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The targeted approach to cloud and data CIOs need for ROI gains

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Migration to the cloud, data valorization, and development of e-commerce are areas where rubber sole manufacturer Vibram has transformed its business as it opens up to new markets. We’re an IT company that’s very integrated into the business in terms of applications, and we put innovation at the center.

Commerce 448
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Building a vision for real-time artificial intelligence

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New projects or initiatives, like adding intelligent devices for operational efficiency, improving real-time product recommendations, or opening new business models for real-time, tend to be executed at an organization’s edge — by specialized experts, evangelists, and other individuals who innovate.

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When natural disasters strike Japan, ?ita University’s EDiSON is ready to act

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A nation known for innovative efficiency was a failure in one key area It goes without saying that the faster and more effectively disasters can be forecasted, detected, and responded to, the better the chance of minimizing damage and saving lives. For more information, take a look at the university’s Innovation Awards pitch deck.

Education 406
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How leading CIOs cultivate business-centric IT

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Now, there’s a growing desire to infuse that mentality throughout the greater IT organization, stretching beyond basic business-IT alignment to creating a collaborative force hyper-fixated on channeling innovation to advance enterprise business goals. “IT

Business 476
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Micro transformation: Driving big business benefit through quick IT wins

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Micro transformations are a strategic approach to digital evolution, enabling IT leaders to innovate without disrupting business continuity. Switching to a one-to-many model has enabled innovation to continue at a steady pace, Ferguson says. Micro transformations should not be done for the sake of innovating, he says. “We

Win 368
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5 C-suite bridges every IT leader must build

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And, he says, despite the need to limit costs during these high-interest times, CFOs don’t want to stifle innovation. “I Chief human resources officer With marketing leaders, the biggest challenge may be to manage the ever-growing number of new tools that users want or have already obtained, Chambers says.

IT 418
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Expat CIOs: IT leaders broaden horizons with global experiences

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To successfully bring business on the same page as IT, Locandro organized a yearly innovation day during his stint with CLP. He also set up an innovation center and organized walk-throughs for business units. For Berry, it meant working closely with the human resources and internal audit team.