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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
Environmental sustainability considerations for IT teams
With customers, employees and investors pressuring companies to go green, IT needs to take a lead on sustainability. Learn some of the ways IT can make progress. Continue Reading
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The evolving CIO role: From IT operator to business strategist
This in-depth guide to the role of the CIO traces the job's evolution, explains what is required of the position today and why it has become so important to businesses. Continue Reading
3 ideas CIOs can use for better disruption planning
Discover how a focus on three areas -- cybersecurity, employee experience and proactive management -- can help CIOs plan for and better manage disruptions. Continue Reading
The push is on to build the autonomous enterprise
The concept of an autonomous enterprise is becoming more real as enterprises combine technologies to automate all kinds of human work. Welcome to the 'Autonomous Revolution.'Continue Reading
CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities
CIOs and CTOs both play a valuable role in a company's technology strategy, but their focus and responsibilities are different. Learn more.Continue Reading
Top 10 business process management certifications for 2022
These BPM certifications can help you gain the specialized knowledge you need to perform your job better. Get all the details to help you advance your career.Continue Reading
Cloud-first strategy forces big shift on IT infrastructure, skills
More and more, IT infrastructure is in the cloud. As organizations adopt cloud-first strategies, forward-looking CIOs are refocusing their teams on new roles and tasks.Continue Reading
6 top business process management benefits, advantages
Streamlined workflows, greater agility and scalability, tighter process controls, reduced risks, lower costs and better customer engagements are among the notable BPM benefits.Continue Reading
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What is business process management? An in-depth BPM guide
Business process management (BPM) is a structured approach to improving the processes organizations use to get work done, serve their customers and generate business value.Continue Reading
6 trends shaping the future of BPM
BPM is evolving quickly as advanced automation, integration with software platforms and democratized tools extend its reach. Read about the future of BPM.Continue Reading
Top 9 blockchain platforms to consider in 2022
Get the lowdown on the major features, differentiators, strengths and weaknesses of the blockchain platforms getting the most buzz -- and real-world deployments.Continue Reading
Top 5 digital transformation trends in 2022
As organizations move out of crisis mode, CIOs are rethinking their digital transformation strategies: Intelligent search, CDPs, AIOps, DevOps/Agile/ITSM claim the spotlight.Continue Reading
10 key ESG and sustainability trends for business, IT
From consumers to employees to investors, more people are choosing companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance concerns. Here are 10 ESG trends that matter.Continue Reading
Creating a more sustainable IT department
Technology leaders share some of the ways they're focused on lowering their carbon footprint and helping their companies advance sustainability goals.Continue Reading
New book explores business benefits of immersive technology
Immersive technologies will transform business, with weighty consequences for the global economy. Learn what extended reality can do in this book excerpt by PwC's XR chief.Continue Reading
Digital twinning use cases strengthen with AR, VR
More business leaders are realizing that digital twinning plus augmented reality and virtual reality helps them advance their digital transformation efforts. Take a look at how.Continue Reading
5 edge computing trends to watch in 2022 and the future
While edge computing is still evolving, organizations are making efforts to bring data closer to the edge, and here, we identify the top trends they should be looking out for.Continue Reading
Agility and resiliency vital to digital-first business models
For enterprises transforming their business models, ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz explains how Disney and Peloton reinvented themselves and thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue Reading
30 top edge computing companies to watch in 2022
With the amount of data organizations are generating today, IT leaders should consider edge computing technologies to keep all that data closer to the edge.Continue Reading
Hyperautomation technology speeds digital transformation
To businesses plotting a digital transformation course, ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz says hyperautomation is instrumental in consolidating siloed processes and smoothing workflows.Continue Reading
Top 10 edge computing use cases and examples
The move to edge computing will increase over the next few years. Here, we list the areas where it's proving to deliver high value.Continue Reading
The CIO's role in strengthening information security
The CIO is critical for ensuring strong cybersecurity within the organization. Learn why the CIO's role inherently makes that difficult, and how to overcome obstacles.Continue Reading
How to harness the disruption of hyperautomation
Hyperautomation technologies will disrupt business and IT operations, but smart organizations can use them as fuel for successful transformation.Continue Reading
How to evaluate and select GRC vendors and tools
There is a variety of governance, risk and compliance software on the market. Learn about some of the available products and how best to evaluate GRC tools and vendors.Continue Reading
What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?
As employees continue working remotely, the prevalence of shadow IT grows. This inevitability is forcing IT leaders to weigh the pros and cons of unsanctioned technology use.Continue Reading
Traditional vs. enterprise risk management: How do they differ?
Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are important differences between the two.Continue Reading
Top enterprise risk management certifications to consider
Certifications are essential to any career. Here are some enterprise risk management certifications for IT professionals.Continue Reading
3 hybrid work strategy tips CIOs and IT need now
Moving to a hybrid work model presents a number of challenges for companies. Here's how IT leaders can help overcome obstacles and support success.Continue Reading
CIOs lead digital transformation as pilots, co-pilots, engineers
According to Genpact's partnered study with the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, CIOs assume one of three roles: pilots, co-pilots or engineers. Here's how each role leads digital change.Continue Reading
Evaluating the benefits of 5G for businesses
With its high speeds, low latency and other advantages, 5G is delivering value in the enterprise. Now, business leaders view the new wireless technology as key to future success.Continue Reading
How IT can enable long-term hybrid remote work
Hybrid work is here to stay. To keep employees happy and productive, CIOs should partner with stakeholders companywide to design a hybrid remote program suitable for the long term.Continue Reading
IoT legislation device manufacturers need to know about
To avoid penalties and meet government agency requirements, IoT device manufacturers must adhere to new standards and regulations. Learn the latest here.Continue Reading
The mirrored world: What are the benefits of digital twins?
Building digital twins is the first step on the path to the mirrored world for businesses. Leaders are bringing together data and intelligence, creating an agile, connected future.Continue Reading
9 digital experience monitoring vendors to watch
Demand for monitoring and managing digital experiences is growing. Knowing the vendors and products available to businesses will help leaders make the right choice.Continue Reading
Blockchain for businesses: The ultimate enterprise guide
Enterprise blockchain projects can easily run aground without the right navigational tools. Our in-depth guide will help ensure safe passage.Continue Reading
Top 10 benefits of blockchain technology for business
Blockchain's unique characteristics address many business issues. Here are 10 important benefits of blockchain and examples of the industries that are taking advantage of them.Continue Reading
8 blockchain security risks to weigh before adoption
Blockchain and smart contracts have their own unique vulnerabilities. But poor code testing, cryptographic keys and generic network attacks will get you, too.Continue Reading
Today's blockchain use cases and industry applications
Though far from a mature technology, blockchain is gaining prominence as a sound and highly secure method of conducting myriad transactions in multiple applications and industries.Continue Reading
Uneven tech forecasts and the downstream impact on talent
Business leaders need to consider how today's 'uneven' economy is impacting talent in the tech space and why they should continue investing in human capital. Here's why.Continue Reading
8 blockchain-as-a-service providers to have on your radar
You don't have to build your blockchain project from the ground up. These cloud-based service providers can provide the infrastructure, networking and development tools you need.Continue Reading
6 alternatives to blockchain for businesses to consider
Technologies like cloud storage and distributed databases provide some of blockchain's data-integrity and reliability advantages with fewer performance, efficiency and cost issues.Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to RPA (robotic process automation)
This comprehensive guide to robotic process automation explains what RPA is, where it's being deployed and how this disruptive technology is changing how work gets done.Continue Reading
RPA vs. cognitive automation: What are the key differences?
CIOs are now relying on cognitive automation and RPA to improve business processes more than ever before. Here are the important distinctions between the two technologies.Continue Reading
What's the difference between RPA and IPA?
RPA and IPA can work in tandem to expand the scope of your process automation strategy. But first, it's important to understand their key differences.Continue Reading
With accelerated digital transformation, less is more
Ramping up digital transformation to take on problems such as COVID-19 shouldn't mean running up huge numbers of projects. CIOs argue for a focused approach and crystalized tech.Continue Reading
What are the benefits of cognitive automation?
As CIOs embrace more automation tools like RPA, they should also consider utilizing cognitive automation for higher-level tasks to further improve business processes. Here's why.Continue Reading
The future of e-commerce: Trends, tips, traps to avoid
The term 'e-commerce' has been around for decades. What does it mean for today's businesses? Not what it did in the 1990s -- or even a mere 12 months ago.Continue Reading
Evolving role of the CIO key to the future of work
Allan Tate, executive chair of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, explains how the pandemic pushed CIOs to the forefront as enterprises scrambled to adapt to a new normal.Continue Reading
What is the status of quantum computing for business?
In this episode of Today I Learned (about data), we discuss the status of quantum computing, its current challenges and when businesses can expect to use it in their day-to-day operations.Continue Reading
10 digital transformation benefits for business
Businesses cite efficiency, resiliency, productivity, ROI and competitive advantage as critical reasons to digitally transform their operations in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions.Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders
This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how enterprises can successfully transition to this new business paradigm.Continue Reading
10 ways the pandemic changed digital transformation
The pandemic has brought lasting changes to how companies do business. Here are 10 important ways in which COVID-19 affected digital transformation initiatives.Continue Reading
4 examples of digital transformation success in business
Searching out role models for your digital transformation initiative? We outline the steps taken by four masters of digital transformation and explain what you can learn from them.Continue Reading
The future of trust will be built on data transparency
In a digital economy fueled by AI, data transparency is the new currency. Learn what IT leaders must do to bring trust and transparency to the enterprise, now and into the future.Continue Reading
What are the advantages and disadvantages of RPA?
While RPA offers several benefits in the enterprise, there are also a few drawbacks. According to experts, these are the top eight pros and five cons of RPA for organizations to consider.Continue Reading
Calculating cloud migration costs: What CIOs need to consider
As CIOs make the move to the cloud, they first must ensure they have the budget to do so. Here, we're diving into the pre-migration, migration and post-migration costs to consider.Continue Reading
3 technology predictions for 2021
As IT leaders prepare their organizations for the year ahead, we're offering insights into the technology trends we predict will have the biggest impact.Continue Reading
Understanding the difference between RPA and AI
RPA and AI adoption are rapidly increasing, but there's still some confusion over the coevolving technologies. Here we dive into their capabilities and how they can work together.Continue Reading
A cloud migration roadmap for CIOs
Migrating workloads to the cloud can be a daunting task -- but with a roadmap in place, CIOs are better equipped to make decisions that will help ensure the migration is a success.Continue Reading
What CIOs need to know about the future of hyperautomation
Appian founder and CEO Matt Calkins dives into the benefits of hyperautomation and how unifying technologies will ultimately help enterprises achieve success in today's digital age.Continue Reading
C-suite execs give future technology predictions for the decade
What will keep CIOs busy this decade? From machine learning to cybersecurity, IT leaders are providing insights on technologies they predict will be accelerated over the next 10 years.Continue Reading
The impact of blockchain in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Organizations across several industries from healthcare to retail are turning to blockchain to help support critical business functions as a result of the pandemic. Here's why.Continue Reading
Private 5G companies show major potential
Companies across several vectors are deploying their own private 5G networks to solve business challenges. Here, experts dive into the areas where they're showing the most potential.Continue Reading
Top private 5G use cases and benefits in the enterprise
Although 5G is still years away from mainstream adoption, some enterprises have started rolling out use cases that can deliver significant ROI by transforming private networking infrastructure.Continue Reading
How emerging technology fits in your digital transformation
The business response to COVID-19 has accelerated technology adoption, making emerging technologies a more accessible and important part of digital transformation strategies.Continue Reading
Will we see less technical debt due to COVID-19 transformation?
Forrester analyst Brian Hopkins offers his thoughts on how trends might be affected by many companies' rush to adopt digital transformation as a result of COVID-19.Continue Reading
IT leaders discuss the role of AI during pandemic
While AI adoption was impacted by the pandemic, companies adapted. Enterprise executives explain why the results bode well for longer-term changes to how they do business.Continue Reading
Leading CIOs say building digital-ready culture is top priority
During the fifth 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, CIOs discuss how they've accelerated and sustained a digital cultural change in more traditional organizations.Continue Reading
How automated discovery tools can ensure cloud migration success
Organizations planning a large-scale cloud migration should consider using automated discovery tools to not only accelerate the process but also reduce costs and operational risks.Continue Reading
Cybersecurity and resilience tips from the city of Atlanta CIO
Gary Brantley, CIO of the city of Atlanta, spoke at the 2020 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Americas about how the city's IT department rebounded after a 2018 ransomware attack.Continue Reading
Quantum computing challenges and opportunities
While quantum computing is still under development, IT leaders should know how they can use it today to stay on the competitive edge and prepare for the future of quantum.Continue Reading
CMMC requirements set to ripple throughout DOD supply chain
The Department of Defense's CMMC requirements target defense contractors, but organizations throughout the DOD supply chain -- and beyond -- are prepping for the standards.Continue Reading
Trump's dangerous US TikTok ban
President Trump's U.S. TikTok ban over national security is resting on a vague foundation. The concern can be applied to multiple industries and products.Continue Reading
Top 9 ways RPA and analytics work together
As the use of automation technologies continues to grow in the enterprise, experts are offerings tips on how organizations can utilize RPA to improve business analytics.Continue Reading
Why you should consider the transformative power of Agile
Saggezza speaks with Mastercard and WillScot to offer a look at the Agile methodology for software development and how teams may benefit from using it in 2020.Continue Reading
Top 3 benefits of multi-cloud strategy
With the increased use of cloud computing technologies, organizations should consider implementing a multi-cloud strategy to reduce overall costs and improve service and security.Continue Reading
Use of VR and AR in the enterprise increases during pandemic
VR and AR equipment are showing significant promise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here experts share how companies are benefiting from the technologies in three major areas.Continue Reading
Your chief digital officer can't be an afterthought anymore
As we all adjust to the new normal, the digital experience a company provides is more important than ever. Companies need to reconsider how they handle their digital leadership.Continue Reading
The framework for your digital transformation during COVID-19
Companies need to remain agile during the pandemic, especially when it comes to your digital transformation journey. Alisia Genzler offers a strategy for moving forward.Continue Reading
The IT thought leader's guide to the future of work
Forward-looking IT leaders aren't waiting for the post-COVID-19 era to happen. They're shaping the technology trends and processes that will support future work environments.Continue Reading
RPA in ERP modernizes legacy system with automation
Organizations are turning to RPA to automate business processes connected to legacy ERP systems rather than replacing them. Here's a look into how it's delivering benefits.Continue Reading
How to hire a data scientist with AI skills during pandemic
As organizations ramp up their AI efforts during the pandemic and as they return to the workplace, IT leaders are now prioritizing how to find workers with the right AI skills.Continue Reading
Use of virtual digital assistants for enterprise applications
Virtual assistants are increasingly becoming popular across several industries. Read about how enterprises are utilizing them to combat shortcomings, particularly during the pandemic.Continue Reading
Why structural change in an organization is key
In her book 'Dynamic Reteaming,' Heidi Helfand dives into the importance of reteaming and provides strategies organizations can use to ensure it's done effectively in the workplace.Continue Reading
The rise of 'modern applications': Why you need them
Flexible, scalable, user-friendly and predominantly cloud-based, modern applications are built for change. Read about the features of modern apps and why your company needs them.Continue Reading
Rise of automation creates new RPA job descriptions
As automation increases in the enterprise, new RPA jobs are emerging that require a unique combination of hard and soft skills that go far beyond the traditional roles.Continue Reading
Dell, PwC, Peapod accelerate digital transformation initiatives
Several organizations have made the decision to continue with digital transformation efforts during the pandemic to better position the business and to ensure they can come out stronger.Continue Reading
6 cognitive automation use cases in the enterprise
Businesses are increasingly adopting cognitive automation as the next level in process automation. These six use cases show how the technology is making its mark in the enterprise.Continue Reading
5 digital transformation strategies embracing the new normal
Here is a look at five digital transformation strategies companies should consider implementing now to overcome any setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue Reading
How companies can manage HR risk during global expansion
Companies must consider how to handle global hiring as they navigate the changing worldwide landscape as the result of the pandemic. Ben Wright explains several methods available.Continue Reading
What is the future of hybrid cloud for businesses?
Many organizations today are still having difficulty moving their entire workloads off premises and into the cloud. Here, we examine how they can benefit from a hybrid environment.Continue Reading
6 reasons to consider data automation in 2020
There's no denying the potential of data automation in the enterprise. Here we've identified the reasons why CIOs and other IT leaders should consider automating data in 2020.Continue Reading
How can organizations create agility in cloud computing?
Cloud computing technology has proven to be a useful tool for organizations in the digital age, and now CIOs can use it to increase business agility. Here's how.Continue Reading
4 steps to turn real-time data streams into business value
Data is the currency of today's business success. This framework helps your organization use available data sources to create new product and services.Continue Reading
Cost of moving to the cloud drops with time and experience
Can IT leaders save money by moving to the cloud? According to the research, some companies are already seeing significant cost savings with UCaaS.Continue Reading
Quantum information science continues to advance with federal efforts
Federal agencies, academia and businesses across several industries are pushing quantum technology forward, with commercial applications already in the works.Continue Reading
Hyperautomation: The most significant RPA trend of 2020
RPA's usefulness in automating low-level digital work tasks is undeniable, but its most important function may be serving as the gateway to enterprise hyperautomation.Continue Reading
What is the state of CIO tenure today?
CIO tenure remains significantly lower than other C-suite positions, and according to experts, it's a result of the age of digital transformation we're currently in.Continue Reading