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Benchmarks without context are meaningless: The pitfalls of data without insight

CIO

This is a common scenario: A client reaches for benchmarks and metrics without fully grasping the larger context. But benchmarks, while useful in certain cases, are often misleading when taken out of context. Executives and boards want hard data, and benchmarks offer an easy way to provide seemingly objective metrics.

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Top 8 failings in delivering value with generative AI and how to overcome them

CIO

Key takeaway: Cost management strategies are crucial for sustainable AI deployment. By zeroing in on critical lessons and proactively managing risks, businesses can not only mitigate the pitfalls but also position themselves to fully capitalize on the immense power of GenAI, driving innovation and delivering sustained value.

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Security team management: Top 4 findings from discussions with CISOs

CIO

Keep reading for a look at key findings from our research, along with tips on how CISOs can apply them to enhance the effectiveness of the security personnel they manage. CISOs should expect to build and manage multiple teams. We also discovered a variety of approaches to organizing reporting structures for security functions.

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Building and managing an IT team for survival

CIO

We spoke with several IT leaders for their insights on what might make an IT worker safe or vulnerable in this environment and what steps CIOs can take to build and manage an IT team for survival. Klemenz: “The obvious answer is to become an expert — in data, development, networking, security, project management, something.

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Competitive Benchmarking: A Strategic Guide

TBR

What Is Competitive Benchmarking? Competitive benchmarking uses qualitative and quantitative data to rank IT vendors against their peers. Competitive benchmarking is a tool that TBR has been providing to leading IT vendors for nearly 20 years.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

CIO

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of the CIO has transcended simply managing IT infrastructure to becoming a pivotal player in enabling business strategy. This collaborative approach helps refine the strategy and build alliances, ensuring that it receives support from top management.

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CIO metrics are failing digital transformation; it’s time to radically rethink success

CIO

While the CIO role has expanded significantly, the metrics used to evaluate their performance often remain tied to traditional IT values like cost management, operational efficiency, and system uptime. Here are three key recommendations for CIOs to share with business management: CIO metrics should align with strategic business outcomes.