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Feature
18 Sep 2026
AI extinction: What IT leaders need to know -- and do -- now
AI extinction concerns are growing among experts, but for enterprises, the focus should be on governance, accountability and risk management to prevent operational failures. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Sep 2026
AI ate the first rung of the technology career ladder
As AI automates routine tasks in tech careers, it could deprive junior professionals of learning opportunities. And it may create a workforce that lacks experience and expertise. 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
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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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
06 Nov 2013
Can Hadoop become an ‘enterprise data hub’?
Cloudera recently introduced what it calls the “enterprise data hub.” Long story short: Welcome to another illustration on how to design for big data. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2013
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. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2013
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. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2013
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.' Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2013
Google’s Eric Schmidt surprised by tablet revolution
Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google Inc., admits the tablet caught him off guard. Here's what he had to say about mobile enterprise computing. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2013
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.' Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2013
Why is Microsoft licensing so complicated?
Live from the 2013 Gartner Symposium ITxpo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discusses why Microsoft licensing is so complicated. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2013
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. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2013
VMWorld 2013: Tools for software-defined data center
At VMWorld 2013, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger announced an array of new products and services aimed at making the software-defined data center a reality. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2013
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. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2013
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. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2013
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. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2013
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. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2013
The 2013 Enterprise IT Leadership Awards: The Winners
We have the final tallies! Meet the winners in our 2013 SearchCIO Enterprise IT Leadership Awards, including our overall IT Leader of the Year. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2013
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. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2013
"IT News and Analysis for CIOs" RSS feed is moving!
As of July 1, the "IT News and Analysis" RSS feed will be moving off of the Pheedo platform. Instead, please bookmark the following URL to make sure you continue to receive our content: http://searchcio.techtarget.com/rss/IT-news-and-analysis-for-CIOs.xml. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2013
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? Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2013
CEB: Three steps to an enterprise framework for managing cloud risks
The lack of a sound IT framework for managing cloud is a big hindrance to adopting cloud technologies. CEB offers CIOs a three-step remedy. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2013
Honing IT project management skills? Become master of the obvious
Overlooking the obvious happens to everyone. And it happens a lot when it comes to project and portfolio management (PPM), even among those with sound IT project management skills. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2013
IT project evaluation and portfolio management guide
In this CIO Briefing, learn how to apply PPM strategies in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2013
Project prioritization and portfolio management guide
In this Midmarket CIO Briefing, learn how to effectively manage initiatives in your IT organization. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2013
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. Continue Reading
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31 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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31 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2013
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? Continue Reading
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30 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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28 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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24 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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24 May 2013
#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. Continue Reading
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23 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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21 May 2013
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. Continue Reading
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20 May 2013
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. Continue Reading