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Spring 2021: State of the CIO

The 2021 State of the CIO research confirmed CIOsu2019 pivotal role this past year, but can they live up to the high bar theyu2019ve established for themselves?

By CIO staff and contributors

Apr 14, 2021 2 mins

CIO Digital Transformation Innovation

How Nextdoor’s engineering team jumped into action to help small businesses during COVID-19

Developing new services in record time required shifting project roadmaps, brainstorming new ideas, and making tough decisions about what to stop doing.

By Christine Heckart

Apr 13, 2021

Digital Transformation Engineer Software Development

7 business skills every IT leader needs to succeed

Todayu2019s CIO needs more than technology mastery. Long-term career success also demands a commitment to developing a set of core business skills.

By John Edwards

Apr 13, 2021

CIO IT Leadership

Project management methodologies: How to choose the best for success

Selecting the best project management methodology (PMM) for the job relies on developing a sound evaluation process. Our guide to evaluating PMMs will ensure you pick the perfect fit for your next project.

By Moira Alexander

Apr 13, 2021 7 mins

Project Management Project Portfolio Management

5 perspectives on modern data analytics

You can't navigate business challenges without the right instruments. Done right, analytics initiatives deliver the essential insights you need, as these five articles explore.

By Eric Knorr

Apr 12, 2021 4 mins

Business Intelligence

Analytics in the cloud: Key challenges and how to overcome them

Moving analytics to the cloud requires new approaches, skills, and architectures compared with analysis done in-house the traditional way.

By Bob Violino

Apr 12, 2021

Analytics Cloud Computing

Johnson Controls and Microsoft birth ‘digital twin’ for building management

Johnson Controls built its digital twin platform in Microsoft Azure to simulate building management operations.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 12, 2021 5 mins

Digital Transformation Predictive Analytics

API management: What CIOs should know

APIs hold promise to enhance digital transformations and establish new lines of revenue. From what you spend to how itu2019s used, programmatic access to data and services is becoming a critical concern.

By Mary Branscombe

Apr 9, 2021

APIs Software Development

6 reasons to invest in enterprise architecture tools

EA software can bring order to the innerworkings of your enterpriseu2019s sprawling technical operations. Here is the upside of mapping and cataloging u2014 and some cautions about where the real magic resides.

By Peter Wayner

Apr 8, 2021

Enterprise Architecture

NJ Transit leverages data for bus and rail transformation

NJ Transit CTO Faisal Jameel has launched a data-driven overhaul to transform how the third-largest public transit agency in the US serves its passengers.

By Thor Olavsrud

Apr 8, 2021 5 mins

Data Management Digital Transformation Transportation and Logistics Industry

How Brunswick IT enables digital business

CIO Mike Adams shares how the company has designed its digital and data platforms to put the customer at the center of its products, services, and digital ecosystem, underpinned by enterprise architecture.

By Martha Heller

Apr 7, 2021

Business Continuity Digital Transformation Enterprise Architecture

How AI is revolutionizing training

Pressed by the need to fill skills gaps, organizations are turning to artificial intelligence to transform stagnant training approaches into continually evolving upskilling strategies.

By Maria Korolov

Apr 7, 2021

Artificial Intelligence

Rethinking data management for faster time to value

Enterprises should abandon traditional ETL approaches and strategies and adopt future state architectures that distribute the data transformation burden.

By Avon S Puri

Apr 6, 2021 5 mins

Big Data Business Intelligence Data Management

CIOs battle product management pitfalls

Product management is increasingly the preferred method of delivering digital capabilities. Yet the transition from a project-based mindset is rife with challenges, say IT leaders and experts.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 6, 2021 7 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy Project Management

16 traits of a world class chief innovation officer

Your innovation program, and the role of the CINO, is too important to leave to chance. Make sure whoever holds the top innovation job has these essential qualities.

By Nicholas D. Evans

Apr 5, 2021 9 mins

IT Skills Innovation Roles

CIOs cash in on COVID heroics

IT leadersu2019 pandemic response has increased their visibility and importance, making them more marketable in landing new gigs, promotions, and greater stakes.

By Esther Shein

Apr 5, 2021 13 mins

CIO IT Leadership Salaries

IT hiring targets the talent of the neurodiverse community

Pioneering companies are strengthening management and hiring strategies to recruit and retain neurodiverse talent u2014 and are reaping unexpected benefits of ND inclusivity in the process.

By Melisa Bleasdale

Apr 2, 2021

Diversity and Inclusion Hiring

7 management books every CIO must read

Keeping pace with evolving management concepts and practices is as important as monitoring the latest IT trends. These seven books will ensure that your business management skills keep pace with your IT knowledge.

By John Edwards

Apr 1, 2021

IT Leadership IT Management

Top 20 project management methodologies

Choosing the right project management methodology is essential. Here are the 20 most popular project management methodologies (PMMs) in practice today.

By Moira Alexander

Apr 1, 2021 13 mins

Project Management

IT execs join forces, pledging to promote diversity in technology

CIOs committed to creating more career opportunities in IT for underrepresented communities are asking 5,000 of their peers to join an organized effort to drive meaningful change.

By Martha Heller

Mar 31, 2021 6 mins

Careers Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership

The gender pay gap: An IT issue that must get fixed

A growing understanding of the importance of diverse teams has brought renewed urgency to addressing one of ITu2019s most persistent problems: gender pay inequity.

By Mary K. Pratt

Mar 31, 2021

Diversity and Inclusion Salaries Women in IT

The ‘why’ of digital transformation is the key to unlocking value

Too many leadership teams focus on the u2018howu2019 or u2018whatu2019 of their digitalization projects u2013 which makes the destination less clear and can lead to negative ROI.

By Steele Arbeeny

Mar 30, 2021 6 mins

Digital Transformation ERP Systems ROI and Metrics

With Viva, Microsoft aims to augment the employee experience

Microsoft wants employees to spend more time in its enterprise applications. Whether users will want to do so remains to be seen.

By Clint Boulton

Mar 30, 2021

Employee Experience Microsoft Small and Medium Business

7 IT leadership lessons learned from COVID-19

IT leaders from HP, McAfee, Johnson Controls, and other enterprises reflect on what they learned after leading teams through a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Clint Boulton

Mar 30, 2021

IT Leadership

Knowing where the line is in IT risk management

Not all risk is a raging fire. Technology projects should be weighed against your organizationu2019s broader risk appetite.

By Rachel Curran

Mar 29, 2021

IT Strategy Risk Management

How to build (and sustain) high-performing IT teams

With shorter chains of command and by u2018not shooting for perfection,u2019 CIOs are emerging from the chaos of 2020 with higher-performing technology teams

By Stacy Collett

Mar 29, 2021

IT Leadership IT Management

M&T Bank branches out to bridge skills gap

With apprenticeships, boot camps, college courses, and internships, CIO Mike Wisler is ramping up in-house developer staffing as part of a strategy for which diversity is key.

By Peter Sayer

Mar 29, 2021

Digital Transformation Financial Services Industry Hiring

Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship

AvidXchange CIO Angelic Gibson and CISO Christina Quaine are bridging the gap between IT and security by drawing on their experiences as women rising the ranks in IT.

By Sarah K. White

Mar 26, 2021 5 mins

C-Suite Diversity and Inclusion Women in IT

AI makes edge and IoT smarter

Implementing artificial intelligence at the edge can not only reduce latency and networking costs but also improve security and unlock the power of distributed intelligence.

By Maria Korolov

Mar 25, 2021 10 mins

Artificial Intelligence Edge Computing Internet of Things

Buyer’s guide: The top 7 change management tools

With uncertainty on the rise, change management software is becoming an increasingly vital part of digital transformation, helping companies to transition smoothly and thrive.

By Moira Alexander

Mar 25, 2021 9 mins

Enterprise Applications Enterprise Buyer’s Guides Project Management Tools

6 AI myths holding your business back

For organizations looking to turn their AI investments into business value, understanding the technology's capabilities and limitations is key.

By Saniye Alaybeyi

Mar 24, 2021 7 mins

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning

10 tips for fostering a culture of continuous learning

To create and maintain an adaptable, dynamic organization that thrives in ever-changing conditions, IT leaders must encourage staff to continually acquire new skills and embrace new mindsets.

By Mary K. Pratt

Mar 24, 2021

Innovation

Top IT spending priorities for 2021

IT budget priorities reflect the pandemicu2019s ongoing effects, with IT leaders earmarking more for improving remote work, expanding digital initiatives, and enhancing customer experience.

By Johanna Ambrosio

Mar 23, 2021 9 mins

Budgeting IT Leadership

The data-driven project manager: Using analytics to improve outcomes

Forward-thinking PMOs recognize the need for project decisions to be supported by data. Here's what you need to know to become more data savvy in driving better project outcomes.

By Moira Alexander

Mar 23, 2021 6 mins

Project Management

Skills and traits of elite IT automation teams

From RPA to AI, automation has become a key IT priority. Here's what to look for in building a versatile team suited to automating processes across your enterprise.

By Bob Violino

Mar 22, 2021 9 mins

Artificial Intelligence Business Process Management Robotic Process Automation

CBRE’s digital strategy aims to ease return-to-office challenges

The commercial real estate firm sits at the nexus of the global return-to-the-office movement. Hereu2019s how CBREu2019s tech chief is leveraging tech to ease the transition for clients and employees.

By Clint Boulton

Mar 22, 2021

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

CIOs double down on D&I to build stronger businesses

IT leaders are facilitating multi-pronged efforts to hire employees from underrepresented groups, though cultivating belonging remains a difficult u2014 and often unfulfilled u2014 task.

By Clint Boulton

Mar 19, 2021 8 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership

AI governance: Reducing risk while reaping rewards

With AI moving from pilots to production, enterprises must establish cross-departmental oversight strategies focused on data quality, compliance, ethics, and more.

By Maria Korolov

Mar 18, 2021 14 mins

Analytics IT Governance Machine Learning

Get good at delivering software

Survival in the digital age requires an emphasis on execution and speed, enabled by a DevOps approach across the business

By Dave Mangot

Mar 17, 2021

Devops Innovation Software Development

10 common ERP mistakes to avoid

From underbudgeting to not letting the business drive the project, IT leaders must beware the following pitfalls when implementing or updating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system u2014 or migrating one to the cloud.

By Neal Weinberg

Mar 17, 2021 10 mins

ERP Systems IT Strategy Project Management Tools

How the WIT Mentor-Protégé program empowers women in tech

Women in Technology offers program members access to women mentors in leadership roles to help advance their careers in what remain male-dominated fields.

By Sarah K. White

Mar 17, 2021 10 mins

Diversity and Inclusion Mentoring Women in IT

ServiceNow bets on citizen developers in latest enterprise push

ServiceNow offers enterprises a platform on which to formalize the informal workplace processes eroded by the move to working from home.

By Peter Sayer

Mar 16, 2021

ITSM ServiceNow Technology Industry

4 ways to turn COVID quick fixes into permanent business value

Organizational changes undertaken to survive the pandemic hold promise for ensuring businesses thrive in the years to come u2014 if those shifts are made permanent fixtures of CIO strategies.

By Don Ruse, Mark Clark

Mar 16, 2021 7 mins

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

How Intel IT helped create $1.6B in business value during the pandemic

Intel boosted business value while preserving chip foundry operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hereu2019s how CIO Archie Deskus executed her transformation.

By Clint Boulton

Mar 15, 2021

Digital Transformation IT Leadership Intel

IFS launches cloud-native, containerized ERP

The ERP vendoru2019s IFS Cloud gives CIOs hosting flexibility, freedom from infrastructure management, and vertical options tailored to their industries.

By Peter Sayer

Mar 12, 2021

Cloud Computing ERP Systems

CIO resumes: 9 best practices and 8 strong examples

If you're stuck on how to write your resume for a CIO position, here are nine best practices from industry professionals — and real-world examples of winning CIO resumes.

By Sarah K. White

Mar 12, 2021 12 mins

CIO Careers Resumes

10 steps to avoid digital transformation failure

Executive sponsors play a key role in the success (or failure) of digital transformations. Taking these essential actions will tip the scales in your favor.

By John Belden

Mar 11, 2021 7 mins

Digital Transformation Project Management Systems Integrators

What CIOs can expect from IBM’s managed infrastructure spinoff

Later this year, IBM will spin out its managed infrastructure services operations, pitching for new business in fields such as cloud reversibility and data management.

By Peter Sayer

Mar 10, 2021 7 mins

IBM IT Leadership Technology Industry

For new board members, onboarding is a crash course in company culture

The process of orienting new corporate directors can involve everything from hours of executive meetings and tours of company facilities to special tutoring sessions on corporate governance. The pandemic altered the pace of onboarding with some surp

By Maryfran Johnson

Mar 9, 2021 4 mins

Careers

7 challenges women face in getting ahead in IT

Climbing the career ladder in IT is no easy feat. But for women technologists, the path to the top is that much more difficult, thanks to bias, different standards, and workplace cultures that marginalize them.

By Christina Wood

Mar 9, 2021

Diversity and Inclusion Technology Industry Women in IT