4 ways the CIO can help stem the Great Resignation

CIOs can take an active role in creating a positive environment that breeds loyalty, both within their organization and across the company.

By Sharon Mandell • Jan. 11, 2022

J.C. Penney targets IT, e-commerce overhaul with new executives

The incoming CIO, and chief digital and transformation officer will guide the company as it carries out its post-bankruptcy digital plans.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 11, 2022

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ERP Modernization

ERP modernization can bring some disruption if not planned correctly. But the costs of aging, inefficient systems pose a bigger threat.

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The Water Cooler: How 5 executives prioritize IT projects

Tasked with making the most of budgets and staff, leaders must select the most impactful projects to deliver in the next 12 months.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 10, 2022

Phishing lures await in Google Docs comments

Email addresses are hidden when someone mentions a user in a comment, so the human instinct to question the legitimacy of the notification decreases. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2022

5 trends shaping enterprise SaaS use in 2022

How companies buy software is changing as more line-of-business managers adopt tools outside the CIO's purview and businesses rethink their must-haves.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 6, 2022

5 analyst predictions for how the CIO role will change in 2022

Companies will scrutinize CIOs' ability to deliver financial results, flexibility, and an effective hybrid work strategy.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 4, 2022

Can broadband investments boost the talent pool?

Expanded rural broadband access could mean more potential employees, even as the impact of the $65 billion investment won't be felt for years to come.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 21, 2021

3 strategies for long-term hybrid work success

There's tremendous appetite for more flexible working arrangements. But plenty of organizations are unprepared to support hybrid work in the long run.

By John Beattie • Dec. 20, 2021

How businesses can time an ERP modernization

Companies experience regular business ebbs and flows during normal times. Picking when to modernize an ERP must take those waves into consideration — and take advantage of them.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 20, 2021

5 executives share their 2022 budget priorities

Top of mind in next year's technology shopping list for enterprise leaders: talent, data solutions and security.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 16, 2021

3 reasons the IT department is here to stay

IT departments need to reform their engagement and delivery models. But leading companies know there's a need for some form of centralized engineering.

By Charles Betz and Will McKeon-White • Dec. 13, 2021

The industry-disrupting power of event-driven architecture (EDA)

How event-driven architecture (EDA) can help deliver up to the millisecond data your customers demand.

Dec. 13, 2021

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

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

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

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

Shadow IT is evolving as businesses sanction more apps

Once solely the domain of super-users, rogue IT now proliferates — and is accepted.

By Allen Bernard • Nov. 15, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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

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