CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2024

But to do so successfully, IT leaders must show that this effort is not merely a technology “refresh” but a strategic action to unlock business value and sustain long-term growth. IT leaders can use “business value” as the key criterion for guiding infrastructure modernization. Adapt efforts as needed.

Manufacturing 109

Manufacturing Key Performance Indicator IoT IT 109

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Avila says it’s also important to understand that that the rate-of-change metric doesn’t only live within the IT department — it also informs business leaders. Businesses should work hand in hand with their IT department to pivot quickly in order to maximize success,” he concludes. Metrics provide a means to monitor progress.”

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Metrics IT ROI Measurement 139

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 2, 2024

Build better business alignment Multiple CIOs plan to strengthen their ties to other functional areas in ’24, building on the work they’ve done in recent years to create even more synergy. To ensure results, some CIOs say they’re creating teams that can easily pivot as business needs change. We’re piloting, PoC-ing.

IT 144

IT Cost-Benefit Statistics Consulting 144

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Obtain as much objective information as possible in the form of metrics, KPIs, and personal observations. “It Consider the subject’s perspective Prepare for the conversation by reviewing the discussion’s objectives and understanding the individual’s perspective, says David Pumphrey, CEO at healthcare software and IT advisory firm Riveraxe.

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Reporting Business Objectives Consulting Manufacturing 127

bridgei2i

JUNE 23, 2021

5 Reasons To Hire An AI Consulting Company For Your AI Journey. AI adoption in the business landscape is increasing exponentially. Organizations are now acknowledging AI’s growing momentum and deploying it into their business platforms to improve the way they operate, and their ability to provide a better customer experience.

Consulting 52

Consulting Key Performance Indicator Business Objectives Data Strategy 52

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s unfortunate given how much of smooth business operations depends on the efficient delivery of IT services today. Provide an IT service that focuses on user experience,” advises Edgar Padua, business value architect at digital workplace provider Nexthink. The following nine tips will help get your there.

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IT Testing Metrics Optimization 139

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 4, 2023

And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions. If you don’t join board meetings often, preparation is paramount, starting with learning about the directors’ backgrounds and reviewing minutes from previous meetings.

IT 135

IT Digital Transformation Risk Consulting 135

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Providing a compelling ROI on technology initiatives also puts CIOs in a stronger position for securing support and funds from the business for future projects. Align projects with business goals. If well aligned, such IT projects can even help generate new business opportunities, he says. Embrace diversity of thought.

ROI 131

ROI IT Sales Consulting 131

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 31, 2023

Clarify how they will obstruct your achieving the IT vision and any overarching business objectives. What IT strategic objectives will move us toward the vision? Think of strategic objectives as buckets of related projects that, collectively, will build new capabilities or alleviate problem areas. What’s your goal?

Strategy 98

Strategy IT Cost-Benefit Finance 98

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2022

Not keeping pace with evolving business priorities. Business practices and priorities shift frequently to accommodate emerging technologies, customer expectations, and product and service delivery demands. Good governance should delegate and empower individuals to deliver to defined outcomes that support organizational direction.”.

IT 113

IT Risk Measurement Risk Management 113

DataKitchen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Your data consumers are focused on business objectives. They need to grow sales, pursue new business opportunities, or reduce costs. Data is the modern business decision apparatus (just ask Google, Target, Amazon, or Facebook). What would it mean for a company to lead its industry in savvy and business agility?

Business Objectives 245

Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Measurement Metrics 245

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 22, 2023

To tackle that, businesses are turning their budgets toward the cloud, with two out of every three IT decision-makers planning to increase cloud budgets in 2024, and nearly a third (31%) reporting that 31% of their IT budget is earmarked for cloud computing, according to the 2023 Cloud Computing Study from CIO.com parent company Foundry.

Consulting 128

Consulting Business Objectives Software Optimization 128

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And with AI used in almost every part of the business, stakeholders have become much more tech savvy, reducing their dependency on IT departments. As technologies evolve, CIOs still need to build mutual commitment and support for IT initiatives,” says tech consultant and author Gerald Leonard.

Management 57

Management Strategy Risk Consulting 57

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

An AI strategy helps organizations address the complex challenges associated with AI implementation and define its objectives. An artificial intelligence strategy is simply a plan for integrating AI into an organization so that it aligns with and supports the broader goals of the business. What is an AI strategy?

Strategy 71

Strategy Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Consulting 71

IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But this is my job, and it’s actually serious business. We define business objectives. The USTA asked IBM Consulting to add spoken commentary to the match highlights they serve up on the app and website. But they are also big businesses. I know it all sounds like fun and games.

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Business Objectives Consulting Modeling Interactive 66

Juice Analytics

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Consultants We’ve seen a couple different offensive data strategies by consulting firms. Another approach by the most innovative consultants is to view data collection and data products as an opportunity to proactively identify problems for clients. In practice, most organizations start from a defensive crouch.

IT 84

IT Snapshot Consulting Data Strategy 84

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

However, while embracing hybrid cloud might be intrinsic, clients continually seek to derive business value and higher return on investment (ROI) from their investments. A hybrid by design approach intentionally structures your hybrid, multicloud IT estate to achieve key business priorities and maximize ROI.

ROI 68

ROI Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Enterprise 68

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And it is the chain’s hefty multicloud architecture, anchored by Aviatrix’s cloud networking and Equinix’s interconnection technology, that enables Turner to bring the hotel empire much closer to its key customers — business and leisure guests, as well as hotel owners. This is driving a hybrid approach to cloud.”

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Forecasting Consulting Data-driven Business Objectives 131

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2023

He says it’s also important to embrace change, build a diverse team, learn to effectively articulate a vision as well as the value of IT, and align IT work with business objectives — noting “everything you do has to be in the service of the business.” He credits several strategies for his success. Curiosity tops his list. “I

IT 98

IT Strategy Technology Sales 98

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Business leaders expect IT to develop new products, improve customer experiences, automate workflows, and deliver new artificial intelligence capabilities. But speaking to many IT leaders, there are often gaps between how IT runs Scrum, Kanban, or other agile practices and what CIOs need in order to achieve digital transformation objectives.

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Digital Transformation Uncertainty Metrics Business Objectives 135

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

And yet Gartner reports that 50% of organizations surveyed will delay migration to cloud due to lack of insufficient cloud IaaS skills. [2]. Also offering cloud migration and modernization services. Preventive and predictive fault / incident management with AIOps. Interested? 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link].

Business Objectives 98

Business Objectives Consulting Risk Management 98

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy is a structured plan that an organization develops to guide its purchasing process in a way that aligns with its business needs. When implemented with clear objectives, the procurement strategy will provide a roadmap for procurement managers to follow. What is a procurement strategy?

Strategy 65

Strategy Cost-Benefit Key Performance Indicator Consulting 65

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2023

According to the MIT Technology Review Insights Survey, an enterprise data strategy supports vital business objectives including expanding sales, improving operational efficiency, and reducing time to market. The problem is today, just 13% of organizations excel at delivering on their data strategy.

Data Strategy 113

Data Strategy Strategy Visualization Consulting 113

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 25, 2024

I had joined as CIO, but the Americas president had asked me to step in, as we found we kept having technology consults as a larger part of the conversation. Over time, I ended up with the entire consulting organization and the tech support organization as well as IT. How do you do more training and certification?

Consulting 113

Consulting Sales Software Technology 113

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2024

Foundry’s 2024 State of the CIO research report shows 87% of CIOs are now more involved in leading digital transformation initiatives than their business counterparts, and 85% of IT leaders who responded view the CIO role as a changemaker, increasingly taking the lead on business and technology initiatives.

Digital Transformation 131

Digital Transformation Technology Cost-Benefit Insurance 131

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Host Isaac Sacolick ( @nyike ) was joined by a bevy of consultants and practitioners who had no shortage of advice on the topic. Lacking a clear strategy determined by business objectives. Also key alignment between business leaders and IT leaders is critical. Exceeding the planned budget.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 9, 2023

Businesses can use it, as many already are, to enrich experiences, products, and services with virtual overlays for navigation and context. With this objective in mind: Determine your organization’s innovation appetite (versus its risk appetite; it is too early to speak of ROI in the metaverse). Are we trying to improve efficiency?

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Digital Transformation ROI Business Objectives Manufacturing 104

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When harnessed correctly and ethically, it has the potential to significantly contribute to achieving positive business outcomes.” Khanna recently spoke with CIO’s Lee Rennick about diversity in business, a trilingual approach to leadership, and what it takes to manage a big portfolio. Watch the full video below for more insights.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 9, 2023

Digital transformation has remained a top objective ever since, having accelerated in 2020, as work, commerce, and everyday activities shifted online in response to COVID-19 lockdowns. Experts stress the need to ensure that digital transformation initiatives are aligned with corporate objectives and the company’s strategic vision.

Digital Transformation 137

Digital Transformation Data-driven Strategy Consulting 137

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 13, 2024

But with different sub-brands and business units, T-Mobile’s marketing and content workflows were complex—and often inefficient and disconnected. Today, it is regarded internally as a transformational business technology used by 6000+ employees as part of a content marketing strategy to achieve business objectives.

Marketing 68

Marketing Consulting Strategy ROI 68

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2022

Leaders tend to focus on the vision of the future state, and project teams tend to focus on sharing their new great idea,” says Matt Mead, CTO at SPR Consulting. Rather than tackle organizational change management with an end in mind, IT leaders and their organizations must now exist in an environment of persistent flux. . “In

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Management Measurement Metrics Consulting 143

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Still, certain issues surface time and time again to trouble business outcomes regardless of the strategic objectives. Ideally, the organization will focus on institutionalizing ways of working that streamline how the business’s functional, technology, data, and change management teams experiment with and learn from new technologies.”

Digital Transformation 145

Digital Transformation Data-driven Business Objectives Strategy 145

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The most performant CRM system today, Salesforce is a core technology for digital business, and its associated applications and ecosystem help make it in a leading platform for those seeking a lucrative IT career. Salesforce skills are among the most sought-after in the IT industry and demand is soaring.

B2B 87

B2B Consulting Cost-Benefit Sales 87

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 11, 2022

The rise of business transformation initiatives has IT leaders rethinking the way they evaluate, select, and negotiate technology and IT services deals today. At the same time, CIOs are working to reshape the business of IT, driving their organizations to the cloud and to new delivery and operating models. .

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Consulting Strategy Modeling Marketing 96

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A successful business strategy dictates the allocation of resources and outlines how a company will achieve its strategic goals. Typically, a strategy will be informed by core business objectives and keep key performance indicators (KPIs) in mind.

Strategy 69

Strategy Advertising Key Performance Indicator Consulting 69

Smarten

JANUARY 18, 2023

If you have spent any time in the world of business, you have heard the term, ‘continuous improvement.’ When we consider the implementation of a Citizen Data Scientist initiative, we typically do so to improve the business and the effectiveness of its team members. As the name suggests, Continuous Improvement is meant to be ongoing.

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Key Performance Indicator Prescriptive Analytics Business Objectives Measurement 52

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 30, 2024

Partnering with IBM® and VMware will give you direct access to cutting-edge application, cloud, on-premises and edge computing technologies and expertise, enabling your business to achieve excellence in alignment with your business goals.

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Manufacturing Business Objectives Optimization Risk Management 71