IT Leadership
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9 outsourcing myths debunked
Outsourcing has evolved — and so too have misconceptions about what makes a successful sourcing partnership in a world remade by pandemic, digital transformation, talent shortages, and geopolitical turmoil.
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15 most misused buzzwords in IT
The tech industry is rife with overhyped jargon. Here IT leaders discuss buzzy terms all too often misapplied by vendors and colleagues alike.
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7 ways to elevate your CIO role
CIOs have long been viewed by many colleagues as second-string executives. Now is the time for IT leaders to expand their role, and to assert their unique vision and value.
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Molex CDO proves the value of customer-centric IT
After years as a CIO at many different companies, Mike Giresi is defining the role of CDO at Molex and Koch Industries as one focused on customers and business operations, not just technology.
CIO Survival Guide
The CIO’s missing priority
Directing decision-maker-awareness to the right targets is a key skill for CIO success. Investment risks that pit information security vs. information technology prove the point.
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Web accessibility emerges as a top CIO priority
A variety of legal and regulatory developments, along with a substantial potential market, will make digital accessibility a top priority in 2022.
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7 hot infrastructure and operations trends — and 7 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.
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The pandemic pivot: 5 key leadership lessons that will last
To navigate the pandemic, IT leaders have had to rethink team relationships and jury-rig new ways of getting work done. Here’s what they think will stick once the pandemic upheaval subsides.
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Clean Harbors’ CIO: Hybrid approach to the cloud is a win-win
The hazardous waste cleanup giant is deploying AI and RPA in Azure cloud and integrating data with its on-premises Waste Information Network.
Opinion
Combatting digital ignorance
CIOs: If your leadership team is asking about your cloud or 5G strategy, you’ve got some splainin’ to do.
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What is a chief data officer? A leader who creates business value from data
A chief data officer (CDO) oversees a range of data-related functions to ensure your organization is getting the most from what could be its most valuable asset.
Interview
South Africa’s Discovery drives customer loyalty via RPA, APIs
CIO Nadira Misthry explains how Discovery’s Vitality medical aids rewards programme is leveraging emerging technologies to improve customer experience, better integrate with partners, and update their systems.
Movers and Shakers
At Black & Veatch, a new IT operating model enables digital opportunities
CIO Irvin Bishop says the new model ensures that the company either wins, learns, or fails fast on its digital investments – but never loses.
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Royal Caribbean revamps IT work models in pandemic push
CIO Martha Poulter and her team turned business disruption into an opportunity to reimagine how they do new technology deployments at sea.
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SDG&E seeks speed advantage in the cloud
At San Diego Gas & Electric, digital transformation isn’t just a technology refresh but a wholesale change in its business, with speed gains afforded by the cloud being central to its strategy.
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5 steps to minimum viable enterprise architecture
Leading CIOs are doing “just enough” enterprise architecture to balance speed with long-term, strategic insights for better business value.
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Paul Martin: CIOs don't retire, they go work on boards
The retired CIO and member of four public company boards knows firsthand the value of technology expertise to corporate boards. Here, he shares an insider’s view from the other side of the boardroom table.
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What CIO certificate programs can do for your career
IT leadership programs can help you gain key management insights and accelerate your network but still don’t beat hands-on experience for getting ahead.
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Modernizing the mainframe for the digital era
The venerable platform continues to run critical applications while looking toward a future of open source, cloud, containers, AI, and much-needed new talent.
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What is a chief digital officer? A digital strategist and evangelist in chief
A chief digital officer strategically transforms a company’s technological future in a way many CIOs don’t have the bandwidth to do.
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Dine Brands CIO Justin Skelton on what the Board wants to know from CIOs
Boards want to know how you are improving, how you are performing, and what’s the return on investment, says Dine Brands CIO Justin Skelton. So, it’s extremely important to be able articulate your performance.
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7 traits of indispensable IT leaders
Irreplaceable IT leaders share several common characteristics. Acquiring these traits can put you on the fast track to long-term career success.
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Digital Infrastructure Award Winners
IDC's “Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure Awards” recognize organizations that have demonstrated innovation and excellence in preparing for the “next normal”. In this episode of Future Enterprise, you’ll meet three companies that have done just that — successfully leveraged digital technologies to dramatically improve the way they do business. Their stories will inform, entertain, and even inspire anyone who may be thinking about undertaking a similar transformation for their business.
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State of the CIO, 2022: Focus turns to IT fundamentals
CIOs are once again walking a tightrope between innovation and operational excellence—this time, buoyed by strong LOB alliances and a lingering pandemic glow.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
3 trends driving transformation decisions in healthcare IT
At the ViVE 2022 health IT conference, CIOs had plenty to talk about as the industry transforms
Interview
How Toronto’s airport modernized its IT operations by changing the vendor relationship
GTAA CIO Martin Boyer moved away from the traditional order-taker relationship to give Wipro both execution autonomy and an incentive to be efficient.
News Analysis
Return to office? Leaders, workers don’t see eye to eye, study says
CIOs could be called on to help make the office worth the commute, or the remote working experience more inclusive.
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10 hard truths of change management
For IT, change is constant — so too is the need to assess, address, and reinforce your organization’s ability to adapt and transform.
Movers and Shakers
How CommScope restructured IT for better business partnership
To enable the global high-tech company’s business transformation, CIO Praveen Jonnala and the IT team asked themselves, ‘Who do we want to be?’ The result is a reimagined IT organization with empathy and humility at the core.
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André Mendes: 'Status quo' is the CIO’s riskiest strategy
Maintaining the status quo ensures constant decay in your ability to respond to your environment, warns the U.S. Department of Commerce CIO.
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Black CIO hopefuls look to level up
Today’s rising tech executives reflect a growing diversity in IT even as the profession has a ways to go in reflecting society.
Developing IT Leaders
How CIOs become IT thought leaders
IT thought leadership increases the value of IT to the organization, enhances the reputation of the CIO and other IT executives, and helps IT get a seat at the business strategy table. Here’s how to get there.
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CIOs get strategic about IT talent retention
With talent retention becoming increasingly essential, CIOs are rethinking their approaches to leadership, IT culture, team communication, and the value of work.
CIO Executive Council POV
5 pillars of a strong IT culture
Establishing and sustaining a positive IT culture is more of a journey than a quick jump and begins with trust, empathy, and humility.
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How to find a new job while you’re still employed
Job searching while you already have a paycheck has advantages but comes with risks. The following 10 tips can help you with your job hunt — without getting cut.
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UAB IT helps fuel genomic breakthroughs
The University of Alabama-Birmingham’s digital transformation is compounding what its scientific researchers can achieve. Systems that work in synergy with scientists is key, says CIO Dr. Curtis Carver.
Accent Notes
6 ways to ensure equitable experiences in tech
IT needs women more than ever. Here are six actions CIOs can take to foster an inclusive culture that attracts and retains women.
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CIO change agents: Lessons from the front lines of IT transformations
Leading CIOs from the energy, financial, fashion, and fleet management sectors discuss how they changed their IT organizations to pave the way for business transformation.
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12 KPIs every project manager should know
Metrics are the only way to truly know if your project is on track. These essential key performance indicators will help you monitor and better manage the health of your projects.
How-To
10 self-evaluation tips for a better performance review
Self-assessment is critical to your long-term career success. Here’s how to examine your performance, determine the progress you’ve made, and lay the groundwork for improved career prospects.
The CIO Whisperers
Abbott CIO Sabina Ewing on becoming an IT talent magnet
The technology executive explains how to create a differentiated employee experience to drive 21st century business results.
Interview
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.
Interview
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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