CIO

DECEMBER 26, 2024

An IT consultant is a technology professional who advises and supports business clients in designing, developing, and executing technology projects in service of business goals. IT consultants are often hired to provide companies guidance on what technologies they should use to achieve their aims, according to career website Indeed.

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CIO

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of the CIO has transcended simply managing IT infrastructure to becoming a pivotal player in enabling business strategy. Understanding the company’s competitive position allows IT leaders to mindfully act to implement technology for competitive advantage.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises. In reality, changing course is usually the smartest bet, because it allows founding teams to leverage new technology and adapt to changing market conditions. “Where’s my flying car?”

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That’s because their approach is often not agile enough to keep pace with today’s evolving business landscape. Many are approaching ITSM as a technical issue, with gaps simply filled by deploying the right tools. This is due to a lack of understanding of service management which, in turn, creates more vulnerabilities.

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Focused on digitization and innovation and closely aligned with lines of business, some 40% of IT leaders surveyed in CIO.com’s State of the CIO Study 2024 characterize themselves as transformational, while a quarter (23%) consider themselves functional: still optimizing, modernizing, and securing existing technology infrastructure.

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Sameer Purao, who joined Celanese as CIO and CDO in 2021, is keeping the team and company focused by making change management a core competency of his team, and ensuring a focus on value, agility, and purpose. We’re also digitalizing the entire process so customers can see data specs and technical sheets, order intake and samples, and track.

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CIO

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Consulting firm McKinsey Digital notes that many organizations fall short of their digital and AI transformation goals due to process complexity rather than technical complexity. Optimize data flows for agility. Limit the times data must be moved to reduce cost, increase data freshness, and optimize enterprise agility.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

On the one hand, enterprise architects play a key role in selecting platforms, developing technical capabilities, and driving standards. Moreover, undertaking digital transformation and technology modernization programs without an architect can lead to delays, technical debt , higher costs, and security vulnerabilities.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Vendor allegiance – once critical for many organizations due both to convenience and loyalty – has become a company liability for many. Reveal the best of both worlds Carter noted that many VMware customers have invested in its solutions for decades but now seek modernization for greater agility, scalability, and cloud-native environments.

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Luis Goncalves

APRIL 11, 2025

Learn more about the key differences between scale-ups and start-ups Why You Need a Framework for Scaling a Business Many businesses fail not because of poor products or insufficient market demand, but due to ineffective management of rapid growth. Companies maintaining agility during scaling can seize opportunities rigid organizations miss.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The status of digital transformation Digital transformation is a complex, multiyear journey that involves not only adopting innovative technologies but also rethinking business processes, customer interactions, and revenue models. Business is too dependent on technology as a key driver for both business value and differentiation.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a global hub for technology and innovation. With adversaries constantly innovating and refining their tactics, organizations must remain vigilant and agile in their approach to cybersecurity. How do we CISOs adapt our strategies today?

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Standard maintenance for ECC is due to end on December 31, 2027, while the extended maintenance for on-premises SAP ERP systems is set to expire at the end of 2030. This is not just a technical shift; its a business enabler that allows enterprises to modernize at a pace thats manageable.

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Xebia

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Being ready means understanding why you need that technology and what it is. The time when Hardvard Business Review posted the Data Scientist to be the “Sexiest Job of the 21st Century” is more than a decade ago [1]. Dev ML teams work agile and experiment rapidly using PoC’s. Read along to learn more!

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Xebia

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Why do people apply TDD? What Are the Real Reasons for Doing TDD? Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a controversial topic amongst developers. After many years of doing TDD daily, I think part of the reason is that some people do not fully grasp the reasons behind TDD. TDD and the Values of XP.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Today’s CIOs must be as dynamic and adaptable as the technologies they champion, navigating through an era of remarkable change within the digital landscape. CIOs lead digital transformation with strategic foresight, technical expertise, and a focus on cybersecurity and customer strategies. Addressing cybersecurity is paramount.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) explained The Scaled Agile Framework encompasses a set of principles, processes, and best practices that helps larger organizations adopt agile methodologies , such as Lean, Kanban, and Scrum , to deliver high-quality products and services faster.

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CIO

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As Robert Blumofe, chief technology officer at Akamai Technologies, told The Wall Street Journal recently, “The goal is not to solve the business problem. These technologies often do not undergo a complete vetting process, are not inventoried, and stay under the radar. The goal is to adopt AI.”

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CIO

MARCH 7, 2025

For CIOs, the message was clear: Efficiency, future-ready technology, and innovative workforce strategies are essential. Investing in automation technologies can significantly reduce waste and downtime. Investing in automation to streamline service delivery and prioritizing CX technologies will help maintain industry leadership.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Many IT teams use agile methodologies to iteratively deliver feature-rich releases, improve capabilities, address technical debt, and experiment with emerging technologies. I recently moderated Adaptavist’s “Agile Back to Basics” roundtable, which included three authors of the Agile Manifesto.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While business and IT leaders share an overall vision for driving business success, CFOs could be undervaluing the role that technology plays in achieving that vision. While business and IT leaders share an overall vision for driving business success, CFOs could be undervaluing the role that technology plays in achieving that vision.

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CIO

JULY 2, 2024

Imagine navigating a rapidly changing landscape, where technology seems to evolve at the speed of light and the pressure to keep up is relentless — this is the reality for today’s CIO. Future proofing technology investments has become a critical imperative for organizations seeking to maintain their competitive edge.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

These include legal obligations, for example Germany recently passed a new supply chain due diligence law that makes it the responsibility of large companies to track human rights violations and environmental risks through their supply chain. A similar directive is currently being proposed for the broader European Union (EU) too.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But APIs do more than support next-generation technologies — they already serve a foundational purpose within most enterprises. As enablers for the integration of data and business services across platforms, APIs are very aligned with current tech trends,” says Antonio Vázquez, CIO of software company Bizagi.

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CIO

MAY 3, 2024

The agile methodology, which facilitates collaboration between stakeholders, teams, and customers during software development, is fast gaining prominence in today’s enterprises. The Scrum master leads this process, providing guidance to the team and product owner and ensuring agile practices are followed by team members.

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Xebia

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Applying agile methods in an SAP project is recommended, as they provide flexibility, quicker adaptation to business requirements, and better customer engagement, resulting in successful implementations and increased customer satisfaction. However, this agile transformation in SAP projects presents both opportunities and challenges.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Startups operating in the financial side of the real estate tech market suddenly faced a surge in demand, and many departed on hiring sprees to keep up. Nima Wedlake, principal at Thomvest Ventures, agreed, noting that agility is a critical trait. Pete Flint, general partner, NFX.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From obscurity to ubiquity, the rise of large language models (LLMs) is a testament to rapid technological advancement. Just a few short years ago, models like GPT-1 (2018) and GPT-2 (2019) barely registered a blip on anyone’s tech radar. Let’s review a case study and see how we can start to realize benefits now.

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CIO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Like any new technology, organizations typically need to upskill existing talent or work with trusted technology partners to continuously tune and integrate their AI foundation models. The goal should be to use lower-cost automation technologies and low-code platforms when possible, and genAI as needed.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The right tools and technologies can keep a project on track, avoiding any gap between expected and realized benefits. Clearing business strategy hurdles Choosing the right technologies to meet an organization’s unique AI goals is usually not straightforward. But this scenario is avoidable.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

European regulators joined Microsoft, OpenAI, and the US government last week in independent efforts to determine if DeepSeek infringed on any copyrighted data from any US technology vendor. So far, Americas issues with Chinese technology have mainly been based around storing American-based data on overseas servers, Park explained.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The implications for cloud adoption are profound, as businesses increasingly rely on these technologies to drive digital transformation, optimize operations and gain competitive advantages. But technical skills alone are insufficient for meaningful transformation strong leadership and the ability to inspire are equally vital.

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CIO

JULY 24, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, agility is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a business imperative. This stark reality underscores a critical challenge facing CIOs: building and maintaining a technology portfolio that’s not just cutting-edge but also delivers tangible value.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, optimizing digital platforms, and fostering innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer value. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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Crunchbase News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This view casts bootstrapping as a fallback due to failure rather than a strategic choice. Control and agility: Founders who bootstrap retain complete ownership and control over their companies. Without the need to answer to outside investors, they’re free to make decisions that align with their vision.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Agile project management definition Agile project management is a methodology used primarily in software development that favors flexibility and collaboration, incorporating customer feedback throughout the project life cycle.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As cloud spending rises due to AI and other emerging technologies, Cloud FinOps has become essential for managing, forecasting, and optimising costs. Starting small, adopting agile practices, and balancing utility with cost can help you unlock these opportunities.

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