• BrandPost: The Three Factors Central to Every Successful CIO

    At Adobe Summit, I participated in a panel discussion with Accenture CIO Andrew Wilson and Intuit CIO Atticus Tysen, to discuss the evolving role of the CIO with enterprise digitization.In addressing what it takes to be a successful CIO, insights spanned across three key areas: technical prowess, business acumen, customer centricity.To me, this is the triumvirate for success. To excel as a CIO in this data-driven, experience-first landscape, you need to build upon your technical exper
  • IDG Contributor Network: States should not rush to pass laws affecting auto dealer and auto consumer data

    Right now, there is a fight going on at the state level between “Dealer Management Systems” companies and auto dealers. DMS companies secure car manufacturer data, as well consumer data (some of it sensitive) for car dealers and enter into legally binding contractual arrangements with those dealers. A number of states, actively encouraged by dealers, are proposing legislation that would allow third party “authorized integrator companies” access to DMS systems without per
  • IDG Contributor Network: Use stress to propel you forward

    Does your life get crazy? Do you feel stress and overwhelmed to juggle a multitude of demands?  If you answered yes… you are not alone. And it is no surprise, with mobile devices making us reachable 24x7, we are overloaded with information, and constantly adjusting to changes. Life is not simple or predictable. We are living longer, can’t count on continuity of employment and the costs keep rising. It is amazing that we function at all.Stress is a normal part of life; we all h
  • How to get to One IT in one piece

    If one thing’s for certain, mergers and acquisitions bring change—and often not for the better. Despite best intentions, staff often suffer when a company grows through acquisition. A real desire on the part of leadership to merge two organizations into one can result in fractured teams, disenfranchised employees, or, worse, a mass exodus of top talent.  To read this article in full, please cli
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  • The 9 hottest jobs in IT

    Job candidates for the most in-demand IT positions are hard to find and, sometimes, hard for hiring managers and recruiters to describe, as new technologies appear and current ones evolve.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)
  • Death of a sales register: Decathlon mobilizes retail checkout

    An international sporting goods store with designs on conquering the U.S. market is playing a long game that could foreshadow the future of retail commerce. That France-based Decathlon, which operates more than 1,500 stores in 49 countries, launched its first U.S. store in Emeryville, Calif., in April isn't a big deal on its face. Hungry retail chains plant new flags daily.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)
  • CIOs who foster a culture of equality empower innovation

    Today’s world is characterized by constant change stemming from widespread business disruption, which is caused in large part by emerging technologies. To be competitive in such a world, companies must adopt an agile, innovation mindset to identify and invest in new markets, experiences, products and services for growth — and do so nimbly and react quickly to continually changing market dynamics.What does it take to create that innovation mindset? It turns out a culture of equality,

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