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• Big opportunities for strategic CIO leadership today

  CIOs and technology leaders have unprecedented opportunities to lead their enterprises in meeting today's new demands. Here are some of those opportunities -- and some challenges.  Continue Reading

• Litigants face tough road with antitrust lawsuits

  As big tech companies like Google and Facebook fight antitrust lawsuits in court, experts are divided on whether core antitrust laws need updating for the modern economy.  Continue Reading

• 4 basic types of business risks in the enterprise

  As part of enterprise risk management, companies can mitigate many types of business risks by focusing on the underlying factors of people, processes, technologies and facilities.  Continue Reading

• 7 risk mitigation strategies to protect business operations

  Enterprises facing a multitude of threats and vulnerabilities have several options to identify, manage and mitigate risks, including risk acceptance, avoidance and transference.  Continue Reading

• ISO 31000 vs. COSO: Comparing risk management standards

  ISO 31000 and the COSO ERM framework are the two most popular risk management standards. Here's what they include and some of their similarities and differences.  Continue Reading

• Risk appetite vs. risk tolerance: How are they different?

  Risk appetite and risk tolerance are important risk terms that are related but not the same. Here's the difference, plus examples of risk appetite and risk tolerance statements.  Continue Reading

• Top enterprise risk management certifications to consider

  Certifications are essential to any career. Here are some enterprise risk management certifications for IT professionals.  Continue Reading

• 8 top enterprise risk management trends in 2021

  Several emerging trends are reshaping the risk management landscape, including GRC platforms, maturity frameworks, risk appetite statements, CIO roles and ERM's competitive advantage.  Continue Reading

• 9 common risk management failures and how to avoid them

  As enterprises rework post-pandemic business models at unprecedented speeds, failure to mitigate risks due to governance, transparency and cultural issues is costly but avoidable.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management team: Roles and responsibilities

  Every facet of an enterprise's operations is exposed to risk, requiring an all-encompassing risk management team composed of a diverse mix of corporate executives and managers.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 risk management skills and why you need them

  Risk management is necessary at all levels of a business. Here are some skills needed to be a successful risk manager.  Continue Reading

• Traditional vs. enterprise risk management: How do they differ?

  Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are important differences between the two.  Continue Reading

• Implementing an enterprise risk management framework

  A well-designed, all-inclusive ERM framework provides enterprises with a playbook to avert corporate disasters, generate competitive advantages and create business opportunities.  Continue Reading

• Risk management process: What are the 5 steps?

  While many organizations understand they must manage risk, implementing a risk management process is not always straightforward. Follow these five steps to ensure success.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 promising 5G use cases CIOs should know

  The technological advantages 5G presents are well known. The hard part for business leaders is choosing where 5G implementation can be the difference maker for their organization.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating the benefits of 5G for businesses

  With its high speeds, low latency and other advantages, 5G is delivering value in the enterprise. Now, business leaders view the new wireless technology as key to future success.  Continue Reading

• Inside look at Equifax's $1.5B digital transformation journey

  A massive digital transformation effort at Equifax is gaining momentum. CTO Bryson Koehler talks about overhauling data environments, infrastructure, applications and more.  Continue Reading

• Chinese regulatory crackdown is about control, not data privacy

  Despite China's messaging, analysts believe the government's recent regulatory tightening on tech companies is more about control than data privacy concerns.  Continue Reading

• Regulators need to rethink big tech regulation, expert says

  A Boston University professor argues that big tech regulation may need to focus more on creating competition through data access rather than through breaking up large companies.  Continue Reading

• Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

  Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.  Continue Reading

• 9 digital experience monitoring vendors to watch

  Demand for monitoring and managing digital experiences is growing. Knowing the vendors and products available to businesses will help leaders make the right choice.  Continue Reading

• Blockchain for businesses: The ultimate enterprise guide

  Enterprise blockchain projects can easily run aground without the right navigational tools. Our in-depth guide will help ensure safe passage.  Continue Reading

• Navigating 7 digital experience monitoring challenges

  Evaluating both customer and employee digital experience is increasingly valuable in the enterprise. Leaders will need to plan for the challenges that come with this new technology.  Continue Reading

• HealthBridge Financial banks on AWS, Boomi to build business

  Startup HealthBridge Financial used cloud-only infrastructure and Boomi's iPaaS to launch and scale its business of providing a second-payer benefit option for employers.  Continue Reading

• 7 must-know blockchain trends for 2021

  Blockchain-driven tokenization, identity management and decentralized finance are poised to transform business -- to say nothing of cryptocurrency's newfound credibility.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 benefits of blockchain technology for business

  Blockchain's unique characteristics address many business issues. Here are 10 important benefits of blockchain and examples of the industries that are taking advantage of them.  Continue Reading

• Today's blockchain use cases and industry applications

  Though far from a mature technology, blockchain is gaining prominence as a sound and highly secure method of conducting myriad transactions in multiple applications and industries.  Continue Reading

• What are the 4 different types of blockchain technology?

  Public, private, hybrid or consortium, each blockchain network has distinct pluses and minuses that largely drive its ideal uses -- and will determine which one is best for you.  Continue Reading

• Top 9 blockchain platforms to consider in 2021

  Get the lowdown on the major features, differentiators, strengths and weaknesses of the blockchain platforms getting the most buzz – and real-world deployments.  Continue Reading

• 8 blockchain-as-a-service providers to have on your radar

  You don't have to build your blockchain project from the ground up. These cloud-based service providers can provide the infrastructure, networking and development tools you need.  Continue Reading

• 6 alternatives to blockchain for businesses to consider

  Technologies like cloud storage and distributed databases provide some of blockchain's data-integrity and reliability advantages with fewer performance, efficiency and cost issues.  Continue Reading

• What CIOs need to know about digital experience monitoring

  As evaluating user and employee digital experience becomes more common, CIOs need to learn how the technologies work and what they stand to gain by implementing DEM.  Continue Reading

• RPA vs. cognitive automation: What are the key differences?

  CIOs are now relying on cognitive automation and RPA to improve business processes more than ever before. Here are the important distinctions between the two technologies.  Continue Reading

• What's the difference between RPA and IPA?

  RPA and IPA can work in tandem to expand the scope of your process automation strategy. But first, it's important to understand their key differences.  Continue Reading

• With accelerated digital transformation, less is more

  Ramping up digital transformation to take on problems such as COVID-19 shouldn't mean running up huge numbers of projects. CIOs argue for a focused approach and crystalized tech.  Continue Reading

• What are the benefits of cognitive automation?

  As CIOs embrace more automation tools like RPA, they should also consider utilizing cognitive automation for higher-level tasks to further improve business processes. Here's why.  Continue Reading

• National Grid CIO champions data-driven business strategy

  Andi Karaboutis, group chief information and digital officer at National Grid, discusses the ways in which she's utilizing data and emerging tech like AI to fuel business growth.  Continue Reading

• The future of e-commerce: Trends, tips, traps to avoid

  The term 'e-commerce' has been around for decades. What does it mean for today's businesses? Not what it did in the 1990s -- or even a mere 12 months ago.  Continue Reading

• CIO role post-pandemic is 'opportunity of a lifetime'

  What is the CIO's role in 2021? Genpact's Sanjay Srivastava, a speaker at this year's MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, says CIOs are becoming 'co-creators' of new business models.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid care is healthcare's future

  Hybrid care is neither digital nor physical, neither in-office nor at home. Instead, it's a little of everything, and one health IT leader thinks it's where healthcare is headed.  Continue Reading

• Replacing vs. maintaining legacy systems

  As CIOs embrace more digital technologies, it's important that they determine the current status of their legacy systems and whether it's worth upgrading or maintaining them.  Continue Reading

• Managing cybersecurity during the pandemic and in the new digital age

  Roota Almeida, CISO at Delta Dental of New Jersey and Delta Dental of Connecticut, talks about the cybersecurity threats she's seen over the last year and how she's effectively managing her security team.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise architecture has business's ear at Scottish Water

  Scottish Water's enterprise architecture team leader discusses how engaging with business leaders and software tools can help with digital transformation initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Evolving role of the CIO key to the future of work

  Allan Tate, executive chair of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, explains how the pandemic pushed CIOs to the forefront as enterprises scrambled to adapt to a new normal.  Continue Reading

• How to measure the success of agile transformation

  In his new book 'Sooner, Safer, Happier,' Jonathan Smart dives into the ways in which organizations can achieve better outcomes through business agility.  Continue Reading

• Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders

  This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how enterprises can successfully transition to this new business paradigm.  Continue Reading

• 7 online digital transformation courses and certifications

  We've compiled a list of the best paid online digital transformation courses and certification programs for business leaders seeking to gain a competitive edge in the digital age.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 digital transformation trends of 2021

  In 2021, low-code, MLOps, multi-cloud management and data streaming will drive business agility and speed companies along in their digital transformation journeys.  Continue Reading

• Racial, gender diversity in tech improving at a glacial pace

  The tech industry has made some progress in improving gender diversity in recent years, but some populations have been excluded from this progress.  Continue Reading

• The future of trust will be built on data transparency

  In a digital economy fueled by AI, data transparency is the new currency. Learn what IT leaders must do to bring trust and transparency to the enterprise, now and into the future.  Continue Reading

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of RPA?

  While RPA offers several benefits in the enterprise, there are also a few drawbacks. According to experts, these are the top eight pros and five cons of RPA for organizations to consider.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Biden wants review of IT exemption in Buy American law

  Commercial IT products including hardware and software systems could soon fall under the purview of the Buy American Act if their exemption is removed.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the difference between RPA and AI

  RPA and AI adoption are rapidly increasing, but there's still some confusion over the coevolving technologies. Here we dive into their capabilities and how they can work together.  Continue Reading

• CIOs use data, tech to tackle racial disparities in healthcare

  CIOs are looking at data and democratizing technology to help health systems address racial and economic disparities that COVID-19 made impossible to ignore.  Continue Reading

• What CIOs need to know about the future of hyperautomation

  Appian founder and CEO Matt Calkins dives into the benefits of hyperautomation and how unifying technologies will ultimately help enterprises achieve success in today's digital age.  Continue Reading

• Experts predict hot enterprise architecture trends for 2021

  IT architecture trends to watch in 2021 include organizing business around components and expanding tools to focus on business outcomes, automation and analytics.  Continue Reading

• What CIOs need to know about RPA in IT operations

  We have yet to see a big investment in RPA for IT operations, but that could change as experts identify it as an area that can yield significant benefits for CIOs and their departments.  Continue Reading

• Digital healthcare top priority for CIOs in 2021

  In 2021, CIOs will not only focus on providing greater access to healthcare but more equitable access. Digital tools will play a key role.  Continue Reading

• C-suite execs give future technology predictions for the decade

  What will keep CIOs busy this decade? From machine learning to cybersecurity, IT leaders are providing insights on technologies they predict will be accelerated over the next 10 years.  Continue Reading

• The impact of blockchain in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

  Organizations across several industries from healthcare to retail are turning to blockchain to help support critical business functions as a result of the pandemic. Here's why.  Continue Reading

• Private 5G companies show major potential

  Companies across several vectors are deploying their own private 5G networks to solve business challenges. Here, experts dive into the areas where they're showing the most potential.  Continue Reading

• Top private 5G use cases and benefits in the enterprise

  Although 5G is still years away from mainstream adoption, some enterprises have started rolling out use cases that can deliver significant ROI by transforming private networking infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• 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

• IT leaders discuss the role of AI during pandemic

  While AI adoption was impacted by the pandemic, companies adapted. Enterprise executives explain why the results bode well for longer-term changes to how they do business.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise execs talk post-pandemic strategy

  At the Connected Enterprise conference, a cross-section of CIOs and other IT leaders discussed their plans for a future in a post-pandemic workplace and what they've learned so far.  Continue Reading

• CIOs: Nominate your IT services partner for project award

  Here's your opportunity to recognize an MSP, IT consultancy, systems integrator or other tech service provider that has made a difference to your organization.  Continue Reading

• Leading CIOs say building digital-ready culture is top priority

  During the fifth 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, CIOs discuss how they've accelerated and sustained a digital cultural change in more traditional organizations.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity and resilience tips from the city of Atlanta CIO

  Gary Brantley, CIO of the city of Atlanta, spoke at the 2020 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Americas about how the city's IT department rebounded after a 2018 ransomware attack.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to intelligent document processing for CIOs

  With IDP, enterprises can bring documents into automation workflows, which can help reduce document processing time and save on operational costs. Read more about its value here.  Continue Reading

• Why CIOs need to establish an automation CoE

  With organizations continuing to automate business processes across several departments at a rapid pace, it's time they consider implementing a Center of Excellence. Here's why.  Continue Reading

• Quantum computing challenges and opportunities

  While quantum computing is still under development, IT leaders should know how they can use it today to stay on the competitive edge and prepare for the future of quantum.  Continue Reading

• Top use cases and benefits of edge computing

  Research shows that the move toward edge computing will only increase over the next few years. Here, we've identified its benefits and the areas where it's proving to be of value.  Continue Reading

• 5 blockchain use cases in finance that show value

  Blockchain is continuing to grow in the enterprise, with organizations in the finance industry now expanding its use of the technology. Here's a look at five of the use cases.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise architect job still requires IT in critical role

  Jeanne Ross offers advice to existing and aspiring enterprise architects and discusses the latest trends as she reflects on 26 years of researching enterprise architecture at MIT.  Continue Reading

• Holy Grail still elusive in enterprise architecture strategy

  MIT's Jeanne Ross discusses why enterprise architecture projects succeed and fail and what companies can do to better align technology with strategic business goals.  Continue Reading

• Integrating AI and blockchain technologies in the enterprise

  In his new book, Ganesh Prasad Kumble explores the impact of AI on blockchain applications and the value the combination of the two technologies can bring to the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• MSP roles and responsibilities are undergoing rapid change -- here's why

  It's a new era for managed service providers and CIOs. MSPs increasingly act as strategic partners, helping IT teams fulfill the outsized role technology plays in business success.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise architecture strategy experts offer pandemic tips

  Enterprise architecture experts offer up advice and tips for organizations coping with budget constraints and staffing pressures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Top 9 ways RPA and analytics work together

  As the use of automation technologies continues to grow in the enterprise, experts are offerings tips on how organizations can utilize RPA to improve business analytics.  Continue Reading

• Rooting out racism in AI systems -- there's no time to lose

  A confluence of events has made this the right time for enterprises to examine how racism gets embedded in AI systems. Is your leadership up to the challenge?  Continue Reading

• Use of VR and AR in the enterprise increases during pandemic

  VR and AR equipment are showing significant promise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here experts share how companies are benefiting from the technologies in three major areas.  Continue Reading

• How to maintain cybersecurity remotely during the pandemic

  In the second 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, a panel of IT security leaders discussed how they are keeping their organizations secure in a COVID-19 environment.  Continue Reading

• The IT thought leader's guide to the future of work

  Forward-looking IT leaders aren't waiting for the post-COVID-19 era to happen. They're shaping the technology trends and processes that will support future work environments.  Continue Reading

• RPA in ERP modernizes legacy system with automation

  Organizations are turning to RPA to automate business processes connected to legacy ERP systems rather than replacing them. Here's a look into how it's delivering benefits.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 causes of RPA failures and how to avoid them

  Experts in automation offer insight on why RPA implementations fail in the enterprise and how IT leaders can avoid them to ensure they're getting the most out of the technology.  Continue Reading

• How to hire a data scientist with AI skills during pandemic

  As organizations ramp up their AI efforts during the pandemic and as they return to the workplace, IT leaders are now prioritizing how to find workers with the right AI skills.  Continue Reading

• Use of virtual digital assistants for enterprise applications

  Virtual assistants are increasingly becoming popular across several industries. Read about how enterprises are utilizing them to combat shortcomings, particularly during the pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Why ISO 56000 Innovation Management matters to CIOs

  CIOs looking to further drive innovation in the workplace can turn to ISO 56000 standards, which include the fundamentals, structure and support to sustain the right innovative culture.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise architecture heats up to meet changing needs

  Forrester Research analyst sees barriers to enterprise architects moving forward in skills, tools' ROI and tech-savvy execs who don't want them collaborating with the business.  Continue Reading

• Why structural change in an organization is key

  In her book 'Dynamic Reteaming,' Heidi Helfand dives into the importance of reteaming and provides strategies organizations can use to ensure it's done effectively in the workplace.  Continue Reading

• 3 types of phishing attacks and how to prevent them

  Phishing is the most common type of social engineering attack. Here is a list of the most common phishing attacks, how they wreak havoc on a business and how to protect against them.  Continue Reading

• The rise of 'modern applications': Why you need them

  Flexible, scalable, user-friendly and predominantly cloud-based, modern applications are built for change. Read about the features of modern apps and why your company needs them.  Continue Reading

• Where ISO certification fits in a risk mitigation strategy

  Thomas Johnson explores why ISO certification helps organizations as part of their risk mitigation strategy in business continuity planning as companies adjust to the new normal.  Continue Reading

• Rise of automation creates new RPA job descriptions

  As automation increases in the enterprise, new RPA jobs are emerging that require a unique combination of hard and soft skills that go far beyond the traditional roles.  Continue Reading

• Dell, PwC, Peapod accelerate digital transformation initiatives

  Several organizations have made the decision to continue with digital transformation efforts during the pandemic to better position the business and to ensure they can come out stronger.  Continue Reading

• Post COVID-19 strategies for CIOs on leading through crisis

  To see their companies through the current crisis, CIOs should consider these five strategies focused around IT budgets, innovation, cybersecurity, trusted data and employee wellness.  Continue Reading

• 6 cognitive automation use cases in the enterprise

  Businesses are increasingly adopting cognitive automation as the next level in process automation. These six use cases show how the technology is making its mark in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• 5 digital transformation strategies embracing the new normal

  Here is a look at five digital transformation strategies companies should consider implementing now to overcome any setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Continue Reading

• How companies can manage HR risk during global expansion

  Companies must consider how to handle global hiring as they navigate the changing worldwide landscape as the result of the pandemic. Ben Wright explains several methods available.  Continue Reading