CIO strategy

Today's CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other IT leaders must tackle constantly evolving challenges. Get critical news, guides and tips on how to excel in business and technology leadership. Topics include CIO strategy, business disruption, hybrid workforces, change management, cross-departmental collaboration, and how to lead projects related to metaverse, AI, and blockchain.

September 30, 2022 30 Sep'22
Test beds, workforce critical to U.S. technology leadership

The CHIPS and Science Act allows the U.S. to invest in critical technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
September 27, 2022 27 Sep'22
Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Bret Taylor the latest co-CEO trial

Some software companies rule their worlds with co-CEOs for years. Other co-CEO arrangements don't last long. We consider the future of Salesforce's current chief executive duo.
September 23, 2022 23 Sep'22
Experts highlight trust and safety practices for the metaverse

Creating a safe metaverse experience means bringing all stakeholders to the table, according to experts.
September 16, 2022 16 Sep'22
Companies need data privacy plan before joining metaverse

Experts speaking during ITIF's AR/VR Policy Conference pointed out that businesses need to head into the metaverse with a strong data privacy plan.

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5 ESG benefits for businesses

ESG is a framework for conscious consumerism. It helps businesses attract investors, build customer loyalty, improve financial performance and make business operations sustainable. Continue Reading
contingent workforce

A contingent workforce is a labor pool whose members are hired by an organization on an on-demand basis. Continue Reading
product development (new product development -- NPD)

Product development, also called new product management, is a series of steps that includes the conceptualization, design, development and marketing of newly created or newly rebranded goods or services. Continue Reading

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Make business case for tech spend based on IT's, CIO's role

CIOs should help evaluate management goals to support long-term strategy. Learn how IT can assist business objectives and justify tech spending with a business case. Continue Reading
Business-led IT strategy casts shadow IT in more positive light

Traditional shadow IT is giving way to business-led technology deployments that have the IT department's approval. But CIOs must manage the process to avoid problems. Continue Reading
Instilling a culture of digital transformation

Communities of practice, agile methods, cross-functional teams and platform strategies rank among the methods IT leaders use to institutionalize change and create a culture of digital transformation. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

3 strategies for better finance-IT collaboration

Lack of communication between a company's finance and IT departments can cause problems with organizational goals and decisions. Learn how to improve finance-IT collaboration. Continue Reading
ESG for IT: How CIOs can drive environmental sustainability

Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help. Continue Reading
The effect of digital transformation on the CIO job

Digitization and digital transformation sound similar, but they couldn't be more different in what they demand from CIOs, explains Genpact's Sanjay Srivastava. Continue Reading

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How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC and provide a list of free templates to help get you started. Continue Reading
8 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver. Continue Reading
7 business process management challenges and how to fix them

On the road to a successful BPM initiative, missing C-level support, unclear goals, cultural change and poor testing environments are among the roadblocks that can be overcome. Continue Reading