Bob Violino
Contributing writer
Bob Violino is a freelance writer who covers a variety of technology and business topics.
Proving the value of analytics on the edge
By pushing more analytic capabilities where data is collected, organizations are achieving greater responsiveness and efficiency. Here are three edge analytics success stories.
How to assemble a highly effective analytics team
Data-driven success hinges on strong, diverse, cross-functional data teams. IT leaders offer tips on creating and maintaining teams tuned for delivering keen data insights.
CIO vs. CTO: Chief collaborators in tech
The line between CIO and CTO roles is increasingly blurring. Here’s how to these roles traditional differentiate, how they are converging, and how they can work together to create business value.
What is a CTO? The exec who sets tech strategy
The CTO has emerged as a key player in the C-suite, as digital transformations become high strategic priorities for so many organizations.
Making the most of university tech talent
From establishing tech incubators to providing STEM education grants, companies are developing deep ties to tech talent at local universities while facilitating key IT skills development.
6 best practices for good data governance
Data governance is becoming a key strategic initiative. Here’s how to ensure critical data assets are reliable, secure, and available for your business.
8 reasons data science projects fail
Data science may be the hottest tool for solving business problems, but flawed projects can cause significant damage, leading decision-makers astray.
IT’s silent career killer: Age discrimination
A pernicious issue in IT, age discrimination is on the rise — and not always easy to prove. Here are five ways to protect your IT career.
7 pitfalls that undermine DevOps success
IT leaders seeking faster delivery of apps and services are increasingly turning to DevOps. But blending development and operations is tricky business.
IT confronts climate change
Data analytics and AI are taking center stage in efforts to combat the fallout of climate change and environmental disasters across the globe.
Analytics in the cloud: Key challenges and how to overcome them
Moving analytics to the cloud requires new approaches, skills, and architectures compared with analysis done in-house the traditional way.