Enterprise business applications

Enterprise business applications are an integral part of an organization's IT strategy and CIOs are tasked with making sure employees have the right applications and that those applications are running smoothly. Read the latest news and opinion on enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, open source and supply chain management software as well as mobile apps.

November 12, 2020 12 Nov'20
CIOs tasked to make healthcare infrastructure composable

Healthcare is already on the path to becoming composable. The next steps, however, will present challenges and require good stewardship from CIOs, according to Gartner.
December 06, 2019 06 Dec'19
IT's technology experience problem gets HR tool

Technology deployments have been blamed for loss of productivity and even employee resignations. A new tool from Qualtrics could help IT get on top of bad tech experiences.
August 02, 2019 02 Aug'19
Colorado builds API integration platform to share data, speed services

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.
June 10, 2019 10 Jun'19
In-depth look at what the Oracle-Microsoft agreement means to CIOs

The Oracle-Microsoft deal could solve technical problems that curtail cloud strategies, letting CIOs focus on business criteria. It could also introduce new complexity.

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LOB (line of business)

An LOB (line-of-business) application is one of the set of critical computer applications that are vital to running an enterprise, such as accounting, supply chain management, and resource planning applications. Continue Reading
Information and Content Exchange (ICE)

Information and Content Exchange (ICE) is an XML-based standard protocol for electronic business-to-business (B2B) asset management. Continue Reading
FQA (frequently questioned answers)

FQA (frequently questioned answers) are conventions or mandates scrutinized by individuals or groups who doubt their validity. Continue Reading

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Hyperautomation technology speeds digital transformation

To businesses plotting a digital transformation course, ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz says hyperautomation is instrumental in consolidating siloed processes and smoothing workflows. Continue Reading
What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?

As employees continue working remotely, the prevalence of shadow IT grows. This inevitability is forcing IT leaders to weigh the pros and cons of unsanctioned technology use. Continue Reading
What is data science? The ultimate guide

Data science is the process of using advanced analytics techniques and scientific principles to analyze data and extract valuable information for business decision-making, strategic planning and other uses. Continue Reading

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How can IT teams better manage shadow IT?

As the advent of cloud technology has made it easier to launch shadow IT, CIOs must be increasingly diligent to identify and manage these activities. Here are 14 tips to do just that. Continue Reading
Supplier segmentation lessons in the wake of COVID-19

Supplier segmentation is more necessary than ever for businesses during COVID-19. Here's how to start the process and why it matters for your business. Continue Reading
The benefits of CIO dashboards and tips on how to build them

CIO dashboards can be a vital tool for assessing metrics in real time to gain insight on IT performance and support better decision-making. Here, we dive into how to build one. Continue Reading

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5 post cloud migration risks and how CIOs can avoid them

We've covered issues that arise when making the move to the cloud but here we're diving into the challenges CIOs and their IT teams face post cloud migration and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
How to overcome the limitations of AI

AI may not become the super-intelligent tool people envisioned, at least not in the near term. But that doesn't mean enterprises can't use AI in some valuable ways. Continue Reading
Why cloud migration failures happen and how to prevent them

Companies are moving more applications than ever to the cloud, but many of these initiatives fail. Learn how to avoid making your own cloud migration mistakes. Continue Reading