IT Strategy
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Improving day-to-day operations a central IT focus in 2022
The majority of executives say they now have more accountability for the financial impact of IT investments than in previous years, Snow Software research finds.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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It's not too late to modernize aging ERP systems
A complex, expensive process awaits companies that are just now starting ERP modernization. But the risks of delaying upgrades are too high.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 6, 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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Ulta to spend up to $180M on ERP overhaul
The company expects to see operational benefits from the overhaul, dubbed Project SOAR, in fiscal 2023.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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Certified IT employees deliver $10K more in yearly business value: report
More than nine in 10 tech workers possess at least one IT certification, according to a report from Skillsoft.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Shadow IT is evolving as businesses sanction more apps
Once solely the domain of super-users with enough technical acumen to surreptitiously set up and run infrastructure and apps, rogue IT now proliferates — and is accepted.
By Allen Bernard • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Overcoming the collaboration puzzle of hybrid work
Whether it's avatar robots or digital water coolers, CIOs can assist with how a company spurs collaboration among its ranks.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Google.org supports training, hiring push for 8K veterans
The initiative will connect veterans with Google certificate training and 12-week fellowships at 400 employers.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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CEOs place tech execs atop list of critical C-suite members
CIOs gained influence in the leadership sphere as technology expanded throughout the organization in the pandemic era.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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What tech leaders are doing about the talent crisis
As companies squabble to retain and attract top tech talent, leaders are planning to augment training and upskilling initiatives in their organizations.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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How 5 big tech companies are approaching hybrid work
Tech companies deferred multiple back-to-the-office deadlines. Now, hybrid work is the norm — but not all models look the same.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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A creativity boom is coming. It could change tech and business operations
Technology can translate creative energy into better products, employee experiences and operations, Forrester analysts said Tuesday.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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OpinionThe evolving role of CIO: 5 ways to thrive in the spotlight
Though traditionally implementers, CIOs are making decisions from a prominent seat at the table. How can CIOs best meet the role's demands?
By Chris Fielding • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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The Water Cooler: How 5 execs operate under crisis
When an outage or attack hits, IT executives must calmly guide the organization toward a resolution. It's often easier said than done.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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Walmart digital innovation: 5 takeaways from top tech exec
Offering contact-free shopping, boosting personalization and improving workforce efficiencies are among the key focuses for the company, according to Global CTO Suresh Kumar.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Steven Rosenbush, bureau chief, enterprise technology, The Wall Street Journal, (top left) moderating a panel at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo with Chris Howard , VP and chief of research, Gartner Research, (center); Sheila Jordan, chief digital technology tfficer, Honeywell (top right); Michael Kingston, chief information oficer, L'Oreal Americas (bottom left); and Abhi Dhar, EVP, chief information and technology officer, TransUnion, on Oct. 20, 2021. Retrieved from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on Oct. 22, 2021.
Modern IT is no longer a nice-to-have — it's a recruiting tactic
"If we don't have great digital employee experience anywhere our technologists work, we are at risk of losing that talent," said TransUnion's Abhi Dhar.
By Naomi Eide • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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5 Forrester predictions for the future of IT
The firm expects IT budgets to grow by 6% in 2022, a sign of sustained enterprise interest in tech acceleration.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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8 executives, analysts on the role of CIOs in business strategy
Geeks win, empathy reigns and businesses are relearning how to communicate technology goals. An advantage? Shared experience.
By Roberto Torres , Naomi Eide • Oct. 24, 2021 -
To win, CIOs must embrace the new — borrowing from other industries
A future-proof CIO needs to leverage playbooks from other industries, iterating on others' successes while cultivating an obsession with what's new.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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4 predictions for CIOs to watch from Gartner
What's next for business centers around rethinking operating models and preparing for external threats, from privacy violations to cyberattacks.
By Naomi Eide • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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3 lasting changes ahead for business technology leaders
Shifting the technology playbook, rethinking hybrid and an end to business-as-usual will shape what's next for IT leaders, Gartner analysts laid out in a keynote address.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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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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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. 8, 2021
