Looking into the next decade for the CIO
As we enter the next decade, I thought I would take a slightly unconventional approach to the top eight issues facing CIOs. CIOs are in…
Assessing the impact of the IBM leadership changes
Last week, IBM announced a few significant leadership changes that put a lot of things in play. First, is IBM’s sheer leadership challenge as it…
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Five things critical to the future of SAP and their co-CEOs
Just a few days ago, SAP announced earnings and a significant change to their CEO leadership. After a good run leading SAP, Bill McDermott is…
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Throwing more people at the problem no longer works
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…
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How cloud is changing the business and IT landscape
Enterprises around the globe are facing disruption from a number of different directions. To combat this disruption, they increasingly turn to cloud computing. Cloud computing…
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IT has a serious credibility problem and does not realize it
One challenge for many IT organizations is that of credibility. In a recent post, I discussed the importance of credibility and the network effect…
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Understanding the Network Effect in 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 CIO: Thinking like a CEO
Over the past 30 years, now is the best time to be a CIO. The role of the CIO is in transition. At the same…
The lost generation in technology
The technology industry is in crisis and yet many do not see the warning signs. How can an industry with as much innovation as…
The difference between the Traditional CIO and the Transformational CIO
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…
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