CIO First Look
Stay up to speed with the current top stories for IT leaders
June 29, 2023
12 business concepts IT leaders should master
CIOs must master critical business concepts to fulfill their new mandate of being business partners with their leadership peers. Here are the latest business terms and notions impacting IT. Read more
Sponsored by Google Cloud: How Vodafone is being smarter with data for seamless customer experiences
Vodafone is helping millions of global customers enjoy the benefits of enhanced connectivity, in a collaboration with Google Cloud. In this video, Vodafone discusses how itâs using unified data at scale to provide a seamless experience for all customers.Read more
IBM to buy Apptio for $4.6B to help companies optimize IT spend
The Apptio acquisition will help IBM compete with rival cloud services providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle, which offer their own expense tracking tools. Read more
From CIO to CEO: IT leaders rise to the top
Technologyâs centrality to business strategy has opened doors for CIOs to level up and lead the C-suite. Hereâs what you need to know before setting your sights on the corner office. Read more
What is a project manager? The lead role for project success
Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. Here is a look at the project manager role, responsibilities, relevant certifications, expected salaries, and job-seeking tips. Read more
Volkswagen drives the automotive industry cloud forward
Industry clouds provide enterprises with opportunities to ârewire their value chainâ â and develop software revenue streams. The German automaker, in partnership with AWS and MHP, seeks to do just that. Read more
The 10 highest-paying industries for IT talent
The tech industry isnât the only hot spot for IT jobs, as thereâs a growing demand for IT pros across every industry. These 10 non-tech verticals pay the most for IT roles, according to data from Dice. Read more
