How foresight enhances strategic planning in times of uncertainty
The future cannot be predicted, but strategic foresight enables leaders to embrace uncertainty by better understanding, anticipating, and preparing for change.
5 ways to maximize the value of data analytics
The digital era has most organizations pursuing the fruits of data-driven strategies. But ensuring payoff is more nuanced than most think.
6 risks to avoid in your AWS, GCP, and Azure negotiations
Choosing a hyperscaler includes a series of seemingly unrelated decisions that must be assessed and made with a target end-state in mind. You will likely only get to make this decision once, so youu2019d better get it right.
Podcast: CIO Leadership Live with John Wilson, VP, CIO & CSO at MITRE
John Wilson, VP, CIO & CSO at MITRE, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss zero trust, phishing as a service, connected hybrid environments and more. This episode is sponsored by Palo Alto Networks. Discover more at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com.
The pivotal role of cybersecurity startups, and why the government and CISOs should care
The US has taken significant steps to better defend against nation-state attackers. But they’re not giving enough attention to a critical piece of the cybersecurity ecosystem.FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Zoho One update targets productivity, collaboration for hybrid workforces
The Zoho One ERP and analytics suite now spans more than 50 apps, adding new data and communications tools and services for businesses with remote, mobile and geographically dispersed workforces.
Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros
A Scrum master certification can prove you have the knowledge and competency to lead agile teams successfully.
Popular IT advice every CIO should ignore
Everybody has an opinion. The problem is, some opinions simply aren't worth listening to.
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Solving the IT capacity conundrum: 4 steps to data-driven expectation management
The secret to IT capacity management is not mathematical rigor but emotional discipline. Itu2019s about keeping your eye on the ball and accepting that broad strokes are enough to get you there. A lightweight model will usually do the trick and has several advantages.
How CIOs can achieve work-life balance — and avoid burnout
CIOs are struggling for work-life balance now more than ever, but itu2019s harder than it sounds.
Applicant tracking system: The secret to beating a resume-filtering ATS
Your resume is very likely to face off with an applicant tracking system before it reaches the desk of any human recruiter. Here's how to prepare your resume to advance to the next stage.
Employee turnover: 9 reasons good employees leave — and how to prevent it
Talent is your biggest asset, and while you'll never eliminate employee turnover, the following strategies can help you keep your best.
At Ingram Micro, digital change starts with the customer journey
The technology distributor’s entire digital transformation is “geared toward creating a single pane of glass for the lifecycle of customer engagement,” says CDO Sanjib Sahoo. His recipe for success includes establishing the right mindset, creating a balanced execution plan, and architecting technology to anticipate pivots.
7 secrets of successful vendor negotiation
Negotiation skills are fast becoming a CIO imperative. Here’s how to turn a single, initial purchase into a mutually beneficial, long-term vendor partnership.
CIOs get strategic in the cloud: 4 success stories
No longer viewed as a tactical, cost-saving technology, the public cloud has become the key differentiator for IT leaders seeking to transform their organizations, develop new revenue streams, and prep for future innovations.
AI, cloud, hybrid work headline Gartner’s top tech trends for 2022
The C-suite’s recognition of IT as an engine for business transformation rages on, with CIOs taking center stage in improving digital experiences and advancing digital solutions.
Top 8 data engineer and data architect certifications
Data engineers and data architects are in high demand. Here are the certifications that will give your career an edge.
5 hot new IT jobs — and why they just might stick
Emerging technologies u2014 and emerging challenges u2014 are introducing new IT roles to the mix, as traditional titles get an overhaul to better reflect business value and career opportunities.
Joining a startup board? 4 key questions CIOs should ask
The frenetic world of tech startups seems like appealing target for CIOs looking to gain board experience. But choose carefully, say CIOs who have taken the leap.
IT certification mistakes to avoid
Certifications can be a real boon to your career or those of your staff u2014 unless you fall prey to these common pitfalls.
Why gamification is a great tool for employee engagement
The rewards a gamer gets for completing levels or collecting points can be replicated in a workplace environment to improve engagement, motivate personal growth, and encourage continuous improvement.
11 technologies for supporting the hybrid office
IT leaders are being charged with ensuring the success of new workplace strategies that blend in-person and remote collaboration. Here are the tools that can help.
5 questions with Johnson & Johnson’s Jim Swanson
Learn how this top CIO is leveraging a platform operating model and focusing on building a diverse, tech-centric culture to accelerate the digital health ecosystem.
Podcast: CIO Leadership Live with JP Saini, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Sunbelt Rentals
JP Saini, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Sunbelt Rentals, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss omnichannel ecommerce, hybrid office strategies and more.
5 ways CIOs are redefining teamwork for a hybrid world
From smaller teams, to video tech that creates more equitable meetings, to a rebalanced brain trust in the office, CIOs are trying out new approaches to IT teamwork.
Greenhouse gas emissions: The next big issue for CIOs
Google, Salesforce, SAP, and others are making it easier for CIOs to manage greenhouse gas emissions, not just in the server room but across the whole enterprise.
Oracle set to open 14 new cloud regions over the next year
As enterprises look to tackle issues such as business continuity, disaster recovery and data sovereignty more efficiently in the wake of rapid digital transformation, Oracle announced that it is adding 14 new regions over the next year to expand its global cloud footprint, taking the total number of available cloud regions to 44
The top 11 big data and data analytics certifications
Data scientists, data analysts and data engineers are in high demand. Here are the big data and data analytics certifications that will give your career an edge.
Proving the value of analytics on the edge
By pushing more analytic capabilities where data is collected, organizations are achieving greater responsiveness and efficiency. Here are three edge analytics success stories.
You’ve migrated to the cloud, now what?
If thereu2019s one takeaway from the constant drumbeat of cloud migration stories, itu2019s that moving to the cloud is one thing; being successful in the cloud is another.
UiPath partners with CrowdStrike to secure SaaS workflow automation
Robotic process automation vendor UiPath is beefing up its RPA platform u2014 and is partnering with security firm CrowdStrike to keep tabs on its robot workers.
ServiceNow, Celonis team up to power process automation
Early next year, a joint offering will mine processes to identify opportunities for optimization and provide the platform on which those processes can be automated.
Making the most of sentiment analysis
Thanks to machine learning, companies can now begin to put the ability to determine the emotional value of communication to work. Hereu2019s how organizations can capitalize.
Podcast: CIO Leadership Live with Edward Wagoner, Digital CIO, JLL
Edward Wagoner, Digital CIO at JLL, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss the evolving digital/physical workplace, the new u201cFu201d word, smart buildings and more. This episode is sponsored by Tableau. Discover more at https://www.tableau.com/tableau-for-it/data-platform.
Mentorship: Tips for success
A mentoring relationship can be a very rewarding experience for everyone involved. IT leaders offer advice on how to get started and how to ensure your mentoring efforts pay off.
ITIL certification guide: Costs, requirements, levels, and paths
ITIL 4 is IT's go-to framework for delivering IT services. From ITIL Foundation to ITIL Master, here's everything you need to know about the latest ITIL certifications.
Exclusive survey: CIOs outline tech priorities for 2021-22
With 2020 spending largely dictated by pandemic response, CIOs are now investing with one eye on the future u2014 and one eye on securing the present.
Upskilling the hybrid IT workforce
The new hybrid workplace paradigm has IT leaders rethinking how they conduct skills and leadership training.
What is a chatbot? Simulating human conversation for service
Coupled with artificial intelligence, chatbots are seeing massive growth in use in an expanding array of domains, from customer service to employee interfaces.
CIO Think Tank: Data and analytics at scale
The world is awash in data. So in almost every enterprise, the question looms: How can we scale data analytics to deliver the greatest possible value?
5 questions with Dow’s Melanie Kalmar
Learn how this top CIO drives real business value through IT and how she fosters innovation at the 125-year-old company.
Top 11 agile tools for project management
Keep your projects humming with these tools geared for teams committed to agile practices and workflows.
Toward a new hybrid cloud – the one CIOs always wanted
Cloud providers built their hybrid offerings at least in part to hold customers intent on repatriating data and workloads. But those same services may not be as well suited for the next wave of hybrid.
Developing a digital culture at U. S. Steel
At one of the worldu2019s largest steel companies, digital success springs from solid business cases, a culture of innovation, and diligent change management, says CIO Steve Bugajski.
7 tasks every IT leader should delegate
CIOs have busy lives. So, one of the biggest talents every IT leader must acquire is the ability to know when to let go.
How UAE’s new data law will change the way enterprises use personal data
The UAE's planned data law will address privacy concerns, placing limits on entities seeking to profit from personal data, and is expected to have far-reaching consequences for enterprises.
Oracle bakes more automation, analytics into Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM suite
Oracle enhancements to its Fusion Cloud ERP and EPM suite are designed to use machine learning to automate transaction logging and monitoring, optimizing key business processes while gaining more insights from data.
Enterprise mobility: Overcoming data access and system integration roadblocks
Always-on remote access is a mini digital transformation project in itself. Hereu2019s how to work toward a seamless experience for all employees.
ADM takes process-oriented approach to IT modernization
Food ingredients supplier Archer Daniels Midland is consolidating IT systems as part of a transformation that includes standardizing many of its business processes worldwide.