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Transforming IT for digital success

CIO

As a result, most IT functions have seen budget increases, support for more staff, and higher involvement in shaping enterprise strategy , according to multiple reports. As such, budget allocations for IT operations are becoming a smaller percentage of overall IT spending, while funds for business-driven IT innovation have gone up.

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

CIO

Leonie, an agile delivery manager working in the retail industry, who only gave her first name, saw this first-hand earlier in her career. A senior technology executive says she was once ignored by a vendor in a sales pitch, despite being the most senior executive in the room and having the final sign-off on budget. Listen more.

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If there was ever a good time to be sure you have good governance, this is it

The Agile Manager

For purposes of ceremony, IT governance is heavy-handed in reporting, but light touch in execution, loaded as it typically is with vendor reps with sales revenue on the line, delivery managers with bonuses on the line and business sponsors with promotions on the line. Strengthen the solution audit function.

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What is SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)?

Openxcell

A project manager can powerfully manage a project provided the deliverables are completed on time and within the budget. It is very easy to stick to a budget when you have a well-organized plan that lets you see all the timetables and costs. In this phase, project leaders evaluate the terms of the project.

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