What is RPA? A revolution in business process automation
Robotic process automation has gained traction as a way of automating tedious business tasks, freeing up corporate workers to tackle higher-value analysis and decision-making. But RPA requires proper...
View Article10 hot startups targeting today’s key IT initiatives
Startups remain a key resource for CIO’s seeking an innovative edge in the digital era. CIO.com profiles 10 notable startups tackling key IT concerns, from artificial intelligence to data analytics to...
View ArticleOutsourcing remains strategic in the digital era
Companies racing to digitalize their businesses are adopting cloud computing at a rampant rate. But traditional outsourcing also remains a crucial option for CIOs looking to free up valuable IT resources.
View ArticleCIOs embrace SaaS-based TBM to quantify IT’s value
More CIOs are turning to Apptio’s analytics service to automate technology business management (TBM), a framework for aligning the value of IT services with the cost to produce them.
View ArticleShadow IT: How today’s CIOs grapple with unsanctioned tech
Thanks to the cloud and mobile devices, ‘shadow IT’ has become a key concern for CIOs in every industry. Here, CIOs share their real-world experiences reining in tech outside their formal control.
View ArticleServerless: The future of cloud computing?
While the cloud lends companies more agility, New York Times CTO Nick Rockwell says event-triggered computing cuts cost and enables more efficient application development. Welcome to the serverless era.
View ArticleAI in the workplace: Paving the way for man-machine collaboration
There’s little question AI-driven automation is poised to disrupt enterprises worldwide. The question is what you, as a CIO, are doing to prepare for a world where man and machines work together.
View Article7 reasons CIOs quit (or lose their jobs)
From false promises to role changes, CIOs exit when their ability to execute their strategy or grow their careers hits a road block — a trend that may be accelerating, thanks to the rise of digital...
View ArticleCIO change agents: The art of the IT turnaround
CIOs from energy, education, technology and sanitation enterprises discuss how they changed the culture of their IT departments to pave the way for digital transformations.
View ArticleAR/VR gets real: 3 promising pilots of augmented reality and virtual reality...
Augmented reality and virtual reality implementations are building steam at Kimberly-Clark, Farmers Insurance and Foot Locker, say CIOs for those leading brands.
View ArticleWhat is low-code development? A Lego-like approach to building software
Drag-and-drop tools allow citizen developers to assemble applications without the need for manual programming. Here's how companies such as Shell Downstream, 7-Eleven and John Hancock are putting...
View ArticleHow to get a seat on the board: 10 tips for CIOs
CIOs serving on a range of non-profit and public boards offer some tips for IT leaders looking to navigate the process of seeking board seats.
View Article6 reasons to pump the brakes on AI
Artificial intelligence is wending its way into business processes. But CIOs should pause and research the potential business impact of AI tools — both good and bad.
View ArticleInnovative CIOs make shift to managing IT as a product
Aping Silicon Valley technology startups, enterprises are revamping their organizations from project-based IT service delivery to product-oriented technology supported by agile development and...
View ArticleWhat is XaaS? A way to inject agility into your digital business
Everything as a service (XaaS) is emerging as a go-to operating model for delivering IT services. Co-opting the cloud’s rapid deployment model, XaaS may also serve as a revenue engine for innovative...
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