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Experts discuss the five moves CIOs should be making right now to ensure they are prepared to take hold of 5G as it becomes more available to enterprises.
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Cloud security: Making an ESCAPE plan
Nemertes analyst John Burke points CIOs to a new type of cloud security offering that combines the functions of VPN, cloud firewall, secure web gateway and cloud access security broker.
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How a university CIO tamed shadow IT
CIO John Rathje explains how he's tackling shadow IT challenges in the recruiting admissions process at Kent State by deploying a data integration tier that supports data movement.
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What's the difference between RPA, BPA and DPA?
RPA, BPA, DPA and IPA are automation technologies that are on the rise for CIOs, but how do they differ? Here, we explain the basics and the key differences among the four acronyms.
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Managing the vendors you've hired to deliver IT services to the business goes beyond procurement and standard IT contract negotiations. Learn 4 best practices for maximizing service delivery from experts and 5 key steps for developing ITSM SLAs that work in an environment with multiple service providers.
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Adobe drives digital business with data governance
Adobe is widely known as one of the digital transformation winners. Its journey was, in large part, enabled by thoughtful data governance, data exec Mark Picone says.
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The 2018 Apple event may not have wowed on the smartphone front, but the new Watch Series 4, with a built-in ECG, could be a hit in the C-suite and a life saver for remote workers.
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Cloud security: Making an ESCAPE plan
Nemertes analyst John Burke points CIOs to a new type of cloud security offering that combines the functions of VPN, cloud firewall, secure web gateway and cloud access security broker.
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Free IT strategy plan templates and examples
As technology has become a business differentiator, IT strategy is more crucial than ever. These IT strategic planning templates help CIOs make IT a business driver.
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How to sustain 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.
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Moving to the cloud? Change leadership is key
A comprehensive change management plan was critical to the success of SoulCycle's big shift to the cloud. Read how IT coached employees to change the way they worked.
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RPA is quickly making itself known in the automation market, but the real game changer is utilizing the technology in an API-rich environment to deliver a more seamless experience.
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How a university CIO tamed shadow IT
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5 CIO tips to help get ready for a 5G initiative
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Step-by-step guide to implementing blockchain
If you're not experimenting with blockchain, you're behind the curve. Our step-by-step guide on implementing blockchain dissects the challenges, best practices and payoffs.
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When does the state of quantum computing become relevant for CIOs?
What do CIOs need to know about the state of quantum computing? Forrester Research provides some guidance.Continue Reading
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The CIO job on steroids: The 'CIO-plus'
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In a quest to be the 'Amazon of state services,' Colorado's chief data officer is rolling out an API integration platform. Challenges abound. Here are the lessons learned.
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White-hot RPA market 'could change nature of work'
RPA vendor Automation Anywhere said it's poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning RPA market. Its recent deal with Microsoft is just one indication of RPA's popularity.
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Cross-industry best practices in AI
Is it useful to study how companies outside of your industry are applying AI? Experts from Shell, Uber and Fellow Robots believe so. Read about their criteria for success in AI.