CIO strategy

Today's CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other IT leaders must tackle constantly evolving challenges. Get critical news, guides and tips on how to excel in business and technology leadership. Topics include CIO strategy, business disruption, hybrid workforces, change management, cross-departmental collaboration, and how to lead projects related to metaverse, AI, and blockchain.

August 24, 2022 24 Aug'22
Server costs rise, software selling at premium: Reports

Latest PPI data reveals a 3.1% month-over-month uptick for host computers and servers, while storage prices drop slightly and professional services stand pat.
August 24, 2022 24 Aug'22
Apple's hybrid work plans draw worker pushback

Apple's executives say in-person collaboration is essential to the company's innovative culture. Employees have asked the company to rethink forced hybrid work.
August 19, 2022 19 Aug'22
Experts concerned with FTC exploring data privacy rules

The Federal Trade Commission is considering new data privacy rules that would address business data collection, analysis and profit.
August 17, 2022 17 Aug'22
NI CMO: Marketing should lead corporate social responsibility

As Gen Z holds brands accountable for corporate social responsibility values, Ana Villegas, CMO at NI (National Instruments), makes the case that marketing teams should handle CSR.

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Tools for instilling a culture of digital transformation

Communities of practice, agile methods, cross-functional teams and platform strategies rank among the methods IT leaders use to institutionalize change and create a culture of digital transformation. Continue Reading
The basics of enterprise blockchain

The distinctions between public and enterprise blockchain matter. Gain insight into those differences and what to consider when implementing the distributed ledger technology. Continue Reading
The awkward state of the remote vs. in-person work debate

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau discusses return-to-work initiatives for IT pros and in-person tech conferences coming back onto the schedule. Continue Reading

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How CIOs and IT can drive environmental sustainability

Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help. Continue Reading
The effect of digital transformation on the CIO job

Digitization and digital transformation sound similar, but they couldn't be more different in what they demand from CIOs, explains Genpact's Sanjay Srivastava. Continue Reading
How to plan for a potential data storage shortage

Try saying 'data storage shortage' five times fast. Hopefully you won't need to say it often in the near future, but with escalating data volumes, planning is key. Continue Reading

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How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC and provide a list of free templates to help get you started. Continue Reading
8 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver. Continue Reading
7 business process management challenges and how to fix them

On the road to a successful BPM initiative, missing C-level support, unclear goals, cultural change and poor testing environments are among the roadblocks that can be overcome. Continue Reading