IT Strategy: Page 54
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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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TrendlineCIO Priorities
Companies task their CIOs with balancing the company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.
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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 -
Mbula Schoen, senior director analyst at Gartner, speaking at a session during the virtual Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021. Retrieved from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on Oct. 18, 2021.
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 -
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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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 -
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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. 5, 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. 4, 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. 1, 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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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 -
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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 -
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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