IT Trends for 2024: AI, Cybersecurity, Automation, and Business Partnerships
As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are set to shape the landscape of information technology. These trends encompass the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Automation, and Business Partnerships.This article will delve into each of these areas, offering specific insights into what CIOs and IT leaders should consider as action items to […]
How CIOs and CMOs Can Work Together to Drive Innovation
The CIO and CMO are two essential cogs in the wheel of corporate innovation. When they work together, they can create a powerful engine for change. Here’s how these two executives can join forces to drive innovation in their organizations. Historical tension between IT and marketing The CIO and CMO relationship can be strained at […]
Why CIOs Should Be Marketing IT
CIOs need to demonstrate IT value The role of the strategic CIO is increasingly important to an organization’s success. As businesses strive to become more digital, the CIO must be able to demonstrate the value of IT in order to secure budget and resources. In addition to budget, the perception of IT value is equally […]
5 Ways CIOs Can Save Millions in 2023
As IT budgets get crunched for FY2023, many CIOs are facing the reality of less headcount, fewer investment opportunities, and the dreaded “do more with less” cliche. Smart CIOs must find creative ways to maximize dollars while maintaining IT throughput. Below are several areas to examine for cost savings as we transition into the new […]
A Framework for Strategic IT Planning with Metrics
Modern IT is dynamic and fluid. Yet an IT department without a strategy is a reactive department; a department neither the CEO nor business stakeholders fully understand. Defining IT success is paramount to achieving results. It’s also imperative for demonstrating the value of IT’s partnership with the business. The problem space Modern IT leaders have […]
CIO Power Tools
The role of CIO requires its own set of tools and skills. Personal Kanban boards, a business model canvas, and the enterprise application portfolio are just a few tools of the trade for CIOs. Getting your hands on these artifacts means informed decision making and data-driven conversations with stakeholders. During your initial ramp as a […]
7 Pitfalls of Low-Code Platforms
While the proliferation of low-code shows no signs of slowing down, understanding common challenges with such technologies is important prior to enterprise adoption. What is a low-code platform? As the name implies, a “low-code” platform is a solution intended to build and manage software applications with minimal software coding. The basic idea is to point-and-click […]
When IT Reports to the CFO
When it comes to articulating the value of IT to corporate leadership, one size certainly does not fit all. IT leaders must continuously adapt their approach; especially when reporting to the head of finance. The shifting sands of IT’s reporting structure According to a 2018 CIO reporting structure survey, roughly half of US-based CIOs report […]
5 Data Goldmines CIOs Should be Analyzing
IT systems generate a plethora of information; much of which remains untapped from the power of deep insight analysis. I’m a huge proponent of measuring what you manage. As such I’ve compiled a list of five common IT data sources that can be analyzed to save money, unlock headcount, drive sales, and improve operations. 1. […]
The Case for Outsourced Enterprise Architecture
Why CIOs need enterprise observability Enterprise observability is the capability of analyzing the enterprise as a whole. It’s the coveted macro-view all IT leaders need in their inherently cross-functional position within the company. Enterprise observability for IT leaders is akin to what business intelligence is to business unit leaders. Observability provides the operational visibility needed […]