Few disruptive technologies have been accompanied by as much hype as analytics. For nearly a decade, data analytics and business intelligence (BI) have been top priorities for IT investment, and while many analytics investments have driven real value, it isn’t always easy to discern which innovations will lead to productive ... read more

Security leaders say they expect demand for talent to outstrip supply for at least the next several years. Your task: develop staffing plans that recognize that reality.(Insider Story) ... read more

Splitting a business — and its IT systems — in two is a challenge, but one that Damian Bunyan says he is lucky to have, as it makes it easier to argue the case for modernization.He had been working as chief process officer for German power utility E.ON when it ... read more

Completing an IT software project quickly without incurring some level of technical debt is challenging. When a project is developed and deployed in a rush, quality often suffers and the venture must inevitably be revisited to repair compatibility problems, security gaps, performance issues and various other budget-draining headaches.Yet even when ... read more

The stakes have never been higher for AI adoption. CIOs and other C-level executives are well aware of the urgent need to shift from one-off AI experimentation to gaining a robust organization-wide capability that acts as a source of competitive agility and growth.A new report from Accenture finds that 84% ... read more

Competing for dollars in the digital age is hard for any brick-and-mortar retailer, but sprinkle in some self-inflicted wounds and the task gets tougher. Just ask Target’s CIO Mike McNamara, who invested in a new technology operating model, reskilling and innovation to help pull the big box chain out of ... read more

This year will assuredly see tech leaders laser-focused once again on digital initiatives, but the processes they have in place for doing so won’t be a slam dunk for success. Worse, recent research suggests that mistakes born of digital transformation are a top cause of concern for businesses. A Gartner report ... read more

From chief experience officer to director of content marketing to brand manager, digital marketing roles are evolving. Here’s a look at seven jobs that can position you for the future of marketing. ... read more

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For companies that rely on field service technicians, an efficient mobile work experience is essential. And these days the software your technicians use in the field better be intelligent as well.Count Black and Veatch among a rising tide of companies transforming their field tech’s work experience, as the construction firm ... read more