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Summary: The modern Chief Information Officer (CIO) faces a daunting task. Gone are the days of simply supporting the business. Gone are the days of hard-to-use technology that’s controlled solely by the IT department. These days, the expectations placed on the IT department are at an all time-high.
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Summary: For the modern IT leader, the rise of mobility offers advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it opens the door to near limitless possibilities. On the other hand, it brings some significant challenges that must be addressed in order to capitalize on the advantages of mobility. In this article, we outline some of the biggest challenges, and offer some tips to address each one.
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Summary: The modern IT department must move quickly to meet the changing needs of the business. But, many IT departments face barriers and bottlenecks that slow them down. In this article, we identify some of the biggest obstacles holding your IT department back, and explain why they’re so important.
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Summary: Bimodal IT is the practice of managing two separate, coherent modes of IT delivery, one focused on stability and the other on agility. But, while it sounds good in theory, is it good in practice? In this article, we explore the topic from both sides. What are the pros and cons of Bimodal IT? In what ways might Bimodal IT help a company? In what ways might it be risky or harmful to a company? Read more to find out.
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Summary: As technology plays a larger role in all aspects of business, we’re entering a new era of enterprise IT. Yet, research finds that most CIOs are unprepared for these changes. How can CIOs balance the need for stability with the growing push towards innovation? Learn why more and more CIOs are opting for development platforms, and how they address modern challenges.
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Summary: As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major changes to the IT department. In this era, the IT department moves from a back-office function to a true business partner. What trends are driving this change, and how must your IT department adapt? In this article, we examine 7 more trends to watch in the near future.
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Summary: As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major changes to the IT department. In this era, the IT department moves from a back-office function to a true business partner. What trends are driving this change, and how must your IT department adapt? In this article, we examine 5 such trends to watch in the near future.
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Summary: IT department size is a perpetual problem for many companies, and it seems to be getting worse. More and more companies point to limited staff as the reason they can’t accomplish what they want to accomplish. If your company deals with this problem, this article outlines a few tips for improving IT productivity.
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7 ways small IT departments can accomplish big thingsRead More »
Summary: As business technology goes through a fundamental shift, the role of the CIO is changing. In the coming years, CIOs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful CIOs are those that recognize and adapt to these changes. In this second part of our 2-part article, we explore 5 more challenges that CIOs must face in the near future.
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5 (more) big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2015Read More »