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Data is not the new oil or the infrastructure of the digital economy

Some are claiming that data is the u201cnew oil.u201d Some claim that data is infrastructure. Both of these assertions are false.

CIOs: Are you ready for the BIoT? Making sense of blockchain joining the IoT

Blockchain technology doesnu2019t just power the worldu2019s cryptocurrencies u2013 it could potentially unleash the scalability of the IoT by addressing key security concerns u2013 and it may overhaul your core business strategies in the process.

Establishing role-based access control in the workplace

Access control is necessary, and every organization must implement it in some form.

Missile launches, false alarms and a user experience wake-up call

It's long past time for enterprise leaders to see the role of the interface and the importance of the customer experience in its rightful, mission-critical place.

The revolution finally hits business software

The last generation of business software was built by engineers. The next generation is being built by designers and engineers.

The ABCs of a singular global IT architecture

How Chad Couch, CIO of Brightstar, embedded IT into the customer experience, integrated service lines, and made IT central to the business rather than just an order taker.

Can AI predict when that new hire will quit?

New pattern matching tech takes aim at predicting how long new hires will stay, potentially saving employers billions per year. But has AI really cracked the code on employee retention?

Immersive learning transforming education

Mixed Reality is increasingly being used to teach the creative and collaborative skills needed for the digital age.

Key cloud trends for 2018

Some realizations that enterprises are likely to have about how the cloud impacts their business.

How BRMs can tap into the value of business architecture

Wondering how to drive value realization through an enterprise? The blueprint of the enterprise holds many answers.

Most ICOs are dubious – but it’s still the future of software economics

Crowdfunding mechanisms such as initial coin offerings (ICOs) are going to fundamentally disrupt software economics.

The 8 most common IT training mistakes

Poor training can sink a technical implementation, derail a digital transformation or leave you scrambling to fill gaps when employees leave. Hereu2019s how to structure you training practices for practical success.

Why (and how) utilities see a future in the cloud

Faced with challenges old and new u2013 the regulatory landscape and new players challenging their monopoly status u2013 utilities see a cloud-driven future. Hereu2019s why.

Why low code platforms are the future of app development

They're easier, faster and a more efficient use of time. And it doesnu2019t matter whether developers are on-board with this change or not.

Marketers deserve mobile location data transparency, not smoke and mirrors

The mobile location data sector is young enough that we still can establish standards and best practices around data quality and transparency.

7 steps to become an AI-enabled enterprise

Finding your artificial intelligence enterprise strategy.

Should you trust those agile charts?

As long as they follow the CASH principle, the answer is…perhaps.

Achieving business transparency

How can CIOs achieve business transparency? What is required for them to succeed here?

Communicating and marketing a portfolio of initiatives that drive digital transformation

CIOs should market and communicate their portfolio of digital initiatives across several dimensions to keep everyone engaged in the journey.

5 factors that form a formidable business leader, according to Oracle CIO Mark Sunday

Consistency is key in remaining competitive over time u2014 especially in an era of fast-paced change.

The unexpected benefits of data analytics

Data analytics can uncover surprising insights that lead to unexpected new program or product ideas, as these six real-world examples show.

The future of delivery processes and ways of working (ablauforganization)

Every business wants to be agile, but pitfalls lurk on the way. We show you how to circumvent them and succeed with pragmatic solutions.

The critical role of processes in your disaster recovery strategy

Putting in the advance groundwork during quieter times not only leads to cooler heads during more turbulent times, but will also make a tremendous difference to your customers, employees and future business performance.

Robotic process automation brings a new approach to common M&A challenges

New techniques are being identified to leverage the power of RPA to realize more than a dozen benefits, such as reducing processing errors, freeing up teams to perform more knowledge-based work and accelerating the divestiture and integration life cy

Diverse and inclusive tech conferences to attend in 2018

Looking for a more diverse and inclusive tech conference experience? Here are some great options for 2018.

CBRE CIO fosters a tech-driven culture

Capital One alum Chandra Dhandapani infused the real estate company with progressive leadership at a time when the industry is turning to cutting-edge technology.

5 ways you can unlock your enterprise mobility strategy

As the enterprise moves towards strategies that emphasize speed, flexibility and choice, unlocked devices are helping mobile deployments do the same.

Where is your company on the path to optimizing a collaborative digital workplace?

Once you identify where exactly you are, youu2019ll be better able to see your way forward.

Architecting innovation-driven BRM success

Success isnu2019t random u2013 itu2019s architected into the process. Thereu2019s a reason business-capability models resonate with executives. They transform businesses, box-by-box.

4 ways big data will shake up supply chain systems

Big data analytics can provide visibility into where things are, where they should be, and whatu2019s gumming up the system.

Top of the year focus on your digital transformation bottom line

Resetting your digital transformation and business performance objectives for 2018.

What is the ‘Location of Things’ and how is it minimizing risk?

Understanding the relationship between people, places and things is crucial to reducing risk. How are different industries doing this, and what are the benefits?

7 key factors of successful digital transformation

What it takes to make DX initiatives succeed within large, existing organizations…from someone who's done it firsthand.

3 BRM tools for evolution not revolution

Focusing on strategic initiatives is possible once tactical needs are met. Use these three tools to talk about strategy faster.

Small service providers becoming heavyweights and outcompeting system integrators

Retail banku2019s strategic implementation illustrates new third-party services trend.

Education of the future: everywhere, for everyone, all the time

The role online learning will play in education models of the future has only just begun.

CIOs reveal how they measure vendor success

Global IT leaders unveil the unique criteria that they use to assess whether an existing vendor relationship is worthwhile.

The keys to modernizing legacy IT systems

Legacy technology can hinder your ability to meet changing market dynamics. Hereu2019s how to prioritize and execute IT modernization efforts that drive business value.

Big picture collaboration – the key to adaptability

In an era of unprecedented change, there is broad agreement that problem-solving, critical thinking and adaptability skills are more important to the IT industry than they have ever been. So why is it, if the great majority of job candidates can demo

No. 1 business priority reported by CIOs for 2018

Growth is a recurring theme that keeps both CEOs and CIOs busy.

Choosing a smarter metaphor for your data governance strategy

3 pillars of devops success for 2018, part 3

The compliance and regulatory needs that software companies must satisfy.

Forcing gatekeepers to become value-adding stakeholders

With blockchain-based platforms, it's not that gatekeepers will have no role in the future u2013 just more of a limited footprint.

Amazon hasn’t cracked omnichannel retailing (yet)

Amazon is definitely in the race, but isn't necessarily at the front of the pack u2013 as the current iteration of the Amazon Books experience demonstrates.

Oracle fiscal year-end checklist

Oracle appreciates companies that are well prepared, organized and have a clear vision.

Meeting enterprise objectives with a new “twist” on reality

AR and VR hold great promise beyond the gaming industry. These immersive new technologies can transform the way companies do business.

Hyperconvergence paves way to Safelite’s digital future

The glass replacement provider has shifted to a hyperconverged infrastructure to help support AI- and IoT-based services aimed at better serving customers, says Matthew Coy, Safelite's head of infrastructure and operations.

How AI will impact your IT career

AI is fast becoming a go-to technology for business transformation, shaking up roles across the enterprise. Here's how to make the most of this inevitable evolution.

Economic and political factors affecting global software outsourcing in five supplier countries

5 countries (other than the U.S.) that have notable circumstances that should be examined from an IT outsourcing potential.

Safeguarding your biggest cybersecurity target: Executives

Top execs make big targets, especially when traveling abroad. Hereu2019s how to protect C-level officers from whaling, espionage, and themselves.