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10 metaverse dangers CIOs and IT leaders should address

The metaverse poses many of the same risks and security pitfalls that the internet does. Here's a look at 10 of those issues and how IT leaders should address them.

By Mary Pratt • June 24, 2022

data latency

Data latency is the time it takes for data packets to be stored or retrieved. In business intelligence (BI), data latency is how long it takes for a business user to retrieve source data from a data warehouse or BI dashboard.

By Emily McLaughlin, Kinza Yasar • June 24, 2022

Eli Lilly data strategy paves way for AI in drug discovery

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has embarked on an enterprise data initiative that paves the way for greater AI use. Read about the company's strategy.

By John Moore • June 23, 2022

Senate bill a step forward for cryptocurrency regulation

A bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation bill gives the digital assets market much-needed definitions that will enable a regulatory framework to fall into place, experts say.

By Makenzie Holland • June 22, 2022

information technology (IT) director

An information technology (IT) director is the person in charge of technology within an organization. IT directors manage technology resources and employees to ensure that IT operations run smoothly.

By Ben Lutkevich • June 22, 2022

A look at smart energy security measures

IoT energy meters and sensors make buildings and power grids more efficient and cost-effective but require encryption, network security and access control for safe operation.

By Laura Vegh • June 22, 2022

CIOs share advice on leading through disruption

Discover how a focus on three areas -- cybersecurity, employee experience and proactive management -- can help CIOs plan for and better manage disruptions.

By Guilliean Pacheco • June 17, 2022

Experts debate antitrust law enforcement benefits

Experts debate whether antitrust law enforcement should go beyond promoting competition and focus on other factors.

By Makenzie Holland • June 17, 2022

business integration

Business integration is a strategy whose goal is to synchronize IT and business cultures and objectives and align technology with business strategy and goals.

By Stephen Bigelow • June 16, 2022

U.S. senator highlights role of antitrust lawsuits, reform

During the American Antitrust Institute's annual conference, Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke on the importance of antitrust law for reining in big tech.

By Makenzie Holland • June 16, 2022

National Grid’s CIDO reimagines operating models, IT strategy

In this Q&A, National Grid's CIDO Adriana Karaboutis gives a glimpse inside how her IT team operates and talks about finding a balance between legacy IT and emerging tech.

By Nicole Laskowski • June 15, 2022

To secure supply chain, US needs semiconductor chip sites

To make U.S. semiconductor chip fabrication facilities successful long-term, experts say chip buyers such as Apple need to be included at the table during the planning process.

By Makenzie Holland • June 10, 2022

Texas social media law brings content debate to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently blocked a Texas social media law that would have limited content removal, but that's likely not the end of the court's involvement on the issue.

By Makenzie Holland • June 8, 2022

Should your digital transformation include gamified apps?

Gamification means more than adding AI or video to apps, or even offering badges and prizes. See how behavioral psychology can engage, motivate and help your audience learn.

By Margie Semilof • June 8, 2022

Liberty Mutual CIO tackles digital transformation complexity

Liberty Mutual's CIO discusses the difficulty of moving the global insurer to the cloud, shares why a focus on ethical AI is important and weighs in on workplace flexibility.

By Diann Daniel • June 8, 2022

What is IT-business alignment and why is it important?

It's more important than ever that IT and the business operate from the same playbook. So why do so many organizations struggle to achieve IT-business alignment?

By Mary Pratt • June 3, 2022

How IT leaders can drive digital innovation

More CEOs want their CIOs and CDOs to think strategically and help transform their organizations' products and services. Learn how some top IT leaders are tackling this challenge.

By Diann Daniel • May 31, 2022

Key enterprise software-buying team roles, responsibilities

The enterprise software team has critical tasks to achieve for your organization's success. This guide explains each person's role and area of influence and offers tips for success.

By John Burke • May 26, 2022

Digital Advertising Act aims to break up big tech ad platforms

The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act amends an existing antitrust law to include a section specifically focused on online ad platforms.

By Makenzie Holland • May 26, 2022

Metaverse tops business leaders’ list of technology trends

While the metaverse is set to be an impactful technology trend over the next decade, business leaders are also keeping an eye on existing tech that's continuing to advance.

By Makenzie Holland • May 25, 2022

MIT Sloan panelists urge cyber resilience focus

Enterprises must prepare for cyber-adversity, think beyond protection, establish lines of communication -- and learn to take a punch, according to security executives.

By John Moore • May 24, 2022

CIO career path: How to become a CIO

The career path to becoming a CIO has evolved as the role has become increasingly critical to business success. Find out how to become a CIO and what the job entails.

By Mary Pratt • May 24, 2022

Ukrainian startup offers financial cloud, business advice

Fuel offers early-stage companies a mix of cloud-based financial products, working with domestic clients and diversifying into European and U.S. markets.

By John Moore • May 20, 2022

In wake of crash, cryptocurrency regulation focus heightens

The recent crash of TerraUSD, a stablecoin that is a type of cryptocurrency, could rouse further regulatory scrutiny.

By Makenzie Holland • May 20, 2022

CEOs name environmental sustainability a top business focus

Businesses are increasingly focused on their environmental sustainability efforts, as investors, customers and regulators drive sustainability prioritization.

By Makenzie Holland • May 19, 2022