CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 8, 2024

For Expion Health, a cumbersome manual process to determine what rates to quote to potential new customers had become a cap on the healthcare cost management firm’s ability to grow its business. We take the financial risk for this, which means that if there is anything that’s misrepresented, the money comes from our pocket.”

IT 110

IT Cost-Benefit Insurance Unstructured Data 110

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

Strategy 104

Strategy Technology Cost-Benefit Risk Management 104

Rocket-Powered Data Science

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Third, any commitment to a disruptive technology (including data-intensive and AI implementations) must start with a business strategy. I suggest that the simplest business strategy starts with answering three basic questions: What? It is important to realize that the usual “hype cycle” rules prevail in such cases as this.

Strategy 289

Strategy Experimentation Uncertainty Machine Learning 289

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2024

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.

Modeling 124

Modeling Cost-Benefit IT ROI 124

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 19, 2024

Disaster recovery strategies provide the framework for team members to get a business back up and running after an unplanned event. Worldwide, the popularity of disaster recovery strategies is understandably increasing. A disaster recovery strategy lays out how your businesses will respond to a number of unplanned incidents.

Strategy 99

Strategy Cost-Benefit Testing Risk 99

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 24, 2024

Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

Data Strategy 136

Data Strategy Strategy Unstructured Data Data Governance 136

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 31, 2023

For those companies operating on a calendar year, the end of summer signals the start of annual planning and the mad dash to prepare their IT strategies. Your answers will lay the foundation for your strategy and highlight where your story needs work if you want to avoid fire drills in the eleventh hour. What’s the vision for IT?

Strategy 98

Strategy IT Cost-Benefit Finance 98

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services. What is a procurement strategy?

Strategy 72

Strategy Cost-Benefit Key Performance Indicator Consulting 72

Smart Data Collective

JUNE 19, 2022

AI is particularly helpful with managing risks. How AI Can Help Suppliers Manage Risks Better. The benefits of AI stem from the need to manage close relationships with business stakeholders, which is a difficult task. Failure or Delay Risk. Brand Reputation Risk. Businesses do not exist on islands.

Risk 133

Risk Cost-Benefit Risk Management Manufacturing 133

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

Strategy 88

Strategy Management Forecasting Cost-Benefit 88

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 9, 2023

Such is the case with a data management strategy. Without it, businesses incur steep costs, but the downside, or costs, are often unclear because calculating data management’s return on investment (ROI), or upside, is a murky exercise. Without it, organizations incur a significant opportunity cost.

Strategy 116

Strategy Management Key Performance Indicator ROI 116

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Management rules typically exist to enable faultless decision-making, set a foundation for consistent operation, and provide protection from risk, observes Ola Chowning, a partner at global technology research and advisory firm ISG. Breaking a rule often happens after the CIO weighs the risk of removing or retaining a mandate,” she notes.

IT 141

IT Risk Cost-Benefit Consulting 141

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 12, 2023

As public cloud technology and hybrid multicloud architectures are being adopted in financial institutions at an increasing rate, we’re observing that their counterparts in the public sector— central banks—are a long way behind, due at least in part to a profoundly risk-averse approach.

Strategy 94

Strategy Cost-Benefit Digital Transformation Uncertainty 94

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ask IT leaders about their challenges with shadow IT, and most will cite the kinds of security, operational, and integration risks that give shadow IT its bad rep. That’s not to downplay the inherent risks of shadow IT. Following are seven steps to guide this transformation for competitive advantage.

IT 137

IT Risk Cost-Benefit Risk Management 137

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The technology talent gap continues to inflate labor costs, too, despite big layoffs in high tech, CIOs say, and they’ve seen double-digit increases in SaaS and cloud costs over the last two years. Inflation may have dropped from its high in 2022, but the price pressures on IT budgets have continued unabated. in June, 2022, to 3.7%

IT 133

IT Cost-Benefit Digital Transformation Software 133

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Without an AI strategy, organizations risk missing out on the benefits AI can offer. An AI strategy helps organizations address the complex challenges associated with AI implementation and define its objectives. What is an AI strategy? A successful AI strategy should act as a roadmap for this plan.

Strategy 78

Strategy Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Consulting 78

Smart Data Collective

MARCH 23, 2023

Some companies are interested in taking advantage of the benefits of existing AI tools like ChatGPT. The ROI of creating their own AI applications can be massive, but they still need to use them cost-effectively. A study done by Deloitte in late 2022 showed that cost reduction is the top priority for CFOs.

Software 115

Software Strategy Cost-Benefit Testing 115

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 5, 2024

It’s better to do it quickly, like taking a Band-Aid off, even if it hurts for a short time,” he summed up at the recent Hamburg IT Strategy Days 2024. In addition, Fresenius experienced security risks first-hand. This strategy resulted in a long list of projects he pushed forward over two years. We can react faster.”

IT 105

IT Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit Strategy 105

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 16, 2024

A finely tuned product development strategy is a holistic, cross-collaborative endeavor with the capacity to help any organization weather unforeseen events or market changes. Why is a strong product development strategy important? Consumers have access to more information than ever to compare products and brands.

Strategy 82

Strategy Cost-Benefit Testing Manufacturing 82

IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Enterprise marketing teams stand to benefit greatly from generative AI, yet introduction of this capability will require new skills and processes. With the right generative AI strategy, marketers can mitigate these concerns. The journey starts with sound data. For decades, IBM has been at the forefront of AI for business.

Marketing 121

Marketing Strategy B2B Cost-Benefit 121

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 9, 2024

IT leaders say they’re discussing everything from the costs of AI implementations to whether AI is the existential threat to humanity some fear. To get past those points, Colisto worked to educate leaders about the capabilities and risks of AI, seeking to move the company from “no to know.” Which business cases actually need AI?

IT 140

IT Risk Cost-Benefit Enterprise 140

DataKitchen

MAY 10, 2024

It highlights how DataKitchen’s Data Observation solutions equip organizations to enhance their development practices, reduce deployment risks, and increase overall productivity. Each addition or modification poses potential risks that could propagate errors into production environments.

Testing 100

Testing Cost-Benefit Data Quality Dashboards 100

Cloudera

AUGUST 30, 2022

Data-fuelled innovation requires a pragmatic strategy. Renovating it while realizing incremental ROI — customer or operational benefits — is the pragmatic approach to moving forward. Financial service providers continue to grapple with technology challenges and rising costs associated with legacy platforms. Take the first step.

Strategy 105

Strategy Data Strategy ROI Cost-Benefit 105

Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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.

IT 103

IT Cost-Benefit Data Processing Software 103

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 17, 2023

AWS also builds its own low-cost AI chips ( Inferentia and Trainium ) in limited volumes; the company is using the chips internally to power its gen AI capabilities, and it is making the chips available to customers. Here are the top cloud market trends and how they are impacting CIO’s cloud strategies.

Marketing 144

Marketing IT Cost-Benefit Enterprise 144

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Two significant changes have prompted a reassessment: first, business transformation projects necessitate comprehensive process evaluations, so the two domains can’t be viewed separately anymore; second, the growing emphasis on security has highlighted the substantial risks of using outdated, unmonitored technology.

Manufacturing 133

Manufacturing Strategy Cost-Benefit IoT 133

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 16, 2023

In some instances, organizations undertook a thoughtful and planned approach to their multicloud strategies. Many found these environments difficult to manage, govern and modernize, all while controlling costs. All these challenges limited the benefits the multicloud model was supposed to unlock. What is multicloud by design?

Strategy 98

Strategy Cost-Benefit Optimization Modeling 98

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 20, 2023

Here’s what you need to know in order to build a successful strategy. The following are the six stages of asset lifecycle management: Planning: In the first stage of the asset lifecycle, stakeholders assess the need for the asset, its projected value to the organization and its overall cost. What is an asset?

Strategy 76

Strategy Management Cost-Benefit IoT 76

datapine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Every day, more and more businesses realize the value of analyzing their own performance to boost strategies and achieve their goals. 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.

Metrics 217

Metrics KPI Management Cost-Benefit 217

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 1, 2022

Upgrading IT and data security to reduce corporate risk was the No. Without an overall strategy for modernization, companies risk mismanaging their edge-to-cloud data efforts, either overprovisioning, which incurs unnecessary costs, or underprovisioning, which impedes their ability to fully deliver for customers or hit key business goals.

Strategy 98

Strategy Cost-Benefit Risk Management 98

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 31, 2023

They note, too, that CIOs — being top technologists within their organizations — will be running point on those concerns as companies establish their gen AI strategies. Here’s a rundown of the top 20 issues shaping gen AI strategies today. So, what are the concerns that will complicate the enterprise gen AI playbook?

Strategy 98

Strategy Risk Enterprise Risk Management 98

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 9, 2024

They should lead the efforts to tie AI capabilities to data analytics and business process strategies and champion an AI-first mindset throughout the organization. Companies want candidates who can drive innovation, deliver meaningful business results, and work closely with other leaders to manage risks.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Risk Cost-Benefit Technology 130

Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 13, 2021

E-commerce Companies Are Using Big Data Technology to Improve the Execution of their Marketing Strategies. This figure will continue to grow as more online retailers discover the benefits of using big data for various purposes, such as marketing. You simply can’t afford to ignore the benefits of using big data in this business.

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Data-driven Marketing Strategy Big Data 136

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This post summarizes our conversation and describes some strategies we discussed to derive and demonstrate data analytics program value. business, IT, data management, security, risk and compliance etc.) business, IT, data management, security, risk and compliance etc.) How are we using data analytics to manage enterprise risk?

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Data Analytics Strategy Analytics Metrics 105

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Captive centers are no longer just means of value creation, providing cost savings and driving process standardization. As companies have grown comfortable with offshore and nearshore delivery, the captive model offers the opportunity to tap larger populations of lower-cost talent without handing the reins to a third party.

Cost-Benefit 116

Cost-Benefit Risk Modeling Strategy 116

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2024

Multiple attacks on well-known manufacturers have ended with huge expenses, including Austrian aerospace parts maker, FACC AG, which lost $61 million thanks to a phishing scam , and Norsk-Hydro , which was hit by a ransomware attack that cost $75 million. Attacks against OT systems pose risks beyond financial losses. As Industry 4.0

ROI 126

ROI Manufacturing Cost-Benefit IoT 126

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With the aim to accelerate innovation and transform its digital infrastructures and services, Ferrovial created its Digital Hub to serve as a meeting point where research and experimentation with digital strategies could, for example, provide new sources of income and improve company operations.

IT 105

IT Digital Transformation IoT Cost-Benefit 105