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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO

In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success. Technology has shifted from a back-office function to a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

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4 prerequisites for IT leaders to navigate today’s era of disruption

CIO

For its Generative AI Readiness Report, IT services company Avanade surveyed over 3,000 business and IT executives in 10 countries from companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue. Here are key attributes of those who embody this new standard in order to succeed in the current multifaceted business environment.

IT 488
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6 steps to measure the business value of IT

CIO

Because the contribution to value and innovation is often unclear, employees from business-related departments perceive IT as a black box and can’t always judge what it does and what added value it entails. This is also why some companies appoint a CDO to close the gap of value contribution between business and IT.

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10 cloud mistakes that can sink your business

CIO

The cloud has changed the IT and business worlds forever, and generally for the better. But when misused or abused the cloud can backfire, leading to a serious business setback or, in a worst-case situation, long-term competitive damage. Ensuing proper cloud use is essential in today’s high-stakes, fast-paced business environment.

Business 488
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Protecting your business from unforeseen outages: Lessons from the recent CrowdStrike incident

CIO

The recent global outage at CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has sent shockwaves through the business community. The CrowdStrike outage: A wake-up call CrowdStrike’s global outage disrupted services for numerous Microsoft clients, highlighting the far-reaching impact that a single point of failure can have on businesses.

Business 417
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Accessible Business Analytics Set to Be a Boon for Small Businesses

Smart Data Collective

It’s hard to overestimate the value that data insights have come to represent to today’s businesses. While emphasizing data analytics has become the standard for the business community as a whole, smaller teams are often the exception. Analytics gives business owners an accurate picture of the state of their ventures.

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Six Sigma certification: The six-level path to Master Black Belt

CIO

Its since evolved to become a widespread methodology adopted by corporations to bolster internal business processes in industries such as technology, healthcare, and finance. You can either submit a live sponsored project thats completed in a live business environment, or a hypothetical project that demonstrates your skills and proficiency.

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