Opinion

CIO IT Leadership

Conversational workspaces are the new face of enterprise collaboration

We are shifting towards conversational environments, with newer interfaces, in what is emerging to be new Conversational Workspace Platforms, that are being launched by a plethora of providers from startups to established collaboration players.

By Dave Smith

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Can your rev rec software support these complex challenges?

A look at some of the more complicated aspects of ASC 606 that your software should ideally accommodate.

By John Hoebler

BPM Systems Enterprise Applications IT Governance

Still asking why tech struggles with diversity and inclusion? Google it

Google is a prime example of paying ample lip service to the ideas of diversity and inclusion, while its actions demonstrate the exact opposite.

By Sharon Florentine

Careers Google Technology Industry

Atlassian means business

The company repositions itself as a communications and collaboration platform for the enterprise u2014 and, in so doing, offers up some valuable lessons for IT and business leaders coping with the impact and fallout of digital transformation.

By Charles Araujo

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Costs count but talent wins

3 vendor talent management strategies that improve outcomes and lower costs.

By John Belden

21 Sep 2017

BPM Systems CIO IT Leadership

CIOs must build adaptive IT workforces

Todayu2019s IT workforce must be agile and able to adapt to the businessu2019s evolving needs. Here are three things CIOs can do ensure their teams can do that.

By Diana Bersohn, McCree Lake

21 Sep 2017

CIO IT Jobs IT Leadership

The 4 most in-demand e-commerce skills

Companies are looking to boost their competitiveness in an increasingly digital marketplace, and this rising demand for e-commerce skills means a handful of traits will help you stick out.

By Gianna Scorsone

E-commerce Software IT Jobs Technology Industry

What blockchain technology means for venture capital

A look at how blockchain technology is disrupting the VC space.

By Kevin Rands

Digital Transformation Technology Industry Venture Capital

When email threads can become binding agreements

A recent case highlights the ease with which binding contracts can be formed via email.

By William S. Galkin

E-commerce Software Legal Technology Industry

Cost reduction and new tech capabilities aren’t the goals for a performance breakthrough

The rear-view mirror shows these goals are worthy of investment u2014 but wonu2019t transform a business.

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Why RPA implementations fail

Robotic Process Automation hype is at an all-time high, with an alphabet soup of providers and offerings. Industry watchers are declaring RPA a must-evaluate technology, and some are heralding the start of the next industrial age. Software providers

By Sanjay Srivastava

BPM Systems Digital Transformation IT Governance

How China is en route to becoming a digital superpower

With skyrocketing e-commerce revenues, Chinau2019s digital-savvy middle-class is spurring productivity and economic growth. Yet challenges remain.

By Marc Wilczek

19 Sep 2017

Digital Transformation E-commerce Software Technology Industry

Effective partnerships drive innovation

By collaborating with smart organizations of all sizes, corporations drive productivity gains both for their customers and for their own professionals. Itu2019s a win-win for all parties.

By Adam L. Stanley

18 Sep 2017

CIO IT Leadership Innovation

How introverts could be the silent solution to IT project management problems

Are the best IT project solutions hiding shyly in the shadows? The loudest voices in our teams don’t have exclusivity on the best ideas.

By David Cotgreave

18 Sep 2017

IT Leadership Project Management Tools

How artificial intelligence is transforming learning

An inside look into how AI is disrupting concepts of learning.

By Kevin Rands

15 Sep 2017

Artificial Intelligence Technology Industry

Apple’s new mega campus is a big mistake

The late Steve Jobs believed strongly in collaboration, and his last act as Apple’s CEO was to start the planning and construction of a huge spaceship looking campus. I believe the mega campus does not live up to its promise.

By David R. Robins

15 Sep 2017

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Measuring IT business value: let’s get over the puppy dog syndrome

There is no one magic formula for measuring the business value that IT delivers, and many attempts to do so can actually backfire.

By Mark Settle

CIO IT Leadership

Remedy for frustrations in legacy IT infrastructure contracting model

Here’s what a better, more rational legacy infrastructure contracting vehicle would look like, and how companies would benefit.

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

CIO Data Center IT Leadership

The evolving role of the Chief Digital Officer

What started as a role close to that of the CMO has now evolved into something far-more expansive u2013 reaching into corporate strategy, innovation, technology and operations.

By Nicholas D. Evans

14 Sep 2017 7 mins

CIO Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Why Google, Walmart, Amazon and Whole Foods are pioneers in voice data

Each day it becomes more apparent that data is integral to every facet of our lives. Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods and the new partnership between Google and Walmart are further proof.

By Gladys Kong

Analytics Data Science

5 mistakes companies make when analyzing customer data – and how to avoid them

With todayu2019s powerful data collection and analysis capabilities, businesses have a remarkable view into the wants of their customers. The challenge is to use customer data wisely.

By Anna Frazzetto