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10 mistakes rookie CIOs make — and how to avoid them

CIO

Newly minted CIOs have a wealth of guidebooks, white papers, and blogs to help set themselves up for success from day one , as the first 100 days of a new leadership role are crucial. But theory can only take a new leader so far. Practice is how leaders are made, and as anyone who has gone through this challenging process knows, those first months on the job as a CIO are likely to be rife with mistakes.

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12 Actionable Outcomes of Competitive Intelligence

Crayon

Competitive Intelligence (CI) is a function that fits into every business strategy. No matter what your product or service is, you’ve got competitors fighting to win the same business as you and crafting strategies to stand out from the rest of your market. The benefits of competitive intelligence extend across your whole organization, so it’s hard to pinpoint just one simple benefit.

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Prioritize Payments to Stay Competitive

CIO

The pandemic changed everything. That’s no understatement. And businesses of all sizes have felt that impact throughout. We’ve seen a multitude of changes, from shifting checkout preferences to demand for better customer experiences. We’ve all heard about the “shift to digital” and, indeed, here at Cybersource, we are seeing average growth exceeding 40% on our platform compared to 2019*–all driven by strong growth in digital commerce.

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The Competitive Program Grader: A Free Tool for Anyone Who Wants to Master Competitive Intelligence

Crayon

Imagine waking up and finding yourself in the driver’s seat of a car, parked on the side of a road that you don’t recognize. You’re alone, and your phone is nowhere to be found. A stranger walks up to your window, hands you an old-fashioned map, and says, “Find your way to Los Angeles.”.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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The CIO’s Shortcut to Leading in the New Era of Work

CIO

If you’ve been struggling to adapt to our new era of work, you’re not alone. The strategic and practical challenges of our new era of work – from inflation and supply chain headaches to finding and retaining talent, and more – have required much of information technology leaders. Here’s your chance to get up to speed. At CIO’s Future of Work Summit North America , taking place virtually September 28, leading technology thinkers and practitioners will offer insights and strategies for leading thr

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CIO Leadership Live with Christine Burns, chief information officer, University of New South Wales

CIO

CIO Leadership Live Australia speaks to experienced education and technology executive, Christine (Chrissy) Burns who last month started her role as chief information officer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Burns talks to CIO Australia’s editor-in-chief, Byron Connolly, about the impact COVID has had on the education sector, and the key cloud migration and student experience projects she is leading at UNSW.

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How to Build a Scalable Competitive Intelligence Program

Crayon

Today is a great day because you’ve just been hired to spearhead a competitive intelligence (CI) program at your company. When you’re starting a new initiative and integrating a new practice into an existing business strategy, you want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. Competitive intelligence has many moving parts and is a process that is never truly done, so laying a strong foundation is key.

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Intelligent Solutions for a Safer, Smarter Rail System

CIO

Digital transformation has reached a critical juncture within the railway industry. As rail operators embrace new trends in intelligence, sustainability and service, aging telecommunications architecture of more than 20 years ago is unable to meet current and future requirements. The existing GSM-R train-to-ground communication system can no longer provide sufficient capacity for modern railway stations.

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Ways Big Data Creates a Better Customer Experience In Fintech

Smart Data Collective

Big data has led to many important breakthroughs in the Fintech sector. The industry is growing at a remarkable rate due to this new technology. Positive customer experience sits atop the most valuable things critical to the longevity of any business. It helps build brand reputation, enhances a company’s visibility, and encourages customer loyalty, which translates to increased revenues.

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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China, India lead cloud adoption in APAC, Forrester says

CIO

China and India lead cloud adoption in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, followed by Australia and New Zealand, according to a Forrester report. The report—which surveyed decision-makers across all APAC countries including India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand—showed that 92% of China-based respondents use cloud in some form.

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Diagnosing Switch-Related Performance Problems In Power BI DAX Using EvaluateAndLog

Chris Webb BI

The Switch function is often a cause of performance problems in DAX. Last year a number of optimisations were made that fixed the most common issues (and as a result you should ignore older blog posts that you may find on this subject) but some scenarios still remain where performance can be bad; Marco and Alberto wrote a great post recently outlining some of them that I encourage you to read.

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M&A Plays in GOVCON…Star Quarterbacks are getting sacked

FedSavvy

Historically, antitrust enforcement has not been a significant factor in the government contracting (GOVCON) industry. However, the GOVCON industry has seen a recent increase in antitrust activity with involvement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Are these isolated incidents or the beginning of a new trend?

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ML is a Vital Defense Against Thwart Digital Attack Surfaces

Smart Data Collective

Machine learning technology has become invaluable in many facets of the IT sector. A study by Markets and Markets shows that the market for machine learning technology is growing over 44% a year. One of the biggest factors driving the demand for machine learning technology is a growing need for cybersecurity solutions. Cyberattacks are becoming more common each year.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Data Management Is Dead – Data Empowerment Has Emerged

Dataversity

In my last DATAVERSITY article, “The Machine Economy Is Here – The Digital Transformation Era Is Over,” I discussed the end of digital transformation, the arrival of the machine economy, and the emergence of data empowerment. In this article, I follow up by laying out the problems with traditional Data Management and why data empowerment is now […].

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How To Run a SQL Query in Oracle SaaS (Fusion) Cloud Environment

Splash BI

SQL Connect. Whitepaper. How To Run a SQL Query in Oracle SaaS (Fusion) Cloud Environment. As you probably know by now, there are multiple ways to extract desired data out of Oracle Cloud SaaS applications including HCM/ERP/SCM cloud. The whitepaper outlines steps to the quickest and easiest way to extract data by running a SQL query in Oracle Fusion Cloud with SQLConnect.

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4 Essential Tools for DevSecOps Teams

Dataversity

DevSecOps (short for Development, Security, and IT Operations) extends the principles of DevOps to include secure development practices. DevOps is a development method designed to create, test, and release software quickly, with high quality, and with the ability to rapidly respond to customer needs. This is achieved through task automation and management tools that streamline […].

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Timing, Technology, and Staying in Touch with Your Customer

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You don’t have to be in the retail to know what a big deal Black Friday is. The promotions for sales the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday are everywhere, from billboards to online. The Balance , a personal finance content website points out that Black Friday is one of the biggest and most profitable retail days of the year. . And the phenomenon extends far beyond the U.S.: Bustle.com reports that nearly 20 different countries have Black Friday sales of their own.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Odoo vs. Salesforce: Compare Core CRM Capabilities and More

Better Buys

Odoo is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that helps businesses automate their processes. Salesforce is a customer relationship management (CRM) solution that helps sales, marketing and customer service teams work more efficiently. Here, we compare both software solutions on core CRM features and other factors. What is the Difference Between Odoo and Salesforce?

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What is Multimodal Research? Market Research Examples and Strategies

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It is becoming increasingly difficult to understand the modern consumer and market environment by single-method approaches. Not to worry, a multimodal approach gives the organization the required 360° view of the landscape––and we’re going to tell you all about it! By employing a combination of methods to gather data around a particular subject, the researcher can more comprehensively solve the problem by looking at it from different perspectives.

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Ep. 571 – Kate Ioas, Senior Customer Insights at Abercrombie & Fitch, on the 4 Types of Segmentations and When to Use Them

Happy Market

My guest today is Kate Ioas, Senior Customer Insights at Abercrombie & Fitch. The original Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in 1892 in New York City by David T. Abercrombie as an outfitter for the elite outdoorsman. Today Abercrombie & Fitch has over 44,000 employees serving 854 locations. Prior to joining Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate served in the research function at Disney Parks, Doner, The Martec Group, and Rocket Companies.

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7 STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU LIVE WITH UNCERTAINTY

Mind Shifts

Last month I shared with you things you can control and things you can’t. Today I would like to take a different approach and look at certain strategies you can implement to help you live with uncertainty. Our brains perceive ambiguity as a threat so we will do whatever we can to create some sense of certainty. We have all experienced this behaviour in some way during the pandemic.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.