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Searching for the right IT Service Management tool? Here are three common ITSM misconceptions and what to look for to improve your service delivery.

The roles and responsibilities of chief information officers have changed dramatically, and will continue to shift as the job itself morphs in the years ahead. Here’s a curated collection of articles that looks at the many hats IT leaders are wearing today.

Many organizations are improving their analytics practices by incorporating data from third-party providers. Here's a look at the risks and best practices.

Several market trends are beginning to converge that will force companies to prioritize cybersecurity with greater urgency than before. Insurance and regulatory costs are going through the roof.

Hyperscalers offering composability and concerns about dependence on megavendors among the trends molding the future of the cloud.

To ensure business value is being derived from cloud-based data, a strong focus on governance policies and processes is necessary.

Small and mid-sized businesses can leverage their scalability and agility, as well as targeted tax credits, to lead with 100% cloud adoption.

Here’s a curated collection of our articles on what the banking and investment sectors are doing with new financial technologies and how those techs prepare businesses for the future.

Companies can minimize software program failures by following these best practices.

Yet another security breach headline might seem like business is usual, but Uber’s latest cybersecurity incident is a call for IT leaders to consider their own organizations’ vulnerabilities.

Many leaders are reluctant to move off mainframe technology due to cost and risks. Here are four ways to understand your opportunities for lowering your modernization risks.

Consumers across generations are rapidly switching to and using mobile platforms and applications to pay bills. But moving an organization to a mobile payment future is an all-hands-on-deck play.

Global mobility programs have become necessary to attract and retain top tech talent. What lessons have early adopters of ‘work from anywhere’ programs learned?

Expect the unexpected, and prepare for it by having a stronger, more secure network, say IT leaders still adjusting to a new workplace.

IT and business leaders are re-examining their tech stack during the economic slowdown to prioritize solutions that deliver maximum value to employees, not complexity and burnout.

Chief information officers have dealt with staff burnout issues for years -- but what about their own?

There's a gender gap in the DevOps field. It's time for IT and DevOps leaders to take steps to make the DevOps team a place where women feel welcome and ready to contribute.

(Sponsored Article) Not all SASE solutions are created equal. It’s imperative that organizations consistently protect hybrid work with best-in-class security everywhere.

Sam's Club CTO Vinod Bidarkoppa talks about changing consumer behavior during the pandemic and his organization's tech infrastructure modernization, from mainframes to the cloud.

There's been a shift in the need for installation and on-going support for IT gear acquisition. Some buyers don't need traditional channel support.

From cybersecurity to metaverse, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in almost every industry sector, and it is the impacting IT group.

Enterprises are starting to look at AI-backed automation as a strategic, enterprise-wide process, but IT leaders must learn how to scale.

Technical Evangelist Keith Neilson talks security considerations that may come up as a company parts ways with an employee.

As with any business tool, the success of automation programs should be steered by an enterprise’s overall strategy.

SASE combines network and security functions into a single multi-tenant cloud platform that improves performance and strengthens security.

Where is investment money going in the fintech scene? Are banks really leveraging tech resources effectively?

The US government announced restrictions that limit Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices AI chip sales to China. This regulatory move has a significant impact on the AI chip industry.

With the new requirements set to start in March 2024, organizations should start preparing now -- a multi-step process that will be felt across the organization.

Despite the complexities involved, organizations must force two-factor authentication sooner than later, as a single password may be the only thing protecting your data.

Climate fluctuations and geopolitical issues are challenging an already struggling semiconductor supply chain, but better days may lie ahead.

A return to office might not be straightforward as companies face a host of varied options, including maintaining hybrid operations long term.

If you've negotiated for permanent remote work, are you looking for cheap living, fast internet, a tropical location, and perhaps some adventure? Here are some of the top international locations US expatriates are moving to work remotely.

Connected and immersive employee experiences can boost productivity, retention, sustainability, and inclusion. Here's what businesses need to know.

You believe that your tech innovation is going to change the world. Venture capital can actually make that happen.

Rethinking your recruitment practices to attract and retain a more diverse workforce is the key to plugging cyber job gaps.

(Sponsored Article) ): Return on investment (ROI) is top of mind for any organization. Prisma SD-WAN ensures their digital initiatives are improving business outcomes with the best ROI.

(Sponsored Article) As companies have adapted to the new normal, significant challenges have emerged as barriers to digital transformation. Learn how to overcome them with SASE.

Building more ecofriendly and sustainable supply chains is rapidly becoming a top priority for businesses. A clear strategy and the right technology that delivers visibility can reduce risks and improve results.

Lloyd Adams discusses his new position as the enterprise software giant continues to reshape its dynamics in the cloud era.

Chief Product Officer Dinesh Varadharajan discusses ways low-code can aid for digital transformation.

Whether it's migrating to the cloud, deploying a low code/no code strategy, leveraging analytics, wooing new talent, or any other technology initiative, today's IT leaders must be prepared for the future even in this age of uncertainty. A Forrester event promises to help.

When, if ever, does it make sense to pit vendors against one another in a technology bakeoff?

The bad guys are out to steal your data, identity, money, and anything else they can lay their digital hands on. Here's a rundown of today's major adversaries.

Each new breach is a call for organizations to look at their own cybersecurity. What lessons can IT leaders take from the spear-phishing campaign that earned attackers thousands of Okta credentials?

Here’s a quick tutorial on what e-discovery is, what one looks like when it lands on your organization, and how to handle it.

Banks and financial institutions are turning to data analytics and AI to help Gen Z with planning and tapping into biometrics to assuage their cybersecurity concerns.

Commerce is facing a new trend: a new age of surfaces. Here’s what we’ve learned about how businesses can start to implement this trend, which will soon impact all businesses.

Discover why there is so much drama around digital transformation, and the things that you need to consider addressing to be successful.

Securely offboarding employees is a multi-departmental effort that grows more important as distributed workforces and cloud-based collaboration broaden endpoints and network access.

Skilled coders are hard to find. Fortunately, coding is an international language, so you don't have to limit your software developer search to one country.

Here’s what chief information officers need to know about what’s happening in technology deals.

This collection of articles offers insight to enterprise IT leaders on approaches to e-commerce, risks, consumer privacy issues, and examples of e-commerce successes.

Building a culture that embraces creativity can lead to long-term competitive success. Here's what you need to know to get started.

Employee self-service portals can improve employee engagement and give employees more autonomy. Here's a look at how IT can optimize these platforms and avoid the pitfalls.

Here are three key behaviors that IT and business leaders should keep in mind to ensure that the cultures of both companies align during and after an acquisition.

Men in leadership positions can be a vehicle for diversity and inclusion, rather than a roadblock.

CIOs, CEOs, and other business executives acknowledge data’s importance, but its stature as an asset remains unclear.

While artificial intelligence is already changing our world, it’s really only just begun. Here’s my vision of what life might be like in 2050.

(Sponsored Article) Every IT team has been flooded with tickets at one time or another. Self-Service can help reduce the number of incoming tickets while improving workforce productivity and experience.

Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act leads to $1.2 million settlement from Sephora as new regulatory era begins.

With the growing developer shortage, AI coding assistants are increasingly helpful as they bridge the skills gap by lowering the barrier to entry.

US IT departments waste $85B yearly on bad tech. Chief information officers must assess their tech stack to prevent deeper debt and the potential added cost of attrition.

You just got a job offer. Now what can you do to make sure it's an acceptable deal?

Shifts in today’s economy demand that all C-levels sharpen their investments to focus on returns, and chief information officers will need to support these changing business conditions.

Three best practices to ensure business continuity and minimize data loss following a ransomware attack.

Web3 promises to revolutionize online life. Here's a look at the changes that are headed your way.

Global tech policy in August: Taiwan targeted by Chinese DDoS attacks; Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act leaves more questions than answers for electric car makers; online censorship bills sweep South Asia; semiconductors as Wagner’s Ring; and more.

The key to improving IT infrastructure management is observability, a matter of growing concern for IT leaders as networks become more complex.

The pandemic spurred all companies to move to the cloud. But that doesn’t mean the job is done. Here are some tips to make the move less torturous.

Organizations should resist the impulse to keep a chokehold on allowing technologies into the corporate environment. It's time to consider whether a move to the cloud or an expanded presence in the cloud is right for your organization.

Migrating your organization's on-premises database to a native-cloud database is fraught with challenges and potential benefits. Here are recommendations to ensure this ‘heart transplant’ doesn't fail.

Organizations need to carefully map out their requirements and selection of providers for their cloud strategy and understand why their strategy calls for long-term planning and flexibility.

(Sponsored Article) Artificial intelligence for operations has been instrumental in automating functions and simplifying operations. Bringing this powerful capability to SD-WAN transforms branch infrastructure and reduces complexity. Organizations require a strong strategy in implementing this at their branches to improve operational efficiency and branch agility.

Not enough data can leave a company eating competitors’ dust. Too much data can be hard to manage. We’ve pulled together recent articles on data quality and management and how the right data can drive success.

There is seldom a software installation or major upgrade that proceeds flawlessly. How can you minimize disruption and encourage users as they get used to a new system?

Allegations from whistleblower Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, Twitter’s former head of cybersecurity, raise questions about observability, access rights, and the pressures on developers.

In an era where the fight for IT talent is fierce and demand exploding across all industries, organizations must look to create opportunities for training and nurturing their specialists.

What technology and tools should companies be leveraging to be truly competitive in the battle for talent?

It is now easier than ever to automate key processes. Here is a brief roadmap to help you get started while reducing the risks of project failures.

Shane Quinlan, director of product management with Kion, talks about establishing guardrails and opportunities for data scientists to use cloud resources.