Innovation

How MaRS Discovery District’s André Allen helps nurture a hub of talent

André Allen, VP of IT, chief privacy officer and CISO at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, recently sat with CIO Leadership Live’s Lee Rennick to discuss his 30-year journey in IT, how new tech serves as catalysts for innovation,

IT leaders take note: The future is what you create

High-profile IT disasters are enforcing the dystopic visions and macro-pessimisms saturating the cultural consciousness. Only by steeling against perpetuating past IT sins and embracing possibility can we make something brighter.

IT leaders weigh the case for innovation in industry clouds

CIO.com’s Stan Gibson speaks with IDC research manager Nadia Ballard, Boston Dynamics CIO Chad Wright, and Kumar Iyer, business technology senior leader at KeyBank, about industry clouds, why they’re emerging, and how they can help your o

Examining low-code/no-code popularity across Africa and its range of disruption for CIOs

Despite pockets of implementation, low-code/no-code technologies aren’t mature enough to be widely popularized in CIO communities in Africa. But some entrepreneurs and companies have had enough success with them to stoke broader interest.

5 pitfalls to avoid when partnering with startups

5 pitfalls to avoid when partnering with startups

By adding startups to their portfolio of partners, IT leaders can jumpstart innovation and deliver digital solutions quickly — provided they know how to navigate the unique risks of working with upstarts.

10 tips for running a world-class innovation contest

Addressing key steps to structure an annual innovation contest, based on culture and core values, that strengthens best practices.

Why CIOs should invest in digital through economic headwinds

According to analysts at Gartner, CIOs should use digital investment through the recession in order to deliver growth, and repeatable financial and environmental benefits.

IT leaders meet the challenge to innovate frugally

IT budgets are under pressure, yet innovation must continue unabated. Here’s how IT leaders are developing high-value solutions on a shoestring budget — and reaping the rewards.

Menora Mivtachim goes digital to speed up pension transfers

The Israeli insurance company has transformed its customer experience for the least IT-literate segment of the population — the elderly. CIO Moshe Morgenstern shares lessons learned for those seeking to serve this growing market.

What transformational leaders too often overlook

You can’t innovate without a strong foundation. That’s why it’s vital to think strategically about IT infrastructure — and to get your C-suite colleagues and board members too as well.