IT governance
IT governance focuses on setting up formal practices that will ensure IT initiatives effectively align with business goals and add value to the organization. It's a discipline that CIOs follow to make sure strategic IT decisions are made with the appropriate input from the business side and all affected parties. Find the latest IT governance information for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.
Top Stories
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News
21 May 2021
Tim Cook takes stand in Apple, Epic lawsuit
Apple CEO Tim Cook faced questions from both Epic Games and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers over Apple's App Store practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
Changes to U.S. antitrust laws could hamper innovation
Antitrust lawsuits and regulatory proposals could have a greater impact on the technology industry than regulators expect. Expert Aurelien Portuese explains why. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jan 2023
think tank
A think tank is an organization that gathers a group of interdisciplinary scholars to perform research around particular policies, issues or ideas. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Dec 2022
IT automation
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a repeated process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Dec 2022
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) is a step-by-step approach for collecting knowledge about possible points of failure in a design, manufacturing process, product or service. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Aug 2022
data privacy (information privacy)
Data privacy, also called information privacy, is an aspect of data protection that addresses the proper storage, access, retention, immutability and security of sensitive data. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jun 2022
business integration
Business integration is a strategy whose goal is to synchronize IT and business cultures and objectives and align technology with business strategy and goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2022
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma is a data-driven approach to improving efficiency, customer satisfaction and profits. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Apr 2022
digital enterprise
A digital enterprise is an organization that uses technology as a competitive advantage in its internal and external operations. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Oct 2021
hybrid IT
Hybrid IT is an approach to enterprise computing in which an organization provides and manages some information technology (IT) resources in-house but uses cloud-based services for others. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Oct 2021
data monetization
Data monetization is the act of measuring the economic benefit of corporate data. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
Tim Cook takes stand in Apple, Epic lawsuit
Apple CEO Tim Cook faced questions from both Epic Games and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers over Apple's App Store practices. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Apr 2021
red teaming
Red teaming is the practice of rigorously challenging plans, policies, systems and assumptions by adopting an adversarial approach. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Mar 2021
Big Tech
Big Tech is a term that refers to the most dominant and largest technology companies in their respective sectors. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
Changes to U.S. antitrust laws could hamper innovation
Antitrust lawsuits and regulatory proposals could have a greater impact on the technology industry than regulators expect. Expert Aurelien Portuese explains why. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Dec 2020
fishbone diagram (Ishikawa cause and effect)
A fishbone diagram is a visualization tool for categorizing the potential root causes of a problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Nov 2020
How does bureaucracy affect business? It's complicated
In his new book, 'The (Delicate) Art of Bureaucracy,' Mark Schwartz, enterprise strategist at AWS and former government bureaucrat, reveals how IT leaders can use bureaucracy to their advantage. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
21 Oct 2020
Is your company's IT governance strategy cloud ready?
As companies prepare to migrate to the cloud, they need to review their IT governance strategy before making any decisions to ensure there won't be any issues later. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Sep 2020
How machine learning model management plays into AI ethics
In the first episode of the 'Today I Learned' podcast, we're exploring the topic of ethical AI with insights from Scott Zoldi, the chief analytics officer at FICO. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2020
India lockdown exacerbates coronavirus impact on IT
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact IT outsourcing with India service providers, organizations should consider the following approaches that can allow for more flexibility. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2020
The impact of India's pandemic lockdown on IT outsourcing
In part one of a two-part series, we're identifying the major factors affecting enterprises with India IT outsourcing providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2020
Chief data officer role advances enterprise data governance
With organizations of all sizes coping with the impact of COVID-19, the importance of enterprise data governance and chief data officers is coming into sharper focus. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Feb 2020
IoT data monetization contributes to surveillance capitalism
In a world of unfettered digital data sharing, IoT providers must understand how connected devices and data collection without regulation influences the economy and society. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
Don't let edge computing security concerns derail your plans
Security concerns give many IT organizations pause when considering edge computing. But the potential problems can be overcome with proper planning and diligence. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2019
How to deal with the lack of chatbot standards
A lack of standards around chatbot development has created a situation in which enterprises are building and rebuilding bots. But that could change in the near future. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 May 2019
digital trust
Digital trust is the confidence users have in the ability of people, technology and processes to create a secure digital world. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2019
GAFA (the big four)
GAFA is an acronym for Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon (the second and fourth companies are sometimes reversed in order). Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2019
RPA software harnesses the potential of a digital workforce
RPA software cuts costs, boosts efficiency and frees employees from mind-numbing tasks. But governance challenges must be faced. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2019
maturity grid (maturity model)
A maturity model is a matrix for evaluating an organization's level of progress towards a goal. Typically the matrix has ten rows or less -- the first row defines entry level and the last row defines fully-developed best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2019
5 reasons CIO career paths go south -- and how to protect yourself
Safeguard your CIO career path. Agiloft CEO Colin Earl details the top five reasons CIOs get the ax -- and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Feb 2019
maximizer
A maximizer is an individual who consistently seeks the optimal outcome for any endeavor. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
How to sustain hard-won ITSM automation gains
The ITSM automation gains you've reaped from your ITSM provider can vanish when you need to switch vendors. These five tips will prevent that from happening. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2018
4 cloud-based e-discovery strategies to target containerized data
A cloud migration requires evaluating any existing information governance programs. E-discovery in the cloud and for container-based data platforms requires a detailed strategy. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
HBS panel discusses regulating social media platforms
At Harvard Business School's recent Tech Conference 24, three panelists discussed the potential need for regulating social media platforms by an independent, quasi-governmental system. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Oct 2018
computer-aided software engineering (CASE)
Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) describes a broad set of labor-saving tools used in software development. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
Approaches for embedding human ethics in AI systems
Instilling ethics in AI systems is a low priority for CIOs aiming to harness the power of machine intelligence. That's a mistake, warned Darin Stewart at the Gartner Catalyst event. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2018
GDPR and AI: Data collection documentation essential to compliance
It's important to remember that artificial intelligence data and AI algorithms must hold up against GDPR regulations. Here's where GDPR and AI intersect and what CIOs can do to remain compliant. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2018
CISO soft skills in demand as position evolves into leadership role
Cybersecurity industry veteran Joan Pepin discusses how the evolution of the CISO role has made soft skills essential to thrive in the information security field. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2018
CISO: Data integrity and confidentiality are 'pillars' of cybersecurity
When it comes to protecting online info, one cybersecurity veteran says the role of a CISO is to first incorporate processes that maintain data integrity and confidentiality. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2018
CIO uses master data management to speed digitalization
IMA Financial Group CIO Michelle Vercellino's effort to clean up, protect and govern the firm's data is an important step in the firm's quest for 'data intelligence.' Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2018
Corporate IT rebrands its modern role: Reduce complexity
The days of corporate IT as a back-end function with its practitioners relegated to the basement are long over. But IT strategy in 2018 has its own host of challenges. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Feb 2018
Software robot tech arrives: Are CIOs ready?
RPA technology is coming of age and becoming a strategic play in the public and private sectors. The task for CIOs is to make sure deployments are enterprise-grade. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2018
Blockchain implementation: Connecting the missing DLT links
Blockchain implementation is helping streamline governance processes, but a few questions must be answered first to take full advantage of distributed ledger technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jan 2018
IT areas of focus in 2018 include outcome-based security services, data lakes
Rahul Singh, managing director at IT outsourcing advisory Pace Harmon, dissects the 2018 trends in three important IT areas for CIOs. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jan 2018
CIO: Adaptability essential to modernize IT structure
Darin Morrow discusses how he achieves one of his primary goals as Cricket Wireless CIO: Ensuring the company's IT structure defines and continuously improves business processes. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2017
No code platform: Verité manages big projects via Quick Base
Verité, a non-profit organization focusing on labor conditions in international supply chains, turned to a no code product to boost efficiency and manage complex projects. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2017
Data asset curation: The guidelines to determine information usability
Keeping track of existing data assets is increasingly difficult, but detailed curation of this vital company information can help streamline evolving digital governance processes. Continue Reading
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Video
25 Aug 2016
The difference between pipe and platform business models
Sangeet Paul Choudary, founder and CEO at advisory and research firm, Platformation Labs, explains the difference between platform business models and traditional pipe models. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2016
Without IT process documentation, companies risk being held 'hostage' by IT
As cybersecurity breaches surge, it's important that company leadership know what IT is up to. Kevin McDonald explains why IT process documentation is a must-have best practice. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2016
Data lake governance: A big data do or die
Data lake governance may not be a sexy undertaking, but it's become a critical component in modern data architecture, according to experts. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2016
Three key ingredients of any data lake implementation
A data lake implementation can provide enormous flexibility for analyzing all types of external and internal data -- but not without these three requirements. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2015
How to govern your IT outsourcing provider after the ITO deal is done
The best ITO deals need tweaking as time goes on. Good governance ensures that you and your IT outsourcing provider are on the same page. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Nov 2013
fiscal year
A fiscal year is the twelve-month period that an organization uses for budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Although many organizations follow the calendar year, a fiscal year can start at any point in the year and end 12 months later. The fiscal year of the United States government, for example, runs from October 1 to September 30. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2013
corporate division
A corporate division, also known as a business division, is a discrete part of a company that may operate under the same name and legal responsibility or as a separate corporate and legal entity under another business name. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2013
Pareto principle
The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a theory maintaining that 80 percent of the output from a given situation or system is determined by 20 percent of the input. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2013
All aboard: CIO wins the battle, initiates centralized IT organization
Our SearchCIO IT Leader of the Year Award winner, CIO Eric Hawley, explains how he built a centralized IT environment -- starting with listening. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Nov 2012
Free mobile device policy template examples for CIOs
Is the influx of mobile devices out of control at your organization? These free mobile device policy template examples can help you create guidelines. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2012
Free IT organizational structure chart templates for the CIO
Use these free IT organizational structure chart templates to illustrate the relationships and hierarchy between various IT roles in your enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2012
Four ways to improve your change management strategy
What creates the most bottlenecks when it comes to a change management strategy? One expert outlines the biggest offenders. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2012
Seeing the obvious is an IT project management skill
Having good IT project management skills can mean knowing when you don't need them. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2012
Will cloud service providers create a jobs boom?
Are cloud service providers fueling major job growth, or just re-employing workers bumped by the cloud? Continue Reading
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Tutorial
03 Oct 2011
FAQ: Four criteria for an effective IT innovation strategy
In this FAQ, IT executives share four ways to kick-start and manage an IT innovation strategy that drives business value and transformation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Sep 2011
The business sets the rules for IT consumerization
Although IT often gets criticized for having a command-and-control approach, it's not necessarily the rule-setter in this age of IT consumerization. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2010
Cloud location: Why it's important to know where your data resides
The Internet may be everywhere, but experts say cloud location is important to consider. Find out why. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2010
Using the sex appeal of the iPad to push BI reporting in the C-suite
Democratizing BI reporting is the mantra of the industry, but adoption problems persist, especially in the C-suite. Can the iPad turn that around? Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2010
FAQ: GARP and how it helps you achieve better information governance
Many organizations do not have an information governance structure that works with defined record-keeping principles that ensures accountability. GARP may be your answer. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2010
BI strategy: What Holy Grail are you seeking?
Gartner's BI Summit this April will give a glimpse into how CIO's business intelligence strategies and priorities are changing. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2010
IT management frameworks: What's missing?
Even the most comprehensive IT management frameworks appear to have gaps, leaving CIOs to fill in the blanks. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2010
Are innovation strategies back on CIO agendas?
After taking a backseat to cost-cutting during the recession, innovation strategies are back on business agendas. Is your IT innovation strategy in place? Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2010
Public sector challenges mitigated by IT governance framework
Addressing public sector challenges is made easier by having a strong IT governance framework in place, leading to the best possible service to residents. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2009
Looking for low-cost business processes? Check out GE WorkOut and FTD
Six Sigma and Lean too intimidating? Too expensive? Our blogger takes a look at two alternatives. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2009
What's your beef with the agile development methodology?
Our blogger wants to know: Why aren't more organizations using the agile development methodology? Share your thoughts. Continue Reading