CIO and IT salaries
CIO and IT salaries rise and fall with the economy. CIOs need to be able to match skills to current pay rates and stay competitive. Regularly reviewing IT salaries can also be an incentive to retain valuable staff members in a competitive job market. Find the latest information and advice about CIO and IT salaries, including news, tips and other resources, here in this topic section.
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CIO and IT salaries News
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January 31, 2016
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IT job skills, digital mind-set in short supply
In the shift to digital business, compensation for IT job skills is more volatile than ever, as companies struggle to incorporate cutting-edge technical skills into old business models.
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Digital business disruption roils the manufacturing sector
Annals of digital business disruption: David Foote follows the money and finds that hard-core manufacturers are coming to terms with the digital era.
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December 23, 2015
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A guide to TechTarget's 2015 IT salary survey
TechTarget's 2015 IT salary survey probed IT professionals about their pay, optimism, 2016 projects and more. This essential guide has the results.
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December 15, 2015
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2015 salary survey for IT: Executives infographic
Almost 50% of senior IT pros say the mood in their organization is optimistic. Also, in the 2015 salary survey infographic, an overview of the year's budget, project and salary trends.
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Roles and responsibilities guide: What does a CIO do?
Learn about the role of the chief information officer including daily responsibilities, necessary skills and how the role is evolving in the digital age. Continue Reading
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TechTarget 2014 Information Technology Salary and Careers Survey guide
TechTarget's 2014 Information Technology Salary and Careers Survey took the pulse of 1,200 IT pros on their earnings, projects and job satisfaction. Continue Reading
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fractional CIO
A fractional CIO is a high-level consultant who specializes in aligning information technology (IT) with business goals. Quite simply, a fractional CIO works for a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost it would take to hire a full-time ... Continue Reading
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2016 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium: The digital CIO has arrived
The 2016 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium shined a light on the 'digital CIO.' Read SearchCIO's coverage of the event to find out how to become part of this elite cohort. Continue Reading
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2014 salary survey: Test your knowledge of IT careers
Think you know how technology careers evolved this year? Review our coverage of TechTarget's 2014 IT Salary and Careers Survey and take our quiz to gauge your knowledge of IT careers. Continue Reading
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CIO Spotlight: Compensation Trends and Career Outlook for 2014
Discover the key factors driving the increasingly positive outlook, your peers' top priorities and the most exciting projects they're working on, and what separates the highest paid from the pack. Continue Reading
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Executing strategies: Close the gap between vision and implementation
That vision thing won't do CIOs much good if they fail to execute on strategy, management experts say. Here's how to overcome the hurdles that can get in the way of success. Continue Reading
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TechTarget's 2014 IT Salary and Careers Survey infographic
Is it time to play the technology field? Find out in TechTarget's 2014 IT Salary and Careers Survey infographic, which indicates fatter paychecks and increased optimism. Continue Reading
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IT career survey 2013: Employee satisfaction, executive compensation
TechTarget's Annual IT Salary and Careers Survey uncovers the latest trends in IT executive compensation, employee satisfaction and the evolution of IT careers. Continue Reading
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The information technology budgeting process: One CTO's experience
Budget surprises have the power to take a company's yearly plans from smooth to chaotic. Look at one CTO's journey through the information technology budgeting process in 2018. Continue Reading
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CES booth babes: A step back for women in technology, readers say
In this CIO Chatter, readers discuss CES booth babes and whether these vendor exhibits stymie the progress of women in technology. Continue Reading
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Factors affecting job satisfaction in IT: Our CIO readers weigh in
Salary is only one of the factors affecting job satisfaction, SearchCIO readers say. So why else are CIOs staying put? It's the recession, stupid. Continue Reading