opinion Are you blinded by the promise of AI? While many businesses are fueled by their ambition to implement AI initiatives, few understand how it can work for their businesses. How do we keep our AI ambitions in line with the business needs of our organization? By Anna Frazzetto Aug 8, 2019 Artificial Intelligence IT Strategy Technology Industry feature Heeding the call: How (and why) to volunteer your IT skills For IT leaders looking to give back, doing meaningful volunteer work offers something your day job may not: Becoming part of the solution. Here's how to give back by getting involved. By Christina Wood Aug 8, 2019 IT Leadership feature IHG books big tech transformation The operator of Holiday Inn Express and other hotel chains is facilitating a large-scale transformation that includes people, process and technology. By Clint Boulton Aug 8, 2019 CIO 100 Digital Transformation IT Leadership feature IT leadership’s new rules of engagement CIOs driving digital transformation are operating from a different playbook than in the past, including more focus on customers, business strategy, and oversight of new revenue and functional areas. By Beth Stackpole Aug 7, 2019 CIO IT Leadership opinion Driving digital innovation: 6 steps to get company leaders on board With new technology revolutionizing the construction industry, Structure Tone needed to get company leaders up to speed and on board with digital innovation plans. So, CIO Terry Robbins created a six-step strategy. By Martha Heller Aug 7, 2019 CIO Digital Transformation IT Leadership opinion Digital transformation – don’t leave talent development crumbs on the table When it comes to digital transformation, if you donu2019t recognize next generation talent development opportunities at the very beginning, the overall benefits derived from the program will be much less. By Jeff Lazarto Aug 6, 2019 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Staff Management opinion AI/ML in education closes the gap on income inequality Education for all is the most profound productive and precise answer to income inequality. History has shown time and time again that education in reading, writing and math is the great economic leveler for every human being throughout the globe. Art By Robin Austin Aug 6, 2019 Education Industry Machine Learning Technology Industry opinion The hot market for data science and analytics The value of improved data analytics, integration and visualization has surged in importance in recent years, highlighted by many recent acquisitions of companies in the space. CIOs should prioritize team education, modern toolsets and processes to t By Ben Bloch Aug 6, 2019 Analytics Big Data Data Science opinion Enterprise architecture short- and long-term wins As they incorporate business architecture into their practice, enterprise architects are becoming essential contributors to the success of their organization. By Daniel Lambert Aug 5, 2019 Enterprise Architecture IT Leadership IT Strategy opinion Cleaning up the legacy mess so the business can innovate Business innovation doesnu2019t come from cleaning up the mess common to many legacy systems. However, not fixing the mess can certainly slow or limit the ability to innovate. By Myles F. Suer Aug 5, 2019 CIO Digital Transformation IT Strategy feature The future of IT leadership: 5 new roles CIOs must master If you think technology leaders' jobs have changed a lot over the past few years, just wait. Here are five new roles all CIOs must take on in the years ahead. By Dan Tynan Aug 5, 2019 12 mins CIO Careers IT Leadership feature Scaled agile helps modernize Guardian’s operations Guardian CIO Dean Del Vecchio has reduced technical debt, instituted a scaled agile development model, and embraced the cloud in a bid to vault rivals in the insurance industry. By Clint Boulton Aug 5, 2019 Agile Development Digital Transformation IT Leadership opinion Set goals to live by – and make them HARD Women do better with goals that are heartfelt, animated, required and difficult (HARD). Yet companies prefer SMART goals (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timebound). By Sue Weston Aug 2, 2019 IT Leadership opinion Are CIOs truly prepared for the next economic downturn? Organizations found themselves in a precarious position during the last economic downturn. Here is a list of things to consider before the next one hits. By Tim M. Crawford Aug 2, 2019 Budgeting CIO Technology Industry opinion CIOs must embrace a whole-brain approach to leadership. Here’s how Leadership teams that embed whole-brain thinking across the enterprise drive greater financial results than those that donu2019t. These steps will help CIOs become whole-brain thinkers. By Diana Bersohn Aug 2, 2019 C-Suite CIO IT Skills feature How to prepare for (and ace) the technical interview Technical interviews can make or break your chances for landing a new job. Here's how to prepare yourself for success, even if you're a self-taught programmer. By Rich Hein, Sharon Florentine Aug 2, 2019 12 mins CIO IT Jobs IT Skills feature 10 customer experience strategies IT should target next CIO are increasingly being asked to help attract, manage and support customers. These technologies and practices can help enhance your companyu2019s CX and fuel revenue for your digital transformation. By Mary Branscombe Aug 1, 2019 Analytics IT Strategy ITSM opinion Smart devices may be hazardous to your health As mobile devices and digital assistants continue to proliferate in all aspects of our lives, the World Health Organization is starting to urge caution, as testing is beginning to show alarming results. By Robin Austin Jul 31, 2019 Laptops Smartphones Technology Industry feature 10 reasons software projects are slower than we expect Despite efforts to re-engineer software development with new methodologies and tools, projects still warp time lines thanks to bureaucracy, new demands, and the nature of code. By Peter Wayner Jul 31, 2019 Agile Development Software Development feature Analytics helps Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport F1 team take pole position For Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, data visualization, predictive analytics, and AI were key to winning its fifth consecutive Formula One World Constructor's Championship in 2018. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 31, 2019 Analytics opinion It’s all about the data Gaining control of an enterpriseu2019s data is a key element in taming enterprise complexity. But control without understanding is a recipe for trouble. Understanding data is an obligation of every enterprise architect. By John McDowall Jul 30, 2019 IT Strategy Master Data Management Technology Industry opinion What’s in the DNA of an innovator? An innovation practice starts with a leader who can articulate the tangible value to the organization by cultivating key relationships, developing resiliency and understanding the financials, strategies, markets, products and consumers of the product By Jose Hernandez Jul 30, 2019 IT Leadership Innovation feature 10 signs outdated IT systems are killing your business When an IT asset turns into a business liability, an update or replacement is imperative. Here's how to know it's time to take action. By John Edwards Jul 30, 2019 8 mins Digital Transformation IT Leadership IT Strategy feature IT resume makeover: Finding the right aesthetic and format IT leaders must work to hone their resumes, but equally important is making sure the format and flow catch the attention of recruiters and application tracking systems alike. By Sarah K. White Jul 30, 2019 CIO Careers Resumes opinion Kubernetes security: Best practices for enterprise deployment A well-laid plan, with all the stakeholders involved upfront, is the first step in building a more secure container environment. By Brian E. Thomas Jul 29, 2019 Containers Security opinion 5 outdated technology practices that doom digital transformations What IT terms and concepts are dated u2013 and what ideas are replacing them? More importantly, how do these outdated concepts doom and derail digital transformation programs? By Isaac Sacolick Jul 29, 2019 Agile Development Devops Digital Transformation feature Who should really be driving digital transformation? The C-suite is getting crowded with a growing number of digital leaders. Does this mark a shift to team-based leadership? Or can CIOs still lead transformations alone? By Stacy Collett Jul 29, 2019 10 mins CIO Digital Transformation IT Leadership feature TIAA accelerates software delivery with IT-business union TIAA built a new platform to accelerate the way it brings on new clients. The system, called Refactor, uses scaled agile, DevOps and domain-driven microservices. By Clint Boulton Jul 29, 2019 Agile Development Digital Transformation Financial Services Industry opinion Digital front doors – the new battleground for the healthcare consumer’s attention There is a huge opportunity now for the likes of CVS-Aetna and Walgreens to disrupt the status quo and win over disaffected healthcare consumers. Healthcare providers need a new approach to the primary care experience. By Paddy Padmanabhan Jul 26, 2019 Healthcare Industry Technology Industry opinion Policy challenges will inhibit 5G growth If they are not properly addressed Policymakers need to look beyond spectrum and international competition with China to threats to safety, security, privacy and competition. By Mark MacCarthy Jul 26, 2019 5G Government Technology Industry feature Business requirements: Tracing project deliverables to business goals Any successfully executed IT project is guided by pre-defined business requirements. Hereu2019s how to ensure project deliverables and resource allocation trace back to business needs. By Moira Alexander Jul 26, 2019 9 mins IT Strategy Project Management Software Development feature Aetna enlists AI to settle health insurance claims The health insurer developed an artificial intelligence application to resolve claims, freeing up staff to focus on higher-level tasks, says CTO Claus Jensen, who plans to automate other processes. By Clint Boulton Jul 25, 2019 Artificial Intelligence BPM Systems Digital Transformation feature 5 strategies for improving employee experience A positive employee experience can greatly impact engagement, retention, and productivity. Hereu2019s how to make sure yours is second-to-none. By Sharon Florentine Jul 25, 2019 IT Leadership Staff Management opinion What makes – and keeps – your company relevant? Your customers, both external and internal, are asking: Why you? Why now? What makes you relevant? More important, they will ask the same question every day into the future. Remaining relevant is your biggest challenge for long-term success. Find out By Randy Pennington Jul 24, 2019 IT Strategy Technology Industry feature AI’s top use cases today Enterprises are undertaking AI pilots and putting artificial intelligence into production. Hereu2019s where leading organizations are placing their bets u2014 and seeing early results. By Maria Korolov Jul 24, 2019 Data Science IT Strategy Machine Learning feature UNTS focuses on culture, governance to make data work Drowning in data it couldn't use, the University of North Texas System adopted an ambitious strategy to build a data-driven culture and the ability to apply analytics to every aspect of its operations. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 24, 2019 CIO 100 Digital Transformation Education Industry opinion How to get that CIO position Atilla Tinic, the new CIO at DISH Network, shares his strategy for pursuing and getting the position, plus how he approached his first 90 days on the job. By Martha Heller Jul 24, 2019 CIO IT Jobs Staff Management opinion Why AI/ML is top of mind with corporate executives From around every corner, from behind every door and through every window our lives are being disrupted by artificial intelligence with embedded machine learning. The escalation and widespread global availability of AI/ML solutions in every possible By Robin Austin Jul 23, 2019 10 mins Healthcare Industry Retail Industry Technology Industry opinion How to establish a security culture within IT Itu2019s impossible to establish a security culture within a modern enterprise if it doesnu2019t already exist within IT. IT organizations should have pervasive and conspicuous security cultures that can serve as examples to all other parts of a cor By Mark Settle Jul 23, 2019 CIO Security opinion What CIOs need to know about low code software development While most CIOs say they are deploying some form of low code today, the question is what will its impact be as it powers through the classic trough of disillusionment? By Myles F. Suer Jul 23, 2019 Budgeting CIO Software Development feature IT’s soft skills shortage — and how to train up for success Soft skills are essential to IT success, yet most organizations fail to prioritize soft skills training for IT pros. Hereu2019s how to upskill your staff where it counts. By Minda Zetlin Jul 23, 2019 Careers IT Skills Staff Management feature What IT work will look like in 2030 Automation and AI are poised to shake up IT. Early indications suggest a greater emphasis on cross-functional teams, deeper partnerships between AI and IT staff, and deep cuts to middle management. By Paul Heltzel Jul 22, 2019 11 mins IT Skills Machine Learning Technology Industry feature How Aaron’s CIO boosted the ‘clock speed’ of IT Aaronu2019s CIO John Trainor has embraced a product approach to IT service delivery and is supporting the effort with an SD-WAN, machine learning and other modern technologies. By Clint Boulton Jul 22, 2019 Digital Transformation IT Leadership news analysis As MENA moves to cloud, CIOs look to keep data in-country, study shows Companies particularly in the UAE are quickly implementing cloud solutions, but with GDPR in play, data sovereignty is now top of the IT agenda. By Annie Bricker Jul 22, 2019 Cloud Computing Compliance Data Center opinion Life after artificial intelligence AI stands to be the most radically transformative technology ever developed by humankind. What hypothetical situations are looming right around the corner as AI technology rises? By Alex Bates Jul 18, 2019 Artificial Intelligence Innovation Technology Industry opinion Can private online communities drive corporate cultural change? u201cMany of the things that seem impossible now will become realities of tomorrow,u201d said Walt Disney. We are in the 4th Industrial Revolution, able to invent what our imagination dreams up. But it takes communities working together to achieve wh By Robin Austin Jul 18, 2019 IT Strategy Social Networking Apps Technology Industry opinion Brand reputation at risk While leading in digital transformation, TMT companies are more vulnerable to cyber-threats, research finds. By Marc Wilczek Jul 18, 2019 Cyberattacks Data Breach Technology Industry feature Insourcing, automation spark GE’s IT transformation GEu2019s bold move to insource IT support and automate IT workflows has paid off in cost efficiencies and a vastly improved employee experience. By Sharon Florentine Jul 18, 2019 BPM Systems Digital Transformation ITSM opinion 12 dark secrets of cloud security The cloud is essentially a dark pool of computational power and that mystery can lull us into complacency. Hereu2019s what you donu2019t know about keeping your data secure in the cloud. By Peter Wayner Jul 17, 2019 Cloud Computing Security feature What is gap analysis? 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