Credit: IDG Daniel Hertzberg In this issue: Making waves with immersive technologiesImmersive technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality, don’t easily fit at most businesses today. But some early successes prove opportunity does exist in enterprise. Insurers turn to IoT to calculate climate dataThe internet of things offers insurance companies a way to collect better data and create new business models to engage consumers — and reduce exposure to the nancial risks of climate change. Website testing enters a new eraIn what they describe as a ‘ rst-of-its-kind initiative,’ researchers at the Neuro Business Solutions Center at Drexel University developed an objective, holistic approach to assessing the usability of websites. Insurer invests in digital expertiseNationwide IT aims to transform the customer experience by modernizing and standardizing its business-focused technology initiatives. Virtual assistants move into DevOpsDevOps practices are fueling adoption of chatbots and voicebots to automate IT operations. You aren’t thinking of changing your ERP system, are you?There’s a good reason why CIOs look panicked when ‘ERP’ and ‘upgrade’ are used in the same sentence. Why balance is the key to dashboardsIf they aren’t both easy to use and credible, dashboards will be ignored or produce lousy visualizations. What it takes to be a chief information officerHow do you land and succeed in the hottest roles in IT? This month, we look at the unique combination of skills a CIO needs. Download the CIO May/June 2017 Digital Magazine. In this issue: Cover story Making waves with immersive technologies Immersive technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality, don’t easily fit at most businesses today. But some early successes prove opportunity does exist in enterprise. [ Have the CIO Digital Magazine delivered to your inbox each month. ] Emerging tech Insurers turn to IoT to calculate climate data The internet of things offers insurance companies a way to collect better data and create new business models to engage consumers — and reduce exposure to the nancial risks of climate change. Website testing enters a new era In what they describe as a ‘ rst-of-its-kind initiative,’ researchers at the Neuro Business Solutions Center at Drexel University developed an objective, holistic approach to assessing the usability of websites. Transformation nation Insurer invests in digital expertise Nationwide IT aims to transform the customer experience by modernizing and standardizing its business-focused technology initiatives. Applying tech Virtual assistants move into DevOps DevOps practices are fueling adoption of chatbots and voicebots to automate IT operations. Leading tech You aren’t thinking of changing your ERP system, are you? There’s a good reason why CIOs look panicked when ‘ERP’ and ‘upgrade’ are used in the same sentence. Why balance is the key to dashboards If they aren’t both easy to use and credible, dashboards will be ignored or produce lousy visualizations. Career roadmap What it takes to be a chief information officer How do you land and succeed in the hottest roles in IT? This month, we look at the unique combination of skills a CIO needs. Download the CIO May/June 2017 Digital Magazine. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe