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Read expert recommendations on software solutions now. ## Topics - [IT Management](https://www.cioinsight.com/it-management/) - [IT Strategy](https://www.cioinsight.com/it-strategy/) - [News & Trends](https://www.cioinsight.com/news-trends/) - [Blogs](https://www.cioinsight.com/blogs/) - [Case Studies](https://www.cioinsight.com/case-studies/) - [Books for CIOs](https://www.cioinsight.com/books-for-cios/) ## Recent articles - [Storage Vulnerabilities: The Neglected Cybersecurity Frontier](https://www.cioinsight.com/security/storage-vulnerabilities-the-neglected-cybersecurity-frontier.md): A 2021 study by Continuity details the fact that lack of storage security is putting a great many organizations at risk. Based on an analysis of more than 400 high-end storage devices, over 6,000 discrete vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security issues were detected. “On average, an enterprise storage device has around 15 security vulnerabilities, out […] - [7 Principles of Quality Management](https://www.cioinsight.com/enterprise-apps/quality-management-principles.md): Quality management can be broken down into seven essential principles that are necessary for success. In fact, the seven principles of quality management are all clearly laid out in a set of codes called ISO 9001. Read on to discover exactly what ISO 9001 is, what the seven principles of quality management are, and why […] - [Domo vs Tableau: Which is the better BI solution?](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/domo-vs-tableau.md): Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) software can make the difference between a company meeting business objectives or falling by the wayside. These solutions don’t just help businesses manage their data—they can take business data from multiple sources to generate valuable insights for a company that can drive their business decisions and fuels them for […] - [Taking the Complexity Out of the Cloud Journey](https://www.cioinsight.com/cloud-virtualization/complexity-cloud-journey.md): According to a study by Wakefield Research, 92 percent of organizations are either in the midst of app modernization or are planning to. Unfortunately, many of these modernization projects run into trouble. As they progress, the projects grow more complex, more expensive, and riskier. Around 80 percent of software developers and architecture engineers admit to […] - [Top Container Software Available in 2022](https://www.cioinsight.com/application-development/top-container-software.md): Container software is a key tool in the software developer’s toolkit. Containerized applications can run independently across multiple computing environments, making it easier for DevOps teams to deploy software updates and shift resources without fear of major disruptions. However, it’s important that organizations choose the right container software for their unique needs and challenges. Though […] - [What is a Quality Management System (QMS)?](https://www.cioinsight.com/enterprise-apps/what-is-a-qms.md): Quality management systems (QMS) are a critical tool in an enterprise company’s toolkit. Even minor instances of inconsistent quality can have major revenue implications, so it’s essential to have a system in place that can quickly identify quality issues and take steps to remediate them. However, before you can choose the right QMS for your […] - [Sisense vs Power BI: Battle of Top BI Software](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/sisense-vs-power-bi.md): Sisense and Power BI are two of the most popular business intelligence tools. Both platforms offer solutions for different use cases, such as querying raw data or generating visualizations to provide executives with at-a-glance views of their most important metrics. But which one is right for your organization? Keep your business’s unique needs in mind […] - [Looker vs. Tableau: Top BI Software Comparison](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/looker-vs-tableau.md): Business intelligence and data analytics tools like Looker and Tableau give enterprise data and BI teams tools to visualize their company data and connect disparate data sources. These tools offer businesses analytics, visualization, and software integrations to better study their data and apply it to their operations. To decide which BI solution is better suited […] - [Best Business Intelligence Software: BI Tools Comparison](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/business-intelligence-software.md): Business intelligence (BI) and data analytics tools pull disparate data sources into a single platform for enterprise data and BI teams to glean comprehensive insights from their organization’s information. These software solutions make it easier to visualize trends in customer purchases, failed business operations, or company cybersecurity. Enterprises should consider which data analytics features are […] - [Best Machine Learning Books to Read in 2022](https://www.cioinsight.com/books-for-cios/machine-learning-books.md): Advertiser disclosure: We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. This may influence how and where their products appear on our site, but vendors cannot pay to influence the content of our reviews. For more info, visit our Terms of Use page. Machine learning […] - [What is Supply Chain Analytics?](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/supply-chain-analytics.md): With supply chain analytics, businesses can make informed decisions based on in-depth data analysis and actionable insights. They can monitor customer demand, inventory levels, supplier performance, manufacturing capacity, and other metrics from one supply chain management (SCM) dashboard. In turn, this helps businesses identify and capitalize on opportunities for improvement and growth. Before selecting the […] - [Supply Chain Automation: Robotics & AI in the Supply Chain](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/supply-chain-automation.md): Automation is coming to every industry, and nowhere is this more true than in the supply chain. Indeed, coming advances in automation technology could potentially reshape the entire supply chain—and supply chain management software—as we know it. Forward-thinking supply chain players are already preparing themselves for the new landscape. CIOs should be leading this charge […] - [What do Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and IBM Have in Common? Tape Storage](https://www.cioinsight.com/news-trends/tape-storage-amazon-microsoft-meta-ibm.md): The annual Fujifilm Recording Media USA (FRMA) Conference in San Diego in late June, 2022 brought together many of the biggest names in IT and cloud storage. What did they all have in common? Heavy usage of tape storage and tape archiving. “Adding disk to deal with the data explosion makes sense in the short […] - [Coda vs Notion: Which Is Better For Project Management?](https://www.cioinsight.com/application-development/coda-vs-notion.md): Coda and Notion challenge the traditional software tools like word processors and spreadsheet programs made so famous by Microsoft and Google. Instead of single-purpose applications, Coda and Notion created comprehensive workspaces that contain all of the capabilities of documents, tasks, databases, and spreadsheets. Though both project management software solutions focus on collaboration and productivity, each […] - [NGFW vs UTM: Differences & Use Cases](https://www.cioinsight.com/security/ngfw-vs-utm.md): Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) and unified threat management (UTM) systems are two of the most popular network security tools on the market today. They achieve similar goals in defending against cyberattacks, but the way each type of product approaches that task is different. Understanding the core differences between NGFWs and UTM systems is essential to building […] - [What is Supply Chain Management?](https://www.cioinsight.com/enterprise-apps/what-is-supply-chain-management.md): A supply chain covers every step in the manufacturing process, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the finished product. Because each aspect of a supply chain depends on all the others, proper supply chain management (SCM) software is essential to keep everything running smoothly. As such, it’s crucial that CIOs understand what supply chain management […] - [The Role of Business Intelligence in Supply Chain Management](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/bi-supply-chain-management.md): Business intelligence helps enterprises manage the volumes of information that come from supply chains. They’re valuable tools for organizations that handle data from multiple stages of the supply chain and multiple storage solutions. Business intelligence and big data analytics reduce enterprise information silos, link seemingly disparate pieces of data together, and give organizations tools to […] - [What Does Quantum Computing Mean for IT?](https://www.cioinsight.com/news-trends/quantum-computing-and-it.md): Although quantum computing is relatively new and far from mainstream adoption, the hype for this emerging technology is building. If companies hope to capitalize on it, though, they must move past this excitement and look at its specific, practical implications. Effective implementation of any technology requires understanding what it can do for businesses and the […] - [Best Supply Chain Certifications to Get in 2022](https://www.cioinsight.com/careers/supply-chain-certifications.md): A supply chain management certification demonstrates your knowledge and application of best supply chain principles. Applying learned principles in the workplace decreases operational expenses, maintains high product quality, keeps customers satisfied, and helps your organization remain competitive in its industry. A supply chain management certification equips you with the right skills to properly manage the […] - [How Businesses Use Unstructured Data for Business Intelligence](https://www.cioinsight.com/it-strategy/bi-unstructured-data.md): Enterprise data is 80 percent unstructured, and that number will continue to grow. The rate of unstructured data’s growth is climbing rapidly at a rate of 55 to 65 percent each year. Without the right tools to analyze this data, companies are missing out on a wealth of information that informs business intelligence. However, it […] - [Best Business Travel Items: 11 Business Travel Essentials](https://www.cioinsight.com/leadership/business-travel-items.md): After more than two years of travel restrictions spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, business travel may seem like a thing of the past. However, many tech conferences and other events have started to resume in person this year, which means it may be time to dust off your suitcase. As you prepare for your next […] - [Machine Learning Chatbots Explained: How Chatbots use ML](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/machine-learning-chatbots.md): At their foundation, chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate human conversation. Meanwhile, machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that allows computer programs to learn and become more complex without explicit programming. When put together, these two technologies offer the promise of chatbots that can learn dynamically, mimicking human conversation more closely than […] - [Solving the Video Surveillance Retention Challenge ](https://www.cioinsight.com/news-trends/solving-video-surveillance-retention-challenge.md): Video surveillance used to be a simple thing. Analog cameras were placed around a facility that recorded onto VHS tape cartridges. The cartridges were stored for up to a month before being recorded over with new content. Anyone wanting to find evidence of a recent incident or security breach had to scroll through the tape […] - [5 of the Best Machine Learning Tools in 2022](https://www.cioinsight.com/big-data/machine-learning-tools.md): Machine learning software is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that uses data to predict the outcomes of specific situations. Today machine learning technology is implemented across various business sectors to coordinate processes based on predicted outcomes. If you are looking to improve your organization’s efficiency, consider leveraging machine learning tools. These platforms can help […] - [IBM on the Evolving Role of the CIO: Interview with Kathryn Guarini, CIO of IBM](https://www.cioinsight.com/leadership/evolving-role-of-cio-ibm-kathryn-guarini.md): The chief information officer (CIO) has always balanced a variety of IT and business leadership responsibilities. As more enterprise technologies become enmeshed in customer and employee experiences, though, the role of the CIO is expanding and evolving to meet stakeholder expectations. 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