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Game of Thrones and the customer journey

Even if you arenu2019t a rabid Game of Thrones fan, youu2019ve probably heard a lot about it.

By Daniel Hebda

BPM Systems IT Governance Technology Industry

Do you speak body language?

How important is body language to a successful business presentation?

By Theodore May

CIO IT Skills Mentoring

How GitLab built a worldwide enterprise even when everybody stopped showing up

One isnu2019t the loneliest number…

By Michael Frendo

Development Tools IT Governance IT Leadership

Disruption by blockchain: real estate

8 ways blockchain technology will disrupt the real estate industry.

By Kevin Rands

Encryption Enterprise Technology Industry

What to look for in a tech solution for revenue recognition

In my last post, I discussed many of the key challenges in accounting for revenue under ASC 606. I also proposed the idea that an automated revenue recognition solution may be warranted for your organization, depending on the volume and complexity o

By John Hoebler

IT Governance IT Leadership

Want to drive business growth? Instill a sense of shared purpose

According to Gallup, over 80% of the workforce is disengaged at a time when engagement is more important than ever. The average lifespan of a company is shrinking while the pace of innovation is getting faster. Building a business that thrives when t

By Alok Tyagi

CIO IT Leadership

Have you had your Bezos moment? What you can learn from Amazon

Innovation at the edges will never work if an organizationu2019s core systems are locked up.

Digital Transformation IT Leadership

Free Course: Apex for beginners

Want to learn how to code in Salesforce but not sure where to start? Let this free online course be your introduction to Apex.

By CIO staff

CRM Systems Enterprise Applications Software Development

Tech resume resources: Resume makeovers, examples, and expert advice

When it's time to update your resume, you may find it difficult to figure out how to effectively highlight your accomplishments while keeping the document concise. With the tech resume resources available here, you'll see how to rework your

By Sarah K. White

IT Jobs IT Skills Resumes

E-commerce success: 7 mistakes to avoid like the plague

Starting an e-commerce business does not have to be difficult, but companies should always be conscious of their decisions. Diving in with an established plan and clear goals can make all the difference between a quick exit and an established, well-l

By Ralph Tkatchuk

E-commerce Software Internet

Why rate of change should be the most important metric in your company

Most disruptive companies that challenged the status quo and became industry leaders were not interested in looking for mere strategic advantages, or incremental improvements over the competition. They resolutely cultivated a culture that empowered t

By Aman Mann

CIO CMO CTO

How to pick collaboration tools

With more than 2,000 options in the market, it can be much more complex than expected

By David Coleman

CIO Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

What banks can learn from fintech startups

To weather the fintech marketu2019s overgrowth, traditional banks can ramp up digital investments and operate more like nimble startups by turning existing capabilities into reusable assets designed for broad consumption.

Digital Transformation Financial Services Industry Startups

IT Resume Makeover: Career growth begins with a strong summary

Pinpoint your most relevant skills and experience to build a strong resume summary that introduces you as a prime candidate with executive appeal.

By Sarah K. White

Aug 24, 2017 6 mins

Careers Resumes

How to get a job in IT consulting

Whether it's for a global giant like Deloitte or Capgemini or a small boutique firm, working as an IT consultant is never dull. Here's how to nab a coveted position.

By Howard Baldwin

Careers Technology Industry

How to network: 17 tips for shy people

Shy? Networking probably feels like a brutal trial by fire. These 17 strategies will help you do it well — and keep your sanity.

By Meridith Levinson

Aug 24, 2017 13 mins

Collaboration Software IT Skills Small and Medium Business

How to network: 17 tips for shy people

Shy? Networking probably feels like a brutal trial by fire. These 17 strategies will help you do it well — and keep your sanity.

By Meridith Levinson

Aug 24, 2017 13 mins

Collaboration Software IT Skills Small and Medium Business

CIOs: Caught in the crosshairs

Digital transformation is on the tip of every executiveu2019s tongue, but according to a recent study, most organizations are failing to realize value from their efforts u2013 putting CIOs in peril.

By Charles Araujo

Careers ITSM Technology Industry

5 tips for career rebranding

Changing careers can be difficult and daunting. Here are 5 quick tips for making a career change and rebranding yourself professionally.

By Mike Morrow

LinkedIn Mentoring Resumes

Lending as a service (LaaS) and why it matters

Traditional financial services providers have tightened their lending requirements, leaving many small business owners with few channels to uncover the capital they need.

By Ralph Tkatchuk

Cloud Computing Financial Services Industry

3 keys to negotiating successful cloud agreements

It is almost impossible to avoid the cloud in any sized organization, but negotiating with your software provider means several key considerations need to be addressed to ensure you execute a best-in-class cloud agreement.

By Adam Mansfield

Cloud Computing Microsoft

Why CIOs must bet on enterprise cloud to boost digital business

Actionable perspectives, strategies, and approaches to win big with enterprise cloud in the flourishing digital business.

By Philippe A. Abdoulaye

Cloud Computing Digital Transformation Enterprise Architecture

How the API economy is igniting a cultural shift in businesses

As the fast eat the slow, CIOs need to redefine the role of IT and enable the broader business to speed up the pace of innovation through self service.

APIs Digital Transformation IT Leadership

IT success means improving ‘time to value’ for the business

Steve Ambrose, CIO of DTE Energy, realized IT had to change its definition of success u2014 to connect it to business value. Now it bakes business outcomes into the IT culture.

By Martha Heller

CIO Digital Transformation Staff Management

Workplace flexibility: Your key to hiring and retaining the best

If you want to hire and retain the best tech talent, you have to be flexible. Workplace flexibility is fast becoming a must-have perk for candidates and employees alike; itu2019s even more important than healthcare.

By Sharon Florentine

Careers IT Leadership Staff Management

TGI Fridays’ quest to reinvent happy hour (and itself) with chatbots and IoT

To return to relevancy in an increasingly digital world, the casual dining chain is developing chatbots and experimenting with bar-top tablets, personalized TV services and other IoT technologies to lure more millennials to its restaurants.

By Clint Boulton

Digital Transformation Internet of Things Retail Industry

Splunk’s CIO on DevOps, APIs and the evolving role of IT

In this Q&A, Splunk CIO Declan Morris shares insight into the technology approaches that will enable Splunk to double revenue in the next three years.

APIs Devops Digital Transformation

Bimodal transformation: Avoiding five common pitfalls to success

A bimodal transformation approach can instill innovation, provide a less-risky way to experiment, and encourage change. But it's critical that companies stay focused on a well-defined project plan and keep sight of any potential impediments to s

By Sanjay Srivastava

Digital Transformation IT Strategy Innovation

The CIO’s data dilemma: The paradox of plenty?

Classical data strategies have focused on "what the data looks like" and can it provide "answers." Newer approaches provide the ability to move beyond that to "how can I use what I have" and can it provide "directio

By Deepak Seth

Business Intelligence Data Warehousing Enterprise Architecture

How should tech companies invest in the next generation and prepare for the future?

A playbook for hiring the top IT talent of the future.

By Flint Brenton

Digital Transformation IT Jobs IT Skills

Back to the (SQL) Future, Part 3

In the first post in this series, I discussed the emergence of NoSQL to address the need to make databases compatible with cloud needs. And in my last blog post, I talked about the dichotomy between smart databases and smart applications. I asked whe

By Barry Morris

Cloud Computing Data Management SQL

IT relevance and delivery model changes when moving to digital models

How ITu2019s value is becoming more relevant in a digital age.

By Peter Bendor-Samuel

Digital Transformation IT Leadership Technology Industry

Artificial intelligence and digital communication are disrupting the contact center space

How do you know what to focus your R&D resources on right now? The Innovator's Dilemma is happening right now in the contact center space. Artificial intelligence and digital communication is changing everything.

By Matt Wilbanks

Innovation SaaS Unified Communications

Bank acceptance of bitcoin key to wider adoption of crypto

Bitcoin has been the talk of the town of late, but adoption of cryptocurrencies and crypto services are still limited. Ordinary consumers aren't using bitcoin to pay for everyday transactions, and banks and bitcoin still appear to be at odds wit

By Ralph Tkatchuk

Technology Industry

Three lines of defense for data management

Firms are considering data risk in their group risk appetite statements. Here's how to build three lines of defense for data management and data risk.

By Suriya Subramanian

Cellular Networks Data Mining Regulation

Digital transformation in oil and gas: 10 companies to watch

Disruption by data in the oil and gas industry.

By Kevin Rands

Analytics Digital Transformation Energy Industry

Crossing the chasm: How to operate containers and microservices at scale

Organizations are increasingly employing containers and microservices aiming to spur their digital growth. Here is how to turn it into a success.

By Marc Wilczek

CIO Digital Transformation PaaS

3D printing is now entrenched at Ford

While 3D printing was little more than a toy for engineers 20 years ago, today Ford Motor Co. could not develop new cars without it. New technologies ensure it's coming to a production line near you.

By Lucas Mearian

3D Printers Manufacturing Industry Technology Industry

What to make of enterprise IT in a digital world?

The monopoly of enterprise IT on corporate technology spending is diminishing, but not necessarily for the right reasons.

By Hakan Altintepe

CIO Digital Transformation IT Strategy

Bitcoin lessons from the California gold rush

Weu2019re at the beginning of another u201cKodak momentu201d as the world shifts more and more towards bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. As the world transforms, the lessons from the California gold rush may help you put your best foot (or shovel) forwar

By Nicholas D. Evans

Digital Transformation Emerging Technology Financial Services Industry

This fall, college towns and businesses can get smart with location data

When students and their parents descend on campuses this fall, they'll bring college towns and local businesses an array of untapped data-driven opportunities.

By Gladys Kong

Data Science Technology Industry

A team or B team?

CIOs share their perspectives about team construction and business leadership.

By Myles F. Suer

CIO Careers Relationship Building

Information security policies every business must implement

Important information security practices are often overlooked despite all the major hacks discovered in recent years. It is unfortunate that preventive measures are often adopted only after a crippling incident.

By Chris Low

Backup and Recovery Data and Information Security

High-performing teams: Lessons from the symphony orchestra

An orchestra is a great example of a high-performing team. How well are your employees playing together?

By Morag Barrett

IT Leadership

Make your CIO more relevant using business architecture

To succeed, CIOs need to focus more resources in communicating and building business architecture change maps that will involve business executives, business architects and obviously the CIO.

By Daniel Lambert

CIO Enterprise Architecture IT Governance

The business value of data-driven storytelling

Today, business executives are most concerned with this: Whatu2019s the best way for us to extract value from the deluge of data weu2019re collecting every day?

By Paige O'Neill