time to turn your words of solidarity into action. Here's where to start.

By Rihana Mungin

Oct 15, 2020 5 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership

Enabling productivity and scale through improved enterprise knowledge management

Scaling knowledge is an imperative for companies hoping to maintain cultural cohesion, improve productivity, and align cross-functional teams to deliver complex work.

By Chris Davis

Oct 15, 2020

Business Intelligence Digital Transformation IT Leadership