Advice and Insights for (and from) Enterprise Leaders -- CIO Update

How to Embrace the Consumerization of IT

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Feb 3, 2012
Like it or not, your employees are one step ahead of you and starting into jog as they decide which technologies they will use to do their jobs, writes Futurist Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research.

Trusting the Business to Drive Technology?

By

Faisal Hoque

| CIO Insights Article Published Jan 12, 2012
You have to get board-level involvement if you want a strategy that informs what you do tactically, writes Faisal Hoque of BTM Corp.

Taming BIG Data: Taking back control, Part 4 – Availability

By

Stephen Boschulte

| CIO Insights Article Published Jan 9, 2012
Information: where is it, when it is and who has access to it? These are all critical components of a your Big Data strategy, writes information management strategist Steve Boschulte.

IT Risks Are Manageable

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Jan 4, 2012
Even big risks can be mitigated with the right practices and tools, writes Ed Airey of Micro Focus.

The Cosmology of the Expanding ITIL Universe

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Dec 12, 2011
As IT becomes increasingly complex, the need for an effective ITIL-based ITSM strategy becomes increasingly critical, writes Wayne Kiphart of Logicalis.

Gameification: How 'Kids' Games Transform Business

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Dec 2, 2011
Kids know it and so does GM: gaming is great way to reshape what you know and how you apply it, writes Futurist Dan Burrus of Burrus Research.

How to Change the Corporate Mindset Towards IT

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Nov 15, 2011
The C-suite gets it but everyone else who has to deal with IT wonders why, write Derek Lonsdale, Nilesh Chandra and Chris Gallacher of PA Consulting.

Innovation Without Boundaries

By

Faisal Hoque

| CIO Insights Article Published Nov 10, 2011
Innovative enterprises build a culture that embraces a left-brain/right-brain approach to creative thinking, executing, and communicating, writes Faisal Hoque of BTM Corp.

Taming BIG Data: Taking Back Control, Part 2 - Creation

By

Stephen Boschulte

| CIO Insights Article Published Nov 7, 2011
You have to figure out where your data comes from if you ever want to put controls in place to manage and exploit it, writes information management strategist Stephen Boschulte.

Getting Everyone On Board Your Data Strategy

By

Paul Barth

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 28, 2011
Like most things in business, it's not about the 'problem' it's about people, writes Paul Barth of New Vantage Partners.

SEC's Data Breach Rules Ultimately Good for Business

By

Geoff Webb

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 26, 2011
The SEC's decision to force companies to come clean about data breaches will have a net positive impact on IT security, writes Geoff Webb of Credant Technologies.

The Strategic Value Portfolio and Program Management

By

Faisal Hoque

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 20, 2011
PPM is the foundation upon which IT can rebuild and solidify its reputation as a true business partner, writes Faisal Hoque of BTM Corp.

Preparing for e-Discovery in SharePoint

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 18, 2011
As SharePoint use continues to grow, so does its critical role in e-discovery, writes Tom McCaffrey of Kroll Ontrack.

Direct Your Future to See Results Today, Part II

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 12, 2011
As the Information Age gives way to the Communication Age capitalizing on new opportunities will require seeing the world in new ways, writes Futurist Dan Burrus of Burrus Research.

Information Security Maturity Key to GRC

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 10, 2011
IT maturity derives its strength from sound data security and comprehensive IT risk management, write Scott Wisniewski and Piyush Agrawal of Protiviti.

Steve Jobs: A True Visionary has Passed

By

Allen Bernard

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 6, 2011
But Steve Jobs legacy and accomplishments will live on long after the man is gone.

Enterprise Risk Management Software Gaining Popularity

By

Pam Baker

| CIO Insights Article Published Oct 5, 2011
As companies struggle to cope with so many new risk vectors, IT is having step up and help in almost every area of the business. ERM vendors are banking they can help.

Transforming Information into Knowledge, Part III

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Sep 30, 2011
Managing information is just as important as creating it, writes Seth Earley or Earley & Associates.

Direct Your Future to See Results Today

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Sep 28, 2011
Without a vision, a futureview, you will never achieve what you are capable of, writes Futurist Dan Burrus of Burrus Research.

Does CRM Stand for 'Customer Rejection Management'?

By

Ian Gotts

| CIO Insights Article Published Sep 21, 2011
The one time you force your customers to contact you is when they don’t want to and that's when you give them the run around?, asks Ian Gotts of Nimbus.

The 7 Security Changes CIOs Need To Make Now

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Sep 9, 2011
You can't rely on security standards and audits anymore. Security is a full-time, real-time job now, writes Niall Browne of LiveOps.

Survival 101: You Must Continually Reinvent and Redefine, Part II

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 31, 2011
If you haven't noticed, the days of competing on price and quality are over, writes Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research.

Implementing Knowledge Management, Part I: Concepts & Approach

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 30, 2011
A knowledge management program takes time and money, but the results can be impressive, writes Robert Simmons of Forsythe.

Transforming Information Into Knowledge, Part II

By

CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 26, 2011
Taxonomies can turn information into action, writes Seth Earley of Earley & Associates.

Survival 101: You Must Continually Reinvent and Redefine, Part I

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 24, 2011
If you haven't noticed, the days of competing on price and quality are over, writes Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research.

'Go Opposite' to Solve Your Toughest Challenges

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 19, 2011
It is definitely counter-intuitive but, by doing the opposite of what you think you should, you might just get it right, writes Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research.

'Go Opposite' to Solve Your Toughest Challenges, Part I

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 5, 2011
It is definitely counter-intuitive but, by doing the opposite of what you think you should, you might just get it right, writes Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research.

Transforming Information into Knowledge, Part 1

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CIOUpdate Contributor

| CIO Insights Article Published Aug 3, 2011
You don't have to boil the ocean to get more value from IT investments in information, writes Seth Earley of Earley & Associates, in Part I of three part series.

Better Outcomes: Integrating Defect and Problem Management

By

Martin Likier

| CIO Insights Article Published Jul 29, 2011
Proactive problem management coupled with defect tools can improve operational readiness, writes Marty Likier of Forsythe.

ITIL Processes are No Panacea

By

Jason Druebert

| CIO Insights Article Published Jul 22, 2011
Some companies do IT service management just fine without ITIL but they also excel in very specific ways, writes Jason Druebert of AT&T Consulting Solutions.

5 Ways HP Cut Costs and Fostered Innovation

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Drew Robb

| CIO Insights Article Published Jul 21, 2011
After HP CIO embarked upon global consolidation project IT was able to trim costs while minimizing IT's maintenance burden.

The 5 Key Reasons Why Initiatives Fail

By

David Mainville

| CIO Insights Article Published Jul 14, 2011
Thirty years in the IT service management trenches has taught Dave Mainville of Consulting-Portal a thing or two about successful project execution.

3 Approaches to Building Your CMS

By

Martin Likier

| CIO Insights Article Published Jul 8, 2011
Michael Tainter and Marty Likier of Forsythe give you the pros and cons of three approaches to building a CMS.

The 4 Principles of a Successful Data Strategy

By

Paul Barth

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 30, 2011
Data strategy and business strategy are inexorably linked, writes CIOUpdate guest columnist Paul Barth of New Vantage Partners.

Special Report - Don't Solve It, Skip It

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 28, 2011
Need a better approach to your biggest IT problem? Skip it, writes CIOUpdate columnist Daniel Burrus.

Does IT Deserve a Place at the Table?

By

Augusto Perazzo

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 27, 2011
Maybe but IT is still separate from the C-suite and boardroom, write CIOUpdate columnists Chris Gallacher, Augusto Perazzo and Larry Scinto of PA Consulting.

Taking Out the Guess Work

By

Faisal Hoque

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 22, 2011
Predictive modeling leads to predictable results and lower costs, writes CIOUpdate columnist Faisal Hoque of BTM Corp.

The Benefits of Outsourcing the Company

By

Mike Scheuerman

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 20, 2011

Many more business processes are open to outsourcing today than just a few years ago, writes CIOUpdate columnist Mike Scheuerman.

How to Increase IT's Value to the Business

By

Patty Azzarello

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 17, 2011

If you don't know the business you are not adding value, writes CIOUpdate columnist Patty Azzarello of the Azzarello Group.

What is IT's Role in the Enterprise?

By

Augusto Perazzo

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 14, 2011
Innovations or operations? Get out of the way or lead? Engage or retreat?, ask CIOUpdate columnists Nick Owen and Augusto Perazzo of PA Consulting.

Cloud Isn't Just for Geeks Anymore

By

Jake Sorofman

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 10, 2011
Cloud is a reality but a hard one for IT to swallow, writes CIOUpdate columnist Jake Sorofman of rPath.

The 5 Ways a CMS Provides Value

By

Mike Tainter

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 9, 2011
The CMS is like a hotel concierge; a focal point of services and information, writes CIOUpdate columnist Michael Tainter of Forsythe.

Special Report - IBM 2011 CIO Study Unenlightening

By

John Hughes

| CIO Insights Article Published Jun 3, 2011
While there is some very good intel in IBM's 2011 look at CIOs, much of it can be skipped, writes CIOUpdate columnist John Hughes.

Is Disaster Recovery in the Cloud Right for You?

By

Joe Long

| CIO Insights Article Published May 31, 2011
CIOUpdate columnist Joe Long of Logicalis details five advantages the cloud has to offer.

Special Report - Technology Fueled Transformation is Just Getting Underway

By

Daniel Burrus

| CIO Insights Article Published May 24, 2011
Technology no longer enables "change," writes CIOUpdate columnist Daniel Burrus, but engenders radical transformation.