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

CIO Business Intelligence

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. As a result, making the shift to IT consulting can be a lucrative path to a fulfilling IT career. What is an IT consultant?

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Software project management challenges — and how to handle them

CIO Business Intelligence

The intersection of agile software development practices and ‘traditional’ project management remains a challenge for many organizations,” Chowning says. “By This can present a dilemma, as the software development practice and the project management practice try to proceed in two completely different and disconnected approaches.”

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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer

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Advises executive staff on risk management issues to ensure the appropriate application of controls. Consults with service owners regarding their security risks and responsibility in minimizing those risks. Establishes security awareness and training standards and oversees organization-wide and partner-wide participation.

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Going 100% SaaS: Deploying and Operating

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BAs work closely with the business function users to identify requirements, configure the system and provide training and support. Systems Analysts (SAs) focus on tasks that require deeper technical skills: Technology Architecture, Integration and Complex Reporting. Project Managers (~10%). PMs also manage the Budget.

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6 ways you’re failing at change management

CIO Business Intelligence

Instead, they should consider partnering with experts who practice change management for a living, Hafez advises. You wouldnt hire someone who doesnt know how to write code to develop your software, so why would you expect a project manager or business analyst to drive change management?

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How Much “Data Science” Do You Really Need?

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In my consulting and research I help people plan and manage effective and sustainable data and IT management programs. Given how "big data" has risen in importance I'm very interested now in how you plan and govern programs that manage and provide access to organized and useful data. Basic management understanding.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

CIO Business Intelligence

Companies taking a multicloud approach can experience ballooning OpEx numbers, says Barrett Schrader, managing director of the technology consulting group at Protiviti: “Organizations can take advantage of volume discounts with reduced complexity. Consumption-based contracts are self-optimizing,” says Gartner’s Buchanan.