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Project management guide: Tips, strategies, best practices
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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.
By Moira AlexanderFeb, 19 2021
5 starting points for agile transformation
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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.
By Diana BersohnFeb, 11 2021
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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.
By Esther SheinJan, 18 2021
Product-based IT: A bold shift to business value
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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.
By Clint BoultonJan, 14 2021
Top 8 challenges IT leaders will face in 2021
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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.
By Paul HeltzelJan, 12 2021
What IT leadership looks like in 2021
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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.
By Eric KnorrJan, 11 2021
10 lies CIOs tell themselves
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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.
By Bob LewisDec, 23 2020
Customer-focused IT: A key CIO imperative, post-COVID
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Customer-focused IT: A key CIO imperative, post-COVID

The pandemic has amplified the need to reach customers through digital channels. Here’s how IT leaders in nearly every industry are responding.
By Beth StackpoleDec, 21 2020
13 'best practices' IT should avoid at all costs
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13 'best practices' IT should avoid at all costs

From telling everyone they're your customer to establishing a cloud strategy, these "industry best practices" are sure to sink your chances of IT success.
By Bob LewisDec, 8 2020
11 old-school IT principles that still rule
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11 old-school IT principles that still rule

Technology changes rapidly, but beneath the buzzwords, the fundamentals of sound IT strategy remain. Here are 11 legacy IT tenets that still reign — when applied in their modernized guise.
By Bob LewisDec, 3 2020
What is DataOps? Collaborative, cross-functional analytics
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What is DataOps? Collaborative, cross-functional analytics

DataOps (data operations) is an emerging discipline that brings together DevOps teams with data engineer and data scientist roles to provide the tools, processes and organizational structures to support the data-focused enterprise.
By Thor OlavsrudNov, 30 2020
4 promising AR/VR pilots in business
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4 promising AR/VR pilots in business

Augmented reality and virtual reality implementations are emerging across several sectors, thanks to their value in providing remote training and hands-free access to information.
By Clint BoultonNov, 19 2020
6 hidden risks of IT automation
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6 hidden risks of IT automation

Automation is increasingly seen as a key IT strategy for competitive advantage, but pitfalls await those who fail to heed precautions.
By Bob ViolinoNov, 10 2020
IT leaders grapple with the new normal
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IT leaders grapple with the new normal

Five articles examine the challenges faced by leaders across all segments of IT – and the solutions that have made a difference.
By Eric KnorrOct, 13 2020
The hidden costs of outsourcing
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The hidden costs of outsourcing

Calculating the total cost of IT services has always been a challenge, but the changing nature of IT coupled with unexpected expenses revealed during the COVID-19 crisis could leave your organization exposed to even more surprises charges.
By Stephanie OverbySep, 30 2020
Mobile’s new frontier: The front line of business
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Mobile’s new frontier: The front line of business

Workers who don’t work at a desk are finally starting to see mobile technology become standard tools to improve their work — and business results — as CIOs focus more outside the office.
By Galen GrumanSep, 29 2020
Design thinking: The secret to digital success
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Design thinking: The secret to digital success

Design thinking has become a key practice for enterprises crafting digital products with the end user in mind. CIO.com spoke to design thinking practitioners to understand why and how organizations are leveraging it.
By Clint BoultonAug, 26 2020
5 machine learning success stories: An inside look
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5 machine learning success stories: An inside look

IT leaders share how they are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate business insights.
By Clint BoultonAug, 10 2020
Reimagining your organization as an intelligent enterprise
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Reimagining your organization as an intelligent enterprise

Companies that did the work to become flexible, adaptable, and anticipatory have been well-positioned to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. It's not too late for your organization to make that shift. Here's how to start.
By Diana BersohnAug, 6 2020
Digitizing industrial products at Cummins
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Digitizing industrial products at Cummins

Sherry Aaholm, CIO of the $23 billion engine manufacturer, shares her strategy for creating foundational change at scale
By Martha HellerAug, 5 2020
3 factors for implementing contact tracing in the workplace
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3 factors for implementing contact tracing in the workplace

As businesses plan to return to the office, CIOs need to develop a contact tracing strategy for a safe working environment.
By Zeus KerravalaJul, 24 2020
6 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them
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6 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them

Projects seldom go as planned, leaving project managers with any number of small fires to put out. Here are the most common issues projects encounter and how to get things back on track.
By Moira AlexanderJul, 24 2020
4 tips for quick automation wins
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4 tips for quick automation wins

COVID-19 has enterprises eyeing automation to streamline operations and solve business issues spurred by the pandemic. IT leaders share tips for achieving quick, sustainable success.
By Bob ViolinoJul, 21 2020
CIOs rethink the 18-month IT plan, post-COVID
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CIOs rethink the 18-month IT plan, post-COVID

The dramatic events of 2020 have IT leaders adjusting mid-range roadmaps on the fly, fast-tracking productivity, automation and customer initiatives while forgoing previously planned upgrades.
By Mary PrattJul, 20 2020
20 reasons why software projects fail
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20 reasons why software projects fail

From outsized expectations to fundamental feature changes, software development projects get derailed — or declared failures — thanks to a variety of project management and technical factors.
By Peter WaynerJul, 1 2020
8 key IT lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis
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8 key IT lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis

IT’s heroic response to the pandemic has highlighted the technologies, strategies and culture necessary to drive success going forward.
By Bob ViolinoJun, 30 2020
11 steps to insourcing success
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11 steps to insourcing success

Thinking about insourcing currently outsourced IT work to cut costs or make good on a long-term strategic plan? Here’s how to do it right.
By Stephanie OverbyJun, 25 2020
7 low-cost, high-impact IT initiatives you can launch today
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7 low-cost, high-impact IT initiatives you can launch today

Launching an impactful project doesn't have to break your budget. Here are seven performance-boosting initiatives to push your organization forward — even in lean times.
By John EdwardsJun, 23 2020
Rethinking IT strategy post-COVID-19
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Rethinking IT strategy post-COVID-19

After a herculean effort to enable remote work at scale, IT organizations are ramping up innovation efforts to address the challenges and create new opportunities for doing business in a post-pandemic world.
By Beth StackpoleJun, 22 2020
6 ways to make IT operations more efficient
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6 ways to make IT operations more efficient

As CIOs head into uncertain economic times, operational efficiency again takes center stage. Here’s how to streamline IT operations and trim budget while still fueling business growth.
By Mary PrattJun, 15 2020
What is process mining? Refining business processes with data analytics
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What is process mining? Refining business processes with data analytics

Process mining helps organizations gather insightful data to evaluate the reliability, efficiency and productivity of business processes throughout the company.
By Sarah K. WhiteJun, 15 2020
Companies embrace emerging tech in return-to-office prep
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Companies embrace emerging tech in return-to-office prep

Machine learning, mobile software and videoconferencing are among the technologies enterprises are adopting to lay the groundwork for welcoming employees back safely to corporate offices.
By Clint BoultonJun, 11 2020
10 reasons why digital transformations fail
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10 reasons why digital transformations fail

Culture shock, competing priorities, resistance to change and talent deficits — if you’ve encountered any of the following issues, you may want to re-evaluate your digital transformation.
By Clint BoultonJun, 3 2020
11 ways to cut hidden fat from your IT budget
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11 ways to cut hidden fat from your IT budget

As the economy takes a turn and IT budget forecasts slip downward, it’s time to tighten up your technical stack — before the CFO comes calling.
By Peter WaynerMay, 27 2020
CIOs reshape IT priorities in wake of COVID-19
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CIOs reshape IT priorities in wake of COVID-19

Surfacing from crisis mode, CIOs find themselves redefining IT priorities, thanks to budgets in flux, a rising need to refine business processes, and new outlooks on the future of work.
By Stacy CollettMay, 18 2020
IT’s 10 biggest challenges amid COVID-19
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IT’s 10 biggest challenges amid COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted IT operations across nearly every industry. Here’s how IT leaders are rising to the challenges.
By Bob ViolinoMay, 12 2020
IT must think like a business and go beyond traditional business partnerships
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IT must think like a business and go beyond traditional business partnerships

By shifting its mindset from supporting core technologies to one that is more closely in tune with business objectives and customer needs, Oshkosh Corporation’s IT has a sharper focus and understanding on leveraging solutions that ultimately make a difference in people’s lives.
By Anupam KhareMay, 6 2020
Exclusive survey: What 400 IT leaders really think about the COVID-19 crisis
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Exclusive survey: What 400 IT leaders really think about the COVID-19 crisis

How did IT leaders respond to a world turned upside-down? And how has the coronavirus pandemic changed spending plans over the next year? A fresh CIO survey offers illuminating answers.
By Eric KnorrApr, 30 2020
What is value stream mapping? A lean technique for improving business processes
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What is value stream mapping? A lean technique for improving business processes

VSM is a lean management technique that helps businesses eliminate process redundancies and waste by finding ways to improve current lean and agile business processes.
By Sarah K. WhiteApr, 23 2020
Digital KPIs: Your keys to measuring digital transformation success
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Digital KPIs: Your keys to measuring digital transformation success

CIOs use digital KPIs to gauge the impact of digital business initiatives. The KPIs also recalibrate digital models based on value and performance.
By Clint BoultonApr, 22 2020
A CIO's checklist for executing the COVID pivot
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A CIO's checklist for executing the COVID pivot

Simultaneously adjusting to new realities and developing forward-looking plans is near-impossible. This checklist will help you focus your efforts.
By John BeldenApr, 22 2020
COVID-19 thrusts e-commerce into the spotlight
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COVID-19 thrusts e-commerce into the spotlight

3 stages to becoming a digital business in a novel economy.
By Brian SolisApr, 21 2020
6 ways to optimize your innovation spend
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6 ways to optimize your innovation spend

Innovation is key to organizational growth. Yet most companies shortchange innovation initiatives when it comes to IT budgeting. Here’s how to stretch your R&D dollars.
By Mary PrattApr, 21 2020
IT automation shakes up the entry-level career path
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IT automation shakes up the entry-level career path

The advent of IT automation — and the desire for more meaningful work — is transforming how CIOs think about internal talent pipelines and entry-level IT work.
By Sharon FlorentineApr, 17 2020
10 ways coronavirus will impact your outsourcing strategy
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10 ways coronavirus will impact your outsourcing strategy

From business continuity challenges to pricing model modifications, the COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects on IT service delivery, as IT leaders adjust and prep for the new, new normal.
By Stephanie OverbyApr, 16 2020
7 secrets of successful remote IT teams
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7 secrets of successful remote IT teams

Don't let geography diminish your IT team's productivity. These simple tips will help you get everybody working collaboratively and effectively wherever they are.
By John EdwardsApr, 13 2020
What is the Zachman Framework? A matrix for managing enterprise architecture
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What is the Zachman Framework? A matrix for managing enterprise architecture

The Zachman Framework uses a 36-column matrix to help organize your company’s enterprise architecture and lend insight into your organization’s IT assets.
By Sarah K. WhiteApr, 6 2020
Dealing with the downturn
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Dealing with the downturn

As the coronavirus pandemic builds, businesses are already reeling from the economic impact. Here's how IT can adjust to a new reality of cost trimming and budget cuts.
By Amy Bennett and Eric KnorrMar, 30 2020
What makes a great chatbot? Laser focus on customers
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What makes a great chatbot? Laser focus on customers

Chatbot success hinges on the right NLP algorithms and regular upkeep, experts say. Here’s how to ensure your chatbot initiative pays off.
By Clint BoultonMar, 19 2020
COVID-19’s impact on the enterprise and remote work
IDG TECHtalk Voices

COVID-19’s impact on the enterprise and remote work

With the COVID-19 virus forcing people to stay at home, many enterprises suddenly have to support an entirely remote workforce. IDG influencers shared advice about how IT leaders can handle this new dynamic and the technology required during a recent #IDGTECHtalk Twitter chat.
By Clare BrownMar, 16 2020
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