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Articles by Mary K. Pratt
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10 mistakes rookie CIOs make — and how to avoid them
From trying to change too much to underestimating the political nature of the role, IT leaders and advisors lend insights on what most often trips up first-time CIOs.
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The 6 most overhyped technologies in IT
IT leaders are not immune to infatuation with the promise of emerging tech. Here, CIOs share which technologies they believe are primed to underdeliver, offering advice on right-sizing expectations for each one.
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CIO 100 US: 10 award-winning manufacturing IT projects
Manufacturers are bridging the IT/OT divide with digital transformations that provide predictive maintenance, improved customer experiences, data-driven decision-making, and smarter supply chain operations.
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CIO 100 US: 7 award-winning financial services and insurance IT projects
The financial services and insurance industries are leading the way with digital tools that enhance customer experiences and automate business insights.
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CIO 100 US: 8 award-winning healthcare IT projects
Healthcare organizations are increasingly embracing digital initiatives to expedite evaluations, better share medical records, and improve patient care.
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CIO 100 US: 9 award-winning government IT projects
Public-sector agencies and institutions are turning to tech to streamline processes, facilitate scale and innovation, and improve the lives of those they serve.
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7 tips for improving IT resilience in the digital era
In today’s IT world, resiliency means having the ability to deal with disruption without business interruption — all while delivering the experience users have come to expect from their tech.
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IT leaders rethink the people part of business continuity
In an era of increasingly dispersed workforces, CIOs are grappling with how to help IT staff in peril — and keep the business moving forward when events disrupt employees’ ability to work.
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The 10 biggest issues IT faces today
Economic, market, and worldwide turbulence continue to reshape the CIO agenda as priorities shift mid-year.
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10 ways inflation will impact IT
As inflation rises across the globe, CIOs are strategizing ways to navigate rising prices for IT supplies, services, and talent by rethinking IT portfolios, reprioritizing IT spend, and honing business efficiencies.
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8 business concepts IT leaders should master
CIOs must master critical business concepts to fulfill their new mandate of being business partners with their leadership peers. Here are the latest business terms and notions impacting IT.
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Top 10 business needs driving IT spending today
Security and efficiency directives are fueling a shift in IT spending toward foundational business requirements to position organizations for uncertain future.
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CIOs increasingly tap contract IT as talent gap filler
With the percentage of tech workers opting for independent work rising, CIOs are recalculating staffing mixes to lean more heavily on freelance and contract workers for hard-to-hire, high-demand skills.
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15 most misused buzzwords in IT
The tech industry is rife with overhyped jargon. Here IT leaders discuss buzzy terms all too often misapplied by vendors and colleagues alike.
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Working from a war zone: Ukrainian IT pros share their experiences
CIO.com spoke with Ukrainian technologists whose stories show their resolve and commitment to look forward despite the destruction and uncertainty being inflicted on their homeland.
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HP gets intentional about contracting with Black IT providers
CIO Ron Guerrier is working to diversify IT’s suppliers and boost the benefits they get from working with HP to build a more representative technology workforce.
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Black CIO hopefuls look to level up
Today’s rising tech executives reflect a growing diversity in IT even as the profession has a ways to go in reflecting society.
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Employee retention: 10 strategies for retaining top talent
A comprehensive employee retention program is a key differentiator in tight talent markets. Here's how to reduce employee turnover, retain top talent, and establish an engaged workforce.
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