IT Strategy: Page 146
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Deep Dive
Show me the monetization: Hordes of under-utilized data leave CIOs with major decisions
Big data can mean big money. How can CIOs monetize data to create new opportunities? And should they?
By Justine Brown • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Microsoft buys sales-gamification startup to help businesses incentivize sales teams
Adding a fantasy sports component to CRM can make incentive programs more engaging, the company said.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 4, 2015 -
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Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.
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Proposed new visa could aid immigrant tech entrepreneurs
Legislation would provide a new type of visa for immigrants who can obtain "significant" venture capital funding for a business.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is the era of email coming to an end?
Several apps have been developed to try to replace email, including a new one from Microsoft, but the fact remains that email is usually sufficient for the task at hand.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Startup SlamData aims to help businesses improve data visualization
Because it doesn’t need to translate unstructured data into relational format, the open-source option can improve efficiency, according to its CEO.
By Justine Brown • July 31, 2015 -
IT workers: 'Unrealistic expectations' create skills gap
Experts suggest HR staff and IT executives work together to craft more accurate job descriptions when hiring new employees.
By Justine Brown • July 30, 2015 -
Survey: IT budgets inching up in 2015
50% of CIOs surveyed by TEKsystems said they expect to have larger budgets this year.
By Justine Brown • July 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
On Cloud 9: How CIOs can get the most out of cloud service investments
The devil’s in the details when it comes to reaping the greatest benefits from cloud vendor contracts.
By Justine Brown • July 29, 2015 -
HP report: Security pros could have avoided majority of cyberattacks with a simple patch
The results coincide with a recent US-CERT study, which found that 85% of network attacks were preventable.
By Justine Brown • July 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Risk and repeat: How outdated technology can devastate a business
Sticking with trusted legacy systems may seem like a safe bet for CIOs, but hidden dangers can lurk in older tech.
By Justine Brown • July 27, 2015 -
Legal battle between Oracle, Rimini Street over copyright infringement set for Sept.
The dispute could result in fewer choices for CIOs in need of software support.
By Justine Brown • July 24, 2015 -
CIOs: AppleCare for Enterprise falls short
Some tech professionals say Apple’s business-specific support service fails to help them where and when they need it most.
By Justine Brown • July 24, 2015 -
Wal-Mart makes move to capitalize on e-commerce in China
The purchase is expected to accelerate the retail giant's e-commerce business in the fast-growing market.
By Justine Brown • July 24, 2015 -
Gartner: CIOs must focus on becoming more strategic
A survey revealed CEOs expect CIOs to lead the digital charge within an organization.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Study: CIOs need to use CRM more strategically
Many CIOs utilize the software primarily as a management tool rather than as a way to gain customer insights.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Can CIOs help remedy the IT security professional shortage?
A recent study found that more than one-third of organizations have been unable to fill security vacancies.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Informatica tech chief: CIO role shifting to new focus
Ginna Raahauge said CIOs should turn their attention to more than just information concerns.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
Platform economy emerging as demand for outcomes rises
More companies are considering moving away from a traditional product service model to one based on a digital platform.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Tech turmoil: CIOs navigate endless pool of IT investment choices for employees
It’s a whole new ballgame when it comes to selecting the best technology tools for the workplace.
By Justine Brown • July 20, 2015 -
Critical new role for CIOs: Cloud inventory management
There may be no way to stop employees from launching cloud apps, but CIOs can employ good practices to help ensure the enterprise is protected.
By Justine Brown • July 20, 2015 -
Cloud failures provide valuable lessons for CIOs
Most failures can be attributed to one of three fairly simple and preventable issues.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2015 -
IT leaders seek outsourcing middle ground
In an effort to regain control, some businesses are moving away from multisourcing.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2015 -
Do companies need a CIO and a CDO?
With CIOs often overwhelmed, some businesses are hiring chief digital officers to focus on transformation.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2015 -
Inattention to IT security proves a poor career move for executives
Putting IT security at the top of the to-do list can help CIOs ensure job security.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015 -
Report: BYOD could be headed for extinction
As businesses catch up with consumer technology offerings, workers may have less reason to bypass IT.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015