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6 tips for making the most of a tight IT budget

CIO

IT leaders seeking to drive enterprise growth through technology investments are often saddled with budgets that make their tasks of increasing the top and bottom lines challenging. Despite an estimated increase to IT budgets of 5.1% The year 2023 seems to be no different.

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What’s the Difference Between Off-the-Shelf vs. Custom E-Learning Software

KitelyTech

When it comes to e-learning software, companies generally have two choices: off-the-shelf e-learning software and custom e-learning software. In this article, learn more about the differences between off-the-shelf and custom e-learning software so you can figure out which one is best for your company.

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Industry Leaders Forum: Budgeting Tactics and Strategies, Part 2

Praxent

Often, the differentiator has something to do with the member experience, yet we commonly see credit unions select off-the-shelf software for member-facing digital interactions. While off-the-shelf products have a place, such as for back-office functions, they often fail to spark strong member loyalty or engagement.

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How Can CIOs Avoid Wasting Their Budget?

The Accidental Successful CIO

What steps can a CIO take in order to avoid spending their budget buying technology that will just end up going to waste? All too often they end up building something new rather than buying off the shelf. However, this is where things can start to get a bit complicated. Where Is The Money Going?

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Understanding the Dynamics of Custom Software Development

The Crazy Programmer

Compared to commercial off-the-shelf software products (COTS), custom-developed software is built to meet a narrow, specific set of requirements. Commercial off-the-shelf products are obviously designed to appeal to the masses as they are commercially marketed and distributed. Why Choose Custom Software Development?

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10 things keeping IT leaders up at night

CIO

CIOs are hardly Luddites, but even some technologists fret about artificial intelligence, the rapid pace of tech evolution, and their ability to keep up. That’s not to say they’re looking to ditch their roles or smash machines, as the real Luddites had. Yet CIOs do admit that they’re worried about multiple issues these days.

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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure

CIO

In 2017, Fast Company wrote that Southwest Airlines’ digital transformation “takes off” with an $800 million technology overhaul, but only $300 million was dedicated to new technology for operations. While weather may have been the root cause, the 16,000 flights canceled between Dec. 19-28 far exceeded any other airlines’ operational impacts.

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