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Anatomy of a killer IT internship program
With demand for tech talent on the rise, a robust IT internship program is key to ensuring the organization builds a reliable talent pipeline for the future, say IT leaders.Feature
CIO change agents: The art of the IT turnaround
CIOs from ecommerce, insurance, and automotive sectors discuss how they changed their IT cultures to pave the way for digital transformations.Feature
CEO directives: Top 10 initiatives for IT leaders
The CEO charter for CIOs this year: Lead digital transformation, capitalize on data analytics, and collaborate more with the business.Feature
12 common resume mistakes (and how to fix them)
Have you made any of these top resume mistakes? If so, take some time to revisit, review and update your resume before you apply for your next job.Building IT Relationships
Why steering committees fail to engage (and 5 ways to hold them accountable)
There are some common reasons why a transformation steering committee may fail to engage—from a lack of motivation to a bias toward inaction, Here's how transformation leaders can overcome those blockers.Feature
13 most difficult-to-fill IT jobs
The 2021 State of the CIO survey reveals organizations struggling to fill cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics roles in a year that finds companies looking farther afield to find IT talent.Feature
7 business skills every IT leader needs to succeed
Today’s CIO needs more than technology mastery. Long-term career success also demands a commitment to developing a set of core business skills.Feature
Project management methodologies: How to choose the best for success
Selecting the best project management methodology (PMM) for the job relies on developing a sound evaluation process. Our guide to evaluating PMMs will ensure you pick the perfect fit for your next project.Feature
API management: What CIOs should know
APIs hold promise to enhance digital transformations and establish new lines of revenue. From what you spend to how it’s used, programmatic access to data and services is becoming a critical concern.Opinion
6 reasons to invest in enterprise architecture tools
EA software can bring order to the innerworkings of your enterprise’s sprawling technical operations. Here is the upside of mapping and cataloging — and some cautions about where the real magic resides.Feature
How Accor is transitioning its Southeast Asia hotels to the cloud
Different countries, different operators mean a more nuanced strategy in the replatforming effort.Feature
How AI is revolutionizing training
Pressed by the need to fill skills gaps, organizations are turning to artificial intelligence to transform stagnant training approaches into continually evolving upskilling strategies.Feature
CIOs battle product management pitfalls
Product management is increasingly the preferred method of delivering digital capabilities. Yet the transition from a project-based mindset is rife with challenges, say IT leaders and experts.CIO Executive Council POV
Rethinking data management for faster time to value
Enterprises should abandon traditional ETL approaches and strategies and adopt future state architectures that distribute the data transformation burden.Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology
16 traits of a world class chief innovation officer
Your innovation program, and the role of the CINO, is too important to leave to chance. Make sure whoever holds the top innovation job has these essential qualities.Feature
CIOs cash in on COVID heroics
IT leaders’ pandemic response has increased their visibility and importance, making them more marketable in landing new gigs, promotions, and greater stakes.Interview
IT leadership lessons from Singapore’s first CIO, Alex Siow
The ‘accidental CIO’ shares his decades of career lessons to help today’s CIOs succeed intentionally.Feature
7 management books every CIO must read
Keeping pace with evolving management concepts and practices is as important as monitoring the latest IT trends. These seven books will ensure that your business management skills keep pace with your IT knowledge.Feature
Lessons in leadership from 8 inspiring women CIOs in Southeast Asia
Career guidance for aspiring female CIOs from technology executives of Siam Commercial Bank, GovTech Singapore, DHL, NTUC Club, Ingram Micro, Essilor, and FlexTrade.Feature
7 IT leadership lessons learned from COVID-19
IT leaders from HP, McAfee, Johnson Controls, and other enterprises reflect on what they learned after leading teams through a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Feature
How to build (and sustain) high-performing IT teams
With shorter chains of command and by ‘not shooting for perfection,’ CIOs are emerging from the chaos of 2020 with higher-performing technology teams.Feature
How Southeast Asian CIOs can help combat climate change
Government initiatives in Singapore and elsewhere, customer pressure on businesses to operate sustainably, and a slow change in ethos are all helping IT reshape itself to reduce harm to the planet.Feature
AI makes edge and IoT smarter
Implementing artificial intelligence at the edge can not only reduce latency and networking costs but also improve security and unlock the power of distributed intelligence.Opinion
6 AI myths holding your business back
For organizations looking to turn their AI investments into business value, understanding the technology's capabilities and limitations is key.Feature
10 tips for fostering a culture of continuous learning
To create and maintain an adaptable, dynamic organization that thrives in ever-changing conditions, IT leaders must encourage staff to continually acquire new skills and embrace new mindsets.Feature
Top IT spending priorities for 2021
IT budget priorities reflect the pandemic’s ongoing effects, with IT leaders earmarking more for improving remote work, expanding digital initiatives, and enhancing customer experience.Feature
Skills and traits of elite IT automation teams
From RPA to AI, automation has become a key IT priority. Here’s what to look for in building a versatile team suited to automating processes across your enterprise.Feature
Digitalisation ultimately belongs to the CEO, with the CIO’s help: Balakrishnan
Singapore’s Smart Nation Initiative minister-in-charge, Vivian Balakrishnan, also discusses the forces behind the current technology inflection point, and what it means to business, government, and citizens.Feature
AI governance: Reducing risk while reaping rewards
With AI moving from pilots to production, enterprises must establish cross-departmental oversight strategies focused on data quality, compliance, ethics, and more.Feature
10 common ERP mistakes to avoid
From underbudgeting to not letting the business drive the project, IT leaders must beware the following pitfalls when implementing or updating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system — or migrating one to the cloud.Opinion
4 ways to turn COVID quick fixes into permanent business value
Organizational changes undertaken to survive the pandemic hold promise for ensuring businesses thrive in the years to come — if those shifts are made permanent fixtures of CIO strategies.Feature
10 technologies that will disrupt business in 2021
From AI to serverless computing, these 10 disruptive technologies and trends are transforming the business landscape in the wake of the pandemic and beyond.Feature
Why 5G’s commercial potential remains untapped in Southeast Asia
As some Asia-Pacific nations roll out 5G networks, the question of what to do with them for business benefit has not been well-defined, modelled, or trialled beyond a few pilot projects. Here’s what needs to change.Feature
CIO resumes: 9 best practices and 8 strong examples
If you’re stuck on how to write your resume for a CIO position, here are nine best practices from industry professionals — and real-world examples of winning CIO resumes.Building IT Relationships
10 steps to avoid digital transformation failure
Executive sponsors play a key role in the success (or failure) of digital transformations. Taking these essential actions will tip the scales in your favor.Interview
How UnionBank is embracing digital to ensure financial inclusion among Filipinos
Armed with a digital transformation agenda and a strong sense of purpose, CIO Dennis Omila has ‘changed the playing field’ to redefine how financial institutions better serve local communities through technology.News Analysis
What CIOs can expect from IBM’s managed infrastructure spinoff
Later this year, IBM will spin out its managed infrastructure services operations, pitching for new business in fields such as cloud reversibility and data management.Feature
Decision intelligence: The new BI
Business intelligence systems and strategies are being augmented with AI and machine learning to provide decision-making context and recommendations across the enterprise.Feature
Why IT projects still fail
Despite strategic alignment among IT and business leaders, technical and transformational initiatives still fall flat at an alarming rate. Here’s how IT can learn from its mistakes.Feature
New IBM sales strategy catches CIOs’ attention
IBM is streamlining its operations and simplifying its sales approach to align with a honed focus on hybrid cloud. Will CIOs buy from the revamped business?Feature
7 ways COVID-19 has changed IT forever
Things will never be the same. Here’s a look at what IT will look like as the COVID-19 threat recedes.Feature
16 technology winners and losers, post-COVID
The coronavirus crisis has shaken up business as usual, with some IT strategies and tools rising to the occasion and others in line for a rethink or tough recovery post-pandemic.Feature
5 ways to build trust between business and IT
Most organizational dysfunction is the symptom of a greater problem: Business-IT trust has broken down. Here’s how smart CIOs repair those rifts — or foster trust from the get-go.News Analysis
Budget 2021: Where Singapore’s government plans to boost digital transformation
Providing a CTO-as-a-service programme is one of several planned initiatives meant to help Singaporean businesses and public agencies structurally adapt to a digital world.Feature
7 tips for selling the C-suite on IT investments
Salesmanship is a key skill in getting buy-in for IT spend. Here’s how to rally support for IT projects by crafting sales pitches that put busines benefits — not the technology itself — front and center.Feature
User acceptance: 5 tips for ensuring digital success
Those most impacted by digital transformations can make or break your success. Here’s how to leverage their insights, address their pain points, and exceed their expectations.Feature
Northwell Health’s new HR cloud faced early COVID test
When the pandemic hit New York, the local healthcare provider was able to turn a test analytics environment into a live dashboard for managing staffing needs.Feature
7 traits that separate IT leaders from IT managers
Is your career still rooted in the past? Here's how you can break free and reach new levels of leadership and performance.Feature
12 IT budget tricks to reduce costs post-COVID
The pandemic has seen more weight thrust on IT’s shoulders, but often not the bump in budget to support it. Here are a dozen tips on trimming costs in response to strategic shifts in the wake of COVID-19.Feature
Organizational learning: Your key to AI success
Instituting formal processes to embrace the learnings of small-scale AI efforts and promulgate them throughout the enterprise is essential to business transformation.
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