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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO Business Intelligence

Enterprise infrastructures have expanded far beyond the traditional ones focused on company-owned and -operated data centers. This increased complexity means more companies will be relying on IT consultants to help navigate the changes and develop short-term and long-term strategies. What is an IT consultant?

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RIP (finally) to the blockchain hype

CIO Business Intelligence

A recent criticism of blockchain comes from Jim Fowler, CTO at insurance carrier Nationwide. While insurance carriers were an early example of potential users , Fowler talks about blockchain as an example of how to avoid getting distracted by shiny, new technologies. Many organizations havent found other uses for blockchain, he says.

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IT leaders: What’s the gameplan as tech badly outpaces talent?

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Dun and Bradstreet has been using AI and ML for years, and that includes gen AI, says Michael Manos, the companys CTO. But not every company can say the same. These are also areas where organizations are most willing to use contract talent. Weve been innovating with AI, ML, and LLMs for years, he says.

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IT frustration costs companies more than $100 million a year — with shadow IT the only user solution

CIO Business Intelligence

Erik Gfesser, an IT consultant and former director at Deloitte, says hes seen enterprises running hundreds of unauthorized apps and software libraries when he engages with them. It rarely ends well for either the business team, the ghost IT team, or the central technology organization, he adds.

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An Adult Conversation About Estimates

Speaker: Beekey Cheung, Software Consultant, Professor Beekums, LLC

We are excited to be joined by Beekey Cheung, a software consultant and blogger known as Professor Beekums, who has helped many leaders and teams go from fearing estimates to using them appropriately. Failure to do so hurts both your company and your relationships with stakeholders.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

With this information, IT can craft an IT strategy that gives the company an edge over its competitors. Understanding the company’s competitive position allows IT leaders to mindfully act to implement technology for competitive advantage. the world’s leading tech media, data, and marketing services company.

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SAP restructures board to emphasize AI-first, suite-first strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP is starting the 2025 financial year with a new executive board.The German software company announced that 39-year-old Sebastian Steinhuser will be promoted to the executive board. Before joining SAP, Steinhuser worked at Boston Consulting Group. SAP introduced a new CTO and two new chief revenue officers.

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