IT Strategy
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David Groombridge, research VP at Gartner, speaking at a session during the virtual Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021. Retrieved from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on Oct. 18, 2021.
Gartner: 12 technology trends for 2022 and beyond
The way back toward sustainable profits and expansion starts with technology investments as CIOs are expected to create resilient IT organizations.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Albertsons to increase focus on modernizing tech under new CFO
The grocer has considerable work ahead as it looks to move away from using outdated systems and rely more heavily on cloud-based technology.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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TrendlineCommunication and collaboration software
To compete in their industries, businesses rely on a growing set of digital tools that bring workers together, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts. But the balance is delicate.
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OpinionHow to digitally accelerate during crisis fatigue
Ongoing disruptions are unsettling business plans and triggering enterprise process review. This, in turn, increases symptoms of fatigue among employees, and the IT organization is not immune.
By Mary Mesaglio • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Nearly one-third of SaaS spend goes to waste, survey says
Total waste is probably larger than what businesses estimate, according to Brian Adler, senior director of cloud market strategy at Flexera.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Gen Z wants jobs in tech, but retention questions linger
A generation waiting in the wings. A corporate world eager to fill tech talent vacancies. Culture and compensation can make or break the deal for the rising IT talent class.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 08, 2021 -
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What's the lesson for CIOs in Facebook's network woes?
The six-hour crash felt by billions of users worldwide puts the issue of network and communication redundancy front and center for tech leaders.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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The cost of career change: Workers spend time, money breaking into IT
As the Great Resignation hits the enterprise and workers seek out job opportunities, 13% of job seekers are thinking about pivoting to IT, according to CompTIA data.
By Katie Malone • Oct. 04, 2021 -
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How Discover Financial Services embraces the DevOps model
The company began DevOps practices with a cultural shift that empowered teams to self organize and make decisions.
By Katie Malone • Oct. 01, 2021 -
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Multiple buyers, hybrid work drive software spending through 2022
More parts of the business are acquiring software products, with hybrid work tools driving continued investment in new products and services.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Tech leaders plan large AI investment, but adoption woes remain
Four in 10 technology decision-makers say emerging AI applications are still under development, a Gartner survey found.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Companies gear up for 2022 IT budget hikes: report
IT projects that support operations are growing in importance, but upgrading out-of-date infrastructure is no longer the top priority.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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OpinionHow introspection can stop the Great Resignation
Employees quitting en masse is creating a "brain drain," and companies must act swiftly to improve the digital experience to ensure current and future employees feel supported and productive.
By Yassine Zaied • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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CDOs are misunderstood, grapple with high expectations: survey
Companies can gain revenue and efficiency from a highly effective data foundation, but expectations surrounding the chief data officer role must first be clarified.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 27, 2021 -
More technology development is taking place outside IT
Half of non-IT employees are building tech craft products that get adopted by other departments or companies, Gartner research shows.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Inside Wells Fargo's multicloud strategy
The financial services provider plans to work with Microsoft and Google to support its public cloud infrastructure.
By Naomi Eide • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Enterprise app sprawl swells, with most apps outside of IT control
IT departments manage less than half of total enterprise applications used, according to data from Productiv.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Opinion
3 keys steps to facilitate robust, sustainable learning programs
It's vital companies cultivate an environment of learning and upskilling, enabling employees to develop their knowledge and skills.
By Michael Voegele • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Olay takes on computer algorithms to fight biased beauty standards
Olay is partnering with Black Girls Code to send at least 1,000 girls of color to the organization's code camp, and it's conducting an audit of its own skin analysis technology.
By Asa Hiken • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhat GitHub's Copilot tool reveals about AI's future in software development
AI can take repetitive tasks off a software developer's to-do list. But the transformative effect of these tools hinges on their maturity, which hasn't yet hit its peak.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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IT projects trapped in backlog as demand rises
Companies deal with IT backlogs spanning three to 12 months as market trends push businesses to change quickly, an Appian survey found.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by HCL SoftwareAn easy way to get started with Kubernetes with HCL Software
For companies that don't have a Kubernetes-savvy team or are looking for an all-in-one SoFy hosting solution, there's HCL Now.
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Ransomware capitalizes on holiday weekends. Feds urge vigilance over Labor Day
The FBI and CISA implored companies and agencies to backup data and use proactive threat-hunting measures to mitigate any potential attacks.
By David Jones • Sept. 02, 2021 -
Target CIO to retire next year, making way for new IT era
Mike McNamara arrived at Target in 2015 and reshaped the IT organization through "ruthless prioritization."
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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CIOs vs. the supply chain: Laptop shortages threaten enterprise efficiency
IT is now maintaining a more diverse fleet of laptops in the wake of scarcity and rising costs in computing equipment.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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Do tech investments really yield cost savings?
The link between technology investments and long-term cost savings isn't always linear. Not every technology gain will directly affect the budget.
By Katie Malone • Aug. 31, 2021
