feature CRM vs. ERP: What’s the difference and which do you need? Both CRM and ERP systems handle contacts, companies, quotes, orders and forecastsu2026 and they may handle line-item configuration, bundles, delivery schedules and invoices. Where does one start and the other stop? Behold this guide for the bewildere By David Taber Feb 6, 2018 CRM Systems ERP Systems Enterprise Applications feature Winning the war for AI talent With tech giants soaking up all available talent, enterprises are scrambling to staff up for an AI-fueled future by partnering with universities and grooming talent from within. By Esther Shein Feb 6, 2018 12 mins Analytics IT Strategy Staff Management opinion Why tech careers need a makeover, fast! If weu2019re ever going to correct the confounding imbalance between tech jobs and tech job-seekers, we have to up our game. By Steve Cooper Feb 5, 2018 Careers IT Jobs IT Skills feature The strategy journey An interview with Julie Choo, lead author of the book u201cThe Strategy Journey: Transform your Business in the Digital Age,u201d to be published later this year. By Daniel Lambert Feb 5, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Strategy Technology Industry opinion Amazon in healthcare: disruption in motion or a nothing-burger? Amazonu2019s announcement needs to be seen in the light of fundamental changes underway in how health care is purchased and delivered and the one thing it may have going for itself. By Paddy Padmanabhan Feb 5, 2018 Digital Transformation Healthcare Industry Technology Industry opinion Applying the 3-box solution to technology transformation A framework for managing a businessu2019s responsibility to create an innovation strategy. 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By Patrick Tickle Feb 5, 2018 7 mins BPM Systems IT Leadership feature 8 early warning signs of IT disaster The same systems keep breaking, shadow IT is on the rise, ideas are no longer flowing u2014 sure misfortune awaits those who ignore early indications of impending IT doom. By Dan Tynan Feb 5, 2018 CIO IT Leadership IT Strategy opinion Information governance in the federal government Inexcusable mismanagement of classified data, secret e-mail accounts and wanton destruction of public information demonstrate that there isnu2019t any information governance happening in the federal government. By Jeffrey Morgan Feb 2, 2018 Government Government IT Technology Industry opinion Implement an agile monetization ecosystem or else Digital transformation means building your enterprise's agile monetization ecosystem. By Nathan Shinn Feb 2, 2018 CRM Systems Digital Transformation IT Leadership opinion Mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, the cloud and how to manage it all Managing digital transformation, the cloud, and all the changes and expenses of the modern global economy. By Craig Riegelhaupt Feb 2, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions opinion ‘You’re fired!’ – one CIO’s strategy for greater effectiveness A very novel way for CIOs to increase their own effectiveness. By David Cotgreave Feb 2, 2018 CIO IT Leadership opinion How to gracefully give and receive feedback And in time, those around you will follow your lead and do the same for you. By Erika Flora Feb 2, 2018 IT Leadership feature Meet the woman making sure fans get Super Bowl tickets Camila Franco, the woman behind the scenes at StubHub, is making Super Bowl LII dreams come true for New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles fans. 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By Jill Dyché Feb 1, 2018 Careers Digital Transformation Innovation opinion Technology is changing the travel industry: here’s how For an industry that has been resistant to incorporating evolving technology into the mix, travel and tourism is ripe for disruption that will touch on every phase of the customer experience By Ralph Tkatchuk Feb 1, 2018 Digital Transformation Technology Industry opinion Taking to the skies – using drones in the insurance industry The IoT will play an increasing part in the digital transformation of insurance and reinsurance. Insurtechs and insurers have many uses for UAVs, or drones. By Darya Shmat Feb 1, 2018 Emerging Technology Financial Services Industry Technology Industry opinion How to navigate the maze of business roadmaps Transformation goes beyond ideas. Create a roadmap for making your business strategy actionable. By Peter B. Nichol Feb 1, 2018 Digital Transformation Enterprise Technology Industry opinion Only a safe cloud can fuel digital transformation As the world goes digital, organizations will follow. Cloud computing will intensify that journey u2014 but it must be secure. By Marc Wilczek Feb 1, 2018 Cloud Computing Cloud Security Digital Transformation opinion CIOs discuss ‘team building’ and ‘personal disruption’ with noted author, Whitney Johnson Learn the secrets to becoming a better leader and to leading business and personal disruption. By Myles F. Suer Feb 1, 2018 IT Leadership how-to 8 CRM implementation best practices A poor-quality CRM implementation can significantly impact the bottom line. Hereu2019s what you should consider when choosing and rolling out a CRM system to ensure a faster return on your enterprise software investment. By Jennifer Lonoff Schiff Jan 31, 2018 CRM Systems Enterprise Applications IT Leadership opinion Getting your house in order – foundations first If youu2019re building a house, lay the foundations before choosing the wallpaper. And if youu2019re building a digital future, set up your platform before installing VR headsets and robot assistants. By Dan Hartveld Jan 31, 2018 Digital Transformation Technology Industry opinion Machine learning and AI are ideally suited for cryptocurrency investing Just as institutional investors were quick to recognize the benefits of automated trading solutions, cryptocurrency investors will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the introduction of these services to the blockchain ecosystem. By Ralph Tkatchuk Jan 31, 2018 6 mins Financial Services Industry Machine Learning Technology Industry opinion How new technology is driving real-time behavior change in organizational transformations Most leaders acknowledge the criticality of culture in achieving organizational agility and transformation yet think of culture as a black box thatu2019s impossible to see or change. While culture and behavior change happen at an individual level, it By McCree Lake Jan 31, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Leadership opinion Visionary-itus Avoiding the pitfalls faced by visionary technology leaders. By Avery Cloud Jan 31, 2018 IT Leadership opinion Dance or dread: Is agile for everyone? Agile is not just a passing trend. It drives productivity and competitive advantage. How should individuals and companies respond to this way of working that drives productivity and innovation? By Matt McBride Jan 31, 2018 Agile Development CIO Developer opinion IT predictions: here’s what won’t be happening in 2018 Nine things that will NOT be happening in information technology this year, for better or for worse. By Mark Settle Jan 31, 2018 Technology Industry opinion Advancements in project portfolio management of technology investments If you are responsible for managing portfolios of technology programs and projects, your success in maximizing business outcomes with finite resources is vital to your companyu2019s future in a digital world. New management techniques can help you br By Hakan Altintepe Jan 31, 2018 IT Leadership IT Strategy Project Management Tools feature Driscoll’s cultivates digital strategy with AI, blockchain The berry producer is exploring emerging technologies to establish a holistic view of the business, from research and development to business operations. By Clint Boulton Jan 31, 2018 6 mins Digital Transformation IT Strategy Supply Chain Management Software opinion 6 ways to find AI talent—are you looking in the right places? Where can you find the talent you need to deploy AI in your organization? By Chris Curran Jan 30, 2018 4 mins Artificial Intelligence Staff Management Technology Industry opinion Thriving in the speed age: 3 questions to rev up your decision cycle When you remove decision cycle bottlenecks, the results can be remarkable. By Erik Larson Jan 30, 2018 IT Leadership IT Strategy opinion Top 3 strategies to help you hire tech professionals faster Speeding up your hiring process is a proven strategy that yields access to higher quality hires, savings on related costs and resources, potentially higher acceptance rates and enables you to net high-end talent faster. By Gianna Scorsone Jan 30, 2018 IT Jobs Staff Management Technology Industry opinion Starting with prototyping? Wait By jumping straight into prototyping, you reduce or eliminate strategic outcomes. By Pradeep Henry Jan 30, 2018 3D Printers IT Strategy Technology Industry opinion The battle between ERP and CRM for B2B commerce Change can be intimidating, and ERP loyalists must either adapt or risk losing market share. By Ray Grady Jan 30, 2018 CRM Systems ERP Systems Technology Industry opinion Digital disruption: software testing with machine learning The sooner you can implement an in-house AI platform to assist you in your application testing, you will discover a more accurate and efficient deployment with reduced effort. By Brian E. Thomas Jan 30, 2018 4 mins App Testing Machine Learning Technology Industry opinion 5 top trends driving digital agendas in 2018 Digital technologies will continue to offer companies the opportunity to radically alter their business models, transform operations and create better customer experiences. By Sanjay Srivastava Jan 30, 2018 Digital Transformation IT Strategy Technology Industry opinion Navigating the Chinese cloud Chinese startups leverage the cloud to navigate legal and intellectual property (IP) risks internationally u2013 you should do the same. By Tim Molino Jan 30, 2018 Cloud Computing Intellectual Property Regulation feature Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s DX dive into virtual medicine Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey takes the next step in its digital transformation, which includes digital doctors, an agile culture and helping customers get a better handle on healthcare. By Tim Scannell Jan 30, 2018 Digital Transformation Emerging Technology IT Leadership feature 10 under-the-radar cities with great tech career opportunities Just off the well-trod IT path are 10 smaller metro areas that offer incredible job opportunities, short commutes, lower cost of living and amazing quality of life. By Sharon Florentine Jan 30, 2018 6 mins Careers IT Jobs Salaries opinion Big data is not a barrier to entry Just as big data is not the u201cnew oilu201d or u201cinformation infrastructure,u201d neither is it a barrier to entry. Companies have vast quantities of new and free data available to them. By Mark MacCarthy Jan 29, 2018 Big Data IT Strategy Technology Industry opinion Predictive software engineering: the ultimate way to deliver working software The framework consists of seven specific concepts. Together they ensure transparency, as well as render the process controllable and predictable in its essence. By Boris Kontsevoi Jan 29, 2018 CIO Developer Development Tools opinion Hybrid cloud holding you back? Try Microsoft Azure Stack Supported by the right network and services, enterprises can use a hybrid cloud platform to comply with data regulations, streamline devops and support edge applications. Azure Stack is a case in point. By Brandon C. Curry, Jeffrey Bannister Jan 29, 2018 Cloud Computing Hybrid Cloud IT Strategy opinion 15 places to use requirements when selecting enterprise software Not understanding how important requirements are and where they are used is the root cause of most problems with implementing software. By Chris Doig Jan 29, 2018 Enterprise Applications opinion Apple and the democratization of patient health records Appleu2019s new announcement last week is not just about their entry into the EHR market. Itu2019s the beginning of the democratization of personal health records. By Paddy Padmanabhan Jan 29, 2018 Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Technology Industry opinion The Big-D Jargon Hit list: Cutting out Disintermediation Purging overused buzzwords opens our minds to the new realities of succeeding in business today By Adam L. Stanley Jan 29, 2018 Enterprise IT Leadership opinion 5 steps to build a business case for customer journey mapping Customer journey mapping is crucial to helping your company improve the customer experience and building brand loyalty. Now to argue for it. By Daniel Hebda Jan 29, 2018 Digital Transformation E-commerce Software IT Leadership opinion AI becomes the game changer in the public cloud Today, the artificial intelligence (AI) hype wouldn't exist without cloud computing. 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