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6 'crackpot' technologies that might transform IT
Next-horizon technologies have piqued some IT leaders’ interest in terms of the business value they may ultimately drive. Others remain skeptical of the high-risk payoff.
What is NLP? Natural language processing explained
Natural language processing is a branch of AI that enables computers to understand, process, and generate language just as people do — and its use in business is rapidly growing.
IT leaders re-evaluate skillsets for the long haul
CIOs are meeting talent shortages and transforming tech agendas head on by assessing staff skills and developing roadmaps for obtaining the know-how necessary for long-term success.
CIO change agents: The art of the IT turnaround
CIOs from ecommerce, insurance, and automotive sectors discuss how they changed their IT cultures to pave the way for digital transformations.
CIOs battle product management pitfalls
Product management is increasingly the preferred method of delivering digital capabilities. Yet the transition from a project-based mindset is rife with challenges, say IT leaders and experts.
Why You Need an Execution Advantage
Modern businesses are made up of a complex interconnected fabric of processes, all dedicated to delivering business outcomes. Every company has a given execution capacity to perform these processes, based upon the level of...
Knowing where the line is in IT risk management
Not all risk is a raging fire. Technology projects should be weighed against your organization’s broader risk appetite.
10 common ERP mistakes to avoid
From underbudgeting to not letting the business drive the project, IT leaders must beware the following pitfalls when implementing or updating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system — or migrating one to the cloud.
The rise of the Execution Management System
What separates AltaVista and Google? Faraday Future and Tesla? Blockbuster and Netflix? Some of those companies beat their illustrious competitors to market, some had more money and experience, but the story of business winners...
10 technologies that will disrupt business in 2021
From AI to serverless computing, these 10 disruptive technologies and trends are transforming the business landscape in the wake of the pandemic and beyond.
6 hot infrastructure and operations trends — and 5 going cold
When it comes to infrastructure and production systems, stability is king. And yet change persists, as organizations seek greater security and faster speeds — without sacrificing reliability.
Why IT projects still fail
Despite strategic alignment among IT and business leaders, technical and transformational initiatives still fall flat at an alarming rate. Here’s how IT can learn from its mistakes.
Project management guide: Tips, strategies, best practices
Project management plays a crucial role in enabling business transformation. Here is a breakdown of what project management is and how to execute it effectively in service of strategic goals.
5 starting points for agile transformation
Legacy systems and complexity can make agility difficult, but not impossible. Here are five steps any company can take to achieve agility.
Application rationalization: Streamlining your IT portfolio
IT leaders are increasingly launching application rationalization initiatives to cut operational costs and improve resiliency and agility. Here’s how to weed out the waste and reinvest.
Product-based IT: A bold shift to business value
IT leaders are swapping out project-based IT service delivery in favor of product development models predicated on business outcomes.
Top 8 challenges IT leaders will face in 2021
Facilitating the future of work and securing a hybrid working environment top the list of tough, pandemic-inflected issues IT leaders must navigate this year.
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What IT leadership looks like in 2021
As IT leaders meet the challenges of the COVID era, only one thing is assured – more change is coming sooner than you think.
10 lies CIOs tell themselves
If Achilles had been a CIO, self-deception would be his heel. He’d be sure business-IT alignment is tight, information security bulletproof, and all projects come in on time. CIOs set the stage for disaster by fooling themselves.
