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• 18 real-world use cases of the metaverse, plus examples

  Use cases for the still-developing metaverse are growing as the technologies that enable this next iteration of the internet mature. Here are 18 enterprise and consumer examples.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Cloud-native strategies pushing purchase decisions beyond IT

  Buyer personas now include line-of-business groups, but senior IT management still owns most decisions, and cross-departmental collaboration, while improving, needs a lot of work.  Continue Reading

• 5 must-know blockchain trends for 2024 and beyond

  Bankruptcies and fraud dampened interest in cryptocurrency and proved the need for regulation, but blockchain continues its inexorable advance. These trends should set the tone.  Continue Reading

• 12 top enterprise risk management trends in 2024

  Trends reshaping risk management include use of GRC platforms, risk maturity models, risk appetite statements and AI tools, plus the need to manage AI risks.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 16 top ERM software vendors to consider in 2024

  Various software tools can help automate risk management and GRC processes. Here's a look at 16 enterprise risk management vendors and their products.  Continue Reading

• Top 9 blockchain platforms to consider in 2024

  Get the lowdown on the major features, differentiators, strengths and weaknesses of the blockchain platforms getting the most buzz -- and real-world deployments.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 5 core steps in the risk management process

  Implementing an effective risk management process is a key part of managing business risks. Follow these five steps to ensure a successful process.  Continue Reading

• The push is on to build the autonomous enterprise

  The concept of an autonomous enterprise is becoming more real as enterprises combine technologies to automate all kinds of human work. Welcome to the 'Autonomous Revolution.'  Continue Reading

• How to modernize legacy applications

  For many organizations, system upgrades mean investing time, money and resources. Discover how to modernize legacy applications with these critical tips.  Continue Reading

• The promise of quantum-powered AI

  The application of quantum computing to AI has the potential to disrupt a diverse array of industries. Learn why that potential is so promising and how it could affect companies.  Continue Reading

• Israel-Hamas war could affect tech industry in Middle East

  U.S. businesses investing in the Middle East should engage in contingency planning if the Israel-Hamas war leads to the involvement of nearby regions.  Continue Reading

• 7 risk mitigation strategies to protect business operations

  Companies facing a multitude of business risks have various options to mitigate them. Here are seven mitigation strategies to minimize the business impact of risks.  Continue Reading

• 10 online digital transformation certifications and courses

  Transformation is tough. We've compiled a list of popular paid online digital transformation courses and certification programs for leaders seeking to gain a competitive edge.  Continue Reading

• Top enterprise risk management certifications to consider

  Certifications are essential to many careers. Here are some useful enterprise risk management certifications for risk managers, IT professionals and other workers.  Continue Reading

• Is quantum computing overhyped?

  Quantum computing may be coming to the enterprise. Here's what to understand about the benefits it promises, the risks it poses and how to prepare.  Continue Reading

• 13 types of business risks for companies to manage

  To avoid business problems and operate effectively, companies need to be ready to deal with these common types of risks as part of their risk management programs.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI in the enterprise raises questions for CIOs

  Technology and business leaders are exploring pivotal issues surrounding adoption strategy, architecture and the IT organization's management responsibilities.  Continue Reading

• 6 alternatives to blockchain for businesses to consider

  Technologies like cloud storage and distributed databases provide some of blockchain's data-integrity and reliability advantages with fewer performance, efficiency and cost issues.  Continue Reading

• Walmart AI: Retailer taps employees to find GenAI use cases

  The Walmart generative AI approach includes learning from its employee-users and soliciting their feedback to discover key applications and refine the technology.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 benefits of blockchain for business

  Blockchain's unique characteristics address many business issues. Here are 10 important benefits of blockchain and examples of the industries taking advantage of them.  Continue Reading

• Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders

  This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how enterprises can successfully transition to this new business paradigm.  Continue Reading

• 9 quantum computing challenges IT leaders should understand

  While the theory of quantum mechanics is complex, the tech might offer practical uses for organizations. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of quantum computing.  Continue Reading

• 10 examples of smart contracts on blockchain

  Smart contracts are powerful tools for automating tasks on a blockchain. Read these use cases and understand the benefits and challenges IT leaders face during implementation.  Continue Reading

• Key concepts of public vs. enterprise blockchain

  Public and enterprise blockchain have major differences that affect their practicality for specific business applications. Here's what you need to know before deciding.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 risk management skills and why you need them

  Effective risk management is necessary in all parts of a business. Here are a dozen skills that risk managers need to be successful in their jobs.  Continue Reading

• ISO 31000 vs. COSO: Comparing risk management standards

  ISO 31000 and the COSO ERM framework are the two most popular risk management standards. Here's what they include and some of their similarities and differences.  Continue Reading

• Traditional vs. enterprise risk management: How do they differ?

  Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are differences between them.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management team: Roles and responsibilities

  Every facet of business operations is exposed to risks, requiring a risk management team that's composed of a diverse mix of corporate executives and managers.  Continue Reading

• 9 common risk management failures and how to avoid them

  As enterprises rework their business models and strategies to meet various new challenges, risks abound. Here are nine risk management failures to look out for.  Continue Reading

• Risk appetite vs. risk tolerance: How are they different?

  Risk appetite and risk tolerance are related terms but not the same thing. Here's how they differ plus examples of risk appetite and risk tolerance statements.  Continue Reading

• 10 blockchain use cases in finance that show value

  Blockchain continues to grow in the enterprise as companies in the financial sector expand their use of the technology. Here's a look at 10 established and emerging use cases.  Continue Reading

• Explaining risk maturity models and how they work

  Explore risk maturity models and assessment tools for enhancing enterprise risk management. Improve ERM programs to mitigate risk and gain a competitive edge.  Continue Reading

• IT hiring picks up amid ongoing economic concerns

  TechTarget's 2023 salary and careers survey shows most organizations are hiring for selected IT skills, making progress on DEI initiatives and offering workplace flexibility.  Continue Reading

• The negative impact of technical debt

  Adding features on top of poorly written code is a recipe for a bad reputation and a compromised user experience. Here's a look at 12 negative effects of technical debt.  Continue Reading

• Today's blockchain use cases and industry applications

  Though not yet a mature technology, blockchain is gaining ground as a sound and generally secure method for conducting myriad transactions in numerous applications and industries.  Continue Reading

• 6 reasons legacy systems are still in use

  Staying with tried-and-true legacy systems can feel like the safest route. But as the world changes at a dizzying pace, IT leaders might want to reconsider that strategy.  Continue Reading

• Replacing vs. maintaining legacy systems

  Understanding issues such as which systems hinder organizational performance can help IT leaders decide which legacy systems to replace and which to maintain.  Continue Reading

• Tech integration partnerships can help boost IT productivity

  Enterprise Strategy Group's Doug Cahill discusses survey results that show using integrated technologies from multiple vendors can free up IT teams for strategic projects.  Continue Reading

• 8 blockchain-as-a-service providers to have on your radar

  You don't have to build your blockchain project from the ground up. These cloud-based service providers can provide the necessary infrastructure, networking and development tools.  Continue Reading

• Blockchain for businesses: The ultimate enterprise guide

  Despite the scary crypto headlines, enterprise blockchain is becoming more practical. Use our in-depth guide to help manage the risks and plan the best deployment for your needs.  Continue Reading

• 7 essential goal achievement tips for project managers

  Great explorers had to achieve goals and manage their teams through complexity and into the unknown just as project managers must do today. Learn from one such explorer.  Continue Reading

• What are the 4 different types of blockchain technology?

  Public, private, hybrid or consortium, each blockchain network has distinct pluses and minuses that largely drive its ideal uses -- and will determine which one is best for you.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips CIOs can use to drive change management

  CIOs and IT leaders should be key drivers of change management programs. Learn valuable tips for navigating complexity and scaling technology rollouts.  Continue Reading

• 3 enterprise data management strategy tips

  Data is a valuable asset for any company, but IT leaders need to avoid common pitfalls. Experts give advice on how to improve an enterprise data management strategy.  Continue Reading

• How one CIO drives business transformation through tech

  Tom Peck, CIDO at Sysco, shares valuable insights into the key role that CIOs play as a transformation driver while managing emerging technologies such as AI.  Continue Reading

• Virtual leadership styles: transformational vs. transactional

  The differences between transformational and transactional leadership styles matter for virtual teams. Leaders and managers should understand each approach's key characteristics.  Continue Reading

• MIT-CIO event explores digital resilience amid disruption

  Allan Tate, executive chair of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, shares an overview of the 2023 event, including focus areas such as cybersecurity and tech evaluation.  Continue Reading

• How the pandemic changed tech investments and CIO strategy

  COVID-19 drove widespread adoption of cloud and remote work technologies. Here's what CIOs need to know about investing in AI and other new technologies for the future.  Continue Reading

• IT spending priorities point to cyber, cloud and data

  TechTarget's survey of IT professionals underlines the continued importance of security and cloud initiatives, as well as increased interest in data management and governance.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 enterprise technology trends for 2023

  IT investments underpin an organizational performance and help businesses gain a competitive edge. That's why CIOs and IT leaders should know the top enterprise tech trends.  Continue Reading

• IT leaders drive evolution of digital transformation

  Some CIOs are redefining digital transformation, while others abandon the term. What comes next will feature smaller projects, higher levels of automation and a dose of pragmatism.  Continue Reading

• 10 key ESG and sustainability trends, ideas for companies

  From consumers to employees to investors, more people are choosing companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance concerns. Here are 10 ESG trends that matter.  Continue Reading

• Connected product, a Bluetooth jump-rope, reflects digital shift

  Crossrope faced hardware, software and marketing challenges -- along with the need to satisfy data-hungry fitness enthusiasts -- when it launched its first connected offering.  Continue Reading

• Digital transformations require empathy

  Agility, experimentation and empathy are critical drivers to a successful digital transformation. Learn why IT leaders should focus on these three critical skills.  Continue Reading

• 4 types of employee reactions to a digital transformation

  The success of a digital transformation project depends on employee buy-in. Discover how organizations can address employee reactions to digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• 10 key digital transformation tools CIOs need

  A key responsibility of the CIO is to stay ahead of disruptions. Learn about digital transformation tools that could help secure an organization's long-term success.  Continue Reading

• 4 challenges for creating a culture of innovation

  Successful technology introduction pivots on a business's ability to embrace change. CIOs need to encourage risk-taking while providing guardrails to keep deployments on track.  Continue Reading

• Capital One machine learning strategy taps MLOps

  The financial services company harnesses ML for several use cases and aims to deploy the technology at scale through standardized infrastructure and the MLOps methodology.  Continue Reading

• Why IT asset management should include sustainability

  CIOs must do more with less as economic concerns grow, and continue to drive environmental, social and governance efforts. Pairing IT asset management and sustainability can help.  Continue Reading

• Technology diffusion strategies for CIOs and the VC mindset

  Whether a technology investment pays off depends in large part on how fast and widely it's adopted. CIOs can take a page from the VC playbook to improve the odds of success.  Continue Reading

• 3 tips to reduce enterprise e-waste

  Sustainable device management is an important area CIOs and IT teams should focus on to support organizational ESG goals. Learn how it can also help lower e-waste and save money.  Continue Reading

• The upshot of a bad economy: Recessions spur tech innovation

  Tech innovation accelerated during the economic recession of 2008, and 2023 will be no different. Industry watchers predict where the R&D dollars will go.  Continue Reading

• 6 ways to build a green IT culture

  CIOs and IT leaders who want to implement sustainability programs can't ignore the human element. Learn strategies to build a culture of green IT.  Continue Reading

• How to lower IT's digital carbon footprint

  Digital technologies have a hidden environmental cost that too-few leaders have on their radar. Learn which technologies have a digital carbon footprint and what IT can do to help.  Continue Reading

• Let EAs lead your enterprise sustainability strategy

  Enterprise architects are well positioned to advise the CIO when it comes to the sustainability strategy. Their choices cut across the corporate infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• How companies can overcome the IT worker shortage

  Research shows organizations are still struggling to bring in IT talent. We identify the reasons why there's a shortage and what CIOs and other IT leaders can do to combat it.  Continue Reading

• How CIOs can solve their tech and IT talent shortage

  Massive layoffs haven't reduced the demand for tech workers. CIOs can address their organization's IT talent shortage with expert advice on how to recruit, hire and retain talent.  Continue Reading

• 'Speed & Scale' has climate action tips for all

  Companies, individuals and governments should work together to combat the global climate crisis, according to 'Speed & Scale' co-author Ryan Panchadsaram.  Continue Reading

• Venture capital mindset helps CIOs deal with tech deluge

  As CIOs and CISOs push for innovation, mindset changes might be in order. They can take a cue from VCs and think about ideation funnels and technology investment portfolios.  Continue Reading

• 4 sustainability leadership tips from Impossible Foods founder

  Impossible Foods' Patrick Brown is proof that a focus on climate action can drive market success. Here are four sustainability mindset tips that IT leaders can use for themselves.  Continue Reading

• Why companies should be sustainable and how IT can help

  Pressure is mounting for the business sector to address its environmental footprint and become more sustainable. Here's a look the key drivers and how technology can help.  Continue Reading

• Tech talent development rests on DEI, upskilling, teamwork

  Liberty Mutual Insurance's next CIO, Monica Caldas, shares new ways of solving the IT talent problem and explains why soft skills are critical for today's IT teams.  Continue Reading

• How to make the right business case for a tech spend

  CIOs should help evaluate management goals to support long-term strategy. Learn how IT can assist business objectives and justify tech spending with a business case.  Continue Reading

• Business-led IT strategy casts shadow IT in more positive light

  Traditional shadow IT is giving way to business-led technology deployments that have the IT department's approval. But CIOs must manage the process to avoid problems.  Continue Reading

• ESG for IT: How CIOs can drive environmental sustainability

  Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help.  Continue Reading

• The effect of digital transformation on the CIO job

  Digitization and digital transformation sound similar, but they couldn't be more different in what they demand from CIOs, explains Genpact's Sanjay Srivastava.  Continue Reading

• Instilling a culture of digital transformation

  Communities of practice, agile methods, cross-functional teams and platform strategies rank among the methods IT leaders use to institutionalize change and create a culture of digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• Environmental sustainability considerations for IT teams

  With customers, employees and investors pressuring companies to go green, IT needs to take a lead on sustainability. Learn some of the ways IT can make progress.  Continue Reading

• Laggards, leaders face digital transformation challenges

  No one can relax in digital business: Those trailing behind must conquer the basics to get on the innovation path, while successful firms must endeavor to stay there.  Continue Reading

• 10 metaverse dangers CIOs and IT leaders should address

  The metaverse poses many of the same risks and security pitfalls that the internet does. Here's a look at 10 of those issues and how IT leaders should address them.  Continue Reading

• CIOs share advice on leading through disruption

  Discover how a focus on three areas -- cybersecurity, employee experience and proactive management -- can help CIOs plan for and better manage disruptions.  Continue Reading

• National Grid's CIDO reimagines operating models, IT strategy

  In this Q&A, National Grid's CIDO Adriana Karaboutis gives a glimpse inside how her IT team operates and talks about finding a balance between legacy IT and emerging tech.  Continue Reading

• Should your digital transformation include gamified apps?

  Gamification means more than adding AI or video to apps, or even offering badges and prizes. See how behavioral psychology can engage, motivate and help your audience learn.  Continue Reading

• Liberty Mutual CIO tackles digital transformation complexity

  Liberty Mutual's CIO discusses the difficulty of moving the global insurer to the cloud, shares why a focus on ethical AI is important and weighs in on workplace flexibility.  Continue Reading

• What is IT-business alignment and why is it important?

  It's more important than ever that IT and the business operate from the same playbook. So why do so many organizations struggle to achieve IT-business alignment?  Continue Reading

• How IT leaders can drive digital innovation

  More CEOs want their CIOs and CDOs to think strategically and help transform their organizations' products and services. Learn how some top IT leaders are tackling this challenge.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-first strategy forces big shift on IT infrastructure, skills

  More and more, IT infrastructure is in the cloud. As organizations adopt cloud-first strategies, forward-looking CIOs are refocusing their teams on new roles and tasks.  Continue Reading

• Bolstered BPMN standard is core of new BPM+ ecosystem

  BPMN, now part of the expansive BPM+ ecosystem, has been updated with new capabilities to handle complex business processes and the use of advanced technologies.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 metaverse tech strategy do's and don'ts

  Technology and business leaders must be strategic when entering the new world of metaverse projects. Here are critical tips that help provide guidance.  Continue Reading

• 10 critical people skills today's CIOs and IT leaders need

  Learn about 10 of the most important soft skills -- from communication to empathy -- and why they are critical to successful technology leadership.  Continue Reading

• CHIPS Act moves the needle on US chip manufacturing

  Not only does the CHIPS Act funnel billions into U.S. semiconductor chip manufacturing, it reflects a major change in how U.S. lawmakers view industrial policy, experts say.  Continue Reading

• The CIO's key role in environmental sustainability

  With climate concerns growing by the day, technology leaders are critical to driving sustainability initiatives. Here's advice on getting those started and aligning with the business.  Continue Reading