IT Leadership

The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief

CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role.

By Minda Zetlin

Dec 04, 202312 mins

CIOC-SuiteBusiness IT Alignment

Articles

Chief AI officer: What it takes to land the C-suite’s hottest new job

The CAIO role is fast becoming a new fixture in the C-suite, responsible for setting the AI agenda. Here’s why so many companies are looking to fill this role, what it entails, and whether you have the right stuff to earn the latest IT leadership post.

By David Weldon

Nov 09, 2023 12 mins

Chief Data OfficerGenerative AIArtificial Intelligence

In transition: How Kyndryl’s CIO weaned the company off IBM’s systems

When IBM spun out its managed infrastructure services business as Kyndryl in 2021, the new company had two years to transition to its own IT systems. It also chose to use that time to undertake a major transformation.

By Peter Sayer

Nov 09, 2023 7 mins

CIOMainframesIBM

Many CIOs are better equipped to combat rising IT costs. Are you?

IT budgets are being tested like never before due to many factors. But savvy CIOs, tightly aligned with the C-suite, have found ways to adjust to rising costs while others remain on the back foot.

By Robert Mitchell

Nov 08, 2023 8 mins

CIOSalariesIT Skills

How a tech model at Univeris fosters team building with empathy

During a recent CIO Leadership Live session, Manas Khanna, associate VP of global technology operations at retail wealth management specialist Univeris, spoke about the benefits of diverse teams, a reverence for humble beginnings, and generative AI being a technology revolution.

By CIO staff

Nov 08, 2023 7 mins

CIODiversity and InclusionGenerative AI

The CIO’s fatal flaw: Too much leadership, not enough management

Compared to management, leadership is what has the mystique. But mystique isn’t what gets work out the door.

By Bob Lewis

Nov 07, 2023 5 mins

IT LeadershipIT Management

IT leader’s survival guide: 8 tips to thrive in the years ahead

The shifting business and technology landscape are placing increasing pressure on IT leaders to deliver. Here’s how to adjust and remain invaluable to the business.

By Paul Heltzel

Nov 06, 2023 10 mins

CareersIT Leadership

Employee engagement: 10 best practices for improving your culture

A culture of engagement can improve business productivity and employee retention. IT leaders and experts share tips on keeping your staff connected and committed.

By Christina Wood

Nov 06, 2023 13 mins

IT SkillsStaff ManagementIT Leadership

The RACI matrix: Your blueprint for project success

A RACI matrix is a simple, effective means for defining project roles and responsibilities, providing a comprehensive chart of who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed every step of the way.

By Bob Kantor and CIO staff

Nov 06, 2023 11 mins

IT Governance FrameworksIT Governance FrameworksIT Governance Frameworks

What Duxbury Networking’s CIO does to balance head with heart

As CIOs become more strategic business leaders, they’re faced with increased responsibility to not only leverage new technologies to deliver value, but be an example of empathy.

By Joanne Carew

Nov 03, 2023 5 mins

CIOBusiness Process ManagementIT Skills

Rajeev Ronanki on making the leap to CEO

The former chief digital officer explains how IT executives can capitalize on an ongoing sea change between technology and business that, in the age of AI, might be tech chiefs’ finest hour yet.

By Michael Bertha

Nov 02, 2023 6 mins

Business IT AlignmentDigital TransformationIT Leadership

Digital pragmatism at Volvo means more control and less agile

Volvo Cars is undergoing a major transformation of both its business model and products. To cope, core systems are being replaced and standardized, while methods of working within the digital organization are tightened.

By Karin Lindstrom

Nov 01, 2023 8 mins

Automotive IndustryAgile DevelopmentCloud Management

CIOs still grapple with what gen AI can do for the enterprise

A year since ChatGPT burst on the scene, and despite demonstrable benefits, IT leaders have yet to go all in on gen AI, choosing instead to proceed with caution.

By Pat Brans

Nov 01, 2023 8 mins

Generative AIGenerative AIGenerative AI