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How to succeed as a fractional CIO

CIO

Like a conventional CIO, a full-time fractional CIO is responsible for an enterprise’s overall IT strategy and management, says Abhi Shrikhande, vice president and general manager of technology services at freelance talent network Toptal.

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Thoughts on organizing architecture

Xebia

No need to negotiate the proposed solution for any given problem with the budget holder. Putting a benevolent dictator in charge has a different impact than an architect that coaches and supports the team in their architecture decisions. The latter architect needs to be stronger in vendor management and the corresponding negotiation.

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Thoughts on organizing architecture

Xebia

No need to negotiate the proposed solution for any given problem with the budget holder. Putting a benevolent dictator in charge has a different impact than an architect that coaches and supports the team in their architecture decisions. The latter architect needs to be stronger in vendor management and the corresponding negotiation.

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Competency Lost

The Agile Manager

Product Owners were recruited from the ranks of the existing Business Analysts and Project Managers. Less senior BAs became Product Managers, while those Project Managers who did not become part of the Product organization were either staffed outside of IT or coached out of the accompany.

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Fleet Management Software: Key Functions, Solutions, and Innovations

Altexsoft

By helping manage expenses (cost registration, fixed costs scheduling, cost/km and cost/hour ratios calculation, etc.), Apart from that, FMS conducts a comprehensive cost analysis providing a clear picture of what your budget is spent on. In-vehicle driver feedback and coaching tools. Security and safety features. encryption.

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Supply chain management software, operations, processes, and roles

Altexsoft

For example, both are involved in: Forecasting prices , overseeing budgeting, planning and auditing. Cost management (estimating, controlling, optimizing, and reducing operating costs). Source: APICS Coach. Promena , an electronic platform, providing e-Sourcing, e-Auction, and vendor management services.