ROI expected to boost enterprise spending on RPA
Pandemic-induced demand for automation will fuel the market for RPA (robotic process automation) software to $22 billion in 2025, according to Forrester, but growth will flatten as a broader mix of automation technology it calls "automation fabric" is adopted.
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.
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.
10 self-evaluation tips for a better performance review
Self-assessment is critical to your long-term career success. Hereu2019s how to examine your performance, determine the progress youu2019ve made, and lay the groundwork for improved career prospects.
12 KPIs every project manager should know
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Data analytics takes flight at Air Canada
Safety is the first and last priority for the airline, which has embarked on a data transformation to ensure safety data can be pushed everywhere it’s needed, in whatever form best suits its staff.
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.
10 enterprise AI trends for 2022
Enterprise AI is maturing quickly, with companies shifting to business-first AI strategies and AI benefits being sought out across the organization.
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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.
Target CIO Mike McNamara: Technology is too important to outsource
Target’s technology strategy is based on the notion that as the world moves to digital commerce, the retailers with the best technology would win. Here’s how CIO Mike McNamara is setting Target up for success.
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.
Cloud, IoT usher in new era for healthcare
J&J Medical Devices is partnering with Microsoft on a surgical platform that marries AI with medical device data, but innovations aimed at digitally transforming healthcare face unique challenges.
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.
Succession planning: A CIO imperative
CIOs should always have half an eye on the future, especially it comes to succession planning u2014 for their own careers as well as the good of their businesses.
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.
Data governance at the speed of business
Follow these three steps to develop and mobilize a data governance program that can fuel enterprise-wide transformation.
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.
HP Global CIO Ron Guerrier leads the charge for IT diversity
The son of Haitian immigrants, Guerrier has addressed barriers as learning opportunities in his rise to IT leadership and is now giving back with DEI programs and policies aimed at helping marginalized IT professionals thrive.
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 youu2019re worth u2014 and make sure others know it, too.
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.
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.
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.
5 revealing statistics about career challenges Black IT pros face
Opportunity and advancement in IT are anything but equal. Survey data sheds light on the roadblocks Black IT pros experience in trying to get ahead.
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.
Experian DataLabs sees future in no-code AI
The credit reporting company’s DataLabs unit seeks opportunities to disrupt and transform its business with data.
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.
What’s different for Canadian CIOs
Often conflated with their US colleagues, IT leaders in Canada face unique challenges and have unique needs and solutions.
What’s different for CIOs in Ireland
A unique business emphasis, connections with the UK, and a central role in Europe affect Irish IT strategy and execution.
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.
3 IT initiatives fueling business transformation at Zebra Technologies
Who says a zebra can’t change its stripes? CIO Deepak Kaul explains how a hub and spoke data model, along with cloud-based ERP and infrastructure, are at the heart of Zebra’s changing business model.
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.