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ebXML (Electronic Business XML)

EbXML (Electronic Business XML or e-business XML) is a project to use the Extensible Markup Language (XML) to standardize the secure exchange of business data.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • Oct. 5, 2021

3 hybrid work strategy tips CIOs and IT need now

Moving to a hybrid work model presents a number of challenges for companies. Here's how IT leaders can help overcome obstacles and support success.

By Joe Berger • Oct. 4, 2021

Trials of pandemic-driven enterprise tech modernization

Organizations are redefining their digitalization strategies in the wake of the pandemic. For CIOs, this means confronting the challenges that come with modernization.

By Gautam Khanna • Oct. 1, 2021

IT services M&A, spinoffs feature Trace3, IBM

Transactions continue to abound heading into the fourth quarter of 2021, as private equity investors and strategic buyers scour the market for deals; other IT channel news.

By John Moore • Oct. 1, 2021

Senators fault Facebook on leaked research about teen users

Facebook's global head of safety defended the company's platforms after leaked internal research showed Facebook and Instagram negatively affect teens' mental health.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 30, 2021

XACML (Extensible Access Control Markup Language)

XACML (Extensible Access Control Markup Language) is an attribute-based access control policy language (ABAC) or XML-based language, designed to express security policies and access requests to information.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • Sept. 30, 2021

Differing data privacy polices challenge EU, US tech council

The EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council plans to develop standards, address supply chain issues and define approaches to data governance, but the road ahead could be a bumpy one.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 30, 2021

CIOs lead digital transformation as pilots, co-pilots, engineers

According to Genpact's partnered study with the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, CIOs assume one of three roles: pilots, co-pilots or engineers. Here's how each role leads digital change.

By Sanjay Srivastava • Sept. 29, 2021

solution selling

Solution selling refers to the philosophy or practice of uncovering a customer's pain points and then providing products and services that address the underlying business problem.

By John Moore • Sept. 24, 2021

coopetition (co-opetition)

Coopetition is a business strategy that uses insights gained from game theory to understand when it is better for competitors to work together.

By Ben Lutkevich • Sept. 23, 2021

Senators press Facebook, Google on consumer data value

Facebook and Google took the hot seat Tuesday during a Senate subcommittee hearing to defend their companies' business practices and answered questions regarding consumer data.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 23, 2021

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a vendor-neutral, entry-level certification to help individuals acquire project management (PM) skills.

By Garry Kranz, Corinne Bernstein • Sept. 21, 2021

FTC rescinds vertical merger guidelines, raises concerns

The FTC recently rescinded its 2020 guidance for vertical mergers. Meanwhile, Pres. Joe Biden plans to nominate a new commissioner to the FTC board.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 17, 2021

Top 10 promising 5G use cases CIOs should know

The technological advantages 5G presents are well known. The hard part for business leaders is choosing where 5G implementation can be the difference maker for their organization.

By Mary Pratt • Sept. 17, 2021

How to create a successful executive presentation

Do you have a big presentation to the C-suite coming up? Use these executive presentation tips to deliver an attention-getting presentation to keep execs engaged and interested.

By Andy Patrizio • Sept. 15, 2021

3 enterprise uses for virtual reality

As enterprise adoption of virtual reality increases, CIOs are choosing the best ways to use the technology to gain a competitive edge. Here are three use cases to consider.

By Asim Rahal • Sept. 15, 2021

Cisco partner program aims to cut complexity via portal

Cisco introduced a raft of changes to its Partner Experience Platform, its hub of channel resources launched last year; other IT channel news.

By John Moore • Sept. 10, 2021

China’s crackdown spells trouble for U.S. businesses

As China's crackdown on businesses sounds alarm bells for C-suite executives, a U.S. district judge handed down a long-awaited verdict in the Apple vs. Epic Games trial.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 10, 2021

e-procurement (supplier exchange)

Electronic procurement, also known as e-procurement or supplier exchange, is the process of requisitioning, ordering and purchasing goods and services online.

By Rahul Awati , Mary Pratt • Sept. 10, 2021

3 keys to transforming your business with hyperautomation

The advancement of hyperautomation allows businesses to dramatically change how they operate and their ultimate success, if they take the right approach.

By Dan Morris and Keith Leust, My Career Transformation • Sept. 8, 2021

South Korea law upends app store practices

A new law in South Korea enables developers to use payment systems outside those offered by app store platform providers. One expert said other governments may follow suit.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 2, 2021

Governments continue to eye data privacy, forcing CIOs to adapt

With new data privacy regulations like China's personal data protection law coming down the pike, CIOs need to make privacy and security the central focus of their overall IT strategies.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 31, 2021

App store commission fees scrutinized by South Korea

In this week's antitrust roundup, South Korean officials focus in on Apple and Google app store practices, while U.S. officials meet with tech leadership to discuss cybersecurity.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 27, 2021

Evaluating the benefits of 5G for businesses

With its high speeds, low latency and other advantages, 5G is delivering value in the enterprise. Now, business leaders view the new wireless technology as key to future success.

By Mary Pratt • Aug. 25, 2021

vCIO (virtual CIO)

A vCIO, or virtual CIO, is a contractor or company that serves as an organization's chief information officer.

By Ben Lutkevich , John Moore • Aug. 24, 2021