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• February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21

  The Open Group updates IT4IT, adds digital architect option

  The Open Group zoned in on digital transformation initiatives with its new architecture certification option and IT4IT's 3.0 reference architecture update.

• February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21

  Biden wants review of IT exemption in Buy American law

  Commercial IT products including hardware and software systems could soon fall under the purview of the Buy American Act if their exemption is removed.

• January 27, 2021 27 Jan'21

  CIOs use data, tech to tackle racial disparities in healthcare

  CIOs are looking at data and democratizing technology to help health systems address racial and economic disparities that COVID-19 made impossible to ignore.

• January 21, 2021 21 Jan'21

  Experts predict hot enterprise architecture trends for 2021

  IT architecture trends to watch in 2021 include organizing business around components and expanding tools to focus on business outcomes, automation and analytics.

• January 21, 2021 21 Jan'21

  Cloud, security top list of IT spending priorities

  The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on IT spending will continue into 2021, as organizations bolster security, accelerate cloud adoption and implement robotic process automation.

• January 11, 2021 11 Jan'21

  Parler sues AWS, seeks restraining order

  After abruptly losing web-hosting services, Parler sues AWS, alleging breach of contract and antitrust behavior.

• January 08, 2021 08 Jan'21

  Digital healthcare top priority for CIOs in 2021

  In 2021, CIOs will not only focus on providing greater access to healthcare but more equitable access. Digital tools will play a key role.

• October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20

  Government action on big tech monopoly power moving quickly

  Government antitrust actions are building against tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. They could lead to tighter regulation or even a breakup.

• July 09, 2019 09 Jul'19

  Automation Anywhere's Microsoft pact indicative of hot RPA market

  RPA vendor Automation Anywhere said it's poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning RPA market. Its recent deal with Microsoft is just one indication of RPA's popularity.

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  Succeed at implementing RPA: Top tips from execs at IBM Think

  Implementing RPA requires planning and coordination between multiple parts of the business to be effective. Execs at IBM Think share tips on how to craft a winning RPA strategy.

• April 22, 2016 22 Apr'16

  Intel's job cuts a sign of PC's metamorphosis; keeping cool during a cyberassault

  Intel just announced that it's cutting 12,000 jobs in a restructuring effort that shifts focus away from PCs and onto growing technologies like wearables and IoT. In this week's Searchlight, Site ...

• March 18, 2016 18 Mar'16

  CISO reporting structure debate heats up; Congress assesses blockchain security

  Who should CISOs report to? That has been a longstanding question in the IT field, but, as cybersecurity rises to the tops of the business and IT priority ladders, it has taken a on new sense of ...

• January 22, 2016 22 Jan'16

  SaaS shines amid low global IT spending; tips for your private cloud journey

  This Symmetry blog post rounds up all of the content published on SearchCIO and SearchCompliance this week.

• January 15, 2016 15 Jan'16

  FTC highlights unethical big data usage; IT pros share regrets and resolutions

  This Symmetry blog post rounds up all of the content published on SearchCIO and SearchCompliance this week.

• November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15

  TechTarget's 2015 salary survey results; the difficulties of organizational agility

  The results from TechTarget’s 2015 Annual IT Salary and Careers Survey are in! SearchCIO members broke down the numbers and got reactions from CIOs and IT executives: First, Editorial Director Sue ...

• May 22, 2015 22 May'15

  The logistics of a 'bossless' workplace; dated security practices endanger companies

  Imagine never having to report to a boss or supervisor again. Sounds great, right? Well, not all the employees at Zappos think so. The company's controversial new holacracy system enforces ...

• May 15, 2015 15 May'15

  IT systems integration key to multichannel retail; Samsung chips away at IoT market

  Digitization is changing the way we shop, and making strong multichannel strategies a necessity for retailers. In this feature, experts discuss how they can adapt to the growing e-commerce market ...

• April 24, 2015 24 Apr'15

  Target's need for industrialized IT; A lesson on digital leadership from the pros

  Customer demand for Target's Lilly Pulitzer clothing line was so high that it overwhelmed the retail giant's website and mobile app. How could the company have avoided the snafu? Site Editor Fran ...

• April 03, 2015 03 Apr'15

  Wells Fargo continues massive data center consolidation

  Since merging with Wachovia in 2009, Wells Fargo has closed 100 data centers, decreasing its risk profile and reducing its carbon footprint.

• May 27, 2014 27 May'14

  The big data market rises and must converge -- just not yet

  The diverging big data market, Google's new 'search,' Spark versus MapReduce: The Data Mill reports from the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium.

• May 23, 2014 23 May'14

  Digital initiatives from MIT CIO Symposium: Be bold

  At MIT, CIO Symposium attendees share transformative digital initiatives. Plus, change eBay passwords, ditch solo social and more in Searchlight.

• May 22, 2014 22 May'14

  Leading the digital enterprise: Five tips on how to get there

  This year's MIT Sloan CIO Symposium focused on the digital enterprise and how the line between internal and external customers is blurring.

• May 01, 2014 01 May'14

  Top IT spending priorities for 2014

  While in past years cloud computing and virtualization have consumed IT department budgets and focus, now mobility and BI are squarely in the mix.

• April 14, 2014 14 Apr'14

  Goodbye data scientist, hello data skeptic?

  The demise of the data scientist; traditional data warehousing makes a comeback; and the self-quantified self: The Data Mill reports.

• April 11, 2014 11 Apr'14

  'Heartbleed' bug leaks personal identifiable information

  Searchlight: OpenSSL's "Heartbleed" spills personal identifiable information; how to be a better CIO; a new twist on packing tape; and more.

• April 02, 2014 02 Apr'14

  Prescriptive Analytics: The Next Frontier

  Is an optimized future within our grasp? With prescriptive analytics, it just might be. Learn more in this month's issue of CIO Decisions e-zine.

• March 13, 2014 13 Mar'14

  Rogue technology: What lies beneath

  Rogue IT can wreak havoc on legacy systems and pose security threats, but it can also enable business agility. Learn more in CIO Decisions e-zine.

• March 11, 2014 11 Mar'14

  CIO careers: A guide to getting ahead

  In this CIO Essential Guide, learn how CIOs in high-level careers in IT are driving their enterprises -- and profession -- forward.

• March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14

  Advice for small business owners on whether to build a mobile app

  Building a mobile app can give small business owners a competitive edge, but it's not for everyone. Christine Parizo explains why.

• February 27, 2014 27 Feb'14

  On a day of praise for disruptive technologies, a word of caution

  A former Google engineer schools aspiring disruptors on what really matters when deploying disruptive technology for human consumption.

• February 05, 2014 05 Feb'14

  Allstate's tech leader on communicating vision, honing leadership skills

  Allstate CIO Pat Coffey climbed the ranks from programmer to SVP. We asked her what leadership skills it takes to get ahead.

• January 29, 2014 29 Jan'14

  CIOs assess the value of managing employee performance

  The CIO quest for skilled IT folks is escalating into an all-out talent war. Smart management of employee performance is a good place to start.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  CIO guide: Protect information like a pro

  Providing adequate protection for corporate data is a top-of-mind concern across IT. In this guide, learn how to protect your information assets.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  'Tis the season for IT self-service

  Chatter about big data reveals IT self-service can be a gift for CIOs. Take command and control but keep the buffet open.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  The New BPM

  Business process management is traditionally focused on improving workflows and rooting out inefficiencies, but new BPM processes and strategies are emerging. Learn more in this month's CIO Decisions e-zine.

• November 27, 2013 27 Nov'13

  At HoneyBaked Ham, IT and marketing follow the same menu

  At The Original HoneyBaked Ham Co. of Georgia, IT and marketing didn't always pair up so well, according to Mark O’Brien, vice president of marketing, and Bill Bolton, vice president of IT.

• November 27, 2013 27 Nov'13

  HoneyBaked Ham IT and marketing veeps find secret sauce in big data

  At The Original HoneyBaked Ham Co. of Georgia, there's no such thing as data for data's sake.

• November 12, 2013 12 Nov'13

  Iconic shoe company leans on CIO, 'fast data' for better business returns

  Red Wing Shoe CFO Ralph Balestriere explains how his CIO and a focus on fast data are helping the business make better decisions and increase returns.

• November 08, 2013 08 Nov'13

  Smart Process Apps Rev Up Business Agility

  Emerging smart process applications can simplify activities that are loosely structured and people intensive. Learn how in this issue of CIO Decisions e-zine.

• November 05, 2013 05 Nov'13

  Driving a big data advantage with good governance

  Far from being a drag, IT governance is a game changer in CIO team's push on big data and high-performance computing at Penn Medicine.

• November 05, 2013 05 Nov'13

  Businesses say they want to be data-driven, but the truth hurts

  Learn about the three Cs of IT governance and using analytics in part two of this CIO Innovator profile.

• November 04, 2013 04 Nov'13

  A data analytics strategy for boosting business efficiency and revenue

  Michael Koukounas, analytics leader at Equifax Inc., on the importance of having a strong data analytics strategy for improved operations and better business outcomes.

• November 04, 2013 04 Nov'13

  Cloud Governance: Know Thy Users

  CIOs face pressure to flex their cloud muscles, but security concerns still abound. Learn how CIOs can balance the two in this issue of CIO Decisions.

• October 31, 2013 31 Oct'13

  MetroPCS, data-center free and more business connected than ever

  In part two of this SearchCIO Trailblazer profile, Kevin Broadway talks about the business benefits of going data-center free.

• October 31, 2013 31 Oct'13

  MetroPCS plots data-center free course with cloud-based solutions

  MetroPCS's Kevin Broadway stumbled onto the cloud seven years ago. Now he's nearly data-center free and a strategic partner to the business.

• October 28, 2013 28 Oct'13

  Is it time for the Machiavellian CIO?

  In this SearchCIO New Books Q&A, author Tina Nunno explains why CIOs have a lot to learn from Machiavelli.

• October 28, 2013 28 Oct'13

  The secret to strong leadership: Be willing to go to extremes

  In this SearchCIO New Books Q&A, author Tina Nunno explains why CIOs need to be willing to go to extremes and even embrace 'the dark side.'

• October 15, 2013 15 Oct'13

  Guess CIO talks IT job skills and a CIO lesson learned

  Guess CIO Michael Relich: 'No one cares what's under the hood; they just want the car to drive.'

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  The future of mobility: A BYOD guide for CIOs

  In this Essential Guide, learn how CIOs are planning for the future of mobility, aligning consumer devices with bring your own technology trends.

• September 30, 2013 30 Sep'13

  Kurzweil: The human brain on IT

  Inventor and futurologist Ray Kurzweil shakes up an information management crowd with visions of the human brain on IT.

• September 26, 2013 26 Sep'13

  CIO advice on showing value of social media and collaboration initiatives

  Two top CIOs give their quick takes on proving up the value of social media and collaboration tools.

• September 17, 2013 17 Sep'13

  Falcons take on the information-based, multiscreen multitasker

  Falcons marketing pro Jim Smith talks football and partnering with the CIO to reach the multiscreen, multitasking fan.

• August 26, 2013 26 Aug'13

  A new book zeroes in on finding the key metrics that drive decisions

  Author Ben Yoskovitz talks about the unflinching honesty of the right key metrics and what it means to the success of the business.

• August 26, 2013 26 Aug'13

  New guide lays out how to use Lean analytics to grow a business

  In a new book, co-authors Ben Yoskovitz and Alistair Croll dig into how Lean analytics can guide a business' development and growth.

• August 20, 2013 20 Aug'13

  CIO drives tech-enabled golf with repeatable processes, innovation labs

  TopGolf CIO Tom LaPlante helps drives the tech-enabled business by implementing stable processes and turning every employee into an innovation ninja.

• August 08, 2013 08 Aug'13

  Cloud use strategy: Celtics VP of IT builds on wins, cuts losses

  Boston Celtics VP of IT leverages cloud use for business needs on and off the court and comes out winning -- even when he loses.

• July 26, 2013 26 Jul'13

  Data scientists and trust: Numbers don't lie -- but might fib a bit

  In this week's Searchlight, data scientists might have answers you're looking for, but are they the right ones? Plus, the new cloud fear and more.

• July 23, 2013 23 Jul'13

  IT service management needs to incorporate best-in-class consumer IT

  CIOs need to get their act together and incorporate best-in-class consumer IT services into their IT service management program.

• July 10, 2013 10 Jul'13

  Mobile business advice from Peter Vesterbacka of Angry Birds

  Still unconvinced mobile computing will change the world? Listen to what the Mighty Eagle of Angry Birds has to say.

• July 03, 2013 03 Jul'13

  Big data, bad analytics

  The value of big data is in the analytics -- not any old analytics but software customized to your business purpose. Anything less is bad analytics.

• July 02, 2013 02 Jul'13

  Seven steps to building an effective incident response program

  Often undervalued, a well-thought-out incident response program for security breaches gets its due in this tip by Forrester Research.

• July 02, 2013 02 Jul'13

  It's a mobile-first world and that means mobile BI too

  Viva mobile BI! As this CIO implements a mobile-first strategy, it only makes sense to do the same with business intelligence products and tools.

• June 27, 2013 27 Jun'13

  CIO designs an iPad analytics app that mirrors work, speeds decisions

  Guess? Inc. CIO Michael Relich delivered a mobile analytics app for the iPad that that was so good, employees bought their own devices just to use it.

• June 27, 2013 27 Jun'13

  The CIO position: Why you need to eat your own dog food

  When it comes to the CIO position, the want ads have yet to catch up with the skill set du jour.

• June 25, 2013 25 Jun'13

  Business innovation and collaboration inextricably linked, says SAS CIO

  Collaboration and innovation are two sides of the same coin, says SAS Institute CIO Keith Collins.

• June 24, 2013 24 Jun'13

  2013 SearchCIO-Midmarket IT Leadership Awards finalists

  The 2013 IT Leadership Awards honor the leadership and management skills of CIOs and IT execs in the midmarket space. Here, we reveal our finalists.

• June 19, 2013 19 Jun'13

  Business and social network apps belong together: Will they ever meet?

  Social and business apps need to merge. But does anyone know how that's going to happen?

• June 07, 2013 07 Jun'13

  MIT: A big data revolution is here, and it's past time for CIOs to lead

  The big data experts at the MIT CIO event made it official: Big data is transforming business. But it's complicated stuff, and it needs a CIO's touch.

• June 06, 2013 06 Jun'13

  IT project evaluation and portfolio management guide

  In this CIO Briefing, learn how to apply PPM strategies in the enterprise.

• June 06, 2013 06 Jun'13

  Project prioritization and portfolio management guide

  In this Midmarket CIO Briefing, learn how to effectively manage initiatives in your IT organization.

• June 03, 2013 03 Jun'13

  Airport CTO takes customer service to new heights with sensor technology

  Houston Airport CTO Lisa Kent uses sensor technology to provide superior service to her customers -- both internal and external.

• June 03, 2013 03 Jun'13

  How to secure mobile endpoints? Start with a mobile strategy

  IT strategy consultant Jack Gold discusses the hows and whys of securing mobile endpoints, starting with this rule: Mobile strategy comes first.

• May 31, 2013 31 May'13

  CIO shows competitive advantage, value of ERP and VDI all under budget

  IT Leadership Awards finalist CIO John Bowden showcased the value of ERP and VDI, with projects that saved money and workers' time.

• May 31, 2013 31 May'13

  Tactical and strategic health care CIO drives through industry turmoil

  Deanna Wise is a model blend of a tactical and strategic CIO, delivering top-notch services and leading a $2 billion EHR implementation.

• May 30, 2013 30 May'13

  Forrester CXi shows CIOs key to improving customer experience

  Companies that excel at customer experience work hand in glove with CIOs and IT, according to the Forrester 2013 Customer Experience Index.

• May 30, 2013 30 May'13

  At MIT Sloan, CEOs talk innovation strategies while China attacks

  The innovation strategies of the nation's most innovative CEOs seem oblivious to the greatest security hack in history. Why is that?

• May 28, 2013 28 May'13

  Disaster recovery infrastructure revamp gets industry attention

  A disaster recovery infrastructure revamp spotlights IT's ability to be a game changer for the business and industry.

• May 24, 2013 24 May'13

  City CIO propels open government initiative with technology innovation

  IT Leadership Awards finalist, CIO Jonathan Reichental, launched a successful open government initiative by using technology innovation.

• May 24, 2013 24 May'13

  #MITCIO tweets and tips on architecting the enterprise of the future

  Six takeaways from the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium on architecting the enterprise for cloud, big data, mobile, you-name-it.

• May 23, 2013 23 May'13

  As companies become more data-driven, the CIO role keeps on changing

  What's the CIO's role in today's data-driven, mobile, social, cloud business environment? That was a major theme for MIT Sloan CIO Symposium tweeters.

• May 22, 2013 22 May'13

  Are Multi-Hypervisor Environments Worth It?

  Are multi-hypervisor environments the right solution to virtualization oligarchy? Find out in the latest issue of CIO Decisions ezine.

• May 21, 2013 21 May'13

  Students-first mentality drives IT innovation at Athabasca University

  CIO Brian Stewart put students first in an overhaul of IT systems at Athabasca University. Read more about this IT Leadership Awards finalist.

• May 20, 2013 20 May'13

  Exploring the 'Big Data Frontier'

  IT business strategist Harvey Koeppel draws on historical data to explore the 'Big Data Frontier' and its potential to profoundly change the world.

• May 16, 2013 16 May'13

  For effective cybersecurity, communicate and cover your assets

  Learn how to tackle cybercrime from former White House CIO Theresa Payton and former federal Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt.

• May 14, 2013 14 May'13

  C-suite looking for team members, not captains of industry

  Is the decider-in-chief, an industry relic? One CIO headhunter says so. The new C-suite ideal is the collaborative team player.

• May 13, 2013 13 May'13

  A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security

  Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance.

• May 09, 2013 09 May'13

  Harnessing potential, avoiding problems with smaller PaaS providers

  Smaller PaaS providers or the usual suspects? Gartner's Yefim Natis discusses the pros of partnering with PaaS startups and how to avoid the cons.

• May 08, 2013 08 May'13

  Hybrid cloud management myths and integration challenges

  A successful hybrid cloud management strategy means asking the right questions. Gartner analyst Chris Wolf shares the top queries CIOs need to make.

• May 06, 2013 06 May'13

  Putting a price on information: The nascent field of infonomics

  Putting a monetary value on information

• May 02, 2013 02 May'13

  CIO's collaborative technologies and social media guide

  In this CIO Briefing on enterprise collaborative technologies and social networking, learn how these tools can foster teamwork and drive business success.

• April 25, 2013 25 Apr'13

  Rainmakers: Three CIOs who made revenue generation their business

  CIOs know alignment with the business is vital, but as IT emerges as a center of innovation, smart CIOs are taking charge of revenue generation.

• April 24, 2013 24 Apr'13

  Living the e-life amid security threats, privacy issues

  Businesses are advised to enlist employees in the effort to protect against security threats. That won't be easy for a generation living the e-life.

• April 18, 2013 18 Apr'13

  To be a better leader be a team player: CIO leadership lessons from a pro

  Former CIO of Marriott, now personal coach, Carl Wilson talks CIO leadership and the importance of integrating IT with the business.

• April 15, 2013 15 Apr'13

  Mastering digital business: This is not your father's Oldsmobile

  Digital business requires CIOs to use technology differently from how it was used to fuel innovation in the e-commerce age -- just ask Oldsmobile.

• April 07, 2013 07 Apr'13

  The Value of PPM

  Project and portfolio management helps IT bucket its most pressing initiatives, leading to better project spending and accountability.

• March 26, 2013 26 Mar'13

  A CIO boosts the business value of IT by helping customers make money

  CUNA Mutual Group CIO Rick Roy talks about building up IT business value by focusing on the customer -- the paying customer, that is.

• March 21, 2013 21 Mar'13

  Beyond the hype, CIOs can generate business value from big data tools

  Sears Holdings CTO Phil Shelley talks about how embracing big data tools led to a new business and how CIOs can use them to add value to the business.

• March 08, 2013 08 Mar'13

  As cybersecurity takes the spotlight, CIOs need to step up

  From the breakout sessions to the lounges to the main stage, at this week's Fusion CEO/CIO Symposium in Madison, Wis., privacy and cybersecurity were on nearly everyone's mind. Recent high-profile ...

• March 07, 2013 07 Mar'13

  Strategic agility planning guide for enterprise CIOs

  In this CIO Briefing, learn how to develop IT projects and practices at your organization through Agile methodologies.

• February 22, 2013 22 Feb'13

  Some extra compensation could prompt innovation

  Big tech companies like Apple and Facebook are accustomed to encouraging and fostering IT innovation among their employees and getting results. This week's SearchCIO.com Searchlight finds the ...