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.
My company doubled in size in 2021. Here’s what I learned about diversity in hiring.
A critical need to hire more software engineers was an opportunity to increase the diversity of our teams. But the pool of applicants showed the depth of the challenge.
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.
LinkedIn and Year Up partner for a more diverse IT future
LinkedIn is encouraging its employees to make a difference through a partnership aimed at priming the careers of young adults from communities underrepresented in IT.
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.FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Employee retention: 10 strategies for retaining top talent
A comprehensive employee retention program is a key differentiator in tight talent markets. Here’s how to reduce employee turnover, retain top talent, and establish an engaged workforce.
The rule of 30: The metric your job search needs
How many people would recommend you for a CIO job? If it’s not at least 30 power brokers, you have more relationships to grow, says executive recruiter Kristen Lamoreaux.
IFS, Bearing Point launch services joint venture Arcwide
Cloud ERP provider IFS and Dutch consulting firm Bearing Point are launching a new company, Arcwide, to capitalize on the growing demand for technology services.
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Cloud, SaaS boost Oracle sales, but competition exacts costs
While Oracle reported revenue growth on the back of cloud services and SaaS sales, net profit plunged, dragged down by the heavy costs of keeping up with the competition.
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.
The hard truth about lifecycle management
Lifecycle management should head off crises in the making but doesn’t. Instead, consider ‘version currency management’ and stave off catastrophe by being tactical about keeping systems current.
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.
The mainframe is dying: Long live the mainframe application!
Fujitsu will stop making mainframes in the next nine years — but it, and mainframe rival IBM, are taking steps to give mainframe applications an afterlife in the cloud.
How Etihad taps data science to optimise airline operations
Using data science tools, Etihad has been able to forecast the ground staffing needed to manage passenger arrivals, as well as automate and categorize incoming email inquiries.
3G shutdown paves the way for 5G, but there’s a catch
Carriers are ushering in the end of perhaps the most widely used technology of the past 20 years, which presents some unforeseen challenges for businesses.
How Australia’s Trade Ledger built its cloud-based software
Lending software-as-a-service provider Trade Ledger shares lessons learned in using a microservices architecture to build its cloud application.
3 non-negotiables for data project success
Identifying the right data projects takes discipline. At workwear company Carhartt, these are the must-haves for setting projects up for success.
Companies step up help for Ukraine-based IT staff
As the conflict has dragged on, focus has shifted from aiding evacuation to providing support for those remaining in-country.
Project manager interview questions: 5 key areas to prep for
To land that project management gig, be prepared to talk about what you’ve done, where you’re going, and how you think.
The secrets of successful cloud-first strategies
Going cloud-native: Making the most of the cloud requires a significant shift in development approach, organizational mindset, and overall skills mix.
US IT jobs growth slowed in February
There’s still a need for more IT workers, but employers don’t want to pay for them, say analysts.
South African female founders of colour confront career, funding challenges
South Africa's female founders of colour forge paths to success in technology despite a business climate that tends to dismiss women's credentials and IT knowledge.
CIO Leadership Live with Matt Mehlbrech, Vice President of Information
Matt Mehlbrech, Vice President of Information Technology at CoorsTek, Inc., joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss IT leadership, business strategy, the latest technologies and more.
Sourcemap expands to meet demand for supply chain management
The software startup is tapping a VC cash infusion to expand into Europe and further develop its suite of supply chain management (SCM) applications.
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. Here’s how to examine your performance, determine the progress you’ve made, and lay the groundwork for improved career prospects.
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.
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.
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 — 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.