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CIO profile: Archie Jackson on how building teams is like parenting
From his beginnings fault-finding with printers to his current role leading IT, security, and special projects at a consulting firm, Jackson’s focus has been staying connected with technology.
How Blackwoods handled its CIO’s health crisis in the midst of a digital transformation
CIO Claudio Salinas was diagnosed with blood cancer in the midst of both a major platform transformation effort and the scramble to adapt to the pandemic. Here’s how he and his team stayed on course at the Australian retailer.
2 CIO action items for 2022
A futurist’s observations on the CIO role in the year ahead.
Pathways to the C-suite: CIO hopefuls look to level up
Today’s CIOs-in-waiting are taking charge of their career prospects by leading transformational projects, filling in experience gaps, and enlisting networks and coaches for opportunities and polish.
7 ways to win over a new IT team
You’re ready to meet your new staff. But are they ready for you? From assessment to execution, here’s how to set yourself up for long-term success from the get-go.FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Succession planning: A CIO imperative
CIOs should always have half an eye on the future, especially it comes to succession planning — for their own careers as well as the good of their businesses.
Shell sees AI as fuel for its sustainability goals
The energy giant’s dual-cloud transformation includes a data lake architecture that AI chief Dan Jeavons says is catalyzing business efficiencies and will prove key in cutting carbon emissions over time.
Two principles for delivering powerful presentations
A common mistake people make with PowerPoint presentations is letting the screen tell the story, says CIO Hall of Fame member and professional lecturer Steve Rubinow. His advice: hone your storytelling skills by ditching the PowerPoint slides and engaging with your audience.
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Tableau certification guide: Cost, training, salaries, and value
BI and data visualization skills are in demand and Tableau certifications are a great way to get ahead. Here’s our guide to Tableau’s Desktop and Server certs.
6 tips for better hybrid meetings
The days of the conference room speaker phone are done. Facilitating meetings with in-room and remote participants these days requires new tech, new processes, and purpose.
The top 3 roadblocks for tech implementation in financial firms
A survey covering 750 financial services companies globally has identified three main roadblocks stopping them from achieving digital transformation, according to financial technology firm Broadridge.
How Sherif Sheta leads IT to keep Canada on life sciences’ cutting edge
Culture is key to IT success, says the CIO of the Toronto-based Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM).
5 ITSM hurdles and how to overcome them
Doing too much too fast, under-communicating, failing to focus on the business… as with so many IT initiatives these common mistakes can undermine ITSM effectiveness.
How Intuition CIO Kevin Sweeney juggles IT stability and need for change
Kevin Sweeney, CIO of Dublin-based, global e-learning and corporate knowledge-sharing company Intuition, shares tips and techniques for executives in charge of keeping information flowing smoothly across organizations in constant flux.
CIO Leadership Live with Vishal Gupta, CTO, CIO & SVP, Lexmark
Vishal Gupta, CTO, CIO & SVP at Lexmark, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss IT talent war strategies, connected technologies, IoT, hybrid cloud, the impact of AI, the expanding role of the CIO and more.
Future of Work
The future of work is remote, and the hybrid workforce is here to stay. But what exactly will this look like? In this episode of Future Enterprise, host Joe Pucciarelli of IDC speaks with Holly Muscolino, Research VP at IDC, and David Behen, VP and CIO of La-Z-Boy, about emergent trends in the post-COVID workplace.
Rolls-Royce CIDO Stuart Hughes on leaning into IoT
The engine manufacturer is leveraging IoT data to tailor maintenance and overhaul to the individual engine rather than the product family.
10 signs you’re a weaker leader than you think
When results are mixed, people are leaving, and you’re overpromising to keep up, it’s time to assess any underlying reasons for middling performance and to rethink your leadership approach.
Priceline takes flight with real-time analytics in the cloud
The online deal maker is midway through a multicloud migration that makes the most of real-time analytics and cloud-native technologies, but not without pockets of turbulence along the way.
Supply chain analytics: 3 success stories
With supply chain disruptions ongoing, organizations are leaning on analytics to glean insights into their supply chains and operations, as these three supply chain analytics examples attest.
Project manager salary: 5 tips to earn more
As a PM, you need to know what you’re worth — and make sure others know it, too.
CIOs for hire: The rise of the contract CIO
A class of CIOs are offering fractional and contract services to fill a niche in the IT executive job market.
6 things CIOs must know about NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have caught the attention of investors and businesses alike. But before you leap in, understand the potential benefits and pitfalls.
How Walmart’s Indian IT team used AI to predict customer preferences
Walmart Global Tech India developed applications to improve customer satisfaction and employee efficiency during the pandemic.
12 data science certifications that will pay off
Looking to get ahead as a data scientist? Earning one of these data science certs will help you stand out in one of the hottest careers in IT.
10 most powerful ERP vendors today
The cloud and digital strategies are blurring traditional enterprise software category lines, shaking up the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market.
Private 5G networks offer CIOs intriguing options
Network operators are making progress with stand-alone 5G rollouts, but CIOs hungry for 5G’s promised low latency for IoT communications might want to consider a private 5G network.
Anadolu Efes CIO drives AI-fuelled data, analytics strategy
Murat Ozkan, chief information and digital officer at Anadolu Efes, the Turkey-based international beverages company, talks about how a data management strategy comprising AI and analytics will sustain further growth.
8 keys to a successful BI strategy
BI success requires more than just a strong technology platform. It takes laser focus on processes and personnel — and a business-first approach to gaining insights from data.
JLL CIO Edward Wagoner on leading change
What worked in the past isn’t going to work in the future, says Wagoner. His advice: engage and welcome the different ways of thinking that are so critical for transformation.
7 questions CIOs must ask about the office of the future
Renowned futurist Bob Johansen discusses the innovative value of strategic foresight and how to prepare for the “flexible, shape-shifting office of super minds.”
6 ways to restructure IT for maximum productivity
From shifting operating models to favoring a more cross-functional approach to collaboration, CIOs are improving IT productivity by rethinking how IT gets work done.
Oracle Fusion Cloud updates logistics apps for enterprise supply chain
Oracle has added new features to its Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) cloud suite to handle global supply chain issues and increase efficiency of operations.
What is ServiceNow Impact? An app to keep digital transformations on track
ServiceNow is offering to help CIOs get more value from their investment — if they’ll pay just a little more.
5 essential skills and traits of a chief data officer
Top data execs are in high demand as organizations seek to extract business value from their data. Here’s what’s needed for CDO success.
The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster
When Hewlett Packard bought knowledge management software firm Autonomy, it didn’t realize it was buying into a multibillion accounting cover-up. Shareholders sued HP, and HP sued Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch. Here’s how it played out over the decades.
IBM to offer cloud hosting for S/4HANA
SAP has named IBM its first “premium supplier” for Rise with SAP, allowing it to host S/4HANA in the IBM Cloud as part of an all-in-one offering with IBM’s consulting services.
5 project management resume tips
To get your foot in the door, you need to explain the impact you’ve had on projects — and bring the numbers to prove your worth.
CIOs set long-term hybrid work strategies
CIOs are fully immersed in designing hybrid workscapes tuned for collaboration and productivity as they reimagine the core processes and culture of the modern hybrid enterprise.
Your AI strategy’s secret ingredient
Taking a people-centered approach to rolling out artificial intelligence initiatives is the key to success, experts say. Here’s how to ensure your AI efforts are ‘augmenting’ the value employees bring to their work.
CIO Leadership Live with Scott Case, CIO, Truist
Scott Case, CIO at Truist, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss transforming digital business, best-of-breed IT, cyber resilience strategies, hybrid work lessons, the evolving CIO role and more.
The CIO’s no-bull guide to effective IT
Building effective IT 101: Looking to run a successful 21st century, digital-ready IT organization? Here’s an overview on how to pull it all together.
CIOs make the leap to business leadership
As lines between business and IT blur, IT leaders are contemplating careers beyond IT, taking on hybrid business-IT roles or making the full-on move to business leader.
Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate certification guide
Data scientists are in high demand. Here’s our guide to Microsoft’s Azure Data Scientist Associate certification.
Top 15 PLM vendors
From design to service and beyond, product lifecycle management (PLM) suites and platforms help coordinate the work of developing, maintaining, and improving products of all stripes.
A tsunami of IT project disasters is on the horizon
No garden-variety ‘over budget and behind schedule’ project failures here. We’re talking spectacular failures that disrupt supply chains, delay the reporting of financials, and blow up the careers of seemingly competent executives.
Key takeaways for India CIOs from the Union Budget 2022
Data centres, payments, skills, health data and connectivity: The 2022 Union Budget could have big consequences for Indian CIOs.
Future Enterprise – Series Intro
There you were — minding your own business — when 2020 came knocking. In light of the new economic reality caused by COVID, future-focused leadership has never been more important. Which is why IDC is pleased to bring you Future Enterprise, a new podcast for business and tech executives, aimed at helping you leverage technology to achieve innovative, disruptive, and productive business outcomes.
Future of Intelligence
We all know data-driven intelligence is the new currency, and those who use it well can gain a competitive advantage. But in a sea of information, how do companies learn to pay attention to the right kind data, in the right way? In this episode, host Joe Pucciarelli is joined by Brad Clay, CIO of Lexmark, along with Dan Vesset, VP of Analytics and Information Management at IDC.