The presence of the chief information officer (CIO) in the C-suite is common, but historically this role has been segmented off, tasked with keeping the lights on and keeping IT budgets in check. The changing role of technology within the overall business strategy due to disruptive digital transformation demands a […]
Security Tactics for a Better End User Experience
Is there any industry out there today that doesn’t benefit from technological advances, particularly those identified in the process of digital transformation? Businesses in many industries are meeting growth goals through better technology, but are they safe from malicious hackers? In this age of digitization, security deserves a long, hard […]
The Changing Role of the CIO
The shift to a cloud-first approach in many enterprises presents a clear disruption across business processes. From new opportunities for collaboration and seamless mobile connectivity to an improved customer experience, cloud technology is making a big impact. The influence of cloud services is also at work on the CIO, significantly […]
Digital Transformation Requires Leadership
Digital transformation is a term that means a lot of different things to different enterprises, and plans for execution vary widely between organizations. Even within a particular enterprise, digital transformation can span years and require many changes throughout the process. New technologies and changing priorities necessitate a hands-on approach to […]
IT Security: From “People Problem” to “People Solution”
It’s safe to say that users are normally the weak link in the cyber security chain. Nevertheless, a resilient security strategy demands that organizations look at solutions from a people-first perspective rather than rely solely on technology-based strategies. Of course, many executives tend to look at IT risk and security […]
To Truly Benefit from Cloud Computing, CIOs Must Fill These Three Key Roles
Whether it involves reducing IT overhead costs or jump-starting key business projects, the benefits and opportunities offered by cloud computing are seemingly endless. However, tapping into these benefits requires more than just a pure focus on technology. There’s also a human element that CIOs must be mindful of. Fostering a […]
CIOs Must Think Differently in Today’s Digital World
Good talent can be hard to find and even harder to keep. For CIOs, winning over and retaining talent means changing their mindsets in the face of a digital era. Giving key personnel the power to pick their projects and managers is one way to entice and incentivize both new […]
The Critical Role of the CIO in Spearheading Digital Transformation
Digital media and technology represent potent tools for business in terms of reducing costs, increasing revenues, reaching new audiences, eliminating inefficiencies, illuminating market trends, and other areas. But while the power of data and digital technologies is proven, many businesses do not have a comprehensive digital transformation strategy. Part of […]
CIO-Driven Outsourcing Brings Opportunity for IT Providers
As CIOs look towards outsourcing as a way to gain crucial skill sets and services, IT solution providers have a golden opportunity to step up to the plate and offer their portfolio of solutions and services. Identifying In-Demand Skills Of the 3,352 global CIOs and technology leaders polled in a recent […]
A Cloud Migration Cheat Sheet for CIOs
Many are sprinting toward cloud adoption at full speed, which can be intimidating to companies moving there at a slower pace. The good news is that a speedy transition to cloud infrastructure isn’t the right solution for every organization. And there are a plethora of best practices to help stakeholders […]