CIO strategy
Today's CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other IT leaders must tackle constantly evolving challenges. Get critical news, guides and tips on how to excel in business and technology leadership. Topics include CIO strategy, business disruption, hybrid workforces, change management, cross-departmental collaboration, and how to lead projects related to metaverse, AI, and blockchain.
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Tip
19 Nov 2024
Best project portfolio management software and tools in 2025
Project portfolio management software and tools in 2025 promote strategic management of projects and agile tactics. Read our PPM list for guidance on which tools do what. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
Google breakup likely off the table under Trump
Donald Trump might not want to break up Google, but history suggests he won't slow antitrust enforcement efforts against bad actors. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Tensions rise over China's control of critical materials
While there is disagreement in Congress over how to diversify the critical materials supply chain, there is bipartisan agreement that China's dominance needs to be addressed. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
digital marketing
Digital marketing is the promotion and marketing of goods and services to consumers through digital channels and electronic technologies. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2024
5 ways organizations can address ESG's social factors
The social factors of ESG have become more prominent. Here's what they involve and how companies can take tangible actions to address social issues in ESG programs. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Jun 2024
share of wallet (SOW) or wallet share
Share of wallet (SOW) is a marketing metric used to calculate the percentage of a customer's spending for a type of product or service that goes to a particular company. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Jun 2024
limited liability company (LLC)
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure in the United States that provides its owners with limited liability protection while allowing the flexibility of being taxed as a partnership or sole proprietorship. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2024
Businesses face growing patchwork of state AI laws
As U.S. states like Colorado pass their own AI laws, businesses will need to prepare compliance measures if they do business in those states. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2024
Users note testing, analysis as disaster recovery best practices
Administrators at VeeamON 2024 emphasize testing, having a business impact analysis and gaining support from management as key disaster recovery guidance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2024
Dell Technologies World 2024 showcases AIOps, sustainability
Dell Technologies World 2024 showcased hardware advancements to support AI and served as a launch for Apex AIOps, a rebranded software suite emphasizing sustainability. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2024
How to lead a digital transformation: 10 key steps
Digital transformation success requires cross-organizational alignment, actionable goals and top-notch project management. Here's how leaders can create that. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
business plan
A business plan is a formal document that outlines a company's objectives, strategies and financial forecasts, serving as a comprehensive roadmap for business growth and development. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Big tech invests billions in AI data centers globally
President Joe Biden throws his support behind Microsoft to build an AI data center in Racine, Wis., as big tech companies invest in AI infrastructure to compete. Continue Reading
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30 May 2024
Dell exec looks back at history when considering AI's future
In this Q&A, Dell's Matt Baker lays out how its AI Factory is designed for faster AI adoption, why there are so many chatbots and how AI might affect the workforce of the future. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 May 2024
corporate division
A corporate division, also known as a business division, is a discrete part of a company that may operate under the same name and legal responsibility or as a separate corporate and legal entity under another business name. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2024
4 distributed ledger technology risks and how to solve them
Ready to use distributed ledger technologies for smart contracts or other transactions? Know what risks to avoid and overcome to maximize these platforms for your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2024
5 tips for better communication about digital transformation
CIOs and IT leaders must communicate effectively with stakeholders to bring about a successful digital transformation. Learn how to accomplish this, as well as potential challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2024
Biden, Trump show stark differences on tech policy
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have taken different approaches to tech policies regarding climate, China and big tech. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2024
CIOs face obstacles when scaling generative AI
IT leaders can expect data issues, compliance hurdles and technology coordination chores when scaling generative AI. They must also find use cases with the best business value. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 May 2024
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution and the cyber-physical transformation of manufacturing. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2024
Schumer's proposed AI policy roadmap blasted by critics
Sen. Chuck Schumer's AI policy roadmap wants $32 billion to boost AI innovation. It also prioritizes a federal data privacy framework and existing laws to govern AI. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
GenAI complicates IT vendor management
IT leaders at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium cited the challenge of managing the 'explosion' of GenAI companies while also working with vendors in maturing technology sectors. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
CIOs play a role in responding to cybersecurity regulations
CIOs will need to pay attention to cybersecurity regulations that often include multiple requirements for businesses to maintain safe and secure IT systems. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Data startups at MIT Sloan CIO event aim to fill tech gaps
Cleanlab, The Modern Data Company and Pyte seek to address data quality issues, metadata management and the perils of multiparty data collaboration, respectively. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
strategic management
Strategic management is the ongoing planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all necessities an organization needs to meet its goals and objectives. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman weighs in on content authentication
OpenAI says it's working on new tools to identify content created by its generative AI tools, as Congress weighs legislation to protect individuals against AI-generated replicas. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What are masked language models (MLMs)?
Masked language models (MLMs) are used in natural language processing (NLP) tasks for training language models. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2024
Deepfake AI regulation a tightrope walk for Congress
AI-generated content is in the crosshairs of Congress, federal enforcement agencies and the EU as concerns around digital replicas and individual intellectual property grow. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2024
Process automation cuts costs, fills gaps at SIU med school
Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine points to software cost avoidance and the ability to supplement SaaS products as benefits of its process automation approach. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
Know how and when to use blockchain vs. distributed ledgers
Blockchain and distributed ledgers are similar but not quite synonymous. Learn their differences and how they are used, including together, for transactions and data storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
succession planning
Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key organizational roles to ensure business continuity and leadership in the face of role transitions, departures, or unforeseen events. It is relevant to all companies, large or small, for-profit or nonprofit. Continue Reading
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Video
26 Apr 2024
MVP vs. prototype: What's the difference?
While some people mistakenly use the terms MVP and prototype interchangeably, there are key differences between a minimum viable product and a prototype for your product. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Election might decide fate of FTC noncompetes ban
If the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements survives legal challenges, it might still face problems should there be an administration change following the 2024 presidential election. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2024
How to measure the ROI of enterprise AI initiatives
Interest in AI tools and systems has skyrocketed across industries. To ensure their endeavors are worthwhile, businesses are increasingly emphasizing return on investment. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
FTC bans noncompete agreements in split vote
Now that the FTC has issued its final rule banning noncompete clauses, it's likely to face a bevy of legal challenges. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Gartner's IT services forecast calls for consulting uptick
IT service providers could benefit from a less-constrained tech purchasing climate as enterprises seek to bolster in-house skills with consulting services. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Green IT audit: What it is and how to prepare
A green IT audit uses standards to help companies understand the ways an organization's tech practices affect the environment. Here's a broad overview and some tips to get started. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Apr 2024
IT budget
IT budget is the amount of money spent on an organization's information technology systems and services. It includes compensation for IT professionals and expenses related to the construction and maintenance of enterprise-wide systems and services. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2024
Ally's generative AI strategy eyes multiple LLMs, AI agents
The digital bank plans to privately host multiple LLMs on its GenAI platform, explore autonomous agent technology and evaluate employee ideas for use cases. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2024
change management
Change management is a systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of an organization's goals, processes and technologies. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2024
States act on privacy laws as Congress considers new bill
The American Privacy Rights Act introduced this week aims to establish a national privacy standard that would preempt state privacy laws. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2024
CHIPS and Science Act funds TSMC, Intel projects
The Biden administration has awarded billions through the CHIPS and Science Act to five companies to invest in building and expanding chip facilities in the U.S. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2024
How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates
What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? We dive into the importance of writing a PoC and provide a list of free template examples to help get you started. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2024
GDPR, EU AI Act will overlap as businesses face enforcement
Enforcement of the new EU AI Act remains up in the air as governing bodies are being established. Meanwhile, DPAs grapple with how new laws will interact with existing laws. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2024
Enterprise businesses use NIST AI RMF to guide AI use
The NIST AI RMF guides both developers and businesses in crafting responsible AI systems. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2024
Microsoft unbundles Teams, but change won't affect market
Microsoft's decision to separate out Teams from its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 products might satisfy regulators, but won't change adoption trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2024
Generational values in the workplace explained
Baby boomers and Gen X, Y and Z make up the modern workforce, bringing various skills to the table. Effective teamwork requires understanding the values each generation holds. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2024
US AI policy for federal agencies requires transparency
The OMB's new policy calls for federal agencies to be transparent about AI use and designate chief AI officers to coordinate efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2024
Technology spending steadies with 2024 IT budgets flat or up
Cybersecurity and cloud top the list of 2024's tech investment drivers, according to an Enterprise Strategy Group survey. But upstart GenAI also now influences spending. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2024
Metaverse pros and cons: Top benefits and challenges
Lifelike experiences and new business opportunities are among the potential benefits of the still-developing metaverse. Drawbacks include privacy violations and addiction. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2024
Generative AI emerges as sustainability opportunity
Generative AI can be a useful tool for helping business leaders achieve climate and sustainability goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Mar 2024
chief strategy officer (CSO)
A chief strategy officer (CSO) is a C-level executive charged with helping formulate, facilitate and communicate an organization's strategic initiatives and future goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Mar 2024
workflow management
Workflow management is the discipline of creating, documenting, monitoring and improving upon the series of steps, or workflow, that is required to complete a specific task. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2024
What is the metaverse? An explanation and in-depth guide
The metaverse reached the peak of hype and has been left for dead, but make no mistake, the technologies that will power this 3D internet are firing on all cylinders. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2024
UN AI resolution marks global interest in rules, principles
While the United Nations' artificial intelligence resolution does not create legally binding rules, it might indicate which countries are thinking in that direction. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2024
DOJ sues Apple for monopolizing smartphone market
The DOJ is pursuing an antitrust case against Apple in a move the enforcement agency hopes will eventually spur competition in the smartphone market. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2024
Documenting, testing will help businesses navigate AI rules
Given the U.S.'s absence of AI regulations, businesses will likely mitigate AI deployment risks through contractual language. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Mar 2024
strategic planning
Strategic planning is a process in which an organization's leaders define their vision for the future and identify their organization's goals and objectives. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Mar 2024
warehouse management system (WMS)
A warehouse management system (WMS) consists of software and processes that allow organizations to control and administer warehouse operations from the time goods or materials enter a warehouse until they move out. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2024
U.S. TikTok ban, data broker bills target data practices
Congress is targeting companies' data practices through bills that limit data transfers and transactions to entities headquartered in countries of concern. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Mar 2024
B2B (business to business)
B2B (business-to-business) is a type of commerce involving the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than from business to consumer (B2C). Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2024
Practical strategies for shadow IT management
Employees might believe that they need tools beyond the organization's scope. Learn how CIOs and their teams can properly manage shadow IT to avoid unnecessary risk. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2024
EU AI Act sets global standard for managing AI
The EU AI Act will come into force in 2024, meaning that global enterprise businesses will need to take steps toward compliance. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapse explained: What you need to know
Not all banks cater to startup companies. Silicon Valley Bank specialized in the tech startup industry but was not prepared for a bank run as companies started burning more cash. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
DMA targets big tech platforms, furthers EU's data strategy
The EU's Digital Markets Act forces big tech companies to open their platforms to third parties and make data more accessible. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2024
Is the metaverse dead? Here's what happened and what's next
What happened to the metaverse? It's still here, even if the term no longer generates much enthusiasm, and finding useful applications across industries. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
Starlab space station
Starlab is a commercial space station set to be deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO) by 2030. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
5 tips for creating a data-driven culture
A Capital One data product executive lists best practices for data-driven organizations, including top-down messaging, a three-tiered data ecosystem and democratized data access. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
Today's virtual reality use cases and industry applications
Applications of virtual reality in business are growing, as a range of industries finds valuable uses for this rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2024
Nvidia Omniverse
Nvidia Omniverse is a computing platform built to enhance digital design and development by integrating 3D design, spatial computing and physics-based workflows across Nvidia tools, third-party apps and AI services. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?
The increase of generative AI, digital natives and remote work drives the rise of shadow IT. CIOs and IT leaders should evaluate the pros and cons to mitigate potential risks. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2024
digital strategy (digital media strategy)
A digital strategy, sometimes called a digital media strategy, is a plan for maximizing the business benefits of data assets and technology-focused initiatives. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2024
The history of the metaverse explained (with timeline)
The term 'metaverse' has only recently gained currency, but its history is long. Learn about the technologies that gave rise to a concept many believe will change civilization. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2024
Metaverse vs. multiverse vs. omniverse: Key differences
Virtual realities are coming to a computer interface near you. Will you be joining a metaverse, multiverse or an enterprise-oriented version of the omniverse? Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
The Metaverse Standards Forum: What you need to know
Creating an open and inclusive metaverse will require the development and adoption of interoperability standards. That's the tall order of the Metaverse Standards Forum. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Feb 2024
7 tech jobs IT pros can use to help the environment
Almost every job can be used to help save the planet, and that's true for IT roles as well. Learn how these seven business tech jobs can promote sustainability. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2024
Biden aims to protect data, calls for U.S. data privacy law
President Joe Biden is aiming to stop the sale of Americans' sensitive data to countries of concern, while also pushing for a U.S. data privacy law. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2024
US tech used in Russian weapons, despite export controls
U.S. export controls aren't keeping technology produced by Intel, AMD, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments from ending up in weapons systems used in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2024
New merger guidelines, crackdown affect business strategies
The FTC and DOJ will be closely scrutinizing mergers and acquisitions heading into 2024 based on new merger guidelines released in December 2023. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Feb 2024
conflict-free replicated data type (CRDT)
A conflict-free replicated data type (CRDT) is a data structure that lets multiple people or applications make changes to the same piece of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2024
4 virtual reality ethics issues that need to be addressed
Technology has outpaced societal guard rails throughout history. Virtual reality is no exception, introducing ethical and legal issues companies need to consider. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2024
10 skills CIO job candidates need in 2024
Learn which capabilities chief information officer candidates need in 2024 if they want to land top roles and which macro factors are driving changes in IT leadership. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2024
What is a VR developer and how do you become one?
Becoming a VR developer requires coding skills, the ability to work fast and a willingness to promote yourself. In a demanding and evolving industry, a thick hide also helps. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
U.S. weighs National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Policymakers are considering the bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, which would continue quantum computing R&D as well as move toward commercialization. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2024
Cloud costs continue to rise in 2024
Enterprises might look more closely at workload allocation and explore alternative platforms amid ongoing cloud price hikes. Storage costs are also trending upward. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2024
Generative AI for enterprises: ADP, IKEA launch tools
The human capital management company and the retailer have taken different roads to GenAI deployment. But both enterprises aim to boost customer experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2024
Top business process modeling techniques with examples
Business process modeling techniques and tools provide a visual representation of processes that's crucial to effectively monitoring, improving and streamlining the flow of tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2024
What does a knowledge manager do?
Knowledge managers use technical skills to maintain knowledge base software and interpersonal skills to encourage employees to share best practices with each other. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2024
How to develop a business process in 8 steps
Well-designed business processes help organizations achieve their goals faster, but they require planning and effort. Follow these steps to develop processes that deliver value. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2024
How to improve and optimize a business process, step by step
The processes that form the backbone of modern business operations require continuous improvement to stay effective and efficient. Here is a method for improving them. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Feb 2024
robotic process automation (RPA)
Robotic process automation (RPA) is a technology that mimics the way humans interact with software to perform high-volume, repeatable tasks. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2024
Businesses brace for FCC's ban on AI robocalls
The FCC's ban on AI-generated robocalls comes in response to growing concern about bad actors using AI to mimic someone's likeness and voice to spread misinformation. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2024
US works to develop AI standards while California legislates
California has proposed AI regulation as the U.S. works to develop AI standards by bringing together companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Feb 2024
spatial computing
Spatial computing broadly characterizes the processes and tools used to capture, process and interact with three-dimensional (3D) data. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Feb 2024
Top metaverse cybersecurity challenges: How to address them
As the metaverse takes shape, companies must consider a slew of new cybersecurity challenges and how to deal with them. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2024
Amazon weighs in on AI regulation
Amazon supports a risk-based approach to artificial intelligence regulation, which means focusing on regulating harmful uses of AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2024
8 dangers of shadow IT and how to manage them
Unauthorized devices, software and system changes -- and other forms of shadow IT -- can expose organizations to a range of security risks. Here are ways to manage them. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Feb 2024
self-service analytics
Self-service analytics is a type of business intelligence (BI) that enables business users to access, manipulate, analyze and visualize data, as well as generate reports based on their discoveries. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
FASB rule could shake up, simplify software cost reporting
Stakeholders want a single rule for reporting software development costs in a simplified manner, which the Financial Accounting Standards Board is considering. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Feb 2024
value chain
A value chain is a concept describing the full chain of a business's activities in creating a product or service -- from initial receipt of materials through its delivery to market. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Top 10 business process management certifications for 2024
These BPM certifications can help you gain the specialized knowledge you need to perform your job better. Get all the details to help you advance your career. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Top metaverse investors and how to start investing
Would-be metaverse investors have many ways to get in on the action. Read our coverage of the metaverse's top investors, direct investing opportunities and investment risks. Continue Reading