November 2016

November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
In elections, opinion polls matter less than 'stable' voters

Opinion polls on the 2016 presidential race went up and down with the campaigns. But Harvard's Gary King says voters don't base choices on events. Continue Reading
November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
Shopping for survey research services? Look to the election for lessons

Organizations that want to outsource survey research can learn something from the signals pollsters missed in the 2016 election, says Harvard's Gary King. Continue Reading
November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
programmable economy

The programmable economy is a term created by research firm Gartner Inc. in 2014 to describe the revolutionary changes happening in the global economy due to technology innovations. Continue Reading

November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
Mobile computing in business: Reduce friction, hide security controls

In this webcast about mobile computing in business, mobility consultant Bob Egan explains why invisible security works better than its visible counterpart. Continue Reading
November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
Mobile security framework: Too little, too late vs. too much, too fast

Mobility consultant Bob Egan weighs the options of doing too little, too late or too much, too fast when deciding to invest in and deploy a mobile security framework. Continue Reading
November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
The impact of mobile technology on business operations

The impact of mobile technology on business is becoming more evident as mobile computing moves to take over the enterprise. Continue Reading
November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16
Prioritizing mobile information management and mobile security

Mobile information management and mobile security should be considered top investment priorities, mobility consultant Bob Egan explains. Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
pure play

Pure play is a business term used to indicate a company, business model or investment focused on a particular industry, product, service or line of distribution. Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
Jump on robotics process automation -- before your users do

Robotics process automation ranks high on the hype scale these days. It shouldn't. Marc Tanowitz of Pace Harmon explains. Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
HR partnership key to combatting IT talent shortage

CIO Curt Carver is taking on the IT talent shortage with a broad array of tactics, starting with a rock-solid relationship with HR. Continue Reading

November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
Is your potential hire emotionally mature? Use these tactics to find out

One of the key attributes Curt Carver, vice president and CIO at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, looks for in a candidate is emotional maturity. But for some leaders, determining which ... Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
100 technology wins in one year

Curt Carver promised to the staff, faculty and students that he would improve their lives in at least 100 ways during his first year as vice president and CIO at the University of Alabama at ... Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
New surveying methods needed for better U.S. election predictions

The surprise result of the 2016 presidential election has raised a lot of questions about how surveys are done in an era of cellphone-only households. Continue Reading
November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16
Blue Apron, Redfin CFOs explain startup mindset

What's it like to be the CFO at an industry-disrupting startup? The CFOs at Blue Apron and Redfin shed light on the startup mindset at the 14th annual MIT Sloan CFO Summit. Continue Reading
November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16
To be leaders, technical professionals must move beyond IT expertise

Technical professionals sometimes flounder when adapting to leadership roles. Here are the four critical skills that they must strengthen to become high impact business leaders. Continue Reading
November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16
Crushed by the pace of technology change? Do these two things

Is complexity killing your ability to keep up with the pace of technology change? Niel Nickolaisen offers a path forward. Continue Reading
November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16
Embrace milestones in your digital transformation roadmap

Otto Berkes, CTO at CA Technologies, offered his thoughts on building a digital transformation roadmap for the long haul, with built-in short-term goals. Continue Reading
November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16
Is Microsoft-Linux alliance good for CIOs, open source?

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced its plans to join The Linux Foundation, despite the companies' less-than-friendly repertoire over the years. Senior Site Editor John Moore ... Continue Reading
November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16
Achieve digital success: Takeaways from CEB's Summit for IT Leaders

Faster IT operating models, companywide change, new hires: The CEB Summit for IT Leaders maps out the steps to digital success. Continue Reading
November 22, 2016 22 Nov'16
Microsoft and Linux: Growing ties could benefit CIOs

Microsoft's recent arrival as a Platinum-level member of The Linux Foundation deepens the company's involvement in open source technology, which could benefit CIOs. Continue Reading