Defining CIO Success in 2022
Like the technology that is their purview, the role of chief information officer (CIO) continues to change. It now incorporates more innovation and strategic acumen than at any other time in the history of the job description. How has the CIO position evolved in the past few decades, and what factors are shaping the definition […]
The New ROI? CIO Role Restructured for a COVID-Free World
A few years ago, buzz had the CIO role becoming obsolete. The rise of self-service consumer technology led many to believe these tools would run the world on their own. But digital transformation changed everything, and CIOs are now stepping up as key leaders. Today, CIOs are tasked with “return on innovation,” signaling what’s in […]
Robotic Process Automation — Is Your Company Prepared?
Spending on robotic process automation (RPA) increased by 57% in 2018 and is expected to reach $2.4 billion annually by 2022. It’s the latest trend in intelligent automation — and it’s just getting started. The core functionality of RPA seeks to automate multi-step high volume manual tasks. One of the challenges is that these are […]
How Does Outsourcing Your IT Impact The Economy?
Outsourcing is somewhat of a controversial topic among US companies. Opponents of outsourcing believe it takes jobs away from established employees. However, for many businesses, outsourcing is a way to widen their pool of qualified employees. So, which is it: is outsourcing good or bad for the economy? The answer is complicated… There […]
Building Supply Chain Resilience
The supply chain may be the last stubborn holdout to digital transformation. Ask any logistics frontline worker, and they’ll tell you their outdated technologies create more manual work than they have time for. Transportation and logistics industry experts understand this, and Raconteur suggests that “the supply chain is at the centre of a new digital […]
COVID-19 Redefines Business Operating Models
COVID-19 smashed through our generally accepted best business practices last year, and the virus doesn’t appear to be done with us yet. It’s time for IT to consider the pandemic as business agility becomes more necessary than ever. We’ve seen even the largest enterprise organizations create fundamental change during this crisis. These organizations are now […]
2021 KPIs That Matter Most to CIOs
The key performance indicators (KPIs) that roll up to a CIO are — and should be — a strategic priority for any organization interested in digitally transforming itself. Measuring KPIs is a metrics-driven approach that has proven effective for every level in a company, including IT. But the business ecosphere is full of KPIs. Which […]
How Can CIOs Curb IT Sourcing Spend?
Finding ways to reduce costs and optimize spending is not new for chief information officers (CIOs); however, this year has significantly altered the way many businesses view their budgets and how they will approach spending going into the new year. In fact, 87% of finance leaders reported feeling very concerned about their business, according to […]
Building a CIO and CFO Partnership to Accelerate Growth
Despite recognizing the need for digital transformation as a competitive advantage, far too often, IT innovation is slowed by the realities of the bottom line. Chief financial officers (CFOs) do not have to serve as the innovation damper, and instead can build strong partnerships with chief innovation officers (CIOs) and their innovations teams. Here’s how […]
CIO IT Resource Allocation Amid the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
It’s astonishing how a tiny virus has reshaped our workforce, economy, and social norms. COVID-19 has shifted entire paradigms from accepted best practices — and the pandemic isn’t done with us. While we don’t know yet if our shifts in IT tactics and labor usage rates are permanent, we do know that corporations must prepare […]