2023 was expected to be a bumpy ride as I mentioned in the CIO Playbook for 2023. It turned out much bumpier than expecting. Unfortunately, there is still a good bit of uncertainty going into 2024. The good news is that…
Author: Tim M. Crawford
Tim Crawford is ranked as one of the top most influential CIOs. Tim is a transformational CIO with broad experience that takes a provocative, but pragmatic approach to the intersection of business and technology.
Tim has served as CIO and other senior IT leadership roles with global organizations such as Konica Minolta/ All Covered, Stanford University, Knight-Ridder, Philips Electronics and National Semiconductor. Tim is also host of the CIO In The Know podcast.
IBM’s Strategic Acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods: A CIO Perspective
IBM's recent announcement to acquire StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG for €2.13 billion marks a significant milestone in the enterprise data software landscape. This move is not just a financial transaction; it's a strategic enhancement to IBM's capabilities in application modernization…
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Amazon re:Invent Recap – Cloud, AI, Data and more
Amazon just held their annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas with more than 50,000 attendees in-person with many more attending online. The conference is so large that it spans the entire Las Vegas strip from the Wynn to Mandalay Bay…
ChatGPT being used for confidential and regulated information
Education and knowledge is incredibly important. This is especially true when experimenting with new and innovative technology. The downside is that one could be playing with fire and not even know it until it is too late. Over the past…
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CIO In The Know – AI Fatigue is coming and what’s next
Whew! Typically the summer months are slower than the rest of the year, but this summer has been nothing but crazy busy! I attended plenty of great industry events this summer. In June, there was HPE Discover, Snowflake Summit and…
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Shaping the Future of CIOs Through a Business-Centric Approach with David Costar
In a recent podcast episode, David Costar, CIO of Wolfspeed, shares insights on the evolving role of CIOs, emphasizing the need for a business-first mindset. He discusses the importance of curiosity, understanding operational dynamics, and adapting to rapid technological changes, including AI's impact on business models and digital transformation.
Assessing Intel and considerations for CIOs
Does Intel have the juice to carry them into the future and keep competition at bay? Intel just held their annual Intel Innovation conference to update customers, partners and analysts on their progress and latest technology. At their confab, Intel provided an update on…
HPE responds to shifts in market dynamics with changes in operating model and leadership
Enterprises are continuing to shift how they use technology to enable their business. Technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence are just two of the most recent catalysts. In addition, CIOs must consider how they consume these new technologies.…
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Exploring the Impact of Remote Work and Industry 4.0 with Martin Davis
In this podcast episode, Tim Crawford interviews Martin Davis, managing partner at Dunelm Associates, discussing Industry 4.0 and pandemic-induced changes. They explore the significance of data in decision-making and the vital role of CIOs in driving business transformation. Davis emphasizes a customer-centered approach and the importance of cohesive operations across industries.
Navigating the Evolving Intersection of Technology and Trust with Ashwin Rangan
This week on the CIO in the Know podcast, Tim Crawford speaks with Ashwin Rangan, ICANN’s SVP of Engineering and CIO, about how the pandemic has shifted technology's role in business and society. They discuss the significance of the internet, technology's philosophical impact, trust erosion, and the necessity for bridging communication gaps in the tech sector.