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Applying military strategy to IT problems
The OODA loop concept was developed more than 50 years ago to aid military combat. Today, it makes perfect sense for solving complex systems issues.
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Give thanks for your tech employees
With some spurts of life in the economy, and a reinvigorated technology sector thanks to resurgent consumer technologies, it’s a great time to consider how you retain and develop your IT staff.
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The proper care and feeding of the consulting architect
When mid-level organizations take on the services of an outsider for game-changing input, trouble can stir within the ranks - and the consultant's value to the enterprise can be compromised.
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University Hospitals and AtTask boost project visibility, collaboration and performance
When Andy Kinnear left CSC and joined University Hospitals as Director of Project Management, he sought a robust project and portfolio management solution that could meet and exceed the expectations o...
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Five ways CIOs can improve IT security
IT security is a difficult issue, especially with the topic gaining unprecedented exposure in the press as of late. Here are five pragmatic and quick steps you can take to increase security in your or...
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For information standards in the enterprise, XBRL marks the spot
Executives at many firms don’t understand the value that XBRL data can bring to governance, risk and compliance efforts, and market research initiatives because of its inherent technical nature. But t...
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Here's why Windows 8 tablets really do have a future, in business at least
Windows tablets have struggled to compete with cheap Android devices and Apple's iPad but that may be about to change.
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Three steps for keeping your business connected when frankenstorms attack
The emergence of cloud-based services means that businesses have a wide range of options for maintaining communications and protecting vital information resources in the event of a disaster.
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Big IT mistake: Ignoring customer service
If you don’t think a high quality customer experience matters to your customers, ask BlackBerry or the U.S. Federal Government how their brands are perceived these days.
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Just the two of us: Why global companies should aim for twin datacentres
Global firms should slim down their IT estate to just two datacentres per continent in order to get the best returns from their tech.
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Yodle CIO Eric Raab: Create positive dynamics, and hire great people
In this CIO profile, Yodle's Eric Raab talks about CIOs and company culture, and his passion for working at start-ups.
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CIO vs CDO: There can be only one
Within three years, the friction and overlapping responsibilities between the CIO and the newly-created chief digital officer role will result in one role swallowing the other.
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Data security: Stop chasing the rats, and protect the cheese
Vormetric CSO Sol Cates says legacy perimeter security was never designed to protect what attackers really want: your sensitive information. The data-centric approach can mitigate the threat of rogue ...
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Do you have what it takes to be a CIO?
It's not just attitude that can move you into one of IT's top positions. You also have to have the background for it. Take our quiz and see how you shape up.
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Avoid unexpected problems by automating device onboarding
Thanks to advances made in IT process automation technologies, manually onboarding and off-boarding new network devices can now be archived along with 8-track tape players and pagers.
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Avoid unexpected problems by automating device onboarding
Thanks to advances made in IT process automation technologies, manually onboarding and off-boarding new network devices can now be archived along with 8-track tape players and pagers.
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Boom time for digital technologies as CEOs make IT investment top priority for 2014
CEOs at major firms say investing in technologies to stimulate growth is at the top of their to-do list in 2014, and that IT is no longer just a cost-centre to be cut.
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Pigeonholing can kill your chances for promotion
Pigeonholing can kill your chances for promotion
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Try TA to improve your communications success
Try TA to improve your communications success
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Moonlighting: Opportunities and Pitfalls
Moonlighting: Opportunities and Pitfalls
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Powerful managers understand these two concepts
Powerful managers understand these two concepts
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Why I passed on a free 32-inch LCD/Plasma TV
Why I passed on a free 32-inch LCD/Plasma TV
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Don't go on a diet. And don't use brainstorming meetings
Don't go on a diet. And don't use brainstorming meetings
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Cyber-bullying- the impact and the consequence
Social networking is coming to business. It is the hottest trend in Web 2.0, replacing Business Intelligence. But as a recent tragedy shows, it is important to define the policies around social netw...
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A primer on projects, programs, and portfolios
Where does program management end and project management begin? The answer depends on the roles assigned at your company. Project management veteran Tom Mochal explains with this look at the three P's...
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Action steps for leading others during a crisis.
Action steps for leading others during a crisis.