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Cloud Computing

Why AI as a service is poised to take off
CDO at the Center

Why AI as a service is poised to take off

Like SaaS before it, AIaaS is a boon for businesses that want tap into the power of AI — without the time and expense of developing their own AI-based systems.
By Anna FrazzettoFeb, 27 2020
The two things customers want from cloud vendors
Building IT Relationships

The two things customers want from cloud vendors

Cloud vendors could go a long way toward building trust with their customers and differentiating themselves in the market with two key changes in their approach.
By Adam MansfieldFeb, 20 2020
IBM puts Power Systems in SAP’s cloud
News

IBM puts Power Systems in SAP’s cloud

SAP and IBM offer a new (certified) home for big databases in SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud.
By Peter SayerFeb, 19 2020
Oracle unleashes cloud-based data science platform
News

Oracle unleashes cloud-based data science platform

The database giant is leveraging assets from its acquisition of DataScience.com to deliver a new enterprise-grade, cloud-based data science platform focused on collaboration.
By Thor OlavsrudFeb, 12 2020
10 hidden cloud gotchas to watch out for
Feature

10 hidden cloud gotchas to watch out for

The upsides of the cloud are well known. But IT leaders seeking to capitalize on cloud services should beware these cloud-specific issues that can impact your strategy — and the bottom line.
By Peter WaynerFeb, 11 2020
7 cloud cost management tips
Feature

7 cloud cost management tips

As cloud budgets rocket skyward, a growing number of enterprises are looking for ways to cap costs. Check out these tips designed to bring cloud expenditures back to earth.
By John EdwardsFeb, 4 2020
At Barings, IT culture change pays dividends
Feature

At Barings, IT culture change pays dividends

Sometimes enterprise require a culture shake-up — or at least a culture harmonization, as Barings CIO Andy Lennon learned when he accepted the challenge of unifying up 5 organizations under on tech umbrella.
By Clint BoultonJan, 21 2020
Not dead yet: Windows Server 2008 users have options
News

Not dead yet: Windows Server 2008 users have options

With support for Windows Server 2008 ending, there’s still time to examine alternatives to upgrading.
By Peter SayerJan, 20 2020
Google offers IBM AS/400 apps new home in its cloud
News

Google offers IBM AS/400 apps new home in its cloud

Search giant follows Microsoft in offering route to legacy workload modernization via new Power Systems service in Google Cloud Platform.
By Peter SayerJan, 20 2020
Uniper CIO seizes on company split to move to cloud
Feature

Uniper CIO seizes on company split to move to cloud

When power company E.ON spun off its gas business as a new company, Uniper’s CIO started modernizing.
By Peter SayerJan, 9 2020
Top 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2020
Feature

Top 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2020

From skills shortages to privacy concerns, tech execs will need to overcome a number of hurdles along their digital journeys this year.
By Paul HeltzelJan, 6 2020
Migrating ERP to the cloud
The Adaptive CIO

Migrating ERP to the cloud

Vendors are certainly pushing for this application modernization. But where are CIOs on this and how can they make it a business success?
By Myles SuerDec, 23 2019
Tower Insurance works with EIS Group to accelerate digital business transformation
News

Tower Insurance works with EIS Group to accelerate digital business transformation

Tower Insurance deploys EIS Group’s digital insurance platform as a cornerstone of its digital transformation initiative
By Divina ParedesDec, 17 2019
Top 5 strategic priorities for CIOs in 2020
Feature

Top 5 strategic priorities for CIOs in 2020

IT leaders from health-care, retail and tech sectors share their strategic priorities for 2020. Hint: Analytics, automation and cloud play big roles in CIOs’ roadmaps.
By Clint BoultonDec, 16 2019
News

AWS re:Invent: Intelligent services, closer clouds

Quantum computing is still way out there, but Amazon Web Services is bringing other computing tasks much closer to home.
By Peter SayerDec, 10 2019
RPA and AI help ADP work smarter and faster
Movers and Shakers

RPA and AI help ADP work smarter and faster

CIO Vipul Nagrath discusses how the payroll software company is leveraging technology to improve the customer experience.
By Martha HellerNov, 20 2019
Application proliferation – the lurking crisis
Truth from the Trenches

Application proliferation – the lurking crisis

There are literally thousands of SaaS applications that can be used to manage almost every aspect of a company’s internal operations. On a bad day it may seem as if your company has purchased all of them! Here are some tips on how IT organizations can provide responsible application oversight even in the absence of direct application ownership.
By Mark SettleNov, 15 2019
Microsoft shows off hybrid cloud management and cloud analytics tools at Ignite
News

Microsoft shows off hybrid cloud management and cloud analytics tools at Ignite

Enterprises will soon have access to Azure Arc and Azure Synapse Analytics, two new services that bolster Microsoft’s cloud offerings.
By Peter SayerNov, 14 2019
Multi-cloud strategy: Pros, cons and tips
Feature

Multi-cloud strategy: Pros, cons and tips

Flexibility and feature functionality are among CIOs’ reasons for embracing a multi-cloud strategy. Experts explain the pros and cons of multi-cloud strategy and offer tips to get there.
By Clint BoultonOct, 3 2019
Inside Microsoft and Google Cloud’s battle for the enterprise
Building IT Relationships

Inside Microsoft and Google Cloud’s battle for the enterprise

The competitive landscape is heating up. As Google Cloud aggressively approaches enterprises to get a foot in the door, Microsoft is going to great lengths to keep them out.
By Adam MansfieldOct, 1 2019
6 strategies for avoiding cloud vendor lock-in
Feature

6 strategies for avoiding cloud vendor lock-in

A credible threat of defection can help you leverage competitive pricing opportunities and escape long-term relationships gone bad.
By Bob ViolinoSep, 30 2019
FedEx Cloud Dojo accelerates digital transformation
Feature

FedEx Cloud Dojo accelerates digital transformation

FedEx needed experts to build and operate a cloud platform. So CIO Rob Carter found a solution in the Cloud Dojo, a bootcamp for cloud-native engineers.
By Clint BoultonSep, 30 2019
9 key takeaways from SAP TechEd Las Vegas
News

9 key takeaways from SAP TechEd Las Vegas

SAP seeks to simplify app development on its cloud platform, while helping customers make the most of machine learning.
By Peter SayerSep, 26 2019
11 key takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld 2019
News

11 key takeaways from Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Autonomous Linux, digital assistants, and closer work with Microsoft, VMware and others were among the highlights from this year’s conference.
By Peter SayerSep, 23 2019
Oracle goes all in on cloud automation
News

Oracle goes all in on cloud automation

Oracle adds more automation, business networking, recruitment tools and a plethora of digital assistants to its cloud apps.
By Peter SayerSep, 17 2019
Health insurer shifts ERP to the cloud to transform financial operations
Feature

Health insurer shifts ERP to the cloud to transform financial operations

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is reducing legacy complexity by migrating to cloud-based ERP, while experimenting with RPA to help prepare staff for the changes ahead. 
By Peter SayerSep, 10 2019
AWS cloud storage: The flexibility of Elastic Block Storage
Divergent CIO

AWS cloud storage: The flexibility of Elastic Block Storage

EBS is an example of how the flexibility and simplicity of utilizing cloud storage has improved in recent years.
By Brian ThomasAug, 26 2019
8 ways the cloud is more complex than you think
Feature

8 ways the cloud is more complex than you think

The cloud may spark automated push-button fantasies, but the reality of shifting to cloud services is quite a bit more complicated.
By Bob ViolinoAug, 12 2019
How Zulily targets shoppers with hyper-personalized offers
Feature

How Zulily targets shoppers with hyper-personalized offers

The online retailer turns squads of developers, data scientists and product managers loose to build machine learning software and other critical business capabilities.
By Clint BoultonAug, 9 2019
Kubernetes security: Best practices for enterprise deployment
Divergent CIO

Kubernetes security: Best practices for enterprise deployment

A well-laid plan, with all the stakeholders involved upfront, is the first step in building a more secure container environment.
By Brian ThomasJul, 29 2019
News Analysis

As MENA moves to cloud, CIOs look to keep data in-country, study shows

Companies particularly in the UAE are quickly implementing cloud solutions, but with GDPR in play, data sovereignty is now top of the IT agenda.
By Annie BrickerJul, 22 2019
12 dark secrets of cloud security
Opinion

12 dark secrets of cloud security

The cloud is essentially a dark pool of computational power and that mystery can lull us into complacency. Here’s what you don’t know about keeping your data secure in the cloud.
By Peter WaynerJul, 17 2019
What cloud vendors really want from their customers
Building IT Relationships

What cloud vendors really want from their customers

Knowing what matters most to your current cloud vendors, those you are considering and those you ultimately add to your portfolio of cloud products and solutions in the future, will help you assess what leverage you have when it comes time to negotiate your initial deal or your upcoming renewal.
By Adam MansfieldJul, 16 2019
Wyndham’s digital innovation elevates the customer experience
Movers and Shakers

Wyndham’s digital innovation elevates the customer experience

With its five-platform digital strategy, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts improves the experiences of all its customers: guests, franchises, and internal team members. CIO Scott Strickland explains how.
By Martha HellerJul, 10 2019
Hermes transforms data infrastructure to speed parcel deliveries
Feature

Hermes transforms data infrastructure to speed parcel deliveries

The UK logistics company changed its data model and moved to the cloud, enabling it to offer a host of new services around parcel delivery.
By Peter SayerJul, 8 2019
Humanizing the digital experience
Feature

Humanizing the digital experience

As part of their digital transformation, leading organizations find unique ways to make customer interactions more meaningful, seamless, and faster.
By Stacy CollettJun, 24 2019
9 dark secrets of low-code software development
Opinion

9 dark secrets of low-code software development

Low-code tools offer the promise of building apps in a snap, but when you look more closely at the platforms, outcomes, and processes, the reality of low code isn’t quite so simple.
By Peter WaynerJun, 20 2019
How Salesforce’s Tableau acquisition will impact IT
News Analysis

How Salesforce’s Tableau acquisition will impact IT

The deal is good news for Salesforce.com users, less so for users of Tableau alone.
By Peter SayerJun, 13 2019
7 tips for getting out of a bad vendor contract
Feature

7 tips for getting out of a bad vendor contract

When a seemingly sweet deal turns sour, it's time to prepare an exit strategy. Here’s how to preserve essential business operations, your vendor relationship and your job.
By John EdwardsJun, 13 2019
Companies are gaining clarity about their digital vision
Movers and Shakers

Companies are gaining clarity about their digital vision

More executive committees say they understand how digital impacts their business strategy.
By Martha HellerMay, 29 2019
7 ways to make IT operations more efficient
Feature

7 ways to make IT operations more efficient

Chances are your enterprise's IT operations could use some improvement. Here are tips for getting key services on the fast track to higher performance and cost savings.
By John EdwardsMay, 29 2019
Do you know what your cloud use really costs?
Feature

Do you know what your cloud use really costs?

As cloud services grow, there are more expenditures to track than ever. But understanding why you’re spending is as important as knowing what you’re spending in the cloud.
By Mary BranscombeMay, 16 2019
Asurion reskills around cloud and DevOps for digital push
Feature

Asurion reskills around cloud and DevOps for digital push

Asurion’s move to the cloud and DevOps consumption and development models necessitated a major reskilling effort by CIO Daniel Curling. Here’s how he did it.
By Clint BoultonMay, 15 2019
HPE CEO Antonio Neri rearchitects for the future
Feature

HPE CEO Antonio Neri rearchitects for the future

A year and a quarter into his tenure as HPE’s CEO, Antonio Neri reflects on his company’s storied past and the very human challenge of refocusing a $29 billion enterprise.
By Eric KnorrMay, 13 2019
How digital leaders tackle IT modernization
Analysis

How digital leaders tackle IT modernization

Companies with transformative digital strategies are well on their way to freeing themselves from the costly burden of legacy systems.
By Martha RoundsMay, 9 2019
Wawa brings digital integration to the convenience store
Feature

Wawa brings digital integration to the convenience store

Under CIO John Collier, Wawa is partnering with multiple vendors to build out its digital capabilities, suggesting that a DIY approach isn't the only game in town.
By Clint BoultonApr, 29 2019
Infor CEO: Our IPO will take us to the next level
Feature

Infor CEO: Our IPO will take us to the next level

This scrappy provider of cloud ERP, CRM, HR, and vertical software believes its IPO will raise its profile and market share by a magnitude. Infor CEO Charles Phillips lays out the game plan in an exclusive interview.
By Eric KnorrApr, 24 2019
Anheuser-Busch taps single source for data analytics
Feature

Anheuser-Busch taps single source for data analytics

The world’s largest brewing giant has a new data management strategy, the main ingredients of which are a single source for data and the cloud.
By Clint BoultonApr, 15 2019
How to be an edgy CIO
The World of a Modern CIO

How to be an edgy CIO

What leaders need to know about how edge computing is shaping the future of business.
By Ryan FayApr, 12 2019
Google ready to step up its enterprise presence
The Digital CIO

Google ready to step up its enterprise presence

Google Cloud Next 2019 was the coming-out party for new Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian where he promised a Google that is more empathetic and easier to work with.
By Zeus KerravalaApr, 11 2019
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