It?s Time CIO?s Get Real About Data Security
Your company’s success in securing its data and network could depend on how the CIO delivers security messages to their peers in the C-suite. Considering how the past few years…
Toolmaker Adopts Amazon Greengrass for IoT
Stanley Black Decker sees an expanded role for itself in the digital economy and is exploring how AWS Greengrass will enable it to launch new services. The future at Stanley…
Next up for CRM? Customer Retention Through Contextual Messaging
The rapid evolution of CRM has initiated a rush of new marketing processes and practices; combining multi-channel messaging with analytics is a promising new direction. Few business sectors are faster…
DevOps Research Says Practice Yields Benefits Beyond Code
Survey: Organizations that adopt disciplined DevOps thrive in ways that remain difficult for others; automation, quality, continuous delivery. Over the course of six years, the DevOps Research and Assessment consulting…
Rethink How Humans and Machines Will Work Together
Productivity gains from automation are not resulting in job losses, but are enabling companies to redeploy employees to handle higher-value tasks and a greater volume of work. Automation is creating…
Six Steps to Achieve the Joys of Serverless Architectures
The are solid benefits in a move to a serverless architecture, but remember these six important considerations to undertake before going serverless. Today serverless architecture is enjoying a well-deserved designation…
The Need to Go Digital Is Clear; Not Everyone Can Get There
PwC report on the 2017 Global Digital IQ says some organizations becoming top performers in going digital; others, not so much. Ten years ago, PwC set out to measure what…
A 4-Step Methodology for Finding the Right Cloud Provider
Don’t rush into the cloud before taking the time to understand what you want, and what you need. When it comes to cloud adoption, organizations have shifted from asking, “Should…
7 Technologies that Enable a Microservices Architecture
Organizations that implement microservices often adopt the architectural style alongside complementary technologies, including the seven in this slideshow. Enterprise IT organizations that develop their own applications are increasingly embracing a…
Hybrid Cloud Is Gathering Steam for Small, Medium Businesses
Harvard Business Review Analytics finds smaller enterprises gaining more from hybrid cloud than large enterprises. The debate over the merits of hybrid cloud have taken a back seat to discussions…
Three Phases to Adapting an Omnichannel Business Model
IT becomes a key player as businesses move to create a seamless path to purchase with a singular view of their customers across all touchpoints, including in-store, online, mobile, social,…
GDPR Puts Response at Center Stage for All Companies
When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect in May 2018, a company’s ability to respond to a data breach will be paramount. The majority of companies already struggle…
Blockchain Barges into Insurance via IBM, AIG
IBM helps AIG create a cross-country, multi-party international risk policy tailored to use blockchain’s security and trust. Blockchain is typically associated with digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, but American International…
The Coming EU GDPR Has Companies Worldwide Worried
Companies face steep and annually rising noncompliance fines, and they fear that noncompliance could cause their businesses to close, according to a new study. The study, which was conducted by…
To achieve Career Success, You Must Be Likable
I recently read an article that stated the new area of focus that professionals have identified as a key factor in career success is likability. This was not a surprise…
CIOs Have a Tough Time Driving Business Innovation
While the majority of CIOs and other technology leaders believe they should be leading innovation efforts throughout their organization’s business efforts, relatively few are actually doing this, according to the…
IT Transformation Requires Automation
A significant percent of CIOs and other IT decision-makers consider digital transformation “Topic A” on their technology agenda, according to a recent survey from BMC. Successful transformations are currently creating…
Find Better Ways to Manage Your Company’s Content
With the volume of unstructured data growing by the day, an increasing number of organizations are assessing their current enterprise content management (ECM) strategies and practices to overcome multiple challenges,…
Hunterdon Healthcare Is Clear About the Cloud
Healthcare providers are under increasing pressure to improve outcomes and lower costs. Not surprisingly, IT is at the center of this evolution. One organization navigating the challenge is Hunterdon Healthcare,…
Why CIOs Must Pay More Attention to AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept: It’s been around for decades and has steadily marched forward. Today, many of the capabilities and features in computers, tablets and smartphones tap…