CIO First Look
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November 20, 2023
6 most underhyped technologies in IT â plus one thatâs not dead yet
AI has sucked all the air out of the room of late, but the tech that makes AI possible, keeps the business humming, and advances the core mission of IT and the business too often goes overlooked, unused, and underfunded. Read more
Can developer productivity be measured? Better than you think
After decades of debate over whether developer efficacy can truly be measured, we believe weâve found the developer productivity metrics that matter most. Hereâs why it matters.Read more
IHG maximizes hospitality with multicloud
The hotel multinationalâs multicloud architecture delivers innovative digital services to thousands of franchises and their guests, with an eye toward improving both customer experience and the bottom line. Read more
What is a managed service provider? Strategic outsourcing for IT services
MSPs are increasingly being turned to as strategic outsourcing partners that remotely manage or deliver IT services, thanks to talent and technologies most enterprises lack. Read more
The Hartford CIO Deepa Soni on transforming at scale
Agility, AI, automation, and employee advancement are the key pillars of Soniâs enterprise-wide strategy to drive growth, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance customer experience at speed. Read more
CIO as enabler: Building an ecosystem of innovation partners
Given the complexity and pace of technical advances, modern CIOs must look beyond the enterprise to develop a range of partnerships aimed at creating solutions that solve big business challenges. Read more
Weâre all becoming software CIOs â a role Red Hat CIO Jim Palermo knows well
As products become more based in software, CIO roles will increasingly align with CIOs whoâve been selling software for decades, like Jim Palermo, CIO of open source solution provider Red Hat. Read more
