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6 best practices for better vendor management

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And how well an IT leader deals with and orchestrates vendor relationships can mean the difference between a well-organized and efficient IT operation and a mess that costs an organization millions of dollars without delivering positive results. Here are several key tips for making the most of vendor relationships.

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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

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to identify opportunities for optimizations that reduce cost, improve efficiency and ensure scalability. Collaborator: Enterprise architects work with business stakeholders, development teams, vendors and other key players to ensure business outcomes are being met.

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Navigating the cloud maze: A 5-phase approach to optimizing cloud strategies

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In todays fast-paced digital landscape, the cloud has emerged as a cornerstone of modern business infrastructure, offering unparalleled scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. Cracking this code or aspect of cloud optimization is the most critical piece for enterprises to strike gold with the scalability of AI solutions.

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3 keys to maximizing data strategies

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[i] CIOs face mounting pressure to optimize their data strategy, manage vendors effectively, and accelerate digital transformation. Identity resolution is central to all three, yet many organizations struggle with fragmented data, vendor management, and scalable identity solutions.

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12 AI predictions for 2025

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Today, most companies building AI systems in-house tend to start with just one vendor, since juggling multiple providers is much more difficult. Diversifying away from using just a single model for all use cases means a company is less dependent on any one provider and can be more flexible as circumstances change.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

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IT leaders anticipating a longer-term need for strategic skills may want to supplement efforts to build their own talent pipeline with partners who can provide flexible staffing stopgaps and scalability , such as traditional multi-service providers, boutique firms, or freelance marketplaces, according to Forrester. “‘Gig

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10 highest-paying IT jobs

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Principal software engineer As a senior-level technical role, a principal software engineer is responsible for leading a team of engineers and ensuring that the team builds and implements high-quality, scalable software, while following best practices. Average salary: US$145,416 Increase from 2021: 3.4%