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April 26, 2022

7 hot IT outsourcing trends — and 7 going cold

The days of low-cost commodity outsourcing are over. Today’s IT organizations seek stronger strategic partnerships based on value-generating strategies, structures, and incentives. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by HPE: How Data Fabrics Build Trust for Data and Analytics Success

Learn how data fabric can help you deliver better business value and stay one step ahead of the competition.

Backcountry modernizes for the cloud era

A complete overhaul of its ecommerce stack finds the outdoor recreational retailer poised to offer improved customer experiences and personalization just as it starts a push to open more physical stores.

6 smart practices for better business-IT alignment

From ride-alongs to reverse-embedded IT, CIOs are establishing new approaches to bridging the business-IT divide — and devising inventive strategies with business alignment top of mind.

Image: Databricks’ new data lakehouse aims at media, entertainment sector

Databricks’ new data lakehouse aims at media, entertainment sector

Data lakehouses combine the storage and analytics features of data warehouses and data lakes, with vendors like Databricks offering solutions for specific industries.

Cloud momentum sees SAP start the year strong

The German software company started the financial year with strong cloud revenue, but it recognized that exiting the Russian market will impact its bottom line.

15 best data science bootcamps for boosting your career

Whether you’re a recent grad, seasoned IT pro or someone looking to make a career change, these bootcamps will set you on the right path for a career in data science.

Top 15 project management certifications

No matter what your IT role, a project management certification can add value to your career. Here are the top project management certifications, their requirements, and cost.

The hard truth of IT metrics

Want to survive as CIO? You’ll need metrics. But not just any metrics. Here’s a quick guide.

Top 8 customer data platforms

Tying together customer data from various sources, customer data platforms (CDPs) provide detailed profiles of customers and the means for delivering customized marketing to them.

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