Opinion

Opinion

CIO mission

• 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

• In IT, 'suitcase words' carry baggage

  Marvin Minsky used the term 'suitcase words' for the broad concepts we use to denote the brain's complex machinery. CIOs use buzzwords in a similar -- and perhaps dangerous -- way.  Continue Reading

• A CIO lesson in the fast-fading distinction between Amazon and AWS

  IT folks see Amazon and AWS and think retailer and cloud provider, but these powerhouses share a different view. What does their symbiosis say to CIOs?  Continue Reading

• Data center disasters: Preparing for the improbable

  Data center disasters come in all shapes and sizes, as IT expert Dan Morris knows from firsthand experience. Here's how he advises CIOs to prepare for the unknown.  Continue Reading

• How to get more women in IT jobs? Mandate an inclusive culture

  The Flatiron School, a coding boot camp in New York, calls on the entire organization -- not just the top ranks -- to create a safe, welcoming environment for women.  Continue Reading

• Three trends to keep top of mind when crafting an AI strategy

  Gartner: The first step in forming an enterprise AI strategy is to look at how users are accessing apps in their personal lives. The end game? AI-enabled computing ecosystems.  Continue Reading

• Gartner Catalyst conference keynote shows, tells IT what to build for next

  The research outfit's conference for tech pros takes a novel storytelling approach to guide IT on building for a digital future.  Continue Reading

• David vs. Goliath no more, Agile adoption is the new standard

  As Agile adoption grows, companies should not be looking to specialists to support agility, says Joseph Flahiff. Make Agile coaching a standard job requirement for team managers.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft digital transformation: CIOs to see industry, partner focus

  Digital transformation is the magic word at Microsoft these days. What can CIOs anticipate from the company as it organizes itself to reinvent its customers?  Continue Reading

• Thinking through the CIO role in digital transformation

  The CIO role in digital transformation is not about technology. It's about understanding how technology can help capture business value. Expert Dan Morris makes the case.  Continue Reading

• Needed now and for the foreseeable future: Five hot IT skills

  Demand for IT talent is at an all-time high, Niel Nickolaisen says, because every company today really is a technology company. Here are the hot IT skills he's on the lookout for.  Continue Reading

• Data literacy in high demand; academia responds

  Data literacy is at the heart of new computing programs at two of the country's premier private research universities. The Data Mill reports.  Continue Reading

• Don't let impostor syndrome hold you back

  Lots of accomplished people feel like frauds -- and that can get in the way of success. An IT pro shares his experience and the tools to move on.  Continue Reading

• CIO roles: A CIO becomes a cloud enthusiast and outgrows his mentors

  Want to get a sense of how much CIO roles and responsibilities have changed? Try explaining your cloud strategy to your IT mentors.  Continue Reading

• The new products development process and IT innovation

  Most people don't know what their company's business objectives are. But for IT to contribute to a successful new products development process, your team needs to know.  Continue Reading