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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO

Collaboration with external partners allows enterprises to enhance their IT prowess, drive innovation, and bridge skill gaps more effectively amid a swiftly evolving digital landscape,” says Arpita Dwivedi, practice director at Everest Group. Double down on vendor management.

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5 ways to maximize your cloud investment

CIO

No IT organization wants to get caught short on processing or storage resources that could negatively affect operations, or have to suddenly add resources that exceed the budget. In this way, you can take advantage of the cloud’s agile, on-demand approach with unlimited capacity without breaking the budget.

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How to succeed as a fractional CIO

CIO

A fractional CIO’s responsibilities typically include IT team management, budget development and supervision, specifying technology investments, and providing guidance on IT systems and governance, he says. What types of organizations hire fractional CIOs? What services do fractional CIOs provide?

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FedRAMP ATO Vendors: How Commercial Entities Can Benefit

Saviynt

To remain compliant, organizations need vendors who match their cybersecurity risk tolerance levels. The rigorous FedRAMP authorization process provides assurance that the vendor offers a solution that supports systems, incorporates innovative technology, and secures their customers’ information.

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Vendor consolidation a hot-button topic for CIOs as they try to manage the tensions between innovation and efficiency

CIO

CIOs have always had to find a balance between the need to deliver innovation and the need to establish operational excellence. In a report , EY highlighted five steps towards delivering innovation in a way that also achieves cost efficiency. One in four CIOs spend a significant amount of time managing IT crises.

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Utilities, Strategic Investments, and the CIO

The Agile Manager

Each is a new take on an old theme, echoing one part of the contradiction that has riddled every business with a captive technology department: we want to minimize how much we spend on IT, and we want IT to be a source of innovation. In one camp are those arguing that IT has become largely irrelevant.

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Fleet Management Software: Key Functions, Solutions, and Innovations

Altexsoft

Drivers management – stores personal profiles and hours of service to analyze productivity and behavior. Shipment management – analyzes expenses, quotes, licenses and more to optimize delivery, dispatch, and cargo placement. Security and safety features – assist drivers with any safety issues on the road.