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It's definitely too late for your digital transformation
The 88% of companies hanging out in the middle of their digital transformation journey are officially dead, writes Hypergiant Industries' Ben Lamm.
Ben Lamm • Jan. 14, 2019 -
What a world marathon record teaches us about software
Conventional wisdom says "don't go too fast." But with constant change an ever-present reality in today's business environment, adaptability and speed of execution are more important than waiting to make sure something is perfect.
Derek Hutson • Jan. 7, 2019 -
The top 3 things CIOs lose sleep over
Being a CIO is a challenge in today's business climate, especially with the number of expectations and burdens we must shoulder, writes Talend CIO Eric Johnson.
Eric Johnson • Jan. 2, 2019 -
How to solve the 'hidden layers of data' problem at the heart of GDPR compliance
From a technology perspective, the biggest challenges companies face is building the capabilities needed to meet the GDPR’s "right to be forgotten" clause.
Matt Glickman • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Don't let vendors put customers — and a business's reputation — at risk
In addition to security and data protection demands, organizations must be vigilant about how third-party service providers approach these obligations.
Steve Richardson • Dec. 10, 2018 -
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Blockchain fact vs. fiction: A reality check for businesses
Blockchain is perhaps the most overhyped and perplexing of the interconnected, transformational technologies for enterprises.
Maciej Kranz • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Women in tech: Stop seeking mentors and start searching for sponsors
Although women have made many inroads to crack the glass ceiling, men can and should play an integral role in helping advance women's careers, writes Julie Cullivan, CIO and SVP, Business Operations, ForeScout Technologies.
Julie Cullivan • Nov. 19, 2018 -
5 warning signs to look for in a predictive analytics program
The complexity of predictive programs puts them at greater risk for failure than success.
Matthew Honaker • Nov. 12, 2018 -
Do we really need another acronym? The case for 'ERPaaS'
The theory is big hardware and software vendors are able to leverage economies of scale that organizations just can't match.
Shawn Stamp • Oct. 29, 2018 -
How to combat departing employee-induced data loss
The unfortunate reality is that employee-induced data loss can never be entirely prevented, so it's imperative that organizations backup their data and recover it quickly.
Brian Rutledge • Oct. 22, 2018 -
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Corporate culture: The unexpected component for digital transformation
A year in, some companies find digital transformation projects are stalled or scaled back; over budget and behind schedule; or canceled all together. Was the corporate culture ready?
Katherine Kisovec • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Are businesses prepared for the voice revolution?
Voice interfaces are becoming more important to business — but enterprises should not expect that adapting to voice will be like adapting to mobile.
Anant Jhingran and Michael Endler • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Making high availability more cost-effective in the cloud
Provisioning resources for high availability in a way that does not sacrifice security or performance has never been easy or cheap.
David Bermingham • Oct. 1, 2018 -
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Why businesses must focus on intelligence augmentation over artificial intelligence
For tasks that do not require context and are easily repeatable, AI solutions can increase efficiency without introducing risk.
Aaron Masih • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Enterprise cultural shifts required for successful cloud adoption
Many organizations underestimate the legacy-to-cloud cultural shift and the specific IT skill sets required for managing cloud infrastructure environments.
Joy Sim and Michael Byrne • Sept. 17, 2018 -
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On the horizon: Virtual personal assistants in the enterprise
VPA devices aren't just for consumers anymore: Many enterprises are adopting the tech via workplace applications and professional user experiences.
Werner Goertz • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Underqualified: 3 signs a company is experiencing a skills gap
Employees need to adapt to the speed of technological change, and it is leadership's responsibility to lead those transformational initiatives.
Jody Bailey • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Innovation: What's the measure of success?
Innovation is a mindset, but the impact of innovation can and should be measured and the results shared widely and consistently.
Alex Goryachev • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Future-proofing your tech career: Tips to stay on top of the game
Automation and digitalization means not only upskilling employees and improving processes, it also means rethinking how the workforce engages with technology and how employees engage with each other.
Shawn Wharton • Aug. 27, 2018 -
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3 ways that data visualization is supporting the CIO paradigm shift
The biggest consideration and conversation that your team should be having is what you're trying to have your data do for you, then you can determine the best solutions to drive to that goal.
Ruhollah Farchtchi • Aug. 20, 2018 -
4 factors for a successful intelligent process automation project
When other intelligent software pairs with RPA, it gives leeway to IPA, offering an even more innovative and comprehensive option for digital transformation.
Brandyn Campbell • Aug. 13, 2018 -
Skills required of a successful 2020 IT service management professional
Future ITSM roles will still need to deliver against operational and organizational needs to meet required outcomes using existing skills and capabilities.
Sarah Lahav • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Real risks of using file transfer protocol
The newest technology for B2B data exchange is managed file transfer protocol, an industry best secure communications framework.
Chandra Shekhar • July 30, 2018 -
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Security: The job sucks
But with the right steps, this job doesn't have to suck. Keep the lines of communication open, find signals and anomalies that matter and advocate for security experts everywhere.
Rich Reybok • July 23, 2018 -
The importance of data center intelligence for the C-level
Interpreting business intelligence on inventory and processes will help a business become more efficient, the fastest way to a healthy bottom line.
Peter Vancorenland • July 16, 2018
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