feature The pandemic pivot: IT leaders innovate on the fly Already accustomed to moving quickly, CIOs are testing and scrapping new solutions to accommodate customers. Their work could provide blueprints for future innovation. By Clint Boulton Aug 13, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Innovation feature 7 steps to prepare IT for a second-wave COVID-19 outbreak Lessons learned to date promise to help IT weather a second round of COVID-19 lockdowns this winter. Following a few basic suggestions could spell the difference between a trouble-free transition to remote teams and a viral meltdown. By John Edwards Aug 12, 2020 Business Continuity Remote Access Remote Work news analysis SurveyMonkey STEPs up battle for experience measurement market Just as SAP prepares to sell a stake in Qualtrics, rival SurveyMonkey is doubling down on its enterprise partnerships, offering CIOs an opportunity to optimize spend and results in this emerging area. By Peter Sayer Aug 11, 2020 CRM Systems ERP Systems Technology Industry feature The 7 most popular IT pilot projects today The coronavirus pandemic has IT leaders shaking up IT priorities, with innovation pilots shifting to areas and technologies best suited to set up their organizations for near-term success. By Mary K. Pratt Aug 11, 2020 IT Leadership Innovation feature IHS Markit makes bold bet on public cloud during the pandemic Despite uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, IHS Markit stuck with its strategy to move compute resources to AWS. IHS CIO Chad Moss offers tips for IT leaders making similar migrations. By Clint Boulton Aug 11, 2020 Cloud Computing Digital Transformation IT Leadership feature Finding the ideal board readiness program (and why you need one) When it comes to landing a board role, who you know matters just as much as what you know. Board readiness programs should help you with both. By Maryfran Johnson Aug 10, 2020 6 mins Careers IT Skills feature AI and machine learning: Powering the next-gen enterprise IT leaders are already starting to reap the rewards promised by AI and machine learning — and a recent survey reveals half are considering greater investment as we hit economic headwinds. By Eric Knorr Aug 10, 2020 4 mins Analytics Deep Learning Machine Learning feature 5 machine learning success stories: An inside look IT leaders share how they are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate business insights. By Clint Boulton Aug 10, 2020 8 mins Artificial Intelligence IT Strategy Technology Industry feature The technology aboard the Mars rover Perseverance: An inside look When it lands on the surface of Mars after a seventh-month journey, the newest rover will be powered by decades-old computing technology, early-stage machine learning, and a range of newer systems and software. By Tim Scannell Aug 7, 2020 Computers and Peripherals Machine Learning Virtual Reality opinion Reimagining your organization as an intelligent enterprise Companies that did the work to become flexible, adaptable, and anticipatory have been well-positioned to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. It's not too late for your organization to make that shift. Here's how to start. By Diana Bersohn Aug 6, 2020 IT Leadership IT Strategy feature Inside Vodafone’s massive S/4HANA migration One of the largest monolithic SAP installations in the world is now on S/4HANA, thanks to successful data prep and reskilling efforts. By Peter Sayer Aug 6, 2020 ERP Systems IT Leadership Telecommunications Industry feature 7 issues keeping CIOs up at night No one-size nightmare fits all, but CIOs share many of the same concerns about securing the enterprise, automating work processes and retaining customers for the long haul. By Stacy Collett Aug 5, 2020 CIO IT Leadership interview Digitizing industrial products at Cummins Sherry Aaholm, CIO of the $23 billion engine manufacturer, shares her strategy for creating foundational change at scale By Martha Heller Aug 5, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Strategy Internet of Things feature CIO Think Tank: Setting the multi-cloud agenda How can enterprises handle the complexity of multiple clouds u2014 and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, 30 IT leaders articulated the challenges and delivered insightful recommendations. By Eric Knorr Aug 4, 2020 Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security opinion Defining the post-COVID-19 digital transformation of healthcare The scramble to support a predominantly remote care model is now giving way to a more measured evaluation of telehealth technologies By Paddy Padmanabhan Aug 4, 2020 Electronic Health Records Healthcare Industry Technology Industry feature How (and why) great CIOs lead through teaching Accidental learning delivers accidental results. Here's how six CIOs avoid that trap by leading through teaching. By Dan Roberts Aug 4, 2020 IT Leadership IT Skills feature 4 hot project management trends — and 4 going cold The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a number of project management trends already under way u2014 and greatly altering long-held practices that no longer seem as relevant as remote work rises. By Christina Wood Aug 4, 2020 13 mins IT Leadership Project Management Project Management Tools feature How IT leaders can effectively address systemic racism Systemic racism in IT is an uncomfortable truth. Now is the time to recognize it and eradicate it. Here's how to get started. By Damon Carter Aug 3, 2020 11 mins Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership Staff Management feature Best bang for your IT budget With budgets uncertain and project priorities pivoting in the wake of the pandemic, IT leaders are finding several key areas worth investing in. By Bob Violino Aug 3, 2020 Budgeting IT Leadership feature GSK takes targeted approach to data-driven transformation The pharmaceutical titan has developed a data strategy to mine value from its existing data with a series of analytics initiatives carefully targeted at specific business priorities. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 31, 2020 CIO 100 Digital Transformation Healthcare Industry opinion 6 steps to successful SaaS renewal negotiations It's no secret that preparation is key to successful contract negotiations, but SaaS renewals come with their own set of challenges. What are you doing to prepare for negotiation success? By Jeff Lazarto Jul 30, 2020 IT Leadership IT Skills SaaS feature Qlik Sense vs. Tableau: Self-service analytics tools compared Self-service business intelligence has become the go-to tool for business decisions. Here's how Qlik Sense and Tableau stack up on features and pricing. By Martin Heller Jul 30, 2020 7 mins Analytics Business Intelligence feature IT leaders juggle staffing strategies, post-COVID As project priorities (and IT budgets) shift, CIOs are rethinking how to acquire much needed skills in uncertain times. By Mary K. Pratt Jul 29, 2020 IT Leadership Outsourcing Staff Management interview Don’t squander that crisis-induced transformation Veteran CIO Phil Fasano has some straight talk for CEOs and corporate boards about why they should invest in the technologies that support new ways of working. By Martha Heller Jul 29, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Remote Work feature What stays and what goes: CIOs shuffle IT project priorities Responding to rapidly shifting business needs, CIOs are reprioritizing IT projects to position their organizations for future growth. By Clint Boulton Jul 28, 2020 IT Leadership opinion Corporate allyship: Show your work or quiet down Does your company truly stand with the principles of the Black Lives Matter movement or are you an 'Optical Ally'? Your Black employees and customers will know the difference. By Elizabeth Stock, Rihana Mungin Jul 28, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership news Wipro to run its business on SAP in Google’s cloud The Indian IT services giant is accelerating its move to S/4HANA as it prepares to migrate workloads to the cloud By Peter Sayer Jul 27, 2020 ERP Systems Google SAP feature Microsoft 365 certification: Skills and training to advance your career in the cloud Microsoft's cloud productivity suite enables employees to work from anywhere. These Microsoft 365 certs can give you the training and skills to move your career forward. By Sarah K. White Jul 27, 2020 Certifications IT Skills Microsoft 365 feature Black IT leaders: The challenging path to the top For Black IT professionals, the path to leadership remains fraught with systemic racial issues and few outlets for support. Here, Black IT leaders shed light on their experiences and share advice for change. By Beth Stackpole Jul 27, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion Staff Management feature 3 factors for implementing contact tracing in the workplace As businesses plan to return to the office, CIOs need to develop a contact tracing strategy for a safe working environment. By Zeus Kerravala Jul 24, 2020 6 mins Budgeting IT Leadership IT Strategy feature 6 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them Projects seldom go as planned, leaving project managers with any number of small fires to put out. Here are the most common issues projects encounter and how to get things back on track. By Moira Alexander Jul 24, 2020 7 mins IT Leadership IT Strategy Project Management Tools feature Reskilling revolution: Enterprises accelerate remote learning amid pandemic To keep ahead of the digital curve, Shell, S&P Global and BMW are embracing MOOCs to train staff in emerging technologies. By Clint Boulton Jul 23, 2020 8 mins Careers Digital Transformation IT Skills feature T-Mobile’s returnship program aims to get women back into tech A text message prompted T-Mobile to launch a returnship program designed to foster gender diversity by retraining women trying to get back into IT after taking time off. By Sarah K. White Jul 23, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion Staff Management feature 7 tips for getting the most from your project team In today's challenging IT and business world, it's more important than ever to tackle new projects with people who will work skillfully and efficiently. Here's how to build your dream team. By John Edwards Jul 22, 2020 IT Leadership Project Management feature Turning IT on a dime at Perdue Farms as the coronavirus struck Six weeks into his new CIO role, Mark Booth and his team moved 3,000 office workers to remote work — and created a safer working environment at the company's plants. By Martha Heller Jul 22, 2020 IT Leadership feature 4 tips for quick automation wins COVID-19 has enterprises eyeing automation to streamline operations and solve business issues spurred by the pandemic. IT leaders share tips for achieving quick, sustainable success. By Bob Violino Jul 21, 2020 10 mins BPM Systems Build Automation IT Strategy feature Dick’s Sporting Goods leans into curbside delivery amid coronavirus After shuttering its stores in April, the retailer offers customers contactless curbside pickup. The modification of its in-store pickup service is the latest wrinkle in Dicku2019s omnichannel strategy. By Clint Boulton Jul 21, 2020 Digital Transformation IT Leadership Retail Industry feature CIOs rethink the 18-month IT plan, post-COVID The dramatic events of 2020 have IT leaders adjusting mid-range roadmaps on the fly, fast-tracking productivity, automation and customer initiatives while forgoing previously planned upgrades. By Mary K. Pratt Jul 20, 2020 12 mins Budgeting IT Leadership IT Strategy feature National Response Portal enables hospital data sharing to combat coronavirus Several large U.S. healthcare systems have teamed with Google and SADA to establish an open data platform to provide hospitals and government officials granular views of ICU and ventilator utilization at the local level. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 20, 2020 Analytics Data Visualization Healthcare Industry feature NLP poised to revolutionize the enterprise From powering customer-facing chatbots, to keeping track of contractual commitments, to making the most of meetings, natural language processing holds great potential to transform your business. By Mary Branscombe Jul 17, 2020 12 mins Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Natural Language Processing feature Building board diversity As corporate boards show some progress in welcoming women and people of color in the latest wave of new members, diversity trends pave the way for more tech leaders in the boardroom. By Maryfran Johnson Jul 16, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion feature Secrets of successful business-IT co-creation Great things happen when business and IT define and solve problems together. Here's how to make the shift — and deliver results. By Minda Zetlin Jul 15, 2020 10 mins Business IT Alignment IT Leadership Innovation interview Freddie Mac banks on modern delivery Frank Nazzaro, CIO of Freddie Mac, explains how the modern delivery software development model, which goes beyond Agile, increases development velocity and quality. By Martha Heller Jul 15, 2020 7 mins Agile Development IT Leadership Software Development news SAP offers new marketplace for filling staff vacancies Contingent labor has been hard to find during the COVID-19 pandemic. SAP Fieldglass External Talent Marketplace aims to offer access to a larger temp staffing pool. By Peter Sayer Jul 14, 2020 Staff Management Technology Industry opinion 10 ways to get value from your system integrator’s quality review Though the SI's proposals focus on the benefits the client is intended to receive from these quality reviews, the SIs are actually realizing a large portion of the benefits. Hereu2019s how to ensure you benefit as well. By John Belden Jul 14, 2020 IT Leadership feature Being Black in IT: 3 tech leaders share their stories You canu2019t offer solutions to racial problems in tech without a broader understanding of actual career experiences. Three Black tech professionals step forward to tell their stories. By Eric Knorr Jul 14, 2020 Careers Diversity and Inclusion Staff Management feature Insight everywhere: The state of analytics in 2020 Analytics has made itself indispensable for everything from business planning to infrastructure optimization. A set of five articles brings the broad benefits of data-derived insights to life. By Eric Knorr Jul 13, 2020 Big Data Business Intelligence Data Science feature Lennox enlists BI to anticipate COVID-19 supply chain disruptions With the pandemic significantly upending global supply chains, the HVAC manufacturer quickly rolled out a BI dashboard to predict, respond to and get ahead of potential problems. By Peter Sayer Jul 13, 2020 6 mins Business Intelligence Data Visualization Manufacturing Industry feature Healthcare analytics: 4 success stories These four healthcare organizations are using analytics to drive better patient outcomes, streamline operations and cut costs. By Thor Olavsrud Jul 13, 2020 Data Science Healthcare Industry Machine Learning opinion Lessons in IT resiliency for the COVID-19 era Rapid response to disruptions caused by the pandemic will lead to better continuity plans going forward, participants in an #IDGTECHtalk Twitter chat said. 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