Sparking Innovation as a CIO
For the past several months, IT leaders have been working hard to manage the long list of priorities being demand to preserve continuity for their organizations. As many companies continue to build their remote workplaces, CIOs may start to be concerned about how they can …
The Evolution of IT Outsourcing
COVID-19 has disrupted many industries and IT outsourcing is no exception. Before the global pandemic, outsourcing IT needs was becoming a reliable way that companies could save money while building a strong team of professionals. Statistics reveal that the global market for outsourcing services is …
The CIO Evolution as a Strategic Business Partner
Change does not come easy for most organizations. There will always be some level of resistance. Yet, technology continues to push us forward, changing how we do things. That is why CIOs need to champion change. The good news is that CIOs are being supported …
COVID-19 Response: Long-Term Strategy for CIOs
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the economy. While some companies are getting back to business, there is still an air of uncertainty. What will the future look like? How can we move forward? The best response to these questions is for CIOs to plan for a …
COVID-19 Response: Short-Term Strategy for CIOs
COVID-19 has changed the way we work. Many employees are caught in a place of uncertainty. Customers’ demands are changing. Some companies are overwhelmed by a sharp increase in demand while other organizations suffer from a significant drop in sales. The reality is that CIOs …
Why CIOs Should Lead Through Teaching
Lifelong learning is a key ingredient to being a great leader and thinker. Additionally, being able to lead through teaching adds an extra dimension to a role. It is important to remember that not everyone is a born teacher and while a love for learning …
Sustaining IT Efficiency by Increasing Automation
Over the past few months, in a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have taken more of an interest in automating some of their processes. While this was primarily due to the need to simply survive the worldwide economic downturn, companies are now able …
Your Guide to Quick Automation Wins
Organizations that want to make the most out of automation initiatives need to have a strategy. Without understanding the goals that you want to achieve through automation, you won’t know whether you have succeeded or not. Having a strategy gives you a focus for your …
Breaking Down DevSecOps
As the world becomes more and more digital, the security of online information and data also becomes more and more vital. That is where DevSecOps comes in. With a DevSecOps approach, everyone becomes responsible for the security of the product. The main focus of a …
The Rise of Contactless Payments
From the trading of goods to cash to credit cards, customers have found many different ways to pay for the goods and services they want and need. It has been estimated that digital payments will reach close to $4.8 million by the end of 2020. …