Conference Notebook

IT in vertical markets

• 'Patient journey' propels hospital's digital transformation

  The chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital explains how digital technologies are changing the 'patient journey' for the better.  Continue Reading

• Drone industry finds ally, watchdog in the FAA

  As the use of drones continues to expand, regulators are trying to make sure rules governing the burgeoning drone industry ensure safety, but don't hinder innovation.  Continue Reading

• The on-demand economy and the future of work: Buckle up

  When companies get serious about understanding what it costs to get work done employment will change dramatically. Who's ready for the on-demand economy?  Continue Reading

• Sen. Warner: Gig economy chance to 'reimagine whole social contract'

  Fueled by technology and global in scope, the gig economy is underway. Making it work will require a new social contract.  Continue Reading

• The CEO-CIO business partnership in action

  Two dynamic CEO-CIO relationships were on display at the SIM Boston Technology Leadership Summit, proving that reporting lines count for CIOs bent on shaping business goals.  Continue Reading

• How to build effective IT teams: Wayfair, Arbella CIOs sound off

  What does it take to build effective IT teams? At the recent SIM Boston Technology Leadership Summit, CIOs Jack Wood and Paul Brady offered tips on how to recruit, retrain, retain -- and entertain -- IT talent.  Continue Reading

• McCormick spices up food market with digital platform business

  Former McCormick CIO Jerry Wolfe talks about his role as CEO of the spice company's new tech spinoff and why a digital platform is so essential to reaching today's foodies.  Continue Reading

• How MGM Resorts serves the digital customer

  MGM Resorts uses customer analytics to dispel a long-standing myth on how to deliver good customer service to the digital customer.  Continue Reading