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Continuous improvement – now more than ever

In an era of digital disruption, IT organizations need to move faster. Given this, should CIOs be active enablers of continuous improvement?

The enterprise architect’s ecosystem in an agile enterprise

Agile organizations are becoming more common because of the increased appreciation for their transformational gains. With this movement, we are assisting at the emergence of a new breed of enterprise architects that are becoming instrumental in makin

The coming IT job apocalypse: Rise of the machines

AI and process automation are taking on tech jobs once thought untouchable. Will you be replaced by a robot?

What is a business relationship manager? A key role for bridging the business-IT divide

Business relationship managers help integrate IT into the organization by fostering inter-departmental communication and collaboration in service of business goals.

Latest IT investment trend? Cost-cutting tech that also transforms

Enterprises are investing in digital solutions that help them save on infrastructure and other costs while enabling them to transform the business. Experts from Deloitte and Gartner explain why.

12 dark secrets of encryption

With data security a key concern across all systems, encryption is increasingly becoming the go-to solution. But encryption may be less of a sure thing than you think.

Are tech/business evangelists necessary to ensure your company stays relevant?

Most executives and sales/marketing pros believe they are effective communicators. Itu2019s the people to whom theyu2019re communicating that u201cjust doesnu2019t get it.u201d Every company, regardless of size, should hire a technology/business evan

At Mitel, kaizen proves key to streamlining business processes

Mitel CIO Jamshid Rezaei turned to the Japanese practice of kaizen prizing continuous improvement over wholesale change. Up next: leveraging AI, IoT as the future of cloud-based communications.

6 ways to deal with the great data scientist shortage

Rather than wait for want ads to go unfilled, organizations should rethink, retrain, reorganize and reach out to fill the data science talent gap.

Does anyone have a talent win? Anyone?!

Discussing talent satisfaction and positive performance is often neglected. But if you make talent wins a key part of your culture, everybody really will win u2014 and win more often.

IT Resume Makeover: Streamlining your executive resume

It's every executive's challenge: Condensing decades of experience and expertise onto a single resume page. Here's how our resume expert helped streamline a CIO's storied 25-year career.

How product development drives competitive advantage in the digital age

Great technology doesnu2019t always win. Good thinkers fail to execute. Whether software is your product, or you need to enrich and amplify products and services digitally in order to compete at speed and scale, a strong product development capabilit

What is an enterprise wide agile transformation and why CIOs should lead it

More CEOs are considering enterprise wide agile transformations, enabling a significant opportunity for CIOs to lead their organizationu2019s process, culture and mindset changes.

In-house engineering culture drives digital transformation at Emirates NBD

Miguel Rio Tinto, group CIO of Emirates NBD, takes a two-pronged approach to digital transformation, focusing on evolving IT and driving innovation into everything they do.

Why Bezos is right and Buffett is wrong about business disruption

Recent statements by two industry titans, Warren Buffet and Jeff Bezos, offer opposing viewpoints on one of the most important topics in business today: how companies and industries get disrupted. Only one of them can be right. Iu2019m going with Bez

Everything is improv!

Creativity, innovation and disruption rule business today. So, the idea of incorporating improvisation u2013 or improv as itu2019s popularly known u2013 as a potential engine for creativity into tech organizations makes sense.

Do you know what your cloud use really costs?

As cloud services grow, there are more expenditures to track than ever. But understanding why you're spending is as important as knowing what you're spending in the cloud.

Process innovation

Where should CIOs be driving innovation? And how should they deliver on the promise of innovation?

Made in India? Vietnam? Mexico?

Due to the US trade war with China, accusations of Chinau2019s theft of US intellectual property, Chinau2019s cyberattacks, Chinau2019s human rights violations, conflict in the South China Sea and the total US economic and political competition with

Cross-functional teams: A new strategy for business success

With business-IT collaboration key to digital transformation, forward-thinking IT leaders are breaking down silos to develop blended startup-like teams focused on key business initiatives.

Asurion reskills around cloud and DevOps for digital push

Asurion's move to the cloud and DevOps consumption and development models necessitated a major reskilling effort by CIO Daniel Curling. Here's how he did it.

Running with data: Under Armour creates immersive, digital customer experience

Under Armour combines its physical and digital products to help its customers achieve their fitness goals.

Fear of premature escalation (FPE): Diagnose and treat this silent ERP program killer

Recognizing the early warning signs and taking appropriate action can reduce the overall impact of this affliction, which can be deadly for an ERP project.

6 tips for facilitating ethical AI in the enterprise

As the clamor for so-called 'ethical AI' nears its crescendo, consultants recommend steps for creating fair and balanced algorithms. Hint: There's no magic bullet.

H-1B visa cap fills quickly — and tech talent looks elsewhere

USCIS reports the H-1B visa cap has been reached on April 5, only four days after the application period opened.

Best practices for digital transformation in retail

Itu2019s time for retailers to embrace digital commerce. But are they ready for transformation? Here are some key things they must consider as they implement digital commerce strategies.

9 career lies IT pros tell themselves

Don't get fooled into thinking your tech career is flourishing, just because you fall prey to your own rationalizations.

HPE CEO Antonio Neri rearchitects for the future

A year and a quarter into his tenure as HPE's CEO, Antonio Neri reflects on his company's storied past and the very human challenge of refocusing a $29 billion enterprise.

Power(apps) to the people

At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft aims to please coders and front-line workers alike with its drag-and-drop Power app-building platform.

How to create team building activities your IT department won’t hate

Team building is critical to establishing a winning culture. Here's how several IT organizations are strengthening staff bonds both inside and outside work.

How digital leaders tackle IT modernization

Companies with transformative digital strategies are well on their way to freeing themselves from the costly burden of legacy systems.

7 reasons IT services deals fail – and how to resolve disputes

When IT services deals break down, it can cause extraordinary pain for both the customer and service provider. Here's how to fix broken deals and mend the customer-supplier relationship.

Minimizing the distance between IT and your company’s paying customers

Most IT organizations receive feedback from their companyu2019s paying customers through functional teams that each possess a unique perspective regarding true customer needs. Establishing communication channels that promote more direct interactions

Filling the digital transformation skills gap

Success in the digital era requires the right blend of business, IT and soft skills. IT leaders are rethinking their hiring and training strategies to truly transform.

DXC takes open badge approach to team-focused AI training

DXC is leveraging Open Badge Academy to help individuals and organizations gain cutting-edge skills with an emphasis on teamwork.

Peace or ‘Star Wars’ – US vs. China

Chinau2019s technological and scientific u201cat all costsu201d expansion threatens global economic and political stability, especially to the United States and its allies. The Chinese threat is just as real as any impending danger from Iran, Russia

AI is poised to radically transform software development

New tools and cutting-edge projects show how machine learning and advanced analytics may soon revolutionize how software is designed, tested, and deployed.

State Auto taps RPA to cut costs — and transform its workforce

The 95-year-old insurance provider is modernizing business processes with robotic process automation, freeing up staff to help improve customer experience.

The changes coming to H-1B visas | TECH(talk)

States should not rush to pass laws affecting auto dealer and auto consumer data

Due to cybersecurity and other impending regulations, patience is key.

Use stress to propel you forward

Are you stressed out? Learn how to focus on the positives, face your stressors and let that energy propel you to greatness!

How to get to One IT in one piece

Mergers and acquisitions often result in period of chaos—for everyone. Framing your intentions and taking the guesswork out of the future provides the clarity your team needs to band together and create One IT.

Death of a sales register: Decathlon mobilizes retail checkout

For its U.S. launch, France-based sporting goods company Decathlon replaced traditional checkout queues with iPhones, Apple Pay and RFID tags. Will it work? CIO Tony Leon is counting on it.

CIOs who foster a culture of equality empower innovation

When you have a culture of equality, employees feel valued and are more willing and able to innovate. Achieving that in IT comes from the CIO setting the right tone.

Building your corporate culture: more like a culinary art than a science?

It would be great if building and sustaining a great corporate culture was a simple equation. Then we could get on with doing the u201creal worku201d of serving clients and providing solutions. It doesnu2019t work that way. Creating your culture is m

Can EdTech broaden access to future jobs?

Creative deployment of technology can help teachers make their resources go further in preparing students for new roles emerging in the digital economy.

CIOs get strategic

As the lines between technology and business blur, CIOs are stepping up their strategy role, taking ownership of new disciplines and serving as a key force behind digital innovation.

Google workers hold sit-in to protest retaliation

In November 2018, Google workers walked out to protest the companyu2019s handling of sexual harassment allegations. Now, many say the company has retaliated, and they had no choice but to hold a sit-in.

Tech days of reckoning

Even for technology veterans, keeping pace with advancements is like chasing a moving train that will always be just a bit faster. Try as you may, you can never quite catch up and, if you stop trying, you will never catch up.

Are your employee engagement efforts doing exactly the opposite?

While there's a lot of talk about the value of employee engagement, the actions many companies take lead to one-way, often ill-timed, occasional requests for feedback. There are steps you can take to engage your staff and benefit your company u2