CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. To hit both marks, Wiedenbeck is intentional about separating the roles. I don’t think of it as an extension of the CIO job, but rather as a separate role to ensure we achieve transformation.

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Technology Technology Gaming Management 879

CIO

APRIL 18, 2024

Microsoft also offers Copilot for specific roles , like sales and security, with Copilot for Security summarizing incidents, conducting impact analysis, and providing guided response to incidents. It’s funny because on the one hand, $30 a month doesn’t seem very much if you can give your people a productivity boost,” he says.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For those without the requisite experience for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, earning the CAPM certification can help demonstrate a commitment to project management as a profession and add credibility to your resume. The CAPM requires passing a proctored exam at an approved test center or online.

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Certifications can validate your IT skills and experience to show employers you have the expertise to get the job done. Whatever your reason for getting certified, certifications are a great way to strengthen your resume, set yourself apart from other candidates in a job search, and boost your salary.

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CIO

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this North America operations role, I was responsible for our consulting revenue, which was millions of dollars per year, because we were implementing the software for some big-name companies that had vast geographic footprints. I was asked to step into the strategy and sales role and take over the piracy business.

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CIO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Having served in several CIO roles in the past, Licciardello now works in an advisory capacity, helping other organizations develop their own top IT leaders. Key differentiator: A strong background in strategic actions and decisions What Venugopal believes helped her stand out for this new role is her experience working at growth companies.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you sell cars, candy, consulting, or construction, software is moving to the center of your business. Your products and services rely on software and data for nearly everything from product development to aftermarket support. The IT team’s role in this business model transformation is significant. So congratulations!

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CIO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When a civil engineering company went through layoffs during tough economic times, its 28-year-old project manager suddenly found himself promoted to the company’s top IT role. He learned how to become an executive who helps propel the business with technology — a vital skill for succeeding in the role of CIO today.

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Employees who aren’t just informed of objectives, but given a sense of responsibility, are more comfortable with their roles and tend to enjoy the challenge of being a key driver of excellent performance.” Use that pilot group to determine what works best inside your organization and with your team members.”

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CIO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Build your ‘CEO playbook’ According to Ronanki, achieving the CEO goal role requires IT execs to take a two-pronged approach: refine and polish your existing tech executive expertise while actively seeking opportunities to hone new skills that will prepare you for the realities of the next level.

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CIO

JANUARY 11, 2024

Banerji is the managing partner for the Data, Digital & Technology Leaders Practice at Caldwell, recruiting such roles as CIO, CTO, chief digital officer, chief data officer, CISO, and the related leadership suites. Do you see the role of a college degree diminishing in the IT talent market? Do you want a full-time job?

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CIO

APRIL 16, 2024

Then, as now, being the CIO is one of the most difficult C-level roles to take on — and as technology becomes further ingrained in the business, it’s only going to become more so. Here’s a rundown of what IT leaders must be prepared to deliver to succeed in the increasingly prominent role of CIO today. He asks for your input.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the age of digital transformation, the CIO’s role is increasingly central to business, focused on driving growth and establishing a new digital culture across the organization. Today, the CIO’s constant dialogue with the CEO, and IT’s recognition of its strategic role, are essential to fueling digital transformation initiatives.

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CIO

APRIL 25, 2024

The survey underscores a significant shift in the role of CIOs, who are now being evaluated primarily on business outcomes rather than operational maintenance. However, rushing to ship some underdeveloped AI solutions in your product pipeline because of FOMO (fear of missing out) is not a good idea.

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CIO

MARCH 25, 2024

But for true recognition, you have to have a presence beyond your company,” says Balaban, who has had multiple senior-level IT positions and was most recently a director in the Office of the CIO at waste management company Covanta. First, you serve as a role model. Others can learn from Balaban’s insights. It’s not fair, but it exists.

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IT Pharmaceutical Profiling Globalization 805

CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The role of AI has become so critical to military strategy and capability that the US Air and Space Forces appointed its first chief artificial intelligence officer this year. What led to adding the title of chief artificial intelligence officer to your then-chief data officer role?

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CIO

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And he does it by fulfilling four “CEO” roles: chief enablement officer, chief elevation officer, chief enrichment officer, and chief energy officer. What’s your take on the changing role of the CIO? That summarizes how the role of the CIO is changing. What follows is that conversation, edited for length and clarity.

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Win Gaming Profiling Education 770

CIO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If most CIOs are still focused on operational concerns, does the business need a new digital leader with a title that’s reflective of fresh roles and responsibilities? Today, ‘information’ is only a piece of the role. There’s also a transformation element to the role and another component about informing broader business strategy.”

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Gaming Technology Technology Innovation 850

CIO

JANUARY 18, 2023

The employees you need may already be on your team but out of sight. A role to monitor incoming security threats or intrusion detection could be a person from the IT operations team currently running and monitoring standard daily and nightly batch production runs.

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CIO

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But according to Michael Fagan, chief transformation officer of Australian cinema and theme park company Village Roadshow, the positive change of the role is about being less focused on cost and more around value-added delivery. Fagan has held many senior IT leadership roles for well known brands in Australia, Europe, USA and Asia.

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IT Innovation Capital Management 658

CIO

MARCH 28, 2024

On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast , I sat down with two former technology executives who’ve transitioned to “Chapter 2” in their career journeys with the same success and dexterity they demonstrated in their operational roles. Diana McKenzie was CIO at Amgen, Workday’s first CIO, and held numerous roles at Eli Lilly.

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Education Startups Technology Technology 478

CIO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There’s significant debate about the future of the CIO role , but one thing is clear: Digital leaders who want to be successful must look beyond the firewall and link up with an ecosystem of vendor partners, startups, and other organizations to ensure the enterprise thrives. White says being an enabler isn’t a straightforward role, either.

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CIO

APRIL 12, 2024

Even as the IT job market experiences shifting dynamics, employment website Indeed reports a range of roles have maintained resiliency and even grown in demand. A quick scan of these roles tells you all you need to know about what companies are looking for: hard-to-acquire skills around AI, machine learning, and software development.

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CIO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The role is becoming increasingly important as organizations move to capitalize on the volumes of data they collect through business intelligence strategies. It’s a role that combines hard skills such as programming, data modeling, and statistics with soft skills such as communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

That was great, and I was 100% on board, but I felt I was in a role that could potentially not change, and I felt I wasn’t growing,” he says. Quite frankly, we had conversations for months on how to retool teams and what role I would be [as] successor to him.” Moving to Loftware “was an opportunity to go retool this other team.”

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IT Banking Learning Technology 757

CIO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Depending on the role, a business analyst might work with data sets to improve products, hardware, tools, software, services, or process. The role of a business analyst is constantly evolving and changing — especially as companies rely more on data to advise business operations.

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CIO

JUNE 26, 2023

Meyercord parlayed an engineering degree into a two-decade consulting track at Accenture, where a focus on large-scale transformation projects opened the door to the global CIO role at Salesforce during its critical revenue growth period. That has served me incredibly well.”

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In fact, 98% of global executives agree AI foundation models will play an important role in their organization’s strategies in the next three to five years. Choosing one requires careful considerations to ensure it fits your organization’s needs and asks. First consider your integration and interoperability frameworks.

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Business Innovation Technology Technology 846

CIO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The reality is that your resume should paint a clear picture of your career’s future, detailing your past work experience as a roadmap that leads inevitably to your next leadership gig. A few key strategies, however, can help you tell your career story through your resume without getting bogged down in the past.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When you’ve spent your career mastering complex technologies, stepping into a leadership role might not be the first item on your wish list. But how do you prepare others on your team for this next career step? I spoke to IT executives and leadership coaches for tips on how to develop the leaders on your team.

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2023

How will the CIO role evolve in the coming years? How can you build modern executive skills to be ready for your next career move? Here are three questions we’re excited to explore at FutureIT New York: 1. What do you need to know about AI contracts before you lock in a platform provider? Don’t miss out! Register now.

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Intelligence Intelligence Technology Technology 835

CIO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cindy Sieberts, MFS Africa MFS Africa The legacy of female versus male roles is still informed by a conscious or unconscious bias in terms of capabilities and skills, says Lytania Johnson, CEO of First National Bank’s personal segment. Building a solid internal and external pipeline demonstrates the kind of intentionality that’s needed. “If

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Travel Innovation Research Analysis 870

CIO

JUNE 26, 2023

Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects. To succeed in their role, project managers must be adept at coordinating resources, managing budgets, measuring and tracking project progress, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. What is a project manager?

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