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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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15 Mar 2024
return on investment (ROI)
Return on investment (ROI) is a crucial financial metric investors and businesses use to evaluate an investment's efficiency or compare the efficiencies of several different investments. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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27 Feb 2024
2024 US election guide: Where candidates stand on tech
The next U.S. president will set the tone on issues such as AI regulation, data privacy and climate tech. Where do prominent candidates stand on such issues? We're keeping track. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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30 Jan 2024
2024 technology predictions around AI, Mojo and blockchain
Blockchain, AI, anti-competitive activity and the new programming language Mojo are sure to fill the headlines in 2024. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jan 2024
competitive differentiation
Competitive differentiation is a strategic positioning tactic an organization can undertake to set its products, services and brands apart from those of its competitors. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2024
Metaverse privacy concerns and how to address them
Data privacy in the metaverse is a moving target. Learn about the main privacy issues and risk for businesses and users -- and how best to address them. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2024
FTC launches inquiry into generative AI partnerships
The FTC has announced that it's looking into the relationships between big tech companies and generative AI companies and their impact on the market. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jan 2024
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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24 Jan 2024
Enforcement remains a concern for EU AI Act
The EU AI Act is approaching finalization, and while there could be enforcement challenges down the road, businesses need to prepare. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jan 2024
knowledge graph in ML
In the realm of machine learning (ML), a knowledge graph is a graphical representation that captures the connections between different entities. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
Debunking 5 blockchain myths and misconceptions
There's more to blockchain development than what you hear from the crypto community. Here, we debunk five common blockchain myths. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
Watsonx AI bots assist IBM Consulting in client GenAI projects
IBM Consulting rolls out role-based bots to streamline consultants' work as they enable digital transformation for customers. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
enterprise agility
Enterprise agility is a paradigm for scaling agile methodologies beyond development teams. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
How will the metaverse affect the future of work?
Virtual field trips to the Louvre for inspiration, accelerated learning, onboarding reimagined -- how will the metaverse change our working environments and when? It depends. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2024
Competition, cooperation will define U.S.-China relations
Business leaders will need to take steps over the next decade to prepare for U.S., China relations largely defined by competition and how policymakers approach cooperation. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2024
Democratizing machine learning hits cultural, tech snags
Forrester Consulting-Capital One study points to organizational silos, disconnect between line-of-business and data managers, and hard-to-use machine learning tools as challenges. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2024
Top 5 digital transformation trends of 2024
This year, look for digital transformation trends to revolve around AI, cost containment, revamped delivery methods and a bigger commitment to change management. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2024
Top 7 CIO challenges in 2024 and how to handle them
CIOs face multiple tests this year as they scrutinize innovation investment amid budget tightening, chart a course for AI and grapple with perennial issues such as staffing. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jan 2024
startup culture
A startup culture is a workplace environment that values creative problem-solving, open communication and a flat hierarchy. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2024
SMAC (social, mobile, analytics and cloud)
SMAC (social, mobile, analytics and cloud) is the concept that the convergence of four technologies is currently driving business innovation. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2024
OODA loop
The OODA loop -- Observe, Orient, Decide, Act -- is a four-step approach to decision-making that focuses on filtering available information, putting it in context and quickly making the most appropriate decision, while also understanding that changes can be made as more data becomes available. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2024
U.S. agencies preparing open source AI assessment, standards
Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence directs agencies such as the Commerce Department to assess the risks and benefits of AI, craft standards, and study safeguards. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2024
Former GOP candidate's AI chatbot fielded policy questions
Former presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson used an AI chatbot to provide insight on his policy stances, a development that both impresses and worries tech and media experts. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2024
Prices rise as IT spending trends upward for servers, storage
IT prices increased in December across four key commodities -- a pattern that coincides with a revival in demand for servers and storage following a 2023 drop. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jan 2024
martech (marketing technology)
Martech (marketing technology) refers to the integration of software tools, platforms, and applications designed to streamline and enhance marketing efforts. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2024
Big tech reps call for U.S. data privacy law at CES 2024
Corporate data privacy advocates said that a federal law could provide businesses with consistency and facilitate future regulation for artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2024
paternalistic leadership
Paternalistic leadership is a managerial approach that involves a dominant authority figure who acts as a patriarch or matriarch and treats employees and partners as though they were members of a large, extended family. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2024
Apple, Google face tumultuous legal year ahead
Google has agreed to make changes to its app store, while Apple has remained largely unscathed after antitrust trials challenged both companies' app store operating models. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2024
7 business process management challenges and how to fix them
Unclear goals, weak C-level support and subpar testing setups are among the factors that can derail BPM initiatives. Learn about seven BPM challenges and ways to overcome them. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2024
Editor's Note: Expanding our coverage to serve you
Move will double editorial staff, strengthen vertical coverage and deepen technology expertise. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2024
12 top business process management tools for 2024
BPMS is becoming a business transformation engine as vendors infuse their tools with powerful AI and hyperautomation capabilities. Read our review of today's top BPM offerings. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2024
10 cybersecurity certifications to boost your career in 2024
A consensus of industry professionals rank these 10 security certifications as the most coveted by employers and security pros -- plus links to 10 vendor security certifications. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2024
10 trends shaping the future of BPM in 2024
Business process management is evolving rapidly as advanced automation, software integration, process simulation and generative AI redefine the way business processes are managed. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2024
10 factors reshaping the role of the CIO in 2024
CIOs will approach the evolving pace of technology, demands for innovation and increasing pressure for efficiency with new urgency. Discover the factors driving these challenges. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2024
Where AI and quantum computing meet
Quantum computing may be years away from practical enterprise applications, but it's getting closer. We talked with IBM's quantum adoption leader to see where we're at right now. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2024
Top metaverse platforms to know about in 2024
What's happening in the metaverse? More than you might think. Read about three areas for growth, the concept of spatial computing and which metaverse platforms to track in 2024. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2024
16 BPM best practices to ensure project success
A BPM approach to transformation enables companies to continuously improve and reinvent their business processes, injecting innovation as they go. Learn how to do it right. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2024
14 CIO priorities and trends for 2024
The job is as big and challenging as ever. In 2024, CIOs will be asked to find business value in GenAI, mitigate AI risks and solve the talent crunch, among other pressing issues. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2023
Quantum computing in business applications
Quantum computing shows great potential for faster problem-solving, among other benefits. Discover key areas where the enterprise could implement the rapidly advancing tech. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2023
globalization
Globalization is the process by which ideas, knowledge, information, goods and services spread around the world. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2023
business process outsourcing (BPO)
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a business practice in which an organization contracts with an external service provider to perform an essential business function or task. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2023
Agencies support regulating commercial space industry
The White House wants to divide regulatory authority for new commercial space industry activities between the DOC and DOT, a move that has federal agency support. Continue Reading