feature Pros and cons of low-code platforms The sales pitch is enticing: Apps with a few clicks. But what are you really setting your organization up for when you buy into low-code development? By Peter Wayner Aug 25, 2020 Software Development feature Land O’Lakes and Microsoft partner to cultivate agtech solutions The companies are developing tech to boost agricultural production, support sustainability and provide rural broadband, underscoring a growing trend of vendors co-creating solutions with customers. By Clint Boulton Aug 25, 2020 Cloud Computing Markets opinion Livongo and Teladoc merger: a catalyst for accelerating healthcare’s digital transformation Are we in the midst of a broad-based restructuring of the digital healthcare sector? By Paddy Padmanabhan Aug 24, 2020 Digital Transformation Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry analysis A 10-point plan for addressing WFH cybersecurity challenges Back in early Spring, ensuring users could access the necessary applications securely from home was priority No. 1. Now, 3-4 months later, work from home looks like it's here to stay u2026 for a while, at least. Here's your to-do list for t By Pete Lindstrom Aug 24, 2020 Remote Work Security feature The CIO’s guide to navigating office politics The CIO role is rapidly changing. So too are the politics IT leaders encounter when collaborating on digital initiatives. Here's how to keep IT on task and above the fray. By Minda Zetlin Aug 24, 2020 Business IT Alignment CIO IT Leadership opinion As smart cities evolve, so does the role of technologists in government A rise of connected data and devices means more opportunity to leverage technology to improve our communities By Sue Weston Aug 21, 2020 4 mins Analytics IT Leadership Internet of Things feature 8 tips for avoiding IT staff burnout during a pandemic IT leaders get creative managing remote tech teams working from the confines of home offices. Hereu2019s how they alleviate burnout that threatens to crater WFH life. By Clint Boulton Aug 21, 2020 6 mins Collaboration Software Remote Work Small and Medium Business feature How COVID accelerated digital transformation at Aflac Rich Gilbert, chief digital information officer, on how COVID-19 is allowing IT at the insurer to move full steam ahead on its innovation roadmap. By Martha Heller Aug 19, 2020 IT Leadership feature PG&E reduces wildfire risk with AI The California utility is using high-resolution aerial photography and computer vision to enhance and accelerate asset inspections. By Thor Olavsrud Aug 19, 2020 CIO 100 Data Science Machine Vision feature What is workforce management? A process for ensuring employee productivity Workforce management (WFM) began as a scheduling process but has since grown into a complex framework for maintaining human capital, budgeting and scheduling for your workforce. By Sarah K. White Aug 18, 2020 5 mins Enterprise Applications IT Governance Frameworks Staff Management feature Emerging tech soothes pandemic-disrupted supply chains Jaguar Land Rover and Colgate-Palmolive are among the many enterprises turning to machine learning software and other data-crunching tools to ensure supply can meet demand. By Clint Boulton Aug 18, 2020 6 mins Graph Databases Machine Learning Supply Chain Management Software feature The CIO’s cost-optimization playbook: 7 tips for tight times IT leaders lend advice on optimizing IT for value when budgets get lean u2014 without impairing growth projects. By Esther Shein Aug 17, 2020 Budgeting IT Leadership feature Lexmark proves the power of CIO-CTO collaboration The efficacy of Lexmark's digital strategy depends on collaboration between the company's CIO and CTO. The secret to success? Communication, accountability, competence and empathy, says CIO Brad Clay. By Clint Boulton Aug 17, 2020 5 mins CIO CTO IT Leadership feature 6 hot emerging tech hubs for IT job seekers With major tech hubs starting to feel oversaturated, you might want to find a new outpost with potential for growing your tech career. These six cities are your best bets, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White Aug 14, 2020 8 mins Careers feature The pandemic pivot: IT leaders innovate on the fly Already accustomed to moving quickly, CIOs are testing and scrapping new solutions to accommodate customers. Their work could provide blueprints for future innovation. By Clint Boulton Aug 13, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Innovation feature 7 steps to prepare IT for a second-wave COVID-19 outbreak Lessons learned to date promise to help IT weather a second round of COVID-19 lockdowns this winter. Following a few basic suggestions could spell the difference between a trouble-free transition to remote teams and a viral meltdown. By John Edwards Aug 12, 2020 Business Continuity Remote Access Remote Work news analysis SurveyMonkey STEPs up battle for experience measurement market Just as SAP prepares to sell a stake in Qualtrics, rival SurveyMonkey is doubling down on its enterprise partnerships, offering CIOs an opportunity to optimize spend and results in this emerging area. By Peter Sayer Aug 11, 2020 CRM Systems ERP Systems Technology Industry feature The 7 most popular IT pilot projects today The coronavirus pandemic has IT leaders shaking up IT priorities, with innovation pilots shifting to areas and technologies best suited to set up their organizations for near-term success. By Mary K. Pratt Aug 11, 2020 IT Leadership Innovation feature IHS Markit makes bold bet on public cloud during the pandemic Despite uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, IHS Markit stuck with its strategy to move compute resources to AWS. IHS CIO Chad Moss offers tips for IT leaders making similar migrations. By Clint Boulton Aug 11, 2020 Cloud Computing Digital Transformation IT Leadership feature Finding the ideal board readiness program (and why you need one) When it comes to landing a board role, who you know matters just as much as what you know. Board readiness programs should help you with both. By Maryfran Johnson Aug 10, 2020 6 mins Careers IT Skills feature AI and machine learning: Powering the next-gen enterprise IT leaders are already starting to reap the rewards promised by AI and machine learning — and a recent survey reveals half are considering greater investment as we hit economic headwinds. By Eric Knorr Aug 10, 2020 4 mins Analytics Deep Learning Machine Learning feature 5 machine learning success stories: An inside look IT leaders share how they are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate business insights. By Clint Boulton Aug 10, 2020 8 mins Artificial Intelligence IT Strategy Technology Industry feature The technology aboard the Mars rover Perseverance: An inside look When it lands on the surface of Mars after a seventh-month journey, the newest rover will be powered by decades-old computing technology, early-stage machine learning, and a range of newer systems and software. By Tim Scannell Aug 7, 2020 Computers and Peripherals Machine Learning Virtual Reality opinion Reimagining your organization as an intelligent enterprise Companies that did the work to become flexible, adaptable, and anticipatory have been well-positioned to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. It's not too late for your organization to make that shift. Here's how to start. By Diana Bersohn Aug 6, 2020 IT Leadership IT Strategy feature Inside Vodafone’s massive S/4HANA migration One of the largest monolithic SAP installations in the world is now on S/4HANA, thanks to successful data prep and reskilling efforts. By Peter Sayer Aug 6, 2020 ERP Systems IT Leadership Telecommunications Industry feature 7 issues keeping CIOs up at night No one-size nightmare fits all, but CIOs share many of the same concerns about securing the enterprise, automating work processes and retaining customers for the long haul. By Stacy Collett Aug 5, 2020 CIO IT Leadership interview Digitizing industrial products at Cummins Sherry Aaholm, CIO of the $23 billion engine manufacturer, shares her strategy for creating foundational change at scale By Martha Heller Aug 5, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Strategy Internet of Things feature CIO Think Tank: Setting the multi-cloud agenda How can enterprises handle the complexity of multiple clouds u2014 and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, 30 IT leaders articulated the challenges and delivered insightful recommendations. By Eric Knorr Aug 4, 2020 Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security opinion Defining the post-COVID-19 digital transformation of healthcare The scramble to support a predominantly remote care model is now giving way to a more measured evaluation of telehealth technologies By Paddy Padmanabhan Aug 4, 2020 Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Technology Industry feature How (and why) great CIOs lead through teaching Accidental learning delivers accidental results. Here's how six CIOs avoid that trap by leading through teaching. By Dan Roberts Aug 4, 2020 IT Leadership IT Skills feature 4 hot project management trends — and 4 going cold The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a number of project management trends already under way u2014 and greatly altering long-held practices that no longer seem as relevant as remote work rises. By Christina Wood Aug 4, 2020 13 mins IT Leadership Project Management Project Management Tools feature How IT leaders can effectively address systemic racism Systemic racism in IT is an uncomfortable truth. Now is the time to recognize it and eradicate it. Here's how to get started. By Damon Carter Aug 3, 2020 11 mins Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership Staff Management feature Best bang for your IT budget With budgets uncertain and project priorities pivoting in the wake of the pandemic, IT leaders are finding several key areas worth investing in. By Bob Violino Aug 3, 2020 Budgeting IT Leadership feature GSK takes targeted approach to data-driven transformation The pharmaceutical titan has developed a data strategy to mine value from its existing data with a series of analytics initiatives carefully targeted at specific business priorities. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 31, 2020 CIO 100 Digital Transformation Healthcare Industry opinion 6 steps to successful SaaS renewal negotiations It's no secret that preparation is key to successful contract negotiations, but SaaS renewals come with their own set of challenges. What are you doing to prepare for negotiation success? By Jeff Lazarto Jul 30, 2020 IT Leadership IT Skills SaaS feature Qlik Sense vs. Tableau: Self-service analytics tools compared Self-service business intelligence has become the go-to tool for business decisions. Here's how Qlik Sense and Tableau stack up on features and pricing. By Martin Heller Jul 30, 2020 7 mins Analytics Business Intelligence feature IT leaders juggle staffing strategies, post-COVID As project priorities (and IT budgets) shift, CIOs are rethinking how to acquire much needed skills in uncertain times. By Mary K. Pratt Jul 29, 2020 IT Leadership Outsourcing Staff Management interview Don’t squander that crisis-induced transformation Veteran CIO Phil Fasano has some straight talk for CEOs and corporate boards about why they should invest in the technologies that support new ways of working. By Martha Heller Jul 29, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Remote Work feature What stays and what goes: CIOs shuffle IT project priorities Responding to rapidly shifting business needs, CIOs are reprioritizing IT projects to position their organizations for future growth. By Clint Boulton Jul 28, 2020 IT Leadership opinion Corporate allyship: Show your work or quiet down Does your company truly stand with the principles of the Black Lives Matter movement or are you an 'Optical Ally'? Your Black employees and customers will know the difference. By Elizabeth Stock, Rihana Mungin Jul 28, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership news Wipro to run its business on SAP in Google’s cloud The Indian IT services giant is accelerating its move to S/4HANA as it prepares to migrate workloads to the cloud By Peter Sayer Jul 27, 2020 ERP Systems Google SAP feature Microsoft 365 certification: Skills and training to advance your career in the cloud Microsoft's cloud productivity suite enables employees to work from anywhere. These Microsoft 365 certs can give you the training and skills to move your career forward. By Sarah K. White Jul 27, 2020 Certifications IT Skills Microsoft 365 feature Black IT leaders: The challenging path to the top For Black IT professionals, the path to leadership remains fraught with systemic racial issues and few outlets for support. Here, Black IT leaders shed light on their experiences and share advice for change. By Beth Stackpole Jul 27, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion Staff Management feature 3 factors for implementing contact tracing in the workplace As businesses plan to return to the office, CIOs need to develop a contact tracing strategy for a safe working environment. By Zeus Kerravala Jul 24, 2020 6 mins Budgeting IT Leadership IT Strategy feature 6 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them Projects seldom go as planned, leaving project managers with any number of small fires to put out. Here are the most common issues projects encounter and how to get things back on track. By Moira Alexander Jul 24, 2020 7 mins IT Leadership IT Strategy Project Management Tools feature Reskilling revolution: Enterprises accelerate remote learning amid pandemic To keep ahead of the digital curve, Shell, S&P Global and BMW are embracing MOOCs to train staff in emerging technologies. By Clint Boulton Jul 23, 2020 8 mins Careers Digital Transformation IT Skills feature T-Mobile’s returnship program aims to get women back into tech A text message prompted T-Mobile to launch a returnship program designed to foster gender diversity by retraining women trying to get back into IT after taking time off. By Sarah K. White Jul 23, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion Staff Management feature 7 tips for getting the most from your project team In today's challenging IT and business world, it's more important than ever to tackle new projects with people who will work skillfully and efficiently. Here's how to build your dream team. By John Edwards Jul 22, 2020 IT Leadership Project Management feature Turning IT on a dime at Perdue Farms as the coronavirus struck Six weeks into his new CIO role, Mark Booth and his team moved 3,000 office workers to remote work — and created a safer working environment at the company's plants. 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