The essential check list for effective data democratization
To become data-driven, companies need a democratization strategy that’s equal parts disciplined and diverse. Data collection, selecting a platform and employee training are just the beginning.
What is business intelligence? Transforming data into business insights
Business intelligence (BI) is a set of strategies and technologies for analyzing business information and transforming it into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical business decisions.
CIO Wendy Pfeiffer on getting hybrid work right
The Nutanix IT chief has taken a product mindset to the employee experience, thinking deeply about core principles that make a difference in enabling hybrid work before executing on them.
Delegation: The biggest test for transformational CIOs
Distributing decision-making authority at pace for technical and financial approvals is an essential component of digital transformation, but are CIOs ready to let go?
Lawsuit claims IBM falsely used mainframe sales to boost AI, cloud businesses
A securities fraud lawsuit filed against IBM accuses the tech giant of deceiving investors by shifting mainframe revenue to make its cloud and AI-based Watson products appear to be in high demand.FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Three Keys to Protecting the Corporate Network in the Era of Hybrid Work
Protect at-home devices with employee buy-in, device management, and endpoint security for a robust security strategy.
4 ways upskilling and reskilling can fill hard-to-hire positions
Having difficulty finding the right people to hire with the right skills, at the right salary, at the right time? You may be looking in the wrong place.
8 ‘future of work’ mistakes IT leaders must avoid
The hybrid workforce is one of several trends reshaping how work gets done, now and in the future. To facilitate a productive, innovative future, CIOs must heed these common missteps.
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How FiveStars re-engineered its data engineering stack
Faced with increasing demands on his data engineering team, FiveStars CTO Matt Doka had a choice: drive for abstraction or be driven to distraction.
The 7 new rules of IT leadership
The technology landscape is rapidly evolving — so too is the way IT chiefs should lead their organizations. Here’s which old rules of IT leadership are no longer relevant and what has replaced them.
4 moves CIOs should make to achieve a more efficient IT organization
Last year brought more than its share of disruption, and there’s no sign of any let up as 2023 gains momentum. Here are ways CIOs should prepare to face any eventuality, and come out the other side even stronger.
7 tell-tale signs of fake DevOps
Are your development teams really embracing DevOps or simply going through the motions? Learn how to detect the warning signs of ‘DevOps Kabuki.’
Choice Hotels’ all-in cloud journey to sustainable business value
CIO Brian Kirkland brings a forward-looking sustainability mission to bear on Choice’s cloud-native approach to delivering digital innovations to franchisees and guests alike.
Google Cloud for Retailers adds AI-based inventory, e-commerce tools
The new capabilities include a shelf-checking AI feature and updates to Google Cloud's Discovery AI and Recommendation AI services for retailers.
NASA overspent $15 million on unused Oracle licenses as it failed to track usage
An audit report showed the space agency spent an additional $20 million over the same period in fines and overpayments to vendors such as IBM, SUSE, and SAP among others.
Diversity and inclusion: 7 best practices for changing your culture
A team that’s diverse and inclusive leads to better outcomes in all areas of business: from recruitment and retention to product development. Here’s how to tune your D&I efforts so they work.
Nvidia offers retail loss prevention software to accelerate accelerator chip sales
As Nvidia’s customer tracking technology develops, scrutiny from retail CIOs is put into sharper focus.
Agritech forces gain ground across Africa
How the latest collaborations between African farmers and IT leaders are strengthening agricultural sectors and economies despite ongoing difficulties.
Top automation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Companies embarking on their automation journeys need to figure out the right process to automate, deal with organizational change, and watch out for security and compliance issues.
3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech
IT has a long way to go on gender diversity. But several nonprofits are stepping up to help inspire, train, and empower women to pursue meaningful careers in IT.
Giant Eagle’s Kirk Ball on grocery retail innovations
Kirk Ball, Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer, Giant Eagle, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss grocery retail innovations, digital customer strategies, sourcing global talent, augmented reality and more.
University of Ottawa’s Martin Bernier on continuous learning
CIO.com’s Lee Rennick chats with University of Ottawa CIO Martin Bernier about how building diverse and equitable teams, and cultivating allyships to support diversity in technology are key to continuous learning.
8 top priorities for CIOs in 2023
Begin the new year by tackling the most challenging issues head-on. Here’s a rundown of top-level priorities IT leaders must address in 2023.
Journey Beyond transforms its contact center to deliver better customer journeys
The Australian tourism company’s transition to a cloud-based communications platform brought huge dividends for its customer experience.
New US CIO appointments, January 2023
Congratulations to these 'movers and shakers' recently hired or promoted into a new chief information officer role.
5 hot IT hiring trends — and 5 going cold
Economic uncertainty, tight talent markets, and the rising need for IT versatility have altered the IT hiring landscape. Here’s how companies are adjusting when it comes to IT staffing.
The biggest enterprise technology M&A deals of the year
2022 saw multiple billion-dollar-plus acquisitions in hardware, software, and services, as well as plenty of smaller, strategic merger activity in areas vital to enterprise IT.
Estes Express shifts gears on customer experience by streamlining data operations
The freight transportation company has reorganized its data operations around a logical data fabric to provide valuable actionable insights for internal users and external customers alike.
Top 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2023
Economy uncertainty, new forces in an already tight talent market, and rising technology costs top the list of tough, ongoing issues CIOs must navigate this year.
The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them
From cloud engineers to developers to security pros, the battle for the best IT talent wages. Here’s what to look for (and what to offer) when hiring for the 10 most in-demand IT jobs for 2023.
How CIOs can be pillars of stability in an uncertain world
IT leaders have been navigating uncertainty since the inception of the role. Focusing on this one key differentiator will prepare your organization for whatever comes its way.
What it takes to succeed as a CIO today
Three top tech recruiters weigh in on the value creation mindset and strategic acumen necessary to thrive in what’s become the next toughest job after the CEO role.
Low code/no code tools reap IT benefits—with caveats
While good for fast experiments and automating routine tasks, low code/no code tools can lack scalability and security. Here are some top use cases, and those where they might miss the mark.
Salesforce to cut 10% of its global workforce in restructuring plan
In a filing with the SEC, Salesforce, the latest company to announce a round of mass layoffs, said it expects to incur charges of up to $2.1 billion relating to severance pay and office closures.
9 ways IT leaders can impact sustainability initiatives
Forward-thinking CIOs are taking center stage in sustainability efforts, by maximizing the cloud, harnessing data for ESG, and collaborating with business partners, peers, and outside orgs.
5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure
Southwest’s catastrophic operational collapse offers IT leaders an opportunity to look inward to gauge whether their enterprises have the priorities, systems, and culture in place to weather major business disruptions.
IBM reorganizes partner program to incentivize indirect sales
Clients should receive the same service from partners as they receive from IBM, the company says.
10 IT resolutions for 2023
IT leaders have big objectives for the upcoming year, from driving their organization’s missions to delivering continuous improvement.
NHL turns to venue metrics data to drive sustainability
The National Hockey League is leveraging data and analytics to measure the carbon footprint of its teams’ venues and glean insights into best practices for its sustainability goals.
5 ways CIOs will disappoint their CEOs in 2023
Now that it’s 2023 it’s a perfect time to look at the promises we’re making for the coming year and how they’re likely to disappoint the CEOs who CIOs need on their side.
10 IT certifications paying the highest premiums today
Certifications can boost your salary and make you more marketable to hiring companies. These 10 certs are rising in value, offering the biggest boosts right now, according to the latest report from Foote Partners.
Scope 3 is coming: CIOs take note
In the scramble to stave off climate disaster, IT directors around the world will soon be called on to take a leading role. The definition of that role is, however, still taking shape.
What is FinOps? Your guide to cloud cost management
Blending finance and cloud operations, FinOps is a business discipline and set of best practices for optimizing enterprise cloud spend.
4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT
Nonprofit orgs dedicated to diversifying the IT talent pipeline, changing the landscape of tech leadership, and empowering underrepresented tech workers are helping reshape the IT workforce.
What is DataOps? Collaborative, cross-functional analytics
DataOps (data operations) brings together DevOps teams with data engineers and data scientists to provide the tools, processes, and skills to enable the data-driven enterprise.
Driving ESG readiness: Avery Dennison CIO Nick Colisto shares smart first steps
As the SEC and other regulators move to enact rules that require disclosure of emissions data, many CIOs are wondering where to start. Nick has some ideas.
TruStone Financial Credit Union’s Gary Jeter on friction-free digital experiences
Gary Jeter, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at TruStone Financial Credit Union, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss mission-based credit unions, expanding fintech relationships, agile product management and more.
TIAA’s Sastry Durvasula on advancing AI horizons
CIO.com’s Maryfran Johnson chats with TIAA chief information and client services officer Sastry Durvasula about how challenges and innovation intersect during the digital transformation journey.
6 BI challenges IT teams must address
Business intelligence (BI) enables companies to harness insights from massive amounts of data. But doing so requires overcoming a range of strategic and tactical challenges.