I can’t believe it’s already 2002. It seems like just yesterday I was hoarding bottled water and dried beans for Y2K. Being the procrastinator that I am, I still haven’t made my New Year’s resolutions. So instead, I thought I’d suggest some for you! Here they are.A CIO’s New Year’s Resolutions I will take time to learn the ins and outs of software subscription models and Web services. I will get involved with an IT interest group that represents the buyers?not the sellers?of technology. If I can’t find one, I’ll start one myself. I will find out what the politicians are pushing in the way of new rules to govern Internet commerce, security and privacy. Repeat the second resolution; add a lobbying component. Not sure where to start? Lucky for you we’ve got some articles in this issue to help you on your way. Our cover story on Microsoft’s new licensing plan, by Scott Berinato, explores the nuances and variations of what Redmond is pushing?and shows how CIOs are pushing back (see “Microsoft’s License to Fail,” Page 52). And Elana Varon’s “Homeland Defense: New Rules of War” (Page 40) sketches out the issues bubbling up in Washington that will most definitely have an impact on your company’s business and IT. At the least, these are things you should be aware of, and there’s no reason you and your company can’t take a more active role in influencing how these issues play out. Of course, making a resolution is only the first step; keeping it is the hard part. There are a handful of websites that can help. First is How-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com, which offers both an understanding attitude toward procrastinators (which I definitely appreciate) and lots of useful tips for how to keep your resolve. MyGoals.com will help you build a plan for setting and keeping your personal and professional goals. And Resolutions Reminders will actually send you monthly nudges, lest you forget (I don’t know about you, but that would drive me nuts!).While I haven’t actually made a resolution yet, I am working toward one. More than anything, I’d like to achieve the kind of perspective that will help me get the most out of work, play, community and family. My very best wishes for your success in this new year?both personal and professional. Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP What goes well with Viña Concha y Toro wines? Meat, fish, poultry, and SAP Viña Concha y Toro, a wine producer that distributes to more than 140 countries worldwide, paired its operation with the SAP Business Technology Platform to enhance its operation and product. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 04, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Azul How to maximize ROI by choosing the right Java partner for your organization Choosing the right Java provider is a critical decision that can have a significant impact on your organization’s success. By asking the right questions and considering the total cost of ownership, you can ensure that you choose the best Java p By Scott Sellers Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Application Management brandpost Sponsored by DataStax Ask yourself: How can genAI put your content to work? Generative AI applications can readily be built against the documents, emails, meeting transcripts, and other content that knowledge workers produce as a matter of course. By Bryan Kirschner Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence feature The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role. By Minda Zetlin Dec 04, 2023 12 mins CIO C-Suite Business IT Alignment 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