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, and a greater need for inclusion to benefit all.
Software project management challenges — and how to handle them
With the need for digital services accelerating, software projects must be efficient and value-driven. Adopting agile (the right way) is just the start.
8 steps to turning around a toxic IT culture
Don’t let drama, jealousy, and fear poison your IT organization. Experts and IT execs offer advice on establishing a workplace culture where toxic behaviors don’t take root.
How the UK tech industry is failing Black women
Passed over for promotion and struggling to fit into workplace cultures, Black women in technology see little progress in an industry fixated on diversity optics rather than inclusion.
Albemarle supercharges employee experience with federated automation
One of the world’s largest lithium miners has taken a federated approach to automating business workflows with a bot strategy that provides self-service hooks into IT systems and beyond.FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Google Cloud growth slows as Alphabet net income plunges
Though Google's cloud arm appears to be reining in expenses to cut losses, sales growth for the business slowed down in the fourth quarter as overall profit for parent company Alphabet declined 34%.
Top 24 RPA tools available today
Robotic process automation can streamline business workflows by eliminating tedious manual tasks without requiring you to completely re-engineer legacy systems.
AWS growth slows further by persistent macroeconomic uncertainty
Amazon’s cloud computing division, reported 20% growth in Q4, compared with 27.5% and 33% growth in Q3 and Q2 respectively.
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Networking tips for IT leaders: A guide to building connections
Successful networking, CIOs say, involves giving more than you get. And don’t wait to start until after you’re out of a job. IT execs and career coaches weigh in on what works best.
Dynamic talent sourcing gains traction for filling skills needs
From flexible team-staffing platforms to internal skills marketplaces, gig-economy relationships and new approaches to temporary talent sourcing bring benefits if done right.
Enterprise architecture modernizes for the digital era
New tools, new roles, and new business relationships are reshaping EA as a facilitator of digital transformation rather than a hindrance.
Top 6 roadblocks derailing data-driven projects
From budgeting issues to buy-in challenges, data initiatives all too often fall short from the very start. Here’s how to overcome those hurdles and set your org up for success.
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.
IBM reports rise in Q4 profit, but plans to cut 3,900 jobs
Despite posting revenue growth across all its business segments, IBM is set to lay off around 1.5% of its workforce.
SAP plans layoffs and selloff with cloud revenue up but profit down
SAP’s profitability fell sharply in 2022 despite overall revenue growth and booming cloud sales, prompting it to sell its remaining stake in Qualtrics and lay off 2,800 staff.
Top 17 cloud cost management tools
Keeping on top of the outlay of your cloud estate is more important than ever. These platforms will help you get a pulse on your cloud use and associated costs, which can add up rapidly.
6 tips for making the most of a tight IT budget
Top technology decision makers from across the globe share their budgeting strategies for driving business value even when finances are tight.
ServiceNow posts Q4 growth as enterprise automation remains strong
ServiceNow’s share price slid in after-hours trading despite major revenue growth being announced in the company’s fourth quarter results.
Giant Eagle CIO Kirk Ball on what’s fresh in the digital grocery experience
Kirk Ball, EVP and CIO of grocery chain Giant Eagle, sat with CIO Leadership Live host Maryfran Johnson and discussed optimizing a superior customer experience, how digital retail innovations are evolving, the global search for talent, and the benefits of C-suite support.
United Airlines gives employees the digital tools to make customers happy
CIO Jason Birnbaum discusses the chapters of the airline’s customer experience transformation story.
Examining the CIO time management dilemma
CIOs face a complex juggling act between operational responsibilities and strategic opportunities. So keeping the lights on and finding time for big-picture thinking requires a perspective that parallels how the role is expanding.
CIOs sharpen tech strategies to support hybrid work
Technology investments and process updates are proving key to delivering the seamless, productive, and equitable experiences employees expect from hybrid working environments.
Brilliance: The CIO’s most seductive career-limiting trait
Smart CIOs know how to solve problems and pursue opportunities. Smarter ones expend their time and effort spotting and brokering the great ideas that can do this.
Microsoft’s latest OpenAI investment opens way to new enterprise services
Microsoft is investing billions more into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and plans to roll out new enterprise services based on the company’s generative AI products.
CIOs step up to fill plus-size leadership roles
Pervasive digital transformation is paving the way for business-minded CIOs to score new roles and expanded responsibilities beyond the typical IT remit.
The essential check list for effective data democratization
To become data-driven, companies need a democratization strategy that’s equal parts disciplined and diverse. Data collection, selecting a platform and employee training are just the beginning.
What is business intelligence? Transforming data into business insights
Business intelligence (BI) is a set of strategies and technologies for analyzing business information and transforming it into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical business decisions.
Delegation: The biggest test for transformational CIOs
Distributing decision-making authority at pace for technical and financial approvals is an essential component of digital transformation, but are CIOs ready to let go?
CIO Wendy Pfeiffer on getting hybrid work right
The Nutanix IT chief has taken a product mindset to the employee experience, thinking deeply about core principles that make a difference in enabling hybrid work before executing on them.
Lawsuit claims IBM falsely used mainframe sales to boost AI, cloud businesses
A securities fraud lawsuit filed against IBM accuses the tech giant of deceiving investors by shifting mainframe revenue to make its cloud and AI-based Watson products appear to be in high demand.
Three Keys to Protecting the Corporate Network in the Era of Hybrid Work
Protect at-home devices with employee buy-in, device management, and endpoint security for a robust security strategy.
4 ways upskilling and reskilling can fill hard-to-hire positions
Having difficulty finding the right people to hire with the right skills, at the right salary, at the right time? You may be looking in the wrong place.
8 ‘future of work’ mistakes IT leaders must avoid
The hybrid workforce is one of several trends reshaping how work gets done, now and in the future. To facilitate a productive, innovative future, CIOs must heed these common missteps.
How FiveStars re-engineered its data engineering stack
Faced with increasing demands on his data engineering team, FiveStars CTO Matt Doka had a choice: drive for abstraction or be driven to distraction.
4 moves CIOs should make to achieve a more efficient IT organization
Last year brought more than its share of disruption, and there’s no sign of any let up as 2023 gains momentum. Here are ways CIOs should prepare to face any eventuality, and come out the other side even stronger.
The 7 new rules of IT leadership
The technology landscape is rapidly evolving — so too is the way IT chiefs should lead their organizations. Here’s which old rules of IT leadership are no longer relevant and what has replaced them.
7 tell-tale signs of fake DevOps
Are your development teams really embracing DevOps or simply going through the motions? Learn how to detect the warning signs of ‘DevOps Kabuki.’
Google Cloud for Retailers adds AI-based inventory, e-commerce tools
The new capabilities include a shelf-checking AI feature and updates to Google Cloud's Discovery AI and Recommendation AI services for retailers.
Diversity and inclusion: 7 best practices for changing your culture
A team that’s diverse and inclusive leads to better outcomes in all areas of business: from recruitment and retention to product development. Here’s how to tune your D&I efforts so they work.
Nvidia offers retail loss prevention software to accelerate accelerator chip sales
As Nvidia’s customer tracking technology develops, scrutiny from retail CIOs is put into sharper focus.
Agritech forces gain ground across Africa
How the latest collaborations between African farmers and IT leaders are strengthening agricultural sectors and economies despite ongoing difficulties.
Top automation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Companies embarking on their automation journeys need to figure out the right process to automate, deal with organizational change, and watch out for security and compliance issues.
University of Ottawa’s Martin Bernier on continuous learning
CIO.com’s Lee Rennick chats with University of Ottawa CIO Martin Bernier about how building diverse and equitable teams, and cultivating allyships to support diversity in technology are key to continuous learning.
8 top priorities for CIOs in 2023
Begin the new year by tackling the most challenging issues head-on. Here’s a rundown of top-level priorities IT leaders must address in 2023.
Journey Beyond transforms its contact center to deliver better customer journeys
The Australian tourism company’s transition to a cloud-based communications platform brought huge dividends for its customer experience.
The biggest enterprise technology M&A deals of the year
2022 saw multiple billion-dollar-plus acquisitions in hardware, software, and services, as well as plenty of smaller, strategic merger activity in areas vital to enterprise IT.
5 hot IT hiring trends — and 5 going cold
Economic uncertainty, tight talent markets, and the rising need for IT versatility have altered the IT hiring landscape. Here’s how companies are adjusting when it comes to IT staffing.
Estes Express shifts gears on customer experience by streamlining data operations
The freight transportation company has reorganized its data operations around a logical data fabric to provide valuable actionable insights for internal users and external customers alike.
Top 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2023
Economy uncertainty, new forces in an already tight talent market, and rising technology costs top the list of tough, ongoing issues CIOs must navigate this year.