CIO Insight Staff

CIOs Seek Storage Solutions for Data Initiatives Mixed Message 86% of IT decision-makers believe all data has value if it can be stored, accessed and analyzed, but 48% aren’t storing all available data. Missing Parts 22% say they don’t have the right mix of structured, unstructured and semi-structured data storage to analyze their data. Wish […]

By Frank Casale In a previous article, “How Digital Labor Is Transforming IT,” I discussed robotic process automation (RPA) and how it will ultimately change outsourcing, hence the idiom “Shift Beyond Labor Arbitration” (SHiBLA). This impactful technology, which involves the application of software to perform high-volume business processes and IT functions, promises to change the […]

By Frank Casale Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce ShiBLA. It’s not a character from Greek or Roman mythology, but it does bear good news for CIOs who are seeking greater cost savings than their current onshore, near shore or offshore relationships can deliver. For more than 20 years, large, successful businesses have built […]

IT Emerges as Key Business Player Vital Players 93% of CEOs and business owners believe their company’s IT department will play a critical role in their business in 2015. Happy Returns 51% say IT is delivering “on par” with expectations on ROI, and 36% say the tech department is exceeding them. Low Bar Only 5% […]

Employees Frequently Indulge in Tech Distractions In-Box 82% of survey respondents say they check personal email during work hours, and three-quarters will do so at least weekly. Private Discussions 84% take personal calls while on the job, and three of five do so no less than once a week. Social Gadflies 52% post to their […]

11 Ways to ‘Game Plan’ for Big Data Assess the Current Data Culture Collaborate with all business users—such as analysts, data support teams and marketing execs—to get a sense of existing pain points that new approaches and solutions can address. Inventory Resources Evaluate available technologies and determine what systems, storage and network assets must be […]

How to Work Well With Your CMO on Big Data Develop a Singular Focus CIOs must demonstrate to CMOs that every tech decision is made in the interest of business-revenue facilitation and enablement, as opposed to being part of a cost-center strategy. Get on the Same Page on Measurables Arrive at mutual agreement upon key […]

By Christopher Stacy and Michael Byrne Cloud storage offerings abound in today’s IT marketplace. Original delivery models from 15 years ago continue to provide benefits to customers, and new breeds of cloud storage providers have entered the marketplace offering secure gateway services and specialized offerings for functional areas such as disaster recovery. Given these options, […]

11 Challenges for Today’s CIO Redefining the IT Core The core was traditionally defined by infrastructure, apps, information and sourcing. But the modern paradigm includes public and private cloud deployment, information architecture creation, and mobile support. Growing as Strategic Leaders With CMOs taking more ownership of tech decisions, will they threaten to marginalize CIOs into […]

By John Lytle Requirements for data network resiliency have traditionally varied significantly by industry and even within individual enterprises. For example, a manufacturer could experience a 48-hour breakdown of a wide area network without significantly impacting production if the shop floor has output plans and schedules already in place. For currency traders in a bank, […]

Confidence Declines Among IT Workers Expectations Adjustment The overall IT worker confidence index is 58.7, down from 60 the previous quarter. Self-Assessment The IT employee personal confidence index—which reflects confidence in the economy, employers and the ability to find a new job—is 70, compared to nearly 65.8 the prior quarter. Financial Instability Only 34% feel […]

Employees Overwhelmed by Workloads Over Time 88% of survey respondents say they work more than 40 hours a week. Daily Grind 71% say they work more than they prefer. Household Chore 71% say they take work home at least one day per week. Cubicle Café 63% say they eat at their desks. Road Warriors 61% […]