CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Walker, a business consultant and coach. Now, the CIO is more likely to be known as the chief innovation officer, responsible for driving digital transformation within the organization.” Getting aligned with business goals and achieving them takes time,” he notes.

IT 141

IT Consulting Experimentation Business Objectives 141

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 4, 2023

And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions. When presenting, you’ll need to win over board members by doing your homework, communicating in business language, and practicing the presentation.

IT 135

IT Digital Transformation Risk Consulting 135

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Many aspire to do better, though, with 43% of the transformers seeking to improve their performance. One way they’re doing that is by reimagining the IT function, say management consultants, executive advisors, and CIOs themselves. Become truly customer-centric Attention to customers pays off.

IT 137

IT Consulting Scorecard Key Performance Indicator 137

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The company, which employs thousands of IT professionals, also works with many SaaS partners and consulting companies to deliver its offerings. Digital Transformation, Multi Cloud, Travel and Hospitality Industry Almost half (46%) of hotels say this is the number one priority after driving revenue opportunities.”

Forecasting 132

Forecasting Consulting Data-driven Business Objectives 132

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 9, 2023

With this objective in mind: Determine your organization’s innovation appetite (versus its risk appetite; it is too early to speak of ROI in the metaverse). Align on a business objective for the metaverse: Are we trying to engage a specific customer population? Are we trying to improve efficiency?

Digital Transformation 105

Digital Transformation Business Objectives ROI Manufacturing 105

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 7, 2025

With the AI revolution underway which has kicked the wave of digital transformation into high gear it is imperative for enterprises to have their cloud infrastructure built on firm foundations that can enable them to scale AI/ML solutions effectively and efficiently.

Optimization 98

Optimization Strategy Cost-Benefit Enterprise 98

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Years into digital transformation, and decades into the IT function itself, many CIOs still fall short when it comes to innovation. Indeed, 50% of C-suite execs surveyed for a 2023 report on digital transformation from fintech company Broadridge admitted they struggle to balance innovation with daily tasks.

IT 136

IT Digital Transformation Risk Cost-Benefit 136

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 14, 2022

Keynotes will include use cases and case studies, with the emphasis being on what is being done now, set against the overall business objectives of the modern enterprise. For these reasons, PwC recommends that CIOs lean on their consultants, partners and other resources to complement internal resources.

Digital Transformation 98

Digital Transformation IoT Business Objectives Risk Management 98

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2022

Here are some important ways a strong CIO-CHRO relationship can give organizations an edge by impacting key business objectives. Facilitating digital transformation. Digital transformation is not just about acquiring new technology tools and services. Honing strategic hiring priorities.

Digital Transformation 126

Digital Transformation Data-driven Technology Advertising 126

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 3, 2023

Many organizations are pushing their CIOs to serve as strategic thought partners to the rest of the executive team , observes Tom Schoenwaelder, a principal at Deloitte Consulting. Rick Johnson, who has been a CIO since 2011, was appointed the first-ever chief digital officer at Marvin, a manufacturer of doors and windows in January 2023.

IT 115

IT Digital Transformation Strategy Technology 115

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They make sure value gets delivered to the organization,” says Dave Wolf, who as a principal at professional services firm KPMG focuses on transformation delivery. PMOs will often be headed up by a director who is responsible for ensuring project alignment with business objectives.

Management 124

Management Scorecard Key Performance Indicator Risk 124

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2022

Governance should be designed with adaptability in mind to ensure IT remains in alignment with business objectives, continually providing value while effectively safeguarding the organization against potential risks, Bales says. In many cases, the IT organization works in isolation, Dardras says. “If

IT 116

IT Risk Measurement Risk Management 116

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 24, 2023

4 on the list of priorities cited by CIOs, after business process improvements, digital transformation, and modernization. Co-creating with their business unit colleagues. Notably, Narayaran says CIOs are approaching their business unit colleagues with such proposals.

IT 98

IT Sales Business Objectives Marketing 98

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

However, while embracing hybrid cloud might be intrinsic, clients continually seek to derive business value and higher return on investment (ROI) from their investments. Businesses must recalibrate transformation programs to align more closely with business imperatives and outcomes.

ROI 68

ROI Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Enterprise 68

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

An AI strategy allows organizations to purposefully harness AI capabilities and align AI initiatives with overall business objectives. Define clear objectives What problems does the organization need to solve? Present the AI strategy Present the AI strategy to stakeholders, ensuring it aligns with business objectives.

Strategy 71

Strategy Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Consulting 71

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 8, 2022

After transforming their organization’s operating model, realigning teams to products rather than to projects , CIOs we consult arrive at an inevitable question: “What next?” Stay focused on agility and business value: The goals and tempos of the two groups will vary, but that’s no excuse to operate in isolation.

Cost-Benefit 122

Cost-Benefit Measurement Modeling Metrics 122

Alation

MARCH 29, 2022

A shift emerged around 2000 with the initial discussions regarding digital transformation. Slow requirements led technology leaders to demand proactive business intelligence. This is accomplished by making data and reports discoverable by business by doing something users already know, a google like search.

Business Intelligence 96

Business Intelligence Reporting Data mining Data-driven 96

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

One issue is that small businesses rarely have enough resources to set up a dedicated data science (DS) team, nor can they afford to bring in temporary consultants,” said Itzik Levy , CEO of small business management software vcita. “There’s no single answer to this question.

Business Intelligence 91

Business Intelligence Forecasting Marketing Sales 91

bridgei2i

MAY 19, 2021

They touch upon the role of GICs in driving the digital transformation agenda, the high visibility it brings to all functional areas of an organization, and the part it plays in bridging the gap between growth inefficiencies and cost management. Close to a 20-year career now in marketing.

Enterprise 75

Enterprise Digital Transformation Marketing Cost-Benefit 75

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 14, 2025

The 2024 Enterprise AI Readiness Radar report from Infosys , a digital services and consulting firm, found that only 2% of companies were fully prepared to implement AI at scale and that, despite the hype , AI is three to five years away from becoming a reality for most firms. Am I engaging with the business to answer questions?

Strategy 141

Strategy ROI Experimentation Risk 141

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 3, 2022

And CIOs, they add, are particularly critical to these divinations given how intertwined technology and business have become. “To To continue to grow value, leaders will need to and intend to extend their efforts into digital transformation. More cloud, metaverse on the horizon. CIO as chief integration officer.

IT 145

IT Internet of Things Technology Machine Learning 145

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Roland Carandang, global leader for innovation at consultancy Protiviti, says the fact that organizations “don’t know what they’ve got” in and around those legacy systems can also stymie IT’s efforts to innovate. We pair IT and business together so everyone gets credit and feels like it’s a collaborative effort,” he adds.

IT 137

IT Experimentation Cost-Benefit Consulting 137

Alation

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Require the proverbial busload of consultants and large consulting budgets to implement. End up spinning out big-bang projects that too often spiral out of control and fail to deliver on business objectives. Emphasize compliance at the expense of access, thereby alienating would-be data consumers.

Data Governance 52

Data Governance Data-driven Data Processing Consulting 52

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Underutilized and/or overprovisioned resources are among the biggest contributors to high cloud costs, says Shreehari Kulkarni, principal consultant with global technology research and advisory firm ISG. Providers and customers both play a role in effective planning. Leito recommends a cloud approach thats both centralized and federated.

Digital Transformation 124

Digital Transformation Optimization Consulting Strategy 124

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In the digital transformation era, organizational change is constant. Its up to IT leaders to ensure the changes their digital initiatives bring to business workflows are absorbed and acted upon by the users impacted by them. Ongoing feedback allows organizations to adapt change initiatives dynamically.

Management 139

Management Key Performance Indicator Business Objectives Digital Transformation 139

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As are outdated or inefficient processes being shoehorned into the modernized environment, because of a “this is how we do business here,” mentality. This leads to an old consulting joke. Establishing clear governance structures to oversee modernization efforts ensured alignment with business objectives.

IT 122

IT Consulting Recreation/Entertainment Data-driven 122

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG. organizational restructurings to fully complete a digital transformation.

IT 139

IT Cost-Benefit Strategy Risk 139

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2025

Today, its a business accelerator driving efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and shaping competitive advantage. Accelerate transformation by enabling rapid decision-making. Align business and technology for competitive advantage. Support seamless integration across business units and IT ecosystems.

Enterprise 85

Enterprise IT Cost-Benefit Digital Transformation 85

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 17, 2025

This isnt surprising given that gen AI investments alone are expected to grow some 60%over the next three years, according to the Boston Consulting Group, accounting, on average, for 7.6% Whether youre in an SMB or a large enterprise, as a CIO youve likely been inundated with AI apps, tools, agents, platforms, and frameworks from all angles.

Digital Transformation 102

Digital Transformation Risk Strategy Consulting 102

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

There should be no debate on that, says Yugal Joshi, a partner at global research and management consulting firm Everest Group. Theres no easy fix for that, but having the CIO reporting to the CEO, not the CFO, can get IT more focused on driving business objectives and land it the money required to deliver, Swartz says.

IT 140

IT Measurement Metrics Cost-Benefit 140

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The implications for cloud adoption are profound, as businesses increasingly rely on these technologies to drive digital transformation, optimize operations and gain competitive advantages. But technical skills alone are insufficient for meaningful transformation strong leadership and the ability to inspire are equally vital.

Cost-Benefit 104

Cost-Benefit Finance Metrics Optimization 104

Timo Elliott

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hosted by Jon Reed , co-founder of Diginomica, the session featured Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO and Chief Community Champion, and Josh Greenbaum , Principal at Enterprise Applications Consulting. Many organizations hesitate to migrate to SAP S/4HANA because they cannot construct a compelling business case. The result?

Enterprise 59

Enterprise Digital Transformation Data-driven Data Processing 59

Timo Elliott

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While EA leaders have long been positioned as key enablers of digital transformation, the rapidly shifting business landscape of 2025 presents new pressures. Offering EA as a service positioning architecture as a consultative function that provides value to product and business teams.

Enterprise 52

Enterprise IT Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit 52