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Feature
28 Aug 2026
Enterprises aren't rushing to Microsoft 365 E7's AI promise
Microsoft 365 E7 bundles productivity apps with AI tools like Copilot into one SKU, but customers are hesitating to adopt over ROI, hidden consumption costs and contract lock-in. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2026
Where should CIOs invest next? IT leaders weigh in
Six CIOs share where they would invest if their IT budgets increased. AI leads, with data, infrastructure and security investments helping to scale it. Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2021
Planning key to navigating a U.S. government shutdown
Federal contractors and IT vendors should brush up on plans to navigate a government shutdown as a Dec. 3 funding deadline approaches. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2021
Top 10 edge computing use cases and examples
The move to edge computing will increase over the next few years. Here, we list the areas where it's proving to deliver high value. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2021
DOD invites Google, Oracle to bid on JWCC cloud contract
Google has been invited to bid on the Department of Defense's Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability multi-vendor contract. One analyst says Google is well set up to be a contender. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
6 steps to create a CIO-CEO strategic partnership
The pandemic pushed CIOs to the head of the C-suite table. Here's how they can keep that respect and power and create true partnership with their CEO. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
How CIOs can improve employees' digital fluency quotient
Most companies need technology to thrive, so it's important the workforce has a high digital fluency quotient. Learn how CIOs can help build tech savvy throughout the company. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2021
US-China commission recommends business transparency
The U.S. China commission recommended that businesses be transparent about their Chinese operations as both companies and Congress face tough policy and regulatory hurdles. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2021
U.S. infrastructure bill aims to close the digital divide
The U.S. infrastructure bill intends to close the digital divide with $65 billion in new spending. But it may still leave the U.S. behind China and Europe in high-speed internet access. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2021
7 steps to a successful digital transformation journey
ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz defines evolutionary vs. revolutionary approaches to business modeling and proposes a step-by-step digital transformation roadmap for businesses to follow. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Nov 2021
Business capabilities must define transformation efforts
Moving toward business and digital transformation depends on a clear understanding of business capabilities and how they should function in the future. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2021
Antitrust reform is uncertain despite bipartisan support
Strong bipartisan support for antitrust reform has resulted in the introduction of numerous antitrust reform bills that may face a tough road toward being enacted into law. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2021
Why the CIO-CFO relationship is key to digital success
CIOs and CFOs haven't always gotten along. But with digital transformations now dominating budgets, business success depends on their ability to work together. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Nov 2021
LOB (line of business)
An LOB (line-of-business) application is one of the set of critical computer applications that are vital to running an enterprise, such as accounting, supply chain management, and resource planning applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2021
C-suites need to prioritize sustainability, climate change plans
Government regulations are one driving force behind business sustainability and climate change efforts. Following the UN COP26, businesses should be prepared for more regulation. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
EU's Digital Markets Act could affect US job growth
Experts argue that the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the influence of powerful tech giants, might have unintended consequences. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Nov 2021
Superdome
Superdome is a high-end 64-bit, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) PA-8600 processor-based UNIX server designed for e-commerce customers using very large databases. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2021
Overlooked relationships CIOs should build within the C-suite
To lead transformation and meet business goals, CIOs must work with other C-level executives. With an ever-expanding C-suite, the possibilities for collaboration are endless. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2021
For big tech regulation, one-size-fits-all won't work
Economist Carl Shapiro said to get big tech regulation right, Congress can't lump Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook into the same category. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Oct 2021
gap analysis
A gap analysis is a method of assessing the performance of a business unit to determine whether business requirements or objectives are being met and, if not, what steps should be taken to meet them. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Oct 2021
Information and Content Exchange (ICE)
Information and Content Exchange (ICE) is an XML-based standard protocol for electronic business-to-business (B2B) asset management. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Oct 2021
Top 3 enterprise automation myths CIOs should know
Business automation offers organizations a number of potential benefits. But first, IT leaders should separate the facts from the myths. Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
Senators push for more online child privacy protections
U.S. senators expressed frustration with social media giants for not supporting specific legislation enhancing child privacy protections online. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Oct 2021
FQA (frequently questioned answers)
FQA (frequently questioned answers) are conventions or mandates scrutinized by individuals or groups who doubt their validity. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
Calls for federal data privacy law grow alongside AR, VR use
A federal data privacy law would provide crucial safety guidance for development and adoption of technologies like augmented and virtual reality, according to Rep. Suzan DelBene. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Oct 2021
4 ways CIOs can adapt metrics for the new workplace
The limitations of traditional leadership and enterprise metrics are coming to the fore. To adapt, CIOs will need to focus on flexibility, resiliency and employee wellness. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2021
Big opportunities for strategic CIO leadership today
CIOs and technology leaders have unprecedented opportunities to lead their enterprises in meeting today's new demands. Here are some of those opportunities -- and some challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Oct 2021
ephemeral messaging
Ephemeral messaging is the mobile-to-mobile transmission of multimedia messages that automatically disappear from the recipient's screen after the message has been viewed. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Oct 2021
Litigants face tough road with antitrust lawsuits
As big tech companies like Google and Facebook fight antitrust lawsuits in court, experts are divided on whether core antitrust laws need updating for the modern economy. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
China wants more say in setting global technology standards
China wants a bigger seat at the global technology standards-setting table, and experts advise the U.S. to take a cautious yet optimistic approach to its growing interest. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 Oct 2021
How to harness the disruption of hyperautomation
Hyperautomation technologies will disrupt business and IT operations, but smart organizations can use them as fuel for successful transformation. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Oct 2021
How to evaluate and select GRC vendors and tools
There is a variety of governance, risk and compliance software on the market. Learn about some of the available products and how best to evaluate GRC tools and vendors. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Oct 2021
corportal (corporate portal)
Corportals, short for corporate portals, are sometimes referred to as enterprise information portals and are used by corporations to build their internal web presence by leveraging a company's information resources. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Facebook whistleblower slams company's practices
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen condemned the company's practice of shielding internal research and called upon Congress to take action. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Oct 2021
ebXML (Electronic Business XML)
EbXML (Electronic Business XML or e-business XML) is a project to use the Extensible Markup Language (XML) to standardize the secure exchange of business data. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
04 Oct 2021
3 hybrid work strategy tips CIOs and IT need now
Moving to a hybrid work model presents a number of challenges for companies. Here's how IT leaders can help overcome obstacles and support success. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Oct 2021
Trials of pandemic-driven enterprise tech modernization
Organizations are redefining their digitalization strategies in the wake of the pandemic. For CIOs, this means confronting the challenges that come with modernization. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
Senators fault Facebook on leaked research about teen users
Facebook's global head of safety defended the company's platforms after leaked internal research showed Facebook and Instagram negatively affect teens' mental health. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Sep 2021
XACML (Extensible Access Control Markup Language)
XACML (Extensible Access Control Markup Language) is an attribute-based access control policy language (ABAC) or XML-based language, designed to express security policies and access requests to information. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
Differing data privacy polices challenge EU, US tech council
The EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council plans to develop standards, address supply chain issues and define approaches to data governance, but the road ahead could be a bumpy one. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Sep 2021
CIOs lead digital transformation as pilots, co-pilots, engineers
According to Genpact's partnered study with the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, CIOs assume one of three roles: pilots, co-pilots or engineers. Here's how each role leads digital change. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Sep 2021
coopetition (co-opetition)
Coopetition is a business strategy that uses insights gained from game theory to understand when it is better for competitors to work together. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Senators press Facebook, Google on consumer data value
Facebook and Google took the hot seat Tuesday during a Senate subcommittee hearing to defend their companies' business practices and answered questions regarding consumer data. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
FTC rescinds vertical merger guidelines, raises concerns
The FTC recently rescinded its 2020 guidance for vertical mergers. Meanwhile, Pres. Joe Biden plans to nominate a new commissioner to the FTC board. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2021
Top 10 promising 5G use cases CIOs should know
The technological advantages 5G presents are well known. The hard part for business leaders is choosing where 5G implementation can be the difference maker for their organization. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
China's crackdown spells trouble for U.S. businesses
As China's crackdown on businesses sounds alarm bells for C-suite executives, a U.S. district judge handed down a long-awaited verdict in the Apple vs. Epic Games trial. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2021
e-procurement (supplier exchange)
Electronic procurement, also known as e-procurement or supplier exchange, is the process of requisitioning, ordering and purchasing goods and services online. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
08 Sep 2021
3 keys to transforming your business with hyperautomation
The advancement of hyperautomation allows businesses to dramatically change how they operate and their ultimate success, if they take the right approach. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
South Korea law upends app store practices
A new law in South Korea enables developers to use payment systems outside those offered by app store platform providers. One expert said other governments may follow suit. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Governments continue to eye data privacy, forcing CIOs to adapt
With new data privacy regulations like China's personal data protection law coming down the pike, CIOs need to make privacy and security the central focus of their overall IT strategies. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2021
App store commission fees scrutinized by South Korea
In this week's antitrust roundup, South Korean officials focus in on Apple and Google app store practices, while U.S. officials meet with tech leadership to discuss cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Aug 2021
Evaluating the benefits of 5G for businesses
With its high speeds, low latency and other advantages, 5G is delivering value in the enterprise. Now, business leaders view the new wireless technology as key to future success. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Aug 2021
How IT can enable long-term hybrid remote work
Hybrid work is here to stay. To keep employees happy and productive, CIOs should partner with stakeholders companywide to design a hybrid remote program suitable for the long term. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
Apple's fight against child abuse prompts data privacy concerns
Apple is launching features to detect child abuse images in photos and messages. But data privacy experts have some concerns about how else the technology might be used. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Aug 2021
IoT legislation device manufacturers need to know about
To avoid penalties and meet government agency requirements, IoT device manufacturers must adhere to new standards and regulations. Learn the latest here. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2021
Amazon GDPR fine signals expansion of regulatory focus
Amazon's $887 million GDPR fine likely stems from consumer consent and may indicate the EU is moving beyond data breaches and zeroing in on data practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2021
Inside look at Equifax's $1.5B digital transformation journey
A massive digital transformation effort at Equifax is gaining momentum. CTO Bryson Koehler talks about overhauling data environments, infrastructure, applications and more. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2021
FTC's change to policy could make for healthier mergers
Cornell's Robert Hockett said the FTC's recent decision to rescind a 1995 policy could help prevent bad mergers, as scrutiny of big tech acquisitions ramps up. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jul 2021
Chinese regulatory crackdown is about control, not data privacy
Despite China's messaging, analysts believe the government's recent regulatory tightening on tech companies is more about control than data privacy concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2021
Regulators need to rethink big tech regulation, expert says
A Boston University professor argues that big tech regulation may need to focus more on creating competition through data access rather than through breaking up large companies. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
FTC changes course on prior approval for reattempted mergers
The FTC has opened the doors to routinely requiring prior approval for reattempted mergers, as well as requiring prior notice of mergers beyond what's required in the Clayton Act. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2021
Legacy regulatory practices won't rein in tech giants
French authorities fined Google $593 million this week, shedding light on how current regulations won't have meaningful effect on the business practices of tech giants. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives
Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
12 Jul 2021
Can tech self-correct the skills gap by upskilling employees?
You'll need a rock-solid L&D plan, the support of stakeholders and employee buy-in to close the skills gap in your organization. Here's what leaders need to know. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2021
Executive order zeros in on big tech, anticompetitive behavior
President Biden signed an EO that enhances merger scrutiny and tasks the FTC with creating rules for data accumulation and unfair competitive practices in online marketplaces. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2021
Senate dilutes US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Senators stripped out billions for a technology directorate in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. The bill now heads to the House. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Jul 2021
The mirrored world: What are the benefits of digital twins?
Building digital twins is the first step on the path to the mirrored world for businesses. Leaders are bringing together data and intelligence, creating an agile, connected future. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2021
FTC broadens antitrust enforcement powers
The Federal Trade Commission took steps Thursday to broaden its powers by increasing the scope of antitrust inquiry, streamlining rulemaking and expediting investigations. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2021
Antitrust lawsuits against Facebook dismissed
A federal court dismissed two antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, which alleged the social media company acquired competitive companies to maintain dominant market power. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2021
Europe's scrutiny of big tech business practices continues
This week, the EU launched an investigation into Google's ad practices. Meanwhile, the U.K. focuses on fake reviews and Germany takes a closer look at Apple App Store practices. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2021
House Judiciary Committee advances 6 antitrust reform bills
Six antitrust reform bills made it through the House Judiciary Committee review and will now be considered by the House of Representatives. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2021
A CIO's guide to legacy system modernization
For CIOs, understanding what legacy system modernization entails, when it's necessary and which approaches are right for their needs leads to optimal performance in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2021
9 digital experience monitoring vendors to watch
Demand for monitoring and managing digital experiences is growing. Knowing the vendors and products available to businesses will help leaders make the right choice. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2021
What is the hidden cost of maintaining legacy systems?
One of the main factors when deciding whether to keep or replace legacy systems is determining the cost. Here we dive into five of the hidden costs CIOs should be aware of today. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Senators push Amazon, Google on connected IoT device market
During a Senate subcommittee antitrust hearing, Amazon and Google claimed to be making their connected IoT devices more interoperable. Others disagreed. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jun 2021
4 tips for CIOs managing agile teams
By definition, agile teams are flexible and potentially tough to predict. So, how do you manage them? Here are four tips to help CIOs and other IT leaders get started. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2021
5 antitrust reform bills look to rein in big tech
A House subcommittee introduced a group of antitrust reform bills that could reshape how companies like Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook do business. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2021
Federal data privacy legislation could benefit U.S. economy
Data privacy laws are becoming part of a 'modern economy,' according to Google's Kate Charlet, director for data governance. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2021
Navigating 7 digital experience monitoring challenges
Evaluating both customer and employee digital experience is increasingly valuable in the enterprise. Leaders will need to plan for the challenges that come with this new technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2021
HealthBridge Financial banks on AWS, Boomi to build business
Startup HealthBridge Financial used cloud-only infrastructure and Boomi's iPaaS to launch and scale its business of providing a second-payer benefit option for employers. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2021
For big tech regulation, a hammer may not be the answer
Experts believe breaking up big tech companies does more harm than good. Other, light-handed approaches, including third-party audits of algorithms, might be better. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 May 2021
Technology is the easy part, it's the process of change that's hard
CIOs may have a handle on harnessing technology, but to truly be digital IT leaders, they need to focus on the multifaceted process of business transformation. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2021
Winning CIOs crack the code of business-IT alignment
The five finalists for the 2021 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award have hit upon a straightforward way to achieve business-IT alignment: Be the business. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 May 2021
Uneven tech forecasts and the downstream impact on talent
Business leaders need to consider how today's 'uneven' economy is impacting talent in the tech space and why they should continue investing in human capital. Here's why. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2021
Amazon hit with antitrust lawsuit
Amazon is facing an antitrust lawsuit for fixing retail product prices. Experts said the argument likely won't hold up and Amazon will fight it 'tooth and nail.' Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2021
An adequacy audit checklist to assess project performance
Adequacy audits are conducted to assess the efficacy of IT system controls and identify areas for performance or other improvements. Use this audit checklist to get started. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
Tim Cook takes stand in Apple, Epic lawsuit
Apple CEO Tim Cook faced questions from both Epic Games and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers over Apple's App Store practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2021
What CIOs need to know about digital experience monitoring
As evaluating user and employee digital experience becomes more common, CIOs need to learn how the technologies work and what they stand to gain by implementing DEM. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2021
5 tips on how to build agile teams in the new workplace
As business leaders begin looking into ways to become more agile in the workplace, we're diving into how they can effectively create agile teams for any given project. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 May 2021
4 agile team best practices to follow in the enterprise
Agile teams can help businesses respond to change more quickly, which is crucial in today's digital age. According to experts, these are the best practices to follow. Continue Reading
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Report
17 May 2021
Ultimate guide to RPA (robotic process automation)
This comprehensive guide to robotic process automation explains what RPA is, where it's being deployed and how this disruptive technology is changing how work gets done. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2021
RPA vs. cognitive automation: What are the key differences?
CIOs are now relying on cognitive automation and RPA to improve business processes more than ever before. Here are the important distinctions between the two technologies. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 May 2021
Rethink IT performance management with a simplified, objective approach
Performance management can be daunting for IT organizations but it doesn't have to be. Here's how business execs can take on a more simplified, objective and effective approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2021
What's the difference between RPA and IPA?
RPA and IPA can work in tandem to expand the scope of your process automation strategy. But first, it's important to understand their key differences. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 May 2021
RPA vs. BPA vs. DPA: Compare process automation technologies
Enterprise leaders have a choice of business process automation technologies. We delve into three top options and zero in on key differences. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2021
Antitrust enforcement needs money not reform, experts say
Antitrust experts said amending merger and acquisition laws would hamper competition. Instead, agencies should be better funded to expand on the work they're already doing. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
With accelerated digital transformation, less is more
Ramping up digital transformation to take on problems such as COVID-19 shouldn't mean running up huge numbers of projects. CIOs argue for a focused approach and crystalized tech. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2021
EU charges Apple with antitrust violations
The European Union is charging Apple with App Store antitrust violations. The charges stem from a 2019 complaint filed by Spotify. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2021
What are the benefits of cognitive automation?
As CIOs embrace more automation tools like RPA, they should also consider utilizing cognitive automation for higher-level tasks to further improve business processes. Here's why. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2021
Social media algorithms under Senate microscope
Social media algorithms, like those from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, have created economies and sowed misinformation. Senators want to know how they should be legislated. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2021
4 benefits of cross-functional agile teams
As organizations are adopting more agile practices, we're diving into how they can benefit from creating cross-functional agile teams across multiple departments. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2021
National Grid CIO champions data-driven business strategy
Andi Karaboutis, group chief information and digital officer at National Grid, discusses the ways in which she's utilizing data and emerging tech like AI to fuel business growth. Continue Reading