CIO Strategy: Page
-
Domestic manufacturing policy emphasizes U.S. tech, products
Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. might be a lofty goal for some products, but companies like Apple are making moves to source some components for products locally.
By Makenzie Holland • July 28, 2025 -
Expert Advice
11 IoT security challenges and how to overcome them
While influential and beneficial, IoT introduces several security challenges, from device discovery and patching to access control and cyberattacks.
By Sharon Shea • July 25, 2025 -
Expert Advice
Digital literacy vs. digital fluency: Learn the differences
Business and IT leaders alike need their workers to develop digital capabilities. Here are some terms that can help convey that need.
By Mary Pratt • July 24, 2025 -
GENIUS Act explained: How it will affect the crypto industry
The GENIUS Act creates a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the U.S., requiring issuers to meet strict standards while balancing innovation with oversight.
By Sean Kerner • July 24, 2025 -
Expert Advice
How to build a successful IoT strategy in 10 steps
IoT is key to digital transformation, offering improved efficiency, cost reduction and enhanced customer experience. Success requires strategy and secure execution.
By Sean Kerner • July 24, 2025 -
4 examples of IT department goals
An important consideration for setting IT goals specifically is aligning them with the overall goals of the larger organization. Learn more about how to set IT department goals.
By Mary Pratt • July 24, 2025 -
Video
An explanation of quantum in computing
Quantum particles have unique behaviors that enable engineers to perform more complex calculations, which could have a significant effect across industries and operations.
By Sabrina Polin, Stephen Bigelow • July 24, 2025 -
What is break/fix?
The break/fix model is a traditional method of providing IT support in which services are rendered only when needed, typically after something breaks.
By Spencer Smith, Katie Terrell Hanna • July 24, 2025 -
ISO 31000 vs. COSO: Comparing risk management standards
ISO 31000 and the COSO ERM framework are the two most popular risk management standards. Here's what they include and some of their similarities and differences.
By Michael Cobb • July 23, 2025 -
Federal research funding cuts could slow tech innovation
With massive funding cuts proposed at both federal research agencies and U.S. universities, U.S. R&D investment is poised to fall behind China and the EU.
By Makenzie Holland • July 22, 2025 -
Expert Advice
Risk prediction models: How they work and their benefits
Accurate risk prediction models can aid risk management efforts in organizations. Here's a look at how risk models work and the business benefits they provide.
By Donald Farmer • July 21, 2025 -
Expert Advice
How to create a risk management plan: Template, key steps
A risk management plan provides a framework for managing business risks. Here's what it includes and how to develop one, plus a downloadable plan template.
By Donald Farmer • July 18, 2025 -
Expert Advice
12 best practices to keep in mind for SLA compliance
SLAs outline the criteria for acceptable performance from a service provider. Learn best practices CIOs and IT leaders should follow when creating an SLA with a service provider.
By Paul Kirvan • July 16, 2025 -
What is supply chain risk management (SCRM)?
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the coordinated efforts of an organization to help identify, monitor, detect and mitigate threats to supply chain continuity and profitability.
By Kinza Yasar • July 15, 2025 -
U.S. pushes back on China, invests in rare earth resources
U.S. officials are increasingly concerned about China's dominance over critical minerals used in advanced technologies.
By Makenzie Holland • July 14, 2025 -
Top 13 risk management skills and why you need them
Effective risk management is necessary in all parts of a business. Here are 13 skills that risk managers need to be successful in their jobs and protect their organizations.
By Andy Patrizio • July 11, 2025 -
Tariffs could hamper U.S. manufacturing growth
The Trump administration's fluctuating position on tariffs is creating pricing unpredictability for U.S. businesses and manufacturers.
By Makenzie Holland • July 10, 2025 -
What is a procurement plan?
A procurement plan -- also called a procurement management plan -- is a document that is used to manage the process of finding and selecting a vendor.
By Kate Brush • July 7, 2025 -
12 top enterprise risk management trends in 2025
Trends reshaping risk management include use of GRC platforms, risk maturity models, risk appetite statements and AI tools, plus the need to manage AI risks.
By George Lawton • July 7, 2025 -
Expert Advice
Help desk vs. service desk: What’s the difference?
Help desks deliver tactical, immediate technical support for specific issues, while service desks offer strategic, comprehensive management of business services.
By Stephen Bigelow • July 2, 2025 -
In an FTC antitrust win, Meta could face divestitures
The FTC argues that Meta acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to eliminate competition in social media networks. If the FTC wins its case, Meta could be forced to sell those products.
By Makenzie Holland • June 26, 2025 -
Google settlement may affect DOJ antitrust remedies
Google faces numerous antitrust challenges and has agreed to spend $500 million revamping its regulatory compliance structure in a settlement with shareholders.
By Makenzie Holland • June 25, 2025 -
Trump wants to axe rules affecting business competition
As the FTC and DOJ work to assess what rules to cut, lawmakers disagree on how deregulation will affect U.S. markets.
By Makenzie Holland • June 24, 2025 -
What is a quantum circuit? Quantum vs. classical circuit
Quantum circuits are systems consisting of logic gates that operate on quantum bits (qubits) to process information and perform calculations based on principles of quantum mechanics.
By Leah Zitter, Ph.D. • June 24, 2025 -
What is Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)?
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a document containing standard terminology, best practices and process guidelines around project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
By Gavin Wright, Sarah Lewis • June 24, 2025