IT Leadership

How to manage rogue IT end users

It is your job to meet the needs of the business, even if it means embracing a solution they have chosen.

Don’t be fooled by ‘fake cloud’ finance systems

The cloud is a hot topic and trend today for finance and accounting. Everyone is claiming a 'cloud' offering, but not all clouds are the same. Here's how to distinguish a 'true' cloud from a 'fake cloud'.

Why HP is failing and Dell is winning

Some companies just never learn. Columnist Rob Enderle says HP is one such company. HP has set itself up, again, for a big fail at its upcoming HP Discover event.

CIOs are refocusing their staffs on customer-centric IT

CIOs are giving their teams new marching orders to turn their attention from internal matters to external customers, who have ultra-high expectations.

Using process to eliminate bias when selecting enterprise software

Using process to eliminate bias when selecting enterprise software

When selecting enterprise software, process is more important than analysis. The right process also reduces or eliminates bias.

How effective communication can improve the IT/business relationship

Effective communication is essential to improving the relationship between the business and IT. The business/IT communication can be particularly strained. What can you do to improve communications?

How to deliver performance feedback that sticks

Have you heard of the feedback sandwich?

How your employees put your organization at risk

Security threats don't come only from the outside. The biggest threats are often sitting right in the office. Whether it's adult websites or social media, employees are accessing content that puts your business at risk.

CIOs need to build a business-savvy bench

Now that most CIOs are business-focused, they need to develop that mindset in their direct reports.

New data alchemy: top tech leaders transform data into cash

Savvy CIOs in a variety of industries are generating additional revenue and value for their organizations by creating new data-driven products and services, a feat of IT alchemy wherein focus leads to financial reward.