IT Strategy: Page 52

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    Managed service providers are here to save the hybrid cloud

    AWS, Google and Microsoft are pitching an interoperable cloud world. But they cannot realize their designs without MSPs like Kyndryl. 

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 26, 2022
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    How much of your IT spend is wasted?

    SaaS, cloud and vendor use rights have muddied the IT asset management waters, making it difficult for CIOs to account for software spending.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Trendline

    IT Upgrades

    CIOs must help their businesses address maintenance needs while keeping an eye on future innovation.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Don’t forget about mobile apps

    Deprioritizing mobile app development comes at a cost when they’re proven to increase conversion rates and keep customers happy.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Where do the highest-paid IT pros live?

    While salaries have historically been higher along the coast, inland states have seen faster growth thanks to shifting work patterns and talent sourcing possibilities.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Sam’s Club finishes chainwide rollout of inventory-scanning robots

    The wholesaler added the Inventory Scan tower atop automated floor scrubbing robots to report data like pricing and product availability back to club managers.

    By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2022
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    ‘Fish where the fish are’: Keys to finding and keeping tech talent

    For Black & Veatch’s EVP and Global CIO, retention hinges on management and culture.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    4 strategies for ‘winning’ IT vendor negotiations

    “If you don’t ask, you don’t get": When vendor fees spike, customers can walk away with a better deal.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Goldman Sachs’ restructure prioritizes tech

    The banking and financial services company is spending more on tech, even as revenues dipped. 

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 21, 2022
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    3 IT execs on strategies to help organizations embrace technology

    Executives at The New York Times, the State Department and Capri Holdings discussed tech strategies that were central to supporting their efforts. 

    By , • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Truist invests in security efforts to curb fraud

    In a recent earnings call, the company reported losses due to fraud reimbursement. But efforts to improve security are moving forward.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    AAA partners with universities to develop tech talent

    Through tech internships and for-credit opportunities, the auto club established a talent pipeline that has led to new feature development.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Boards looking to CEOs, not CIOs, to lead digital initiatives

    The change in digital leadership will be most pronounced in technology-heavy industries, including banking, retail, telecom and healthcare, Gartner says.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    6 Gartner predictions for the forward-thinking CIO

    Virtual workspaces, cloud market consolidation and new strategies for cultivating and retaining tech talent will come to the fore as companies innovate for the future.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Is enterprise IT recession proof?

    Companies will spend more on cloud, software and IT services next year, with total IT spending up 5.1%, Gartner says.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 19, 2022
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    How chicken chain Raising Cane’s scaled and modernized

    The leadership at Raising Cane’s knew that in order to keep growing successfully, they would need to ditch paper processes and legacy systems.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Cisco to bring IT training to 25M learners with a focus on equity, inclusion

    The company plans to expand the reach of its existing Cisco Networking Academy, among other training initiatives.

    By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2022
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    3 ways CIOs can get the most out of slimmer budgets

    While IT budgets will still rise in 2023, the 5.1% increase lags behind the 6.5% global inflation rate, Gartner said. 

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 17, 2022
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    3 areas for IT leaders to prioritize in 2023

    Leaders are concerned about a financial downturn, Gartner research shows. But the right strategies can help put sustainable growth on overdrive.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    10 Gartner tech trends to watch in 2023

    From new entrants to incumbents, one thing is true for each technology: customization is key.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Inflation pushes finance chiefs’ digital investments

    Digital transformation is a rising priority for finance executives. 1 in 3 are ready for aggressive tech investments to outstrip competitors.

    By Grace Noto • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Sponsored by Eaton

    IT is changing – are you ready to change with it?

    IT is evolving. Some traditional skills will remain, but others will change. We share key insights to keep you ready for what’s next.

    Oct. 17, 2022
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    Sponsored by SAP

    Technology transformation helps revamp and reimagine the customer experience

    Building on a unified platform is crucial for automation, integration and delivering value.

    By Steve Baird, Senior Vice President & Managing Director – Midwest Region, SAP • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Open ecosystems keep the ‘multi’ in multicloud

    Interoperability and deeper integration are key benefits of an open ecosystem, writes Dell VP of Corporate Strategy Mindy Cancila.

    By Mindy Cancila • Oct. 14, 2022
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    4 examples showing the value of IT upskilling through tech certifications

    More businesses have to source talent internally, and train or upskill staff so they can take on high-demand roles.

    By Naomi Eide • Oct. 14, 2022
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    AI software spending set to nearly double by 2025: Forrester

    Global spending on the software category will reach $64 billion in the next three years, up from $33 billion in 2021, the analyst firm expects.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022