News

Instead of IT processes, maybe it’s time to think about capabilities…

Or, why processes arenu2019t as cracked up as we think they are.

May 1, 2018

A roadmap forward for payments

Payments have received significant interest and investment over the last several years. However, no one has created a solution having the complete value proposition of paper and plastic predecessors.

By Myles F. Suer

May 1, 2018

Financial Services Industry Payment Systems Technology Industry

Gmail as a productivity tool for small businesses

The popularity of Gmail has spawned a host of third party tools that help small business owners up their productivity and increase business. As a small business owner, here are a few productivity areas you must consider investing in.

By Chris Low

May 1, 2018

Email Clients Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

How millennials are changing B2B commerce

Millennialsu2019 technology habits are accelerating the adoption of digital commerce.

By Ray Grady

May 1, 2018

Digital Transformation E-commerce Software Technology Industry

The possibilities and perils of platforms

There is a lot of buzz around the notion of platforms. This article communicates how platforms start with evaluating the organization's operating model to identify areas to expose one's firm as a platform. Once the business vision and imp

By Ethan Pack

May 1, 2018

Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy Technology Industry

How SD-WAN changes the network services market

As it gains momentum, SD-WAN is disrupting the network purchasing decision, opening the market to new players and redefining networking itself.

By Brandon C. Curry

May 1, 2018

Managed Cloud Services Networking SD-WAN

Mastering multi-cloud scenarios

Roughly two-thirds of enterprises plan to have some type of multi-cloud environment by 2019. But getting there is still a challenge.

By Marc Wilczek

May 1, 2018

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Hybrid Cloud

Open source, the cloud and sleeping better at night

As open source solutions are becoming more important in the cloud, staying ahead of potential patent, as well as copyright infringement claims, is vital.

By Tim Molino

May 1, 2018

Cloud Computing IT Leadership Open Source

Building a data-driven culture through a business experimentation framework

Accelerating decision velocity is critical to competing at digital speed. Leading organizations are leveraging Business Experimentation Frameworks to position data as the driving force of iteratively designing experiences that customers will love.

By Chris Davis

May 1, 2018

IT Leadership

2018 CIO 100 winners: Recognizing IT excellence

CIO celebrates technology and business innovation with 2018 CIO 100 awards

By Amy Bennett

May 1, 2018 5 mins

CIO CIO 100 Innovation

SAP Ariba’s platform strategy

A discussion with Barry Padgett, President, SAP Ariba.

By Nicholas D. Evans

May 1, 2018

IT Leadership IT Strategy Technology Industry

How to break the CIO mold — and become a business leader

CIO, reinvent thyself: Hereu2019s how forward-thinking tech leaders are shedding the back-office order-taker role to become bona fide digital business leaders.

By Esther Shein

May 1, 2018

CIO Careers IT Leadership

The 14 soft skills every IT pro needs

The soft skills gap in IT is real. From effective communication to a collaborative mindset, here are the nontechnical skills IT hiring managers are (or should be) looking for to ensure team success.

By Paul Heltzel

Apr 30, 2018 11 mins

Careers IT Skills

Value chains must become value stacks for successful IoT monetization

A new approach to pricing drives a win-win customer-supplier model.

By Scott Nelson

Apr 30, 2018

Enterprise IT Leadership Internet of Things

It’s time for manufacturers to get Lean

Lean tools for product innovation help enterprises embrace change and achieve agility at scale.

By Patrick Tickle

Apr 30, 2018

Agile Development Manufacturing Industry Technology Industry

Lessons learned from an EHR implementation (and my wife)

While IT implementation challenges may seem similar across industries, it often takes a deeper dive into a professionu2019s nuances and specific constraints to fully understand potential barriers to success. I was reminded of this recently at home du

By Mikhail Papovsky

Apr 30, 2018

Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Technology Industry

The value of multiple modalities in IT training

Four reasons why IT training programs should offer a variety of learning options.

By Jim Zimmermann

Apr 30, 2018

IT Leadership IT Skills Technology Industry

Wolverine CIO kicks off massive digital overhaul

The 140-year-old shoe maker is racing through a digital transformation to accelerate operations and deliver online customers the best fit.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 30, 2018

Cloud Computing Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Make service excellence part of service management

Organizational leadership must work toward a culture of service excellence.

By Nancy Van Elsacker Louisnord

Apr 27, 2018

IT Leadership IT Strategy Managed Cloud Services

When and how to get started with deep learning in digital transformation programs

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from an emerging technology to one that more enterprises are piloting and incorporating into their digital transformation programs.

By Isaac Sacolick

Apr 27, 2018 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Technology Industry

How blockchain can address the two biggest challenges in healthcare IT

The potential for blockchain to improve healthcare operating efficiencies is significant. The recent spate of blockchain initiatives in healthcare has to demonstrate tangible benefits before we can see significant change in adoption levels.

By Paddy Padmanabhan

Apr 27, 2018

Emerging Technology Healthcare Industry Technology Industry

Why CIOs should care about the evolution of collaboration technology

At Cisco's latest Collaboration Summit, Rowan Trollope, SVP and GM of Applications, provided a view into how different collaboration technology is today and where itu2019s going.

By Zeus Kerravala

Apr 27, 2018

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Video

Paging Dr. Dana Scully: More media representations of women in STEM needed

The Scully Effect is real — so letu2019s see more women technologists and STEM professionals on screen.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 27, 2018

Careers IT Jobs Technology Industry

6 reasons why IT workers will quit

One-third of IT workers have their sights set on a new job this year. But the trick to retaining current staff differs depending on whether youu2019re targeting millennials, Gen Xers or baby boomers.

By Sarah K. White

Apr 27, 2018 7 mins

Careers IT Jobs Staff Management

What is compensation planning? A guide to retaining top talent

A clear compensation strategy based on market data can help establish career paths for your most valuable employees and ensure theyu2019re less tempted to seek a market correction from another employer.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 26, 2018 19 mins

Careers IT Leadership Staff Management

Assess before you leap

Organizations are ensuring their enterprise data management initiatives with proper data governance.

By Nancy Couture

Apr 26, 2018

Analytics Business Intelligence Data Management

Blockchain for midmarket companies: Identifying use cases

Blockchain can help midmarket companies securely process transactions. The challenge is identifying where to apply the technology.

By Blair Shiver

Apr 26, 2018

Blockchain Data Center Emerging Technology

5 enterprise trends that will drive digital transformation

Over the next year, the traditional enterprise will become the intelligent enterprise u2013 able to detect regulatory, technological, market and competitive challenges and proactively turn them into business successes or opportunities.

By Tim Lang

Apr 26, 2018

Data Science Digital Transformation Technology Industry

Avoid cat herding: adopt a consistent decision-making process for project management

Once you embrace a simpler, consistent process, youu2019ll reap the rewards in the form of clearer communication and a more decisive culture within your organization and feel greater confidence in your decisions.

By Erik Larson

Apr 26, 2018

IT Leadership Project Management Tools

How many tech execs does your board really need?

The rising importance of security, data and digital has many organizations broadening their C-suites. C-suite execs comment on the number of chief-level tech officers a board needs.

By Terena Bell

Apr 26, 2018

CIO Careers IT Leadership

IT culture change key to Merakey’s digital transformation

IT chief dispels dysfunction between clinicians and IT at mental health services company Merakey to pave way for digital transformation and analytics overhaul.

By Clint Boulton

Apr 26, 2018

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Why CFOs (and CIOs) are finally embracing cloud ERP

Cloud plus AI could turn enterprise resource planning software into true expert systems.

By Barbara Darrow

Apr 25, 2018

Cloud Computing ERP Systems IT Strategy

Toys ‘R’ Us shopper data insights can give toy makers and retailers an advantage

Toys u2018Ru2019 Us is shutting its doors, meaning consumers will begin looking elsewhere for their toy needs. Meanwhile, retailers of all shapes and sizes are clamoring to grab Toys 'R' Usu2019 market share. Location data could uncover ins

By Gladys Kong

Apr 25, 2018

Analytics Data Science Retail Industry

The future is bright for digital CIOs

Digital transformation is creating many opportunities for CIOs. Learn what they are and how to advance your career as a digital CIO.

By Martha Heller

Apr 25, 2018

CIO Digital Transformation Staff Management

How to manage IT risk without killing innovation

Success in managing the hidden risks of new initiatives will buy you credibility to invest further in innovation.

By Bruce Harpham

Apr 25, 2018

Compliance IT Governance IT Strategy

What are you going to do about IT skills gap?

Is it up to IT professionals to keep their skill set current? Or is it up to organizational leaders to create a learning of culture in their organizations and help keep their employees current with the pace of the technology?

By Ed Sattar

Apr 25, 2018

Careers IT Skills Technology Industry

How one IT leader measures the business value of IT

In part two of this Q&A series, ICW Groupu2019s vice president of IT discusses the importance of a business and IT alignment and how he measures IT value.

By Ross Mason

Apr 24, 2018

IT Leadership IT Strategy

What technology risks can cause software outsourcing to fail?

Looking at what risks technology can pose to software development outsourcing.

By Steve Mezak

Apr 24, 2018 6 mins

Enterprise Applications Outsourcing Risk Management

How to build value into sourcing deals

A conversation about enterprise trends, service provider capabilities and bridging the two.

By Jeffrey Bannister

Apr 24, 2018

Enterprise IT Leadership Technology Industry

The hidden truths of IT’s gender pay gap

The gender pay gap in IT is real. But delve deeper into the data, and the underlying reasons for pay inequity u2014 discrepancies in roles, leadership and opportunities u2014u00a0come to light.

By Sharon Florentine

Apr 24, 2018 9 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Jobs Women in IT

Does your audience trust you and your body language?

How does your body language during a presentation change the perception of your audience?

By Theodore May

Apr 24, 2018

Careers IT Skills

Robotic process automation is reworking supply chains

RPA is colliding with business process services and inevitably will disrupt supply chains.

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

Apr 24, 2018

Supply Chain Management Software Technology Industry

8 top job search apps

Pressed for time but need to find a new job? Take your job search on the go with these mobile apps.

By Paul Heltzel

Apr 24, 2018

Careers IT Jobs Staff Management

A look at growing Agile trends

A high-level assessment of current industry trends in Agile for Executives to recognize and evaluate within their own organizations.

By Michael Dougherty

Apr 24, 2018

Agile Development Technology Industry

How artificial intelligence will transform the role of IT in 2018

As IT teams face new challenges and old constraints in 2018, artificial intelligence has finally emerged as a practical solution for improving productivity and effectiveness while transforming the perception of IT from cost-center to innovator.

By Jay Srinivasan

Apr 24, 2018

Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Technology Industry

CIOs reveal their artificial intelligence strategies

Global IT leaders from MITRE Corporation, Synchrony, Humana, and Agero describe AI implementations, risks, and opportunities.

By Brendan McGowan

Apr 24, 2018

Artificial Intelligence CIO IT Strategy

CIO Digital Magazine: Spring 2018

Forward-looking CIOs are not only modernizing legacy systems, but redefining how IT works. Hereu2019s a look at how to shift from being an IT order-taker to a next-gen technology leader.

By CIO staff

Apr 23, 2018 2 mins

CIO Innovation Internet of Things

Today’s competitive digital marketplace will drive policy changes

After the Facebook hearings policymakers should remember that thereu2019s plenty of room for new players in the digital marketplace

By Mark MacCarthy

Apr 23, 2018

Government Regulation Technology Industry

Healthcare IT: reading the tea leaves, part 2

Another go at predicting how emerging technical capabilities will affect healthcare services.

By Avery Cloud

Apr 23, 2018

Healthcare Industry Technology Industry

Is your digital transformation mobile-first? It should be

Smart adoption of mobile provides an opportunity to move out of platform- and device-specific siloes and toward a flexible and adaptable computing environment.

By Galen Gruman

Apr 23, 2018

Digital Transformation Mobile Small and Medium Business