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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

CIO

When it comes to contingent labor in particular, CIOs are often paying above-market rates or engaging with a more expensive class of contractor than necessary, says West Monroe’s Tanowitz, whose analysis has revealed opportunities to save between 6% and 30%. Several methods can help IT leaders scour for value leakage in IT services deals.

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How the ‘diversity hire’ accusation and other barriers remain for Black women in tech

CIO

I work like no tomorrow,” says a project manager, working in financial services. Myself and a person I mentor both got told we were both diversity hires,” says a deputy digital director in public sector. You haven’t got what it takes. I’ve heard that directly.” And I don’t get promoted. They’re not willing to invest in me.

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What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation

CIO

Enterprise architecture definition Enterprise architecture (EA) is the practice of analyzing, designing, planning, and implementing enterprise analysis to successfully execute on business strategies. Enterprise architects often go on to work as a CTO, software engineering or development director, or CIO. Artificial intelligence (AI).

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Software Architect Role, Skills, and Impact on Product Success

Altexsoft

An architect researches existing technical possibilities, a product manager analyzes market opportunities for a new product. Software architect vs project manager. A software architect and project manager share responsibility for the successful delivery of the solution. Leadership.

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Product-based IT: A blueprint for success

CIO

Organizations don’t want fractional allocation — people rolling on to a project and rolling off,” he explains. Establish product ownership Traditional IT project teams are no match when the goal is all about building solutions quickly and being hyper responsive to customer needs. Gary Jeter, EVP & CTO, Trust One.

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11 Ideas for Economic Recovery

Strategy Driven

One retail CTO summed it up well at a recent SAS event when he said, “We don’t want to just struggle through and be hanging by our fingertips when the economy recovers. No innovation lasts forever, says author and business advisor Geoffrey Moore. Subscribe now to get your subscription to this award-winning quarterly magazine.