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Is it worth measuring software developer productivity? CIOs weigh in

CIO Business Intelligence

This has spurred interest around understanding and measuring developer productivity, says Keith Mann, senior director, analyst, at Gartner. Therefore, engineering leadership should measure software developer productivity, says Mann, but also understand how to do so effectively and be wary of pitfalls.

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CIO risk-taking 101: Playing it safe isn’t safe

CIO Business Intelligence

One meaning: initiatives that, as outlined above, have potential benefit but a high probability of failure. You can choose to not charter a risky initiative, ignoring and eschewing its potential benefits. You can choose to not charter a risky initiative, ignoring and eschewing its potential benefits.

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How to get your CFO to buy into a better model for IT funding

CIO Business Intelligence

This article explores how CIOs can address each of their CFO’s key concerns when moving away from project-based teams to persistent funding, including the need to better track ROI, reduce risk, and reduce cost. The persistent teams used a benefits delivery roadmap, which outlined the SMART benefits to be delivered throughout the year.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

“Today we face the harsh reality of cloud costs, if not done right,” says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at SAS. Cloud costs will often — and rapidly — become large line items on budgets. Cloud costs will often — and rapidly — become large line items on budgets. There are other risks, too.

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Generative AI gold rush drives IT spending — with payoff in question

CIO Business Intelligence

Companies buying the marketing hype about the benefits of AI need to look for proofs of concept, added Mark McDonald, a distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner. AI promises cost savings, productivity improvements, and better customer experiences, but CIOs need to figure out how to calculate the ROI , McDonald said.

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Top 15 Warehouse KPIs & Metrics For Efficient Management 

datapine

Keep on reading to learn a definition, benefits, and a warehouse KPI list with the most prominent examples any manager should be tracking to achieve operational success. Keep on reading to learn a definition, benefits, and a warehouse KPI list with the most prominent examples any manager should be tracking to achieve operational success.

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AI Helps Businesses Enjoy Fast & Secure IT Infrastructures

Smart Data Collective

One of the most important yet often overlooked benefits of AI is that it can help businesses bolster their digital security. With that in mind, businesses must do everything to ensure their processes and data are secured, as even the slightest problem can cost them financially. This will help prevent more cyberattacks in the future.

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