CIO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Inflation may have dropped from its high in 2022, but the price pressures on IT budgets have continued unabated. Forty-one percent of the CIOs in the survey said they’ve changed their cycle for revisiting IT budgets to at least every month, says Tony Olvet, IDC’s VP of worldwide C-suite and digital business research. Here’s how.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The need for efficient software development has taken on greater importance as enterprises introduce more and more digital services and add automation capabilities to enhance business processes. Managing software projects might not be at the top of CIOs’ priority lists , but it is something that IT leaders will have to master.

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CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“The net result is that some organizations’ technology debts are growing faster than anything else and robbing them of their budgets and ability to innovate.” Today’s CIO is not just a technology leader, but a business executive. Zero-based budgeting can be a good approach for discretionary spending.

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CIO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG. The bad news, however, is that IT system modernization requires significant financial and time investments.

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CIO

JANUARY 10, 2024

No IT organization wants to get caught short on processing or storage resources that could negatively affect operations, or have to suddenly add resources that exceed the budget. In this way, you can take advantage of the cloud’s agile, on-demand approach with unlimited capacity without breaking the budget. Then there’s housekeeping.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When businesses are struggling due to the recession, there’s a strong temptation to look for ways to cut spending. This is the time when many CFOs trawl through every line item in the budget, looking for potential savings. This can be a challenge to cyber budgets in organizations where security is viewed primarily as a cost center.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Delivery leader for extendable platforms Should every devops team build their own CI/CD pipelines, configure their own infrastructure as code, and have a uniquely configured developer stack? Beyond these three roles, many charters identify other program-level leadership roles that may not have direct responsibilities as agile team members.

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CIO

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“With a focus on automation for customer service and telesales functions, we’re looking at intelligent automation solutions that can help improve customer engagement and self-help capabilities,” says Chris Pendergast, the company’s SVP and CTO.

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Apiumhub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Infrastructure as Code. Infrastructure as code has become more than automation, it has become essential in DevOps. We have written a post about Infrastructure as Code , explaining it, you may find it here. It provides a declarative way to define and configure software systems. DevOps trends. Your infrastructure—i.e.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Such conversations … should conclude with clear actions, benefits, timelines, and the budget and resources required to close gaps.” Rahul Mahna, partner and outsourced IT services leader at management consulting firm Eisner Advisory Group, believes that scenario-playing with teams and management colleagues can spur useful security insights.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

And when it comes to business and management IT jobs, 63% were classified as “high transformation” due to AI. Generative AI does have the ability to replace CIOs who don’t embrace the innovative shifts coming for companies,” says Tim Crawford, a former CIO himself and now a CIO strategic advisor at AVOA, a technology consultancy.

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CIO

APRIL 20, 2023

Across the world, climate change has bitten hard into the economies of tech-centric California, again due to wildfires. So the CIO, the technologies they deploy, and the partnerships they form are essential to the future of a more environmentally sustainable way of doing business. But the climate emergency is steadily changing that.

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CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Modernize with purpose Before you begin, it’s essential to tie any app modernization project to the business need that is being addressed, says Aparna Sharma, a managing partner for hybrid cloud services at IBM Consulting. This enables speedy software delivery and a multipronged modernization approach.”

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2022

Successful AI teams also include a range of people who understand the business and the problems it’s trying to solve, says Bradley Shimmin, chief analyst for AI platforms, analytics, and data management at consulting firm Omdia. Domain experts can provide critical insights that will make an AI system perform its best.”.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2024

For the more specialized IT needs, there just aren’t enough people to meet the demand,” says Michael Manos, CTO of Dun & Bradstreet. But CIOs are also working with niche consultancies and startups for skills in areas such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud, analytics, and DevOps. D ue diligence pays off.

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CIO

MAY 20, 2024

The approach taken by James Phillips, CIO at software maker Rev.io, reflects that trend. A committee reviews potential projects and expected returns, to ensure the company is pursuing impactful AI initiatives. And CIOs said the need for security improvements is the top driver of IT budget increases.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The company wanted to leverage all the benefits the cloud could bring, get out of the business of managing hardware and software, and not have to deal with all the complexities around security, he says. There were no roadblocks, and the migration came in 20% under budget.

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CIO

MARCH 16, 2023

At the same time, automation through AI in particular will need a human touch, to review processes and results, creating a need for soft skills in the IT ranks that’s greater than ever. Organizations are realizing that competitive gains will best be achieved when there is trust in this technology.”

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2023

And if the initiative misses its goal, or runs over budget, the CIO’s job may be at stake. The goal isn’t to restructure with nothing remaining from what was valuable and meaningful,” says Andrew Sinclair, a managing director in consulting firm Accenture’s technology strategy and advisory practice.

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Honeycomb

AUGUST 18, 2020

8/3 – Query engine lambda startup failures : A code change was merged that prevented the lambda-based portion of our query engine from starting. 8/5 – Query engine panics : A configuration change targeting a different part of the code base caused the query engine reader to panic when trying to execute some common types of queries.

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The Daily WTF

AUGUST 30, 2020

The project was launched with the code name "Cold Stone", with Glenn as new CTO. New "business critical" systems were discovered under every rock, and every department in the company had a moment of, "Why weren't we consulted on this plan? I'll set up a followup meeting to review your test plan."

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d2iq

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As little as 5% of the code of production machine learning systems is the model itself. The model itself (purple) accounts for as little as 5% of the code of a machine learning system. The K9s CEO states to the executive team that she wants to increase online sales by a 10% without changing marketing strategy or budget.

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Codegiant

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Complete Review [2020] From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1 : If you are using Scrum it’s safe to say that you are also using Agile. Contrary to Waterfall , the Agile methodology is focused on releasing increments of software constantly. Agile pretty much means “ we embrace change and release working software frequently.”

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GreenBar

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

No offense to software contractors, but given the choice I usually prefer to build software with hired employees. On the other hand, I’ve been building software for over 30 years and managing software developers for 25. These are advantages whether you’re managing your first software project or your tenth.

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Atomic Spin

JANUARY 7, 2019

Software is never done—there are always more features and functions you could add. So how much should you budget for a custom software project? Some companies keep throwing money at the project without any budget at all. Other companies focus on making their budget as small as possible.

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Atomic Spin

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This kind of frustrating situation can quickly become the theme of a software project when too many stakeholders are involved and nobody has clear decision-making power. If multiple people within an organization have to be consulted for every decision, projects quickly grind to a halt. Software development teams are expensive.

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Mobilunity

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Concept of an Offshore Software Development Team During the lockdown, many companies had to find new ways to cut costs to survive. IT outsourcing assumes getting turnkey software development solutions from an agency, and this format suits more and more businesses. These factors promoted the outsourcing business model.

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CIO

JULY 13, 2023

As Seth Dobbs, CTO at Bounteous, explains, “We do creative work. This is true for every technology company and, increasingly, for nontechnology companies seeking to implement technical solutions. “IT leaders should expect increased competition in many talent pools and that the cost of IT talent will continue to rise.”

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Codegiant

OCTOBER 16, 2020

We’ll break down each tool in detail so you can have a solid understanding of which software is the best for you and your team. Color-code files. Pros: Keeping track of your team’s progress with Basecamp is super easy due to its manageable interface and robust reports. Construction project management tools. Message boards.

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PowerSchool

APRIL 25, 2019

Learn how unified software systems can offer K-12 schools and districts real benefits—from cutting costs and maintenance to boosting student success and data security. * * *. Staff costs are high enough, communication between departments is already strained, and tight budgets always necessitate that something be cut.”.

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Codegiant

APRIL 21, 2020

Software Development Life Cycle?—?The The Ultimate Guide [2020] [link] The software development life cycle is about producing high-quality software promptly. And your team needs to follow the software development life cycle steps to achieve that. What are the 7 phases of the Software Development Life Cycle?

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Atomic Spin

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This kind of frustrating situation can quickly become the theme of a software project when too many stakeholders are involved and nobody has clear decision-making power. If multiple people within an organization have to be consulted for every decision, projects quickly grind to a halt. Software development teams are expensive.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. Do not fall into the trap of Startups and a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development. What are the review periods?

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Tenable

JANUARY 31, 2024

These are the findings from a commissioned survey including 262 IT and security professionals who have the final decision-making authority for their organization’s cloud infrastructure. In which of the following areas is your risk exposure the highest?

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Atomic Spin

JANUARY 30, 2019

A strong engagement management process keeps complex, custom software development projects on track for success. It’s essential that you (the client) are regularly involved in conversations about budget, scope, and key decisions. As a client, I want to create the most value for my budget. Elements of Engagement Management.

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Capgemini

MARCH 5, 2020

We worked to secure buy-in amongst executive stakeholders to ensure that DevOps included front-line, procurement, budget-setting, financial governance, and security audits. Additionally, the inclusion of security checks and reviews means a better software pipeline. Director/Principal Consultant. Job Title *. Job Level *.

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Honeycomb

AUGUST 23, 2021

Many teams want to adopt observability and Honeycomb—but run into budget roadblocks because budget holders may not clearly understand the quantifiable benefits to their end users, their teams, and the bottom line. . million due to faster incident response and incident prevention . A three-year ROI of 296% . Cost savings of $2.68

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