IT applications, infrastructure and operations
IT infrastructure and operations management excellence has become essential to maintain quality control over technology-related policies, processes and equipment. Read news and tips to assist modern IT operations and infrastructure management, including strategies to ensure the proper flow of data throughout enterprise applications and other information systems.
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News
12 Sep 2024
AT&T sues Broadcom over VMware support licensing
AT&T claims its negotiated contract with VMware pre-Broadcom acquisition is not being honored, casting light on recent product and purchasing changes Broadcom has instituted. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
Four zero-days fixed for September Patch Tuesday
Most corrections this month focus on the Windows OS, but enterprises that rely on SQL Server or SharePoint should prioritize deploying the security updates for those platforms. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2021
Apple App Store, Google Play scrutinized in antitrust hearing
Spotify, Tile and Match spoke against Apple and Google's app store practices during an antitrust hearing Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2021
Hybrid care is healthcare's future
Hybrid care is neither digital nor physical, neither in-office nor at home. Instead, it's a little of everything, and one health IT leader thinks it's where healthcare is headed. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2021
Top 8 warehouse management systems to research
Efficient warehouses are key to customer satisfaction. Learn about some of the top warehouse management systems, including some of their benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2021
Overview of 4 types of warehouse management systems
Modern companies need to create efficient warehouses, and understanding which type of warehouse system to choose is key to that. Here's a look at four types and how they can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2021
Enterprise architecture has business's ear at Scottish Water
Scottish Water's enterprise architecture team leader discusses how engaging with business leaders and software tools can help with digital transformation initiatives. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Apr 2021
4 IT contract negotiation strategies to drive value in 2021
To ensure businesses today can effectively save costs through IT sourcing and outsourcing, we're offering four tips for IT leaders to consider when in negotiations with providers. Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Mar 2021
What is the status of quantum computing for business?
In this episode of Today I Learned (about data), we discuss the status of quantum computing, its current challenges and when businesses can expect to use it in their day-to-day operations. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2021
LeanIX adds SaaS, microservice management to product lineup
Enterprise architect specialist LeanIX expanded its portfolio through the purchase of SaaS management startup Cleanshelf and the introduction of a Microservice Intelligence tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2021
A real-life example of the self-distribution supply chain model
A self-distribution approach to supply chain management can help a company lower the risk of disruption. Learn how Ahold Delhaize USA is doing just that. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2021
5 ways to gain the financial benefits of cloud computing
For organizations migrating to the cloud, we've compiled a list of the top strategies to use to ensure they're saving on costs along the way. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Mar 2021
cyber threat hunter (cybersecurity threat analyst)
A cyber threat hunter, also called a cybersecurity threat analyst, proactively identifies security incidents that may go undetected by automated security tools such as malware detectors and firewalls. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Mar 2021
Where IT is headed in 2021: 5 key trends to watch
2021 might not yet feel too different from 2020, but CompTIA's latest report highlights five intriguing trends in the IT industry for which you need to be ready. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2021
5 COVID-19 vaccine rollout lessons for supply chain leaders
The effort and coordination required to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to people across the globe provides powerful lessons. Here are five. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2021
Racial, gender diversity in tech improving at a glacial pace
The tech industry has made some progress in improving gender diversity in recent years, but some populations have been excluded from this progress. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2021
Calculating cloud migration costs: What CIOs need to consider
As CIOs make the move to the cloud, they first must ensure they have the budget to do so. Here, we're diving into the pre-migration, migration and post-migration costs to consider. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2021
4 tips on how to reduce IT infrastructure costs
As organizations reevaluate their budgets to keep up with today's economy, experts provide tips on how they can effectively reduce IT costs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2021
Pay-per-use pricing model can boost digital initiatives
Consumption IT shifts the burden of infrastructure support to vendors and expenditures from Capex to Opex. Can pay-per-use pricing keep pace with your digital business roadmap? Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Feb 2021
5 technology strategy tips for higher education CIOs
Higher education technology strategy isn't a one-size-fits-all, especially now. Here we offer five approaches for CIOs to strengthen operational success across institutions. 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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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
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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Feature
25 Jan 2021
IaC tools comparison shows benefits of automated deployments
Learn how these infrastructure as code tools can help streamline application development and deployment by reducing many of the headaches associated with manual processes. 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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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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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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News
24 Dec 2020
Enterprise architecture tools could be acquisition targets
Avolution, Bizzdesign, Mega and Software AG tools lead the Gartner Magic Quadrant on enterprise architecture, but analysts see big players in neighboring markets joining the fray. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2020
Private 5G companies show major potential
Companies across several vectors are deploying their own private 5G networks to solve business challenges. Here, experts dive into the areas where they're showing the most potential. 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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Feature
09 Dec 2020
Top private 5G use cases and benefits in the enterprise
Although 5G is still years away from mainstream adoption, some enterprises have started rolling out use cases that can deliver significant ROI by transforming private networking infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Dec 2020
The benefits of CIO dashboards and tips on how to build them
CIO dashboards can be a vital tool for assessing metrics in real time to gain insight on IT performance and support better decision-making. Here, we dive into how to build one. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
The Open Group, UN tackle government enterprise architecture
The Open Group is teaming up with a United Nations agency on best practices, guides and standards to show resource-strapped governments how to architect their digital transformations. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2020
How automated discovery tools can ensure cloud migration success
Organizations planning a large-scale cloud migration should consider using automated discovery tools to not only accelerate the process but also reduce costs and operational risks. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2020
New LeanIX EA module can ease linking IT to business goals
LeanIX's new Business Transformation Management module tries to simplify planning through its 'GitHub for IT architecture' approach and Apple Time Machine-like visualization tool. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2020
What CIOs need to know about hardening IT infrastructure
Infrastructure hardening is an ongoing, proactive way of life for CIOs and their IT teams. Here, we provide guidance to ensure that hardening is planned and implemented successfully. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2020
Mega Hopex update focuses on aligning IT to business goals
Mega's Hopex upgrade adds IT Business Management, Information Architecture and Risk Management features designed to help users keep their technology in line with business goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2020
Everything CIOs need to know about IT business continuity plans
Carrying out a BC plan has become vital to organizations, especially as they deal with the effects of the pandemic. Here, we discuss what the plan entails and the role the CIO plays. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Aug 2020
Application architecture changes force IT to adjust focus
IT teams should focus on developer needs to control security and cost management and prevent vendor lock-in as businesses demand faster application turnaround, a consultant advises. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2020
On-premises STaaS shifts storage buying to Opex model
Storage as a service enables organizations to access on-premises storage in various ways, such as pay as you go, subscription buying and metered payments. Learn the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Aug 2020
How to hire a data scientist with AI skills during pandemic
As organizations ramp up their AI efforts during the pandemic and as they return to the workplace, IT leaders are now prioritizing how to find workers with the right AI skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Aug 2020
Use of virtual digital assistants for enterprise applications
Virtual assistants are increasingly becoming popular across several industries. Read about how enterprises are utilizing them to combat shortcomings, particularly during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2020
The rise of 'modern applications': Why you need them
Flexible, scalable, user-friendly and predominantly cloud-based, modern applications are built for change. Read about the features of modern apps and why your company needs them. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jul 2020
How to effectively manage your IT team working from home
For IT staff to be able to work and provide support for other employees in a remote setting, organizations must first ensure they have the proper setup and infrastructure in place. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2020
Top 7 edge computing challenges in the enterprise
While organizations are seeing the benefits of bringing data closer to the edge, there are some challenges that come with edge computing that IT leaders should be aware of. Continue Reading
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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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Feature
29 Jun 2020
Tech's racial diversity problem meets its day of reckoning
Tech's diversity problem is under intense scrutiny amid national protests over systemic racism. But the solution goes well beyond simply hiring more people of color. Continue Reading
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Infographic
22 Jun 2020
Illustrated guide to converged infrastructure and vendors
Prequalified, turnkey systems from converged infrastructure vendors deliver the flexibility of traditional IT approaches with some of the support and management aspects of HCI. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jun 2020
What are the risks of canceling an ERP project?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many business and technology leaders are deciding whether to cancel or pause an ERP implementation. Here are some risks to factor into the decision. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2020
Involve your security team in the decision-making process
It's time for businesses to include security teams in project planning -- even when it's not cybersecurity related -- because their experience provides diverse insights that might otherwise be missed. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2020
5 post cloud migration risks and how CIOs can avoid them
We've covered issues that arise when making the move to the cloud but here we're diving into the challenges CIOs and their IT teams face post cloud migration and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2020
Leaders discuss challenges, strategies for women in IT
Women in tech still face challenges, including finding opportunities for advancement and management support. A recent panel of women in IT leadership roles discussed the challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2020
What is the future of hybrid cloud for businesses?
Many organizations today are still having difficulty moving their entire workloads off premises and into the cloud. Here, we examine how they can benefit from a hybrid environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2020
Should COVID-19 halt your ERP implementation? 12 questions
The COVID-19 pandemic is casting doubt on whether ERP and enterprise business applications projects should move forward. Here's help on deciding. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2020
India lockdown exacerbates coronavirus impact on IT
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact IT outsourcing with India service providers, organizations should consider the following approaches that can allow for more flexibility. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2020
The impact of India's pandemic lockdown on IT outsourcing
In part one of a two-part series, we're identifying the major factors affecting enterprises with India IT outsourcing providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2020
4 steps to turn real-time data streams into business value
Data is the currency of today's business success. This framework helps your organization use available data sources to create new product and services. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2020
Emotion AI shows promise for IT leaders in the enterprise
Although still in its infancy, experts have no doubt that artificial emotional intelligence will be of great value. Here's why your organization should develop a strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2020
Cost of moving to the cloud drops with time and experience
Can IT leaders save money by moving to the cloud? According to the research, some companies are already seeing significant cost savings with UCaaS. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2020
RPA bots: Messy tech that might upend the software business
RPA invisible robots are opening the doors for CIOs and other IT leaders to think about new ways to automate business processes within their organizations. Here's how. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2020
How data science can help your company withstand the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting businesses worldwide, but data science can help you solve immediate problems and create data-driven strategies for the long term. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Apr 2020
Using AIOps for cybersecurity and better threat response
AIOps platforms, when properly tuned, can benefit all of IT in important ways. Learn how these advanced security tools improve threat detection and response in myriad ways. Continue Reading
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Guide
29 Feb 2020
ITIL and ITSM best practices for process improvement
ITIL and ITSM best practices improve business processes by standardizing and optimizing the delivery of IT services. Learn more in this comprehensive guide for CIOs. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2020
How ITSM services on mobile devices power employees, boost service
Delivering ITSM on mobile devices boosts productivity through the enterprise and will help CIOs drive digital transformation. Here's why and what you need to do. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2020
How CIOs can tackle AI with ITSM tools
We've previously covered how to use AI to improve ITSM processes -- now, we're diving into how organizations can apply ITSM principles to AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2019
Cloud adoption a catalyst for IT modernization in many orgs
Sloppy and insecure IT procedures that had been overlooked before the cloud arrived must evolve with the times to prevent data exposure and system breaches. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2019
Edge computing use cases must be driven by business value
For Schneider Electric and many other large enterprises that take a look at edge computing projects, the main criterion for success is whether the technology delivers business value. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Sep 2019
Edge computing architecture takes on a partner ecosystem
Experts believe edge computing will bring significant change to organizational IT infrastructure, but how? Read on to learn more about the rapid growing interest in the architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2019
How one CIO overcame the challenges of shadow apps
CIO John Rathje explains how he's tackling shadow IT challenges in the recruiting admissions process at Kent State by deploying a data integration tier that supports data movement. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2019
4 steps to a blockchain implementation
If you're not experimenting with blockchain, you're behind the curve. Our step-by-step guide on implementing blockchain dissects the challenges, best practices and payoffs. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Colorado builds API integration platform to share data, speed services
In a quest to be the 'Amazon of state services,' Colorado's chief data officer is rolling out an API integration platform. Challenges abound. Here are the lessons learned. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2019
3 important steps to get started with AI
David Petersson lays out three steps that will change how you think about AI and help your business get started with AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2019
How edge computing differs from decentralized computing
Edge computing isn't about sticking servers and storage in a branch location. Learn the critical differences between edge and traditional decentralized computing. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Jul 2019
The case for CIOs taking charge of Agile at scale
Agile at scale is becoming a best practice for leading companies. Will the CIO be the CEO's proxy for driving scaled agility? Not without lobbying for the job. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Jul 2019
4 essential elements of Agile at scale
Dave West, the CEO and product owner at Scrum.org, explains what is meant by the term 'Agile at scale,' how it can be applied in IT and the CIO's role in this new movement. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
What do the Google, Salesforce analytics deals mean for CIOs?
Google and Salesforce's recent multibillion-dollar BI deals have put analytics in the spotlight. What's the import for CIOs -- aside from the fact that data rules? Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jun 2019
What is NetOps? Start with these 5 common questions
This compilation is an essential starting point for NetOps novices. These five common questions explore what NetOps is, how it can benefit networks and its effect on network teams. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2019
Install Exchange Server 2019 on Server Core 2019 to boost security
If you don't know how to manage servers without GUI, there may be a bit of a learning curve to get the benefits of running Exchange on Server Core. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2019
AI in IT infrastructure transforms how work gets done
Cutting through the hype around AI has become a major job for IT leaders. Our in-depth guide on where and how to add AI to your IT infrastructure will help. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2019
Build a digital transformation strategy with software at its core
What is a winning digital transformation strategy? For many companies, it starts with an overhaul of their software environments. Our comprehensive guide explains how it's done. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jun 2019
Tech communities offer more than just a quick fix
IT professionals who join tech meetups and online communities might find there's more than just troubleshooting help available when they invest their time in a group. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
Data-driven strategies for succeeding in the algorithmic economy
Crafting a data strategy is hard. Use cases help. At the MIT CIO Symposium, four IT leaders share how they're forging data-driven strategies that'll pay off in the algorithmic economy. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2019
Early stage companies look to help CIOs fix software development
The early stage companies honored at this year's MIT Sloan CIO Symposium take aim at one of digital transformation's biggest pain points: the slow pace of software development. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 May 2019
Why is diversity in tech becoming a CIO issue?
CIOs need to take radical steps to increase the number of women and minorities in tech. Deloitte's Anjali Shaikh explains. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 May 2019
How can CIOs improve their IT mentorship programs?
According to Deloitte's Anjali Shaikh, CIOs are no better than their C-suite peers at mentoring. An IT talent shortage demands CIOs do better. Here's how. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2019
Expect graph database use cases for the enterprise to take off
Digital giants use graph databases: Traditional businesses not so much. Learn what graph tools do and why graph database use cases should be on every CIO's radar. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 May 2019
How to add the App Compatibility Feature on Demand to Server Core
Microsoft closed the functionality gap between Server Core and full desktop deployments with the App Compatibility feature, but will it entice admins to the GUI-less server? Continue Reading
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Tip
14 May 2019
CIOs need to rethink how they're managing outsourcing transitions
The old rules for managing outsourcing transitions no longer apply. Here are three nontraditional approaches to help ensure maximum benefit when switching outsourcing providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2019
6 potential blockchain limitations for enterprise use
The potential benefits of blockchain for enterprise use must be weighed against blockchain's limitations. Here are six. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2019
4 integrated monitoring strategies that will improve IT operations
Digital transformation expert Isaac Sacolick offers four ways to build an integrated monitoring architecture that will actually improve IT operations -- not slow them down. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Apr 2019
The shift to edge computing is happening fast -- here's why
Whether you call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital transformation, enterprise IT is being changed fast, and forever, and edge computing is a big reason why. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
High-performance computing use cases and benefits in business
High-performance computing has moved from the rarified realm of research and government and into the enterprise. Learn how systems are evolving to handle data and deliver profit. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
MIT CIO 2019: Scaling AI and data to build the 'smart enterprise'
The theme of MIT Sloan CIO Symposium 2019 is 'leading the smarter enterprise.' We caught up with event chair Lindsey Anderson to find out what that means. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2019
The big data paradox, or why no one thought Trump would win
It's commonly assumed that statistical analysis improves as sample size grows. But big data isn't always better data. A Harvard statistician explains why it's not that simple. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
UNICEF investment in 6 blockchain startups extends mission
UNICEF's investment in blockchain startups extends its mission and also underscores the particularity of scenarios where blockchain promises to be the optimal solution. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2019
Server Core vs. GUI: Is Server Core ready for prime time?
IT Director Christopher Rivers says the Windows Admin Center is a step in the right direction to boost adoption of Server Core, but administrators will still encounter challenges. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Look back at top IT infrastructure spending trends of 2018
Enterprise IT infrastructure spending trends in 2018 focused on data center servers and hosted and cloud collaboration, driving an increase in annual vendor revenue. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
5 cloud computing predictions, trends for 2019
From rapid multi-cloud adoption to enterprises getting smarter about workload migration strategies, experts sound off on key cloud computing trends to watch out for in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
A tour through the PPM software marketplace
Finding the right PPM software is vital to project success. Here's a close look at the market leaders. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Dec 2018
What role does machine learning play in the threat hunting process?
Fidelis Cybersecurity president and CEO Nick Lantuh discusses threat hunting best practices, including machine learning's role in corporate data protection. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
Top 10 SearchCIO videos: IT industry leaders share DX advice
Get digital transformation strategy advice from IT industry leaders in this roundup of our top 10 most popular SearchCIO videos from 2018. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2018
Sysco's network backbone spans clouds, speeds data
Food for thought: Sysco worked with interconnection company Equinix to create a backbone that brings together Equinix data centers, Sysco data centers and cloud service providers. Continue Reading