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Technology is hard. Change is hard. And business requirements are changing faster than ever. Yet, as IT professionals, we sit in the nexus of these…
Continue reading → Throwing more people at the problem no longer works
2017 has officially come to a close and 2018 has already started with a bang. As I look forward to what 2018 brings, the list…
If you are an executive (CIO, CISO, CEO) or board member, cybersecurity is top of mind. One of the top comments I often hear is:…
Continue reading → 3 ways enterprises can reduce their cybersecurity risk profile
One challenge for many IT organizations is that of credibility. In a recent post, I discussed the importance of credibility and the network effect…
Continue reading → IT has a serious credibility problem and does not realize it
When discussing the combination of Information Technology (IT) & network, one quickly runs to thinking about cabling, connectors, switches, hubs and routers. However, there is…
The technology industry is in crisis and yet many do not see the warning signs. How can an industry with as much innovation as…
Over the past several years, the role of the Chief Information Office (CIO) has changed. If you are a CIO, do you know which type…
Continue reading → The difference between the Traditional CIO and the Transformational CIO
There is quite a bit of discussion about the concept of lock-in by pundits, providers and consumers. While I take the perspective of looking at…
Continue reading → Is the concept of enterprise lock in a red herring?
A recent post on changing the language of IT is getting quite a bit of attention among CIOs. Continuing the theme around changing the language…
Continue reading → Shifting the mindset from projects to products
Moving to a digital enterprise is not a trivial task. It is neither a journey nor a destination. The shift for an enterprise to…
Continue reading → Digital Transformation requires intimate knowledge of the business