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5 signs your agile practices will lead to digital disaster

CIO Business Intelligence

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. We discussed how many agile teams focus on rituals without truly understanding the manifesto’s objectives or the organization’s goals.

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How CIOs Are Addressing The “Unsustainable” Security Challenge

CIO Business Intelligence

Cyber security attacks are an inevitability that all businesses should now be prepared for. Rather than simply investing in technology, and hoping for the best, however, IT leaders need to be strategic and undertake risk management that best suits their business profile. Understanding where the threats lie.

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What is COBIT? A framework for alignment and governance

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2012, COBIT 5 was released and in 2013, the ISACA released an add-on to COBIT 5, which included more information for businesses regarding risk management and information governance. For organizations embarking on digital transformation , COBIT helps navigate the complexities of IT compliance, regulation, and governance.

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7 IT governance mistakes — and how to avoid them

CIO Business Intelligence

Governance should be designed with adaptability in mind to ensure IT remains in alignment with business objectives, continually providing value while effectively safeguarding the organization against potential risks, Bales says. CIOs frequently launch strategic initiatives without fully considering all the risks involved.

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Six EAM trends pushing the oil and gas industries forward

IBM Big Data Hub

EAM systems can provide around-the-clock visibility into inventory levels, allowing businesses to track part usage, automate reordering processes, prevent stockouts and overstocking, reduce carrying costs and ultimately ensure that parts are available when teams need them. It can also significantly increase uptime and lifespan.

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The dark arts of digital transformation — and how to master them

CIO Business Intelligence

Resistance to digital transformation comes in many forms. You’ll need to persuade employees and middle management to leave their comfort zones and change how they operate. Business IT Alignment, Digital Transformation, IT Leadership, IT Strategy

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In Times of Rapid Change, Business Process Modeling Becomes a Critical Tool

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With the help of business process modeling (BPM) organizations can visualize processes and all the associated information identifying the areas ripe for innovation, improvement or reorganization. In the blink of an eye, COVID-19 has disrupted all industries and quickly accelerated their plans for digital transformation.