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• CIOs turn to ESG tech as part of sustainability leadership

  IT leaders are experts at finding and using tech to drive decision-making, improve efficiencies and save money -- all of which can help support sustainability.  Continue Reading

• Cloud ERP can play role in attaining sustainability goals

  Sustainability and profitability don't need to be at odds if organizations can run more efficiently, aided by implementing and running cloud ERP systems.  Continue Reading

• RIT showcase offers glimpse of early tech innovation cycle

  Connected vehicle security, AI and 3D printing were among the technologies featured at Imagine RIT, an annual exhibition focusing on student and faculty innovation.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management team: Roles and responsibilities

  Every facet of business operations is exposed to risks, requiring a risk management team that's composed of a diverse mix of corporate executives and managers.  Continue Reading

• Emerging technologies in construction help manage work, risk

  Emerging technologies in construction include AI and digital twins. Read how companies use advanced IT to improve risk analysis, forecasting, and more.  Continue Reading

• The clear business case for environmental sustainability

  Environmental sustainability isn't just an exercise in 'doing good' -- it has a clear ROI. Here's how to get it.  Continue Reading

• How AI can strengthen ESG reporting

  Gathering data across an ecosystem of stakeholders is a slog. But with the right tools, it can be easier.  Continue Reading

• 9 quantum computing challenges IT leaders should know

  While the theory of quantum mechanics is complex, the technology might offer practical uses for organizations. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of quantum computing.  Continue Reading

• 14 types of diversity in the workplace

  Diversity can help improve a company's bottom line, but the term often causes confusion. Learn about the different types and how to use them to build a supportive work environment.  Continue Reading

• What is quantum error correction?

  Quantum error correction detects and fixes fragile qubit errors caused by interference and decoherence, enabling fault-tolerant, reliable and scalable quantum computing systems.  Continue Reading

• The potential business opportunities in quantum computing

  Optimization use cases in areas like supply chain, resource allocation, routing and production scheduling are leading the near-term commercial application of quantum computing.  Continue Reading

• 10 online digital transformation certifications and courses

  Whether you're an aspiring IT pro or an experienced business leader, these digital transformation certificates offer an opportunity to gain valuable skills.  Continue Reading

• 5 main types of greenhouse gases explained

  If you're confused about what greenhouse gases are and why they matter, you're not alone. Learn about carbon, methane and others, and what they have to do with climate change.  Continue Reading

• Quantum AI: Explaining how it will impact the business world

  Quantum computers could boost AI with faster training on big data and better problem-solving abilities. But combining the two in practical business applications could take years.  Continue Reading

• CIO priorities 2025: Mastering AI and securing the future

  What are the CIO priorities for 2025? This article summarizes expert guidance from the CIO Summit on mastering AI ROI, cybersecurity, talent, and ethics for IT success.  Continue Reading

• Top benefits and advantages of quantum computing

  While 'quantum advantage' is still a few years away, the technology has clear benefits for certain classes of computation problems. Here are four important types named by experts.  Continue Reading

• 15 sustainable office ideas that businesses should explore

  Learn how to create a more sustainable workplace with these eco-friendly ideas everyone can support. Leaders, managers and employees can all play a role.  Continue Reading

• What are the 4 different types of blockchain technology?

  Each blockchain network has distinct pluses and minuses that largely drive its ideal uses.  Continue Reading

• 5 steps to design an effective AI pilot project

  Getting employee feedback on new technology can help mitigate risks before deployment. Learn key steps to follow when implementing an AI pilot project.  Continue Reading

• Learn the benefits of an environmental management system

  An environmental management system offers cost savings, sustainability efficiencies and other benefits. Learn about its advantages as well as limitations and how ISO 14001 relates.  Continue Reading

• How to build a sustainability performance management stack

  Sustainability pressure will continue to grow -- despite headlines that suggest otherwise -- and smart business and IT leaders understand how to use new tech to help meet demands.  Continue Reading

• 6 sustainability tech stack components for greener enterprises

  Learn what a sustainability tech stack is, how it can support business goals and which components are most essential.  Continue Reading

• The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of AI and DEI

  AI tools can further bias and discrimination, but such tools also have the potential to support fairness and inclusivity. Which side will prevail?  Continue Reading

• 16 top ERM software vendors to consider in 2025

  Various software tools can help automate risk management and GRC processes. Here's a look at 16 enterprise risk management vendors and their products.  Continue Reading

• An essential guide to 6 IT executive roles

  These six C-suite roles play a crucial role in managing enterprise IT and driving organizational growth.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise AI strategy surges in importance for IT buyers

  Organizations have sharply elevated the business importance of AI and machine learning technologies, according to Informa TechTarget's survey on 2025 IT spending plans.  Continue Reading

• How CIOs can reduce AI's negative environmental impact

  AI is a power-hungry beast -- here's how to tame it.  Continue Reading

• The importance of diversity in tech teams

  Diversity is key to driving organizational success, yet DEI initiatives have become a controversial topic. Learn how diversity in tech teams can help companies in a myriad of ways.  Continue Reading

• Carbon reporting tools address CSRD challenges

  The market for tools that help companies deal with sustainability regulations grows as they face mounting requirements, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.  Continue Reading

• Tech's glaring gender gap and how to fix it

  'Bro culture' reigns supreme in many corners of technology, creating workplaces that are hostile to women and other underrepresented groups. It's time for a change.  Continue Reading

• Key technical debt reduction strategies CTOs can use

  Suboptimal software fixes cost time and money as well as strain departments throughout the organization. Here's how to develop software the right way.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 digital transformation trends of 2025

  IT leaders can expect AI to occupy the transformation driver's seat as the technology moves into production and embeds itself in enterprise workflows.  Continue Reading

• 11 pros and cons of a technology pilot

  Internal tech procurement can be a risky undertaking. Tech pilot programs can potentially reduce some of that risk, but IT leaders should understand the disadvantages as well.  Continue Reading

• How to create an IT succession plan for key tech roles

  IT departments should view succession planning as an ongoing component of their strategy rather than an afterthought. Our free template can help you maximize success.  Continue Reading

• How to run a successful IT pilot program

  IT pilot programs are a crucial yet frequently overlooked step in internal tech procurement. Learn how to maximize these programs to gain a competitive edge.  Continue Reading

• Measuring AI becomes key pursuit as enterprises seek ROI

  Grammarly and Kroger identify impactful and extensible AI use cases amid a broader struggle among enterprises to find a way out of 'pilot purgatory' on AI initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Voter's guide to the 2024 U.S. election and tech policy

  A breakdown of where U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on 16 tech issues.  Continue Reading

• Diversity in leadership: Forge your own success

  Eugina Jordan is a CMO in tech who wrote a leadership book for underrepresented professionals who want to become corporate leaders. Here, she answers four questions about the book.  Continue Reading

• In defense of a digital circular economy

  Digital tech can potentially help companies follow the circular economy model, but critics point out possible issues as well, including continuing demand for plastics. Learn more.  Continue Reading

• How data analytics could improve sustainability

  Organizational leaders can't just assess sustainability efforts by feel. Instead, using data and analysis is key. So why aren't more organizations using these?  Continue Reading

• Key elements of a carbon accounting software RFP

  With so many carbon accounting software choices, buying teams may be overwhelmed. Start with this simplified guide to the software selection and RFP creation process.  Continue Reading

• Tech pros favor cybersecurity, AI certifications

  Most IT professionals are likely to take on a new certification in the coming months, a TechTarget survey found. Cyber, AI, cloud and data science are the top pursuits globally.  Continue Reading

• For Sharp HealthCare, cloud technology comes with autonomy

  Sharp HealthCare's cloud strategy spans public, private and SaaS platforms to reduce vendor dependency and emphasizes knowledge transfer with its deployment partner.  Continue Reading

• How digital twins can help support sustainability

  Digital twin technology shows promise as a sustainability tool-- but it's no panacea.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI energy consumption grows, but ROI role unclear

  The energy costs of generative AI aren't front and center in enterprises' financial calculations. But industry consultants believe IT leaders should consider the power aspect.  Continue Reading

• How to make a business case for sustainable IT

  Enterprise technology can help support ESG goals. Learn why leaders shouldn't necessarily focus on that when seeking approval for a green IT project.  Continue Reading

• 8 KPIs to reduce technical debt

  To ensure an IT project's long-term success, stakeholders should keep track of certain KPIs to ensure technical debt is as low as possible. Learn more.  Continue Reading

• How edge can help improve sustainability -- and how it can't

  Edge computing can help support sustainability, but it has a negative environmental impact as well. Learn about the technology's benefits and challenges.  Continue Reading

• 18 sustainability management software providers to consider

  Various software tools are available to help manage ESG and sustainability initiatives. Here's a look at 18 sustainability management vendors and their products.  Continue Reading

• JPMorgan Chase technology goal: Innovation with cost control

  Financial services firm JPMorgan Chase seeks to balance technology modernization and cost optimization as it pursues initiatives like cloud migration, AI and machine learning.  Continue Reading

• A timeline and history of ESG investing, rules and practices

  Many events, trends and actions have influenced the development of corporate ESG strategies and ESG investing approaches. These are key milestones to know about.  Continue Reading

• Learn about the negative impacts of technical debt

  Key leadership decisions like poor architecture to rushed processes can lead to technical debt that will affect a company long-term. Learn more about these effects.  Continue Reading

• 9 AI-proof IT jobs, plus how to be irreplaceable

  As automation and artificial intelligence tools do more work in more organizations, some technologists are worried AI will take their job. Learn which jobs are safest and why.  Continue Reading

• GenAI strategy dictates ROI challenges for IT leaders

  Enterprises can scale generative AI deployments in different ways. Each alternative comes with its own set of cost considerations and optimization approaches.  Continue Reading

• 13 key ESG and sustainability trends, ideas for companies

  From consumers to employees to investors, more people are choosing companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance concerns. Here are 13 ESG trends that matter.  Continue Reading

• AI for ESG: Benefits, challenges and the CIO's role

  The hype surrounding artificial intelligence has extended to its use in ESG. But, as in other areas, AI is no panacea. Learn how the tech can both help -- and hurt -- sustainability.  Continue Reading

• 8 blockchain-as-a-service providers to have on your radar

  You don't have to build your blockchain project from the ground up. These cloud-based service providers can provide the necessary infrastructure, networking and development tools.  Continue Reading

• 6 alternatives to blockchain for businesses to consider

  Technologies like cloud storage and distributed databases provide some of blockchain's data-integrity and reliability advantages with fewer performance, efficiency and cost issues.  Continue Reading

• How to overcome digital transformation fatigue

  For many employees, poorly executed digital transformation projects lead to fatigue. Learn effective methods for maintaining project momentum from start to finish.  Continue Reading

• CIOs weigh generative AI costs as ROI comes into focus

  GenAI deployment expenses defy conventional wisdom. IT leaders must consider the potential for higher-than-expected change management and model run costs when calculating ROI.  Continue Reading

• Digital transformation vs. digital optimization: How to choose

  Companies striving to do more with less seek innovative strategies to overcome this challenge. Learn more about digital transformation vs. digital optimization.  Continue Reading

• Trends in the electric vehicle market in 2024

  In recent years, the EV market has gone through many changes due to rapid advancements in technologies and shifting market trends.  Continue Reading

• Beyond digital transformation hype: What CIOs really think

  For many IT leaders, keeping up with tech trends that improve company performance is table stakes. Learn about the realities of digital transformation beyond the hype.  Continue Reading

• Sustainability ranks low on list of supply chain priorities

  Organizations are placing less importance on sustainability efforts in the supply chain, as they try to balance short-term business results with long-term sustainability goals.  Continue Reading

• CIO's green IT guide: Fusing technology and sustainability

  Fusing sustainability objectives with IT development is complex. It requires strategy, cooperation and vision. Learn to successfully integrate green IT into operations here.  Continue Reading

• 7 of the top tech and IT jobs in demand for the future

  Businesses of the future will rely on workers with IT skills even more than they do today. Find out which jobs might be most in demand and what those roles entail.  Continue Reading

• AI, economy affect 2024 tech workforce trends, survey shows

  AI adoption is reshaping technology skill sets in enterprises, while lingering economic uncertainty dampens some forms of compensation, according to a TechTarget survey.  Continue Reading

• ESG materiality assessments: What businesses need to know

  Identifying the ESG issues that are important to the business and to both internal and external stakeholders can help organizations develop a plan to address them.  Continue Reading

• ESG audit checklist: 6 steps for success

  A thorough audit can rate corporate strategies on key environmental, social and governance metrics and ensure that ESG reporting meets accepted standards.  Continue Reading

• How to lead a digital transformation: 10 key steps

  Digital transformation success requires cross-organizational alignment, actionable goals and top-notch project management. Here's how leaders can create that.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips for better communication about digital transformation

  CIOs and IT leaders must communicate effectively with stakeholders to bring about a successful digital transformation. Learn how to accomplish this, as well as potential challenges.  Continue Reading

• Biden, Trump show stark differences on tech policy

  President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have taken different approaches to tech policies regarding climate, China and big tech.  Continue Reading

• ESG audit vs. green IT audit: How are they different?

  Companies often struggle with understanding how to start sustainability reporting. Learn the distinct roles ESG audits and green IT audits play in a complex reporting landscape.  Continue Reading

• Process automation cuts costs, fills gaps at SIU med school

  Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine points to software cost avoidance and the ability to supplement SaaS products as benefits of its process automation approach.  Continue Reading

• Green IT audit: What it is and how to prepare

  A green IT audit uses standards to help companies understand the ways an organization's tech practices affect the environment. Here's a broad overview and some tips to get started.  Continue Reading

• A green IT assessment: Why it's important, what to include

  A company's technology systems and devices can have a profound effect on sustainability efforts. Learn how a green IT assessment can uncover areas that need improvement.  Continue Reading

• Ally's generative AI strategy eyes multiple LLMs, AI agents

  The digital bank plans to privately host multiple LLMs on its GenAI platform, explore autonomous agent technology and evaluate employee ideas for use cases.  Continue Reading

• AI to boost sustainability if carbon costs are kept in check

  AI has the potential to drive ESG goals and improve sustainability outcomes, but using the tech also creates considerable environmental cost with the amount of energy needed.  Continue Reading

• Technology spending steadies with 2024 IT budgets flat or up

  Cybersecurity and cloud top the list of 2024's tech investment drivers, according to an Enterprise Strategy Group survey. But upstart GenAI also now influences spending.  Continue Reading

• Blueprint for IT sustainability: Insights from top experts

  Leading experts share insights on sustainable IT, covering green cloud computing, ESG compliance and innovative practices for reducing the ecological footprint in IT.  Continue Reading

• 6 sustainability reporting data tips for IT

  Data overload presents a real challenge to ESG reporting. But with the right practices, IT teams can streamline their collection processes and help ensure sustainability success.  Continue Reading

• Managing and predicting wildfires with machine learning

  CTO Guy Bayes shares his experience developing AI software to predict and manage wildfires at startup Vibrant Planet and offers tips for getting started in climate tech.  Continue Reading

• Is the metaverse dead? Here's what happened and what's next

  What happened to the metaverse? It's still here, even if the term no longer generates much enthusiasm, and finding useful applications across industries.  Continue Reading

• Web3 and sustainability: Benefits and risks

  The Web 3.0 concept presents major advances to the World Wide Web, but the tech that underpins it also has environmental impacts, including carbon emissions and e-waste.  Continue Reading

• The Metaverse Standards Forum: What you need to know

  Creating an open and inclusive metaverse will require the development and adoption of interoperability standards. That's the tall order of the Metaverse Standards Forum.  Continue Reading

• 7 tech jobs IT pros can use to help the environment

  Almost every job can be used to help save the planet, and that's true for IT roles as well. Learn how these seven business tech jobs can promote sustainability.  Continue Reading

• 10 skills CIO job candidates need in 2024

  Learn which capabilities chief information officer candidates need in 2024 if they want to land top roles and which macro factors are driving changes in IT leadership.  Continue Reading

• Building for ESG now will help with future regulations

  To keep pace with evolving ESG regulations, companies will need to coordinate with and gather data from all parts of the business. And laying the groundwork now will pay off.  Continue Reading

• Hilti Group uses tools, tech to tackle circular manufacturing

  Hilti Group's move to circular manufacturing helps with sustainability targets while building on existing processes and helping address supply chain issues.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-native strategies pushing purchase decisions beyond IT

  Buyer personas now include line-of-business groups, but senior IT management still owns most decisions, and cross-departmental collaboration, while improving, needs a lot of work.  Continue Reading

• Tech a double-edged sword in race to sustainability

  As cloud computing and digital reliance grow, so, too, does the need to focus on sustainability. Here's a look at some of the urgent issues, as well as some of the progress.  Continue Reading

• Regulatory requirements intensify with EU's CSRD

  Companies that operate in the European Union will need to conduct more extensive ESG reporting in 2024 to meet requirements of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.  Continue Reading

• The environmental impact of bitcoin mining explained

  As access to and interest in cryptocurrency has expanded, its popularity has grown too. From a sustainability perspective, that's a bad thing.  Continue Reading

• The push is on to build the autonomous enterprise

  The concept of an autonomous enterprise is becoming more real as enterprises combine technologies to automate all kinds of human work. Welcome to the 'Autonomous Revolution.'  Continue Reading

• How to modernize legacy applications

  For many organizations, system upgrades mean investing time, money and resources. Discover how to modernize legacy applications with these critical tips.  Continue Reading

• Israel-Hamas war could affect tech industry in Middle East

  U.S. businesses investing in the Middle East should engage in contingency planning if the Israel-Hamas war leads to the involvement of nearby regions.  Continue Reading

• 7 risk mitigation strategies to protect business operations

  Companies facing a multitude of business risks have various options to mitigate them. Here are seven mitigation strategies to minimize the business impact of risks.  Continue Reading

• Is quantum computing overhyped?

  Quantum computing may be coming to the enterprise. Here's what to understand about the benefits it promises, the risks it poses and how to prepare.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI in the enterprise raises questions for CIOs

  Technology and business leaders are exploring pivotal issues surrounding adoption strategy, architecture and the IT organization's management responsibilities.  Continue Reading

• Walmart AI: Retailer taps employees to find GenAI use cases

  The Walmart generative AI approach includes learning from its employee-users and soliciting their feedback to discover key applications and refine the technology.  Continue Reading