SoftBank, the amazing multinational holding company with seemingly inexhaustible supplies of capital, is shaking up the technology universe – again. This time, SoftBank is taking aim at rapidly growing business opportunities in AI and data analytics, two areas of technology that are exploding in scope and magnitude.
Even if you believe you’ve already read too much about automation and AI, it’s critical to remember that we’re only in the opening innings of a very long game in which many of our fundamental assumptions about work and business will be profoundly challenged.
The role of the CIO is a paradox. CIOs are entrusted with managing technology but in many cases struggle to get a seat at the CEO's table.
Thanks to their unique view across the enterprise, CIOs play a critical role in helping to reimagine and reinvent the business. These capabilities haven't gone unnoticed by boards of directors - in fact, 70% of boards expect their CIO to be an innovative force and a creative disruptor, according to a study by BT Global Services and Vanson Bourne.
Elon Musk was in the headlines again last week, after tweeting that Tesla might become a privately owned company.
As the dawn of quantum computing draws nearer, it's fair to ask whether transformational technology leaders should begin studying how quantum computers work.
Without question, we're living in an era of unparalleled innovation.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Box receives a lot of visitors who are interested in learning about how the company approaches innovation.
Despite the relentless drive to simplify IT, the CIO’s portfolio of responsibilities seems to keep growing.
CEO Jerome Peribere and CIO Marc Hamer speak on moving from a product-centric company to a solution-centric company.
Executives at large enterprises are acutely aware of the need to transform their businesses and operating models in order to succeed in today’s highly-dynamic business environment.
Regardless of what industry your company operates in, digital disruption is all around us. Without question, tech powerhouses such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix are riding the crest of the digital wave to surge ahead of the competition.
Patty Hatter, SVP, Professional Services at McAfee, explores a range of opportunities for organizational leaders to obtain value today.
Not too long ago, IT issues such as cybersecurity and data protection were reserved for the back office – and rarely considered by organizations in driving revenue and aligning market strategy. These efforts even ran independent of mainstream activities like increased bandwidth or advanced innovation.
Some companies have large IT budgets. Then there is JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Today’s technology executive plays a pivotal role in helping his or her organization respond to these forces of change. In essence, they serve as conductors to orchestrate the three pillars of organizational success – people, processes, and technology – and to draw upon their unique view of the enterprise to bring these elements into harmony.
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