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6 risks to avoid in your AWS, GCP, and Azure negotiations
Building IT Relationships

6 risks to avoid in your AWS, GCP, and Azure negotiations

Choosing a hyperscaler includes a series of seemingly unrelated decisions that must be assessed and made with a target end-state in mind. You will likely only get to make this decision once, so you’d better get it right.
By Justin ParkerOct, 26 2021
11 technologies for supporting the hybrid office
Feature

11 technologies for supporting the hybrid office

IT leaders are being charged with ensuring the success of new workplace strategies that blend in-person and remote collaboration. Here are the tools that can help.
By Peter WaynerOct, 14 2021
You’ve migrated to the cloud, now what?
Opinion

You’ve migrated to the cloud, now what?

If there’s one takeaway from the constant drumbeat of cloud migration stories, it’s that moving to the cloud is one thing; being successful in the cloud is another.
By Scott HutchesonOct, 11 2021
Toward a new hybrid cloud – the one CIOs always wanted
IDG TECHtalk Voices

Toward a new hybrid cloud – the one CIOs always wanted

Cloud providers built their hybrid offerings at least in part to hold customers intent on repatriating data and workloads. But those same services may not be as well suited for the next wave of hybrid.
By Mike FeibusSep, 29 2021
Technical architecture: What IT does for a living
Opinion

Technical architecture: What IT does for a living

Building effective IT 101: Technical architecture is what separates a hard-to-navigate pile of tech from accelerating IT’s ability to get things done.
By Bob LewisSep, 28 2021
Microsoft’s Office 365 price increases: How to reduce the hit
News Analysis

Microsoft’s Office 365 price increases: How to reduce the hit

Microsoft will increase the price of Office 365 by up to 25% in March 2022, but there are things CIOs can do now to limit the damage.
By Peter SayerSep, 23 2021
How Johnson Controls is going ‘digital to the core’
Movers and Shakers

How Johnson Controls is going ‘digital to the core’

As the multinational conglomerate transforms to bring cutting-edge digital products and services to customers, CIO Diane Schwarz ensures that it is digital on the inside as well.
By Martha HellerSep, 22 2021
10 key skills for a successful cloud strategy
Feature

10 key skills for a successful cloud strategy

Success in the cloud also means tweaking your skills mix. From architecture expertise to vender relationship management, here’s what your organization needs to make the most of the cloud.
By Mary PrattSep, 20 2021
Public cloud: 4 success stories
Feature

Public cloud: 4 success stories

The public cloud has been a booster shot for digital transformation during the pandemic. IT leaders offer advice on driving efficiency and agility in the cloud.
By Clint BoultonAug, 31 2021
Making sense of Microsoft’s new certifications scheme
Feature

Making sense of Microsoft’s new certifications scheme

Microsoft’s new certifications are based on industry analysis of jobs and roles and are built in sync with documentation and training materials so you can stay up to date for cloud skills for free, but certs for on-prem technologies remain unclear.
By Mary BranscombeJul, 29 2021
Keysight Technologies CIO: Tech companies need to modernize IT too
Movers and Shakers

Keysight Technologies CIO: Tech companies need to modernize IT too

The architecture is composable and processes are agile at the electronics manufacturer, but for Dan Krantz and team, a ‘growth mindset’ is just as important.
By Martha HellerJul, 28 2021
TTX tackles turnover in moving ERP to the cloud
Feature

TTX tackles turnover in moving ERP to the cloud

The railcar pooling company learned the importance of knowledge management when it replaced an on-premises SAP system with Oracle in the cloud.
By Peter SayerJul, 26 2021
Getting to no: 3 things your cloud vendor won't give you (and what to ask for instead)
Building IT Relationships

Getting to no: 3 things your cloud vendor won't give you (and what to ask for instead)

Knowing what vendors will say "no" to can be a powerful tool in your negotiation arsenal.
By Adam MansfieldJul, 22 2021
What is iPaaS? Integrating data flows to create new services
Feature

What is iPaaS? Integrating data flows to create new services

An integration platform as a service (iPaaS) is a cloud-based tool for linking existing applications and data flows into new services. Here are the key use cases, examples, and vendors.
By Peter WaynerJul, 12 2021
Mastercard pushes payments to the edge
Feature

Mastercard pushes payments to the edge

The financial services company has overhauled its global payments atop public cloud and edge computing systems in pursuit of revenue growth in an API-driven, platform-fueled world.
By Clint BoultonJul, 9 2021
10 dark secrets of the cloud
Opinion

10 dark secrets of the cloud

The cloud has increasingly become a cornerstone of IT strategies across every industry, providing enterprises with agility and scale. But in every dark corner, hidden risks and imbalances await.
By Peter WaynerJun, 29 2021
Oracle to customers: Spend more on cloud, save on support
News

Oracle to customers: Spend more on cloud, save on support

With Oracle Support Rewards, the company hopes to tempt existing on-premises customers to move workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
By Peter SayerJun, 23 2021
Digital acceleration at Stanley Black & Decker places data at the center
Movers and Shakers

Digital acceleration at Stanley Black & Decker places data at the center

CIO Rhonda Gass explains how a cloud data platform, technology business management framework, and agile architecture are keys to the $14B global company’s digital transformation.
By Martha HellerJun, 16 2021
Feature

Cloud or bust: IT leaders go all in on cloud computing

A growing number of CIOs are committing most if not all of IT to the cloud to improve security, flexibility, and agility — and to free up teams to focus on innovation and enhancing IT services.
By Mary PrattJun, 14 2021
What the traditional financial services industry can learn from neobanks and fintechs
IDG TECHtalk Voices

What the traditional financial services industry can learn from neobanks and fintechs

Slower-moving incumbents need to rethink the way they do business in a digitally driven world that puts customer experience first.
By Brian SolisJun, 9 2021
SAP brings new tools and modularity to Rise
News

SAP brings new tools and modularity to Rise

SAP has added HR and vertical industry support to its hosted S/4HANA offering, while furthering its forays into process intelligence and AI for expense auditing.
By Peter SayerJun, 4 2021
SAP steps back from S/4HANA-on-Azure preference
News

SAP steps back from S/4HANA-on-Azure preference

Microsoft’s Azure will no longer be SAP’s preferred cloud platform — although SAP executives say the companies’ Embrace partnership remains strong.
By Peter SayerMay, 28 2021
The rise of the cloud data platform
IDG TECHtalk Voices

The rise of the cloud data platform

As impressive as the enterprise’s progress toward a data-driven economy was last year, the big bang we’ve been expecting from big data is still ahead.
By Mike FeibusMay, 25 2021
Are Oracle's cloud gains enough to make it a contender?
Analysis

Are Oracle's cloud gains enough to make it a contender?

Oracle has wooed some key customers to its public cloud software, but can it differentiate itself from competing services offered by Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google?
By Clint BoultonMay, 19 2021
6 'crackpot' technologies that might transform IT
Feature

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.
By Peter WaynerMay, 18 2021
11 dark secrets of multicloud
Opinion

11 dark secrets of multicloud

In many situations, multicloud architectures make the most sense. But playing the field, baking in agility, and avoiding lock-in can expose your enterprise to hidden costs and issues.
By Peter WaynerMay, 4 2021
13 secrets of a successful cloud ERP migration
Feature

13 secrets of a successful cloud ERP migration

Migrating legacy ERP systems to the cloud is a big undertaking rife with gotchas. Here’s how to ensure your massive shift of mission-critical enterprise applications goes smoothly.
By Neal WeinbergApr, 27 2021
Analytics in the cloud: Key challenges and how to overcome them
Feature

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.
By Bob ViolinoApr, 12 2021
How Brunswick IT enables digital business
Movers and Shakers

How Brunswick IT enables digital business

CIO Mike Adams shares how the company has designed its digital and data platforms to put the customer at the center of its products, services, and digital ecosystem, underpinned by enterprise architecture.
By Martha HellerApr, 7 2021
The ‘why’ of digital transformation is the key to unlocking value
IDG TECHtalk Voices

The ‘why’ of digital transformation is the key to unlocking value

Too many leadership teams focus on the ‘how’ or ‘what’ of their digitalization projects – which makes the destination less clear and can lead to negative ROI.
By Steele ArbeenyMar, 30 2021
10 technologies that will disrupt business in 2021
Feature

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.
By Paul HeltzelMar, 15 2021
IFS launches cloud-native, containerized ERP
News

IFS launches cloud-native, containerized ERP

The ERP vendor’s IFS Cloud gives CIOs hosting flexibility, freedom from infrastructure management, and vertical options tailored to their industries.
By Peter SayerMar, 12 2021
10 key Microsoft Ignite takeaways for CIOs
News

10 key Microsoft Ignite takeaways for CIOs

It’s barely five months since the last Ignite conference, but Microsoft still had a lot to share about innovations in AI, IoT, and communication.
By Peter SayerMar, 8 2021
AWS customers and partners confident in CEO transition — for now
News Analysis

AWS customers and partners confident in CEO transition — for now

Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos tabbed longtime AWS CEO Andy Jassy to fill his shoes this summer. Here’s what tech leaders and partners have to say about the move.
By Clint BoultonMar, 5 2021
What is a solutions architect? A vital role for IT-business alignment
Feature

What is a solutions architect? A vital role for IT-business alignment

Solutions architects are a vital role in any organization that wants to align its business goals and needs with IT services, products, software, and infrastructure.
By Sarah K. WhiteMar, 2 2021
16 technology winners and losers, post-COVID
Feature

16 technology winners and losers, post-COVID

The coronavirus crisis has shaken up business as usual, with some IT strategies and tools rising to the occasion and others in line for a rethink or tough recovery post-pandemic.
By Peter WaynerFeb, 25 2021
Inside Blue Shield of California's IT operating model overhaul
Movers and Shakers

Inside Blue Shield of California's IT operating model overhaul

For CIO Lisa Davis, the transformation to a product-focused operating model is key to realizing the health plan provider's digital health vision.
By Martha HellerFeb, 24 2021
What will ensure the continued ascent of telehealth technology?
IDG TECHtalk Voices

What will ensure the continued ascent of telehealth technology?

Telehealth is at a crossroads. Here are three things health systems must consider before investing further in telehealth technology.
By Paddy PadmanabhanFeb, 12 2021
How technology creates an ecosystem of learning at Walden University
Movers and Shakers

How technology creates an ecosystem of learning at Walden University

Walden CIO Karthik Venkatesh discusses how the university is leveraging SaaS, RPA, AI, and more to maximize student success.
By Martha HellerFeb, 3 2021
How DMaaS eliminates data silos and 4 tips for choosing a provider
The Digital CIO

How DMaaS eliminates data silos and 4 tips for choosing a provider

For CIOs caught in an ever-growing web of complicated data silos, data management as a service can help drive a competitive business advantage.
By Zeus KerravalaJan, 21 2021
15 SLA mistakes IT leaders still make
Feature

15 SLA mistakes IT leaders still make

From treating service-level agreements as a one-time exercise to failing to establish escape clauses, IT leaders should avoid these pitfalls when partnering with IT service and cloud partners to drive business value.
By Stephanie OverbyJan, 21 2021
Cloud, telco providers show the promise of 5G edge
Feature

Cloud, telco providers show the promise of 5G edge

Fueled by vendor innovation, interest in 5G wireless networks and edge computing is growing, but IT leaders must first evaluate the cost and efficacy of these converging technologies before committing.
By Clint BoultonJan, 20 2021
3 questions guiding your SAP transformation to S/4HANA
IDG TECHtalk Voices

3 questions guiding your SAP transformation to S/4HANA

If S/4HANA is key to simplification for many organizations, the path to getting there is anything but simple. So let’s make it simple. Here are the three questions that every enterprise needs to ask, and three boxes to check off their list in order to pull off a successful and seamless S/4HANA migration.
By Steele ArbeenyJan, 14 2021
9 IT resolutions for 2021
Feature

9 IT resolutions for 2021

IT leaders share their visions on how they hope to transform their teams, their organizations, and themselves in the new year.
By Mary PrattJan, 4 2021
Healthcare digital transformation: 5 predictions for 2021
IDG TECHtalk Voices

Healthcare digital transformation: 5 predictions for 2021

Consumerism, telehealth, and the learnings from the pandemic will drive priorities in 2021.
By Paddy PadmanabhanDec, 21 2020
Carrier and AWS partner on innovative cold-chain platform
Feature

Carrier and AWS partner on innovative cold-chain platform

The cold-chain storage specialist and public cloud provider are building a digital logistics network for perishables such as food and medicines.
By Clint BoultonDec, 21 2020
5 challenges every multicloud strategy must address
Feature

5 challenges every multicloud strategy must address

Managing multiple providers in a single environment poses distinct challenges. Here’s how to ensure your multi-cloud strategy is secure, harmonious, and cost-effective.
By Bob ViolinoDec, 14 2020
Rémy Cointreau ports SAP to the cloud to help sell more cognac
Feature

Rémy Cointreau ports SAP to the cloud to help sell more cognac

The French liquor company blended its two SAP instances and migrated them to Google’s cloud to gain a better understanding of its customers.
By Peter SayerDec, 14 2020
With Hyperforce, Salesforce embraces the public cloud
News

With Hyperforce, Salesforce embraces the public cloud

Salesforce is letting CIOs choose where they run its software, easing compliance with data protection and data sovereignty laws.
By Peter SayerDec, 4 2020
A replatforming journey in four acts
IDG TECHtalk Voices

A replatforming journey in four acts

Lessons learned from moving a monolithic legacy system (as well as culture and process) to the cloud
By Christine HeckartNov, 23 2020
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