CIO Insight Staff

Why Machines Will Emerge as Top Collaborators Why Machines Will Emerge as Top Collaborators By viewing cognitive systems more as collaborators than threats, IT execs feel better prepared for anticipated skills gaps among both managers and employees. Wise Counsel 87% of surveyed managers say they would trust the advice of intelligent systems in making business […]

By D.P. Morrissey The New Year’s resolution: Embraced by some, discarded by many, dreaded by nearly all. As human beings, we love fresh starts, and there’s no better time than the start of a new year to take stock of one’s health, happiness, goals and shortcomings. Improving personal health is the No. 1 New Year’s […]

By D.P. Morrissey The role of the technology executive is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and during this change CIOs are expected to implement mobility, cloud and BYOD initiatives while assisting business units with strategy and revenue-producing technology. IT departments are now being driven by business needs as well, and the CIO’s seat at the executive […]

By D.P. Morrissey Good things often come in small packages, and the latest tech goodies prove to be no exception to this sentiment. As the size of tech gadgets has gotten smaller, their impact on our work and our lives has become enormous. With this is mind, here are five pintsize gifts perfect for all […]

How IT Addresses Severe Storage Issues How IT Addresses Severe Storage Issues Storage problems often reach severe levels of concern, so incorporating a flexible storage system can be crucial for avoiding an impact on the business. All Inclusive About three out of five IT pros say more than half of their organization’s current environment is […]

By GH Rao The Internet of things (IoT) has the potential to touch every aspect of our lives: from our bodies to our communities to our work places to a fully connected world. It also promises to improve our well-being, raise our quality of life, increase productivity and foster better cooperation and collaboration. In 2020, […]

How Top Companies Pursue Analytics Recruitment How Top Companies Pursue Analytics Recruitment The smart, driven workers needed to excel at the intersection of tech, analytics and business can make all the difference between analytics leaders and laggards. Help Wanted 43% of surveyed global senior execs say at least one out of 10 of their company’s […]

By Erik Blas There’s been much ado about the uncertainty around securing containers, even as excitement around containerization platforms grows. As organizations begin to adopt containers more broadly, to include hosting applications that are business-critical, understanding the limitations of containers and security workarounds is a must. A useful way to look at security risks with […]

Why IT Pros Are in Denial of Security Threats Why IT Pros Are in Denial of Security Threats IT security pros don’t regard themselves as potential targets of cyber-attacks, possibly accounting for a lack of cyber-preparedness. Cyber-Attacks of Most Concern Asked what type of cyber-attack causes the greatest concern, 67% of respondents named advanced persistent […]

By Andy Lewis Four years ago, the business side of a large, rather successful San Francisco area software company decided that in order to improve its time to market, the company’s application developers would start using the cloud. Unfortunately, the business side didn’t consult with the IT department, in part because they didn’t trust IT’s […]

Why Worker Confidence Remains Strong Why Worker Confidence Remains Strong Workers are secure in their ability to find new jobs, so CIOs would be best served keeping their best talent engaged and happy within the department. Holding Steady The overall worker confidence index is 61.9, down just slightly from 62.3 the previous quarter. Sustained Strength […]

By Shawn Roberts, vice president and CIO, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. There is unremitting attention around the analytics revolution currently taking place. Data democratization is taking hold, empowering business users to make informed decisions. Yet at the same time, IT teams are struggling to maintain governance and achieve a holistic view of their company’s data. […]