CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Birmingham City Councils (BCC) troubled enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, built on Oracle software, has become a case study of how large-scale IT projects can go awry. The project involved replacing the city councils long-standing SAP system with Oracle Cloud.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 10, 2024

Migrating infrastructure and applications to the cloud is never straightforward, and managing ongoing costs can be equally complicated. No IT organization wants to get caught short on processing or storage resources that could negatively affect operations, or have to suddenly add resources that exceed the budget.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It’s no longer a question of whether organizations are moving to the cloud but rather how well it’s going. Cloud isn’t that shiny new object in the distance, full of possibility. Companies may have had highly detailed migration or execution plans, but many failed to develop a point of view on the role of cloud in the enterprise.

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Network World

MAY 23, 2024

“The primary challenges include maintaining a holistic view of security controls, meeting regulatory standards across varied cloud platforms, securing data across multiple providers to prevent unauthorized access or accidental loss, and managing the architectural and operational complexity of utilizing multiple providers,” he explains.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 19, 2025

Mitre had to create its own system, Clancy added, because most of the existing tools use vendor-managed cloud infrastructure for the AI inference part. Mitre has also tested dozens of commercial AI models in a secure Mitre-managed cloud environment with AWS Bedrock. We cant do that for security reasons, he says.

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2024

A challenge for some enterprise adopters, however, is a lack of control, as some SASE technologies rely on a vendor managing data in the cloud. The network security vendor unveiled a sovereign SASE technology that it says will provide organizations with more control than a typical SASE deployment.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 2, 2025

And, again, its not enough to take the vendors word for it that theyre safe. Akamai, for example, uses tools that audit the configuration of cloud software solutions, as well as run other security checks. Another approach that enterprises are increasingly using is asking vendors to provide a software bill of materials (SBOM).

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Fountainhead

APRIL 24, 2011

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Clouds Transformation: The Softer Side. CIO roles will shift to governance & vendor management (perhaps even modeling supply-chain management). cloud architect) will become the norm. Cloud Computing. (55). Big Data. (6).

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Open source isnt completely free as there are still infrastructure and management costs. In our case, we run it on AWS within our own private cloud, he says. That makes them a better fit for deployment in resource-constrained environments. Finally, theres the price. So were still paying for usage.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 8, 2022

The pandemic also exposed the limitations of virtual private networks, which enable remote access to secure computing resources. The approach also speeds time-to-market, since vendors can deliver – and users can implement – individual components faster, and thereby realize more immediate results. “A Convergence of Security Solutions.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 27, 2023

For technologists with the right skills and expertise, the demand for talent remains and businesses continue to invest in technical skills such as data analytics, security, and cloud. The CIO typically ranks the highest in an IT department, responsible for managing the organization’s IT strategy, resources, operations, and overall goals.

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Cloud Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

effectiveness of the cloud in disaster responses in 2013. responsive future: implementation of cloud computing as a technology for relief—a call for help answered before the roar had stopped. Alabama to a tsunami in Banda Aceh, cloud computing is a technology that makes achievable the desire to help in a way inconceivable a decade.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2024

Actual end users were coming from quality and safety, philanthropy, human resources saying, ‘We want to synthesize seven different job descriptions into one,’ with clear use cases. But the institute was able to focus its resources on other applications, such as research and operations. Some of these I hadn’t thought about.”

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2024

IBM, for example, decided in 2022 to get rid of its Watson Health unit , which integrated AI in healthcare, to focus on the cloud and its core AI technology. The importance of good planning This work prior to any debacle is essential when it comes to managing it with greater success. So too are robust vendor management practices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 26, 2024

Such partnerships include long-standing ones such as business consultancies to advise on transformation efforts, software vendors with expertise in vertical or horizontal solutions, system integrators to help design and implement multi-vendor tech stacks, and managed service providers to run and optimize targeted IT domains.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 8, 2023

There’s a strong need for workers with expertise in helping companies make sense of data, launch cloud strategies, build applications, and improve the overall user experience. As organizations across every industry take on digital transformation, having project managers to help lead IT projects is a top priority.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 13, 2024

In 2023, the cloud, security, and networking service provider announced it will transition its data centers and offices in Michigan to renewable energy sources, Jandron says. This includes optimizing data centers for energy efficiency, adopting cloud solutions that prioritize sustainability, and implementing green IT practices.”

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

To do so, they developed a cloud-based customer data platform (CDP) that allows them to bring in and analyze third-party data and combine it with their own data so they can flag unused balances. The decision to host the platform in the cloud, in particular on AWS, was a question of efficiency, he says.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Chris Herringshaw, global CIO, Janus Henderson Janus Henderson For the short term, subscribing to cloud-based models is less expensive than building in-house — and that may even hold true over the long term. Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, IT Leadership, IT Skills, IT Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Supply Chain, Vendor Management

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The global standard at lightning speed Based in Dublin, Ireland, Accenture specializes in digital, cloud, and security technology strategies, consulting, and operations, serving more than 40 industries in more than 120 countries. The lengthy process slowed feedback on solution design, as well as delivery times on changes.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 1, 2024

Create a framework to guide decisions Michael Bradshaw, who has held the CIO position at Kyndryl since the IT service management company spun off from IBM in 2021, developed a framework around five core guiding principles to facilitate key IT decisions. Second is embracing cloud computing. That’s the black swan for gen AI,” Gupta says.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

Technical skills topped the list but also crucial are key leadership and culture capabilities such as change management, strategy building, and business relationship management, as well as critical business skills such as cost, product, and vendor management, as shown in the graphic below. And that is the rub.

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Fountainhead

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Other Resources. Cloud Computing. (55). Cloud Computing. Cloud Musings. Wisdom of Clouds. Cloud Computing Journal. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead. Monday, October 10, 2011. Syndications. Follow @Fountnhead.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 29, 2024

This makes sense because the more people using a public cloud service, the higher the utilization rates. The improvement in the use of resources in running power-hungry AI applications could make a difference in your organization’s overall carbon footprint. We strove to be resource efficient,” says Elwin. “We

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Spearline Testing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

These figures highlight the impact that something as fundamental as audio quality can have on resource-planning calculations. Improved vendor management and leverage to improve carrier pricing or apply SLA penalties. Support for major change initiatives / migrations. Improved NPS/CSAT and brand reputation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 25, 2024

With the certification, you’ll receive a logo to showcase your credentials, as well as a two-year membership with Scrum Alliance, which will give you access to online social networks, discounts on events, and other resources.

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TM Forum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It can be used for many purposes, like managing customer data, tracking changes in the enterprise applications, customer billing, digital transformation projects, inventory movements, vendor management, coordinating with stakeholders, etc. Still a Work-in-Progress.

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Cloud Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Operations today require efficient and global management of technologically heterogeneous environments. A case in point is the finance industry which has endured some rather unique pains in this area, especially when it comes to ATM Fleet Management.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 22, 2022

In his new role, Pujari will steer development of the company’s technology capabilities in India, including expansion of cloud solutions, platform integration, capability and capacity building, and streamlining partners. He has held senior management positions at Google, TiVo, and Motorola. He joined Publicis Media in 2019.

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Future of CIO

MARCH 12, 2014

It means IT should spend more resources on crafting unique business capabilities and capturing business growth opportunities, beyond "keeping the lights on." It will mean that the enterprise view, customer contact, GRC and vendor management are the most important elements of an IT organization.

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mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

They were talking about addressing urgent challenges with limited resources. They talked about specific solutions that they needed to deliver but lacked the resources to handle. The problem: Many don’t even have the resources to keep up with demand. photo credit: geralt via pixabay cc Cloud computing is a funny trend.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s time to shelve unused data Vendor management is another important aspect of AP automation. Many solutions include vendor management capabilities that enable organizations to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their vendors. This helps speed up the approval process and reduces bottlenecks.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just as with existing practices such as application rationalization, technology modernization and cloud migration, sustainability and green IT principles must be integrated into solution evaluations. Assesses adherence to technology standards, including cloud migration, integration with legacy systems and enterprise-wide IT solutions.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 3, 2025

You might evaluatewhich type of cloud to choose or whether anAIapplication is useful, but the real issue is management and process, and how to effectively address challenges by putting the focus on people. Many CIOs, even if they use cloud software and services, tend to bring some strategic skills back in-house.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 9, 2025

That helps organizations like ours predict what work orders need to be in the future, which helps us work with our customers on the demand planning of those work orders, and the supply planning of resources, she says. On CIO aspirations: It all depends on where you start your career.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But even as CIOs familiarize themselves with initiatives such as generative AI pilots , moving to cloud-first , DevOps, and product and services development, there is still much for them to learn, and tech vendor CTOs steeped in these projects and modes of operation are happy to impart a wealth of knowledge.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2022

NetApps has agreed to buy Instaclustr, a service provider supporting open-source database, pipeline, and workflow applications in the cloud. It will add it to its Spot by NetApp portfolio, the collection of SaaS tools built around the cloud management and cost optimization company it bought in 2022. Precisely buys PlaceIQ.

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