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Feature
29 Jul 2026
AI as a mindset: A growth guide for CIOs
CIOs are working hard to make the most of AI. But using it solely as a technology to automate workflows, rather than as a mindset for growth, can limit its potential. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jun 2026
CIOs are looking for tech talent in the wrong places
CIOs face talent shortages by recruiting from narrow pools. Hire for curiosity, adaptability and problem-solving skills -- not just degrees. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
Changes to U.S. antitrust laws could hamper innovation
Antitrust lawsuits and regulatory proposals could have a greater impact on the technology industry than regulators expect. Expert Aurelien Portuese explains why. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Big tech regulation a delicate balance for US government
Experts argue regulation needs to be well thought out to avoid stifling innovation and fundamentally misunderstanding how online platforms operate. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
08 Feb 2021
3 technology predictions for 2021
As IT leaders prepare their organizations for the year ahead, we're offering insights into the technology trends we predict will have the biggest impact. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Feb 2021
Understanding the difference between RPA and AI
RPA and AI adoption are rapidly increasing, but there's still some confusion over the coevolving technologies. Here we dive into their capabilities and how they can work together. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2021
A cloud migration roadmap for CIOs
Migrating workloads to the cloud can be a daunting task -- but with a roadmap in place, CIOs are better equipped to make decisions that will help ensure the migration is a success. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2021
What CIOs need to know about the future of hyperautomation
Appian founder and CEO Matt Calkins dives into the benefits of hyperautomation and how unifying technologies will ultimately help enterprises achieve success in today's digital age. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2021
3 steps to recalibrate a strategic IT roadmap
Business leaders must reevaluate their IT roadmap to ensure it aligns with today's growing landscape. Deloitte's IBM Alliance Lead Terri Cobb shares three steps to help get started. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2021
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. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2021
What CIOs need to know about RPA in IT operations
We have yet to see a big investment in RPA for IT operations, but that could change as experts identify it as an area that can yield significant benefits for CIOs and their departments. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2021
Parler sues AWS, seeks restraining order
After abruptly losing web-hosting services, Parler sues AWS, alleging breach of contract and antitrust behavior. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2021
C-suite execs give future technology predictions for the decade
What will keep CIOs busy this decade? From machine learning to cybersecurity, IT leaders are providing insights on technologies they predict will be accelerated over the next 10 years. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Dec 2020
How improving your math skills can help in programming
Paul Orland explores how enhancing one's programming skills can be done through studying up on mathematics and better understanding how the two remain linked. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Dec 2020
4 reasons to involve CISOs in mergers and acquisitions planning
As mergers and acquisitions go virtual due to COVID-19, the C-suite should include CISOs to help identify security risks, expedite cyber processes, review the new threat landscape and more. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 Dec 2020
How emerging technology fits in your digital transformation
The business response to COVID-19 has accelerated technology adoption, making emerging technologies a more accessible and important part of digital transformation strategies. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 Nov 2020
5 ways to keep developers happy so they deliver great CX
Companies need to work on ensuring their developers are satisfied with their jobs and how they're treated, otherwise it'll be customer satisfaction that inevitably suffers. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 Nov 2020
Link software development to measured business value creation
Companies must balance customer needs against potential risks during software development to ensure they aren't ignoring security but not falling behind competitors at the same time. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 Nov 2020
Will we see less technical debt due to COVID-19 transformation?
Forrester analyst Brian Hopkins offers his thoughts on how trends might be affected by many companies' rush to adopt digital transformation as a result of COVID-19. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
20 Nov 2020
Cloud and data considerations for new business models
Enterprises need to manage complex data structures in the cloud without sparing security and compliance. Here's what companies need to consider as they move to embrace cloud adoption. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Nov 2020
How automated help desk tools can drive remote productivity
Working from home isn't going away anytime soon, putting an increased strain on IT management. Craig Greenhalgh explains how automated help desk tools could help IT employees. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Nov 2020
Communication best practices for companies during COVID-19
Many teams have been separated for most of the year, but are they communicating effectively? Use these communication best practices to help collaboration as teams remain separated. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
21 Oct 2020
Is your company's IT governance strategy cloud ready?
As companies prepare to migrate to the cloud, they need to review their IT governance strategy before making any decisions to ensure there won't be any issues later. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Oct 2020
8 ways CIOs can help companies emerge strong after COVID-19
We continue to navigate the choppy waters created by the COVID-19 pandemic, but here are eight ways companies can enable digital transformation and overcome an uncertain economy. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
05 Oct 2020
During digital transformation, CIOs are the secret weapon
Organizations need to look toward CIOs again as they move forward with digital transformation. CIOs can help navigate the uncertainty of how the pandemic affects their business. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Sep 2020
Ensuring your cybersecurity teams are helping the business
Business leaders need to review how they're handling cybersecurity oversight. Are leaders asking the right questions and understanding how their cybersecurity program currently works? Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Sep 2020
4 data science project best practices to follow
Two data scientists provide valuable insight on how data science projects should work within the enterprise and the challenges data teams commonly run into. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Sep 2020
The return-to-work challenge: Ensuring employees remain safe
Simone Fenton-Jarvis offers some advice on how companies looking to reopen their offices safely could do so, allowing employees to actually be safe and feel it too. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Aug 2020
Why you should consider the transformative power of Agile
Saggezza speaks with Mastercard and WillScot to offer a look at the Agile methodology for software development and how teams may benefit from using it in 2020. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Aug 2020
Your chief digital officer can't be an afterthought anymore
As we all adjust to the new normal, the digital experience a company provides is more important than ever. Companies need to reconsider how they handle their digital leadership. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Aug 2020
The framework for your digital transformation during COVID-19
Companies need to remain agile during the pandemic, especially when it comes to your digital transformation journey. Alisia Genzler offers a strategy for moving forward. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Aug 2020
The contradiction of post COVID-19 risk management
Security vs. usability is always a constant struggle for security teams. The rapid change to remote access during the pandemic has forced companies to revisit their risk management approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2020
A Deep Dive Into Agile Project Management
Plan, guide and execute projects as effectively as possible. Here is everything you should know about Agile methodologies -- from basic concepts to adapting to change. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2020
How to write an RFP and statement of work for an IT services contract
Master how to write an RFP and statement of work to get the IT services you need using these best practices from consulting firm ClearEdge Partners. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2020
The rise of RPA bots and the role of C-level decision makers
According to new research, there will be 3 million RPA bots running in the enterprise in 2020. As RPA bots proliferate, C-level decision makers must take steps to ensure their RPA programs deliver tactical and strategic benefits. Check out this expert guidance. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2019
Squads, pods, cells? Making sense of Agile teams
Workers are now organized in new types of groups as a result of the movement known as Agile at scale. However, to succeed, the changes have to be more than in name only. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Sep 2019
Pros and cons of RPA platforms vs. APIs
Because RPA and APIs are considered competitive approaches for automating business processes, we compiled a list of pros and cons to ensure you're getting the most out of each one. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2019
RPA use cases that take RPA to next level
Taking RPA use cases to the next level entails automating complex processes, establishing a governance program and using management techniques such as Six Sigma. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2019
4 steps to remain compliant with SOX data retention policies
Data retention policy is inherent to Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. In this tip, learn SOX data retention best practices to remain regulatory compliant. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2019
Free IT mission statement examples for CIOs
These free IT mission statement examples and how-tos can help CIOs and their IT departments identify and refine their organizational goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2018
Tackling security debt: The role of risk register, patch management
In this Q&A, Akamai's Dave Lewis offers pointers on how to address security debt and also discusses how organizations can avoid incurring such debt. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 May 2017
Instagram
Instagram is a free, online photo-sharing application and social network platform that was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2017
The power of positive four-letter words to unlock employee potential
Four-letter words like can't and don't crush an employee's potential and quash creativity. Have the courage to use positive four-letter words and watch what happens. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Apr 2016
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 ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Mar 2016
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 ... Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2016
8 free IT budget plan templates for CIOs
Creating a reliable IT budget plan is no cinch, especially in today's digital age. Here, we've rounded up free, customizable IT budget templates to help. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jan 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2016
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Nov 2015
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 ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 May 2015
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 ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 May 2015
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 ... Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2015
A successful entrepreneur tells CXOs how to build (and rebuild) company culture
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Blog Post
24 Apr 2015
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 ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2015
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. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2014
Holiday gifts that will wow the IT pro on your list
Stumped when it comes to buying the latest gadgets for geeks? Have no fear -- our experts are here with their wish lists to offer some suggestions. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2014
Global CIO at Unilever named most influential person in UK IT
Jane Moran, the first woman to top our sister site Computer Weekly's UKtech50 list, is innovating while balancing the tech demands of a global giant. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2014
UKtech50 2014 - The most influential people in UK IT
Our sister site Computer Weekly has announced the fifth annual UKtech50, a definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2014
Security licensing models hamper enterprise security
Onerous product-licensing terms imposed by security vendors raise the risk of shadow IT and threaten enterprise security, according to information security managers. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2014
HP: Now a nimble two-headed monster
HP repositions itself by breaking in two, with the aim of better competing against IBM for the business of the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2014
AT&T CIO says customer relations will be 80% digital by 2020
Thaddeus Arroyo, AT&T CIO and winner of the 2014 MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award, outlines a 'bold' digital-first strategy for internal employees and the company's external customers. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2014
IT security teams underfunded, rarely talk security with execs
According to a new report, a majority of IT security organizations rarely -- if ever -- communicate with their security teams; more than half are under-funded; many say security systems need complete overhaul. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2014
CIOs trumpet top-down, proactive digital enterprise security
In today's digital world, where consumers are increasingly connected and data is the new currency, enterprises must take a proactive security stance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2014
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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2014
It's time to mothball traditional ITSM approaches
Traditional IT services management tactics belong in museums, not in forward-looking IT departments. IT strategist Harvey Koeppel explains why. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2014
Mobility trend: For this IT leader, connected car is both zest and threat
The connected car is just one example of a mobility trend that is reshaping business as usual. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2014
'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. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2014
Seven not-so-obvious roles your analytics pro will have to play
What skills do CIOs need to develop or bring in-house to take on big data and advanced analytics? Here are some not-so-obvious candidates. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2014
Time to prepare for bring your own smart machine
Virtual personal assistants and smart advisors are both poised to push their way into the enterprise in the next two years. How can CIOs prepare? Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2014
Handbook: Big Data in Motion
Moving large data sets around presents a number of network challenges for organizations. This handbook explores problems, solutions and workarounds. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2014
Five questions vital to a good digital business strategy
Looking to develop a digital strategy? Start with the basics but with a digital twist. Here are five questions CIOs should ask themselves. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2014
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2014
Out of the shadows: Rogue IT is becoming CIO business as usual
The consumerization of IT and increasing demands for business agility are forcing the evolution of rogue IT. How are CIOs responding? Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2014
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Feb 2014
CIO/CTO shapes up shared services strategy and puts the fun into ITSM
Bart Murphy was hired by CareWorks Family of Companies to create and carry out a shared services strategy; he transformed IT and became CIO/CTO. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2014
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. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2013
'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. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2013
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2013
The new BPM program: A focus on data-driven business outcomes
With an emphasis on data-driven business results, the new BPM program is giving CIOs the tools to help grow the business. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
Many enterprises missing out on value of internal social technologies, collaboration
Even as enterprises become increasingly comfortable with the sometimes-dicey world of external social media, most fail to see the value of embracing enterprise social media technologies. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2013
Leadership tips in a challenging environment from three health IT CIOs
At the 45th annual SIMposium, health IT CIOs talked about how technology is changing just about every aspect of health care, except one: the importance of leadership. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2013
Data camp helps Facebook establish a common language
When businesses focus their energies on the answers big data will provide, they risk overlooking the important role that questions play. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading