People and data are a powerful combination, but it can be hard to get both right. Effective people management is crucial to the success of data.More

"Business leaders outside of IT are making large and significant IT purchasing decisions – particularly the chief marketing officer (CMO)."More

“The proliferation of employee-owned mobile devices has placed the IT department in a reactive state.”More

In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn’t a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?More

IDC recommends all parties take a more assertive approach to accommodating the cloud model for long-term success.More

CIOs are a company’s most critical hire, but it’s time for businesses to redefine what they need in their CIO, says one local expert.More

"Mobile applications offer CIOs unique opportunities for streamlining business processes and empowering the organisation's workforce."More

"The IT function should be closely aligned with the business, and this is driving fundamental change in the way the way IT organisations function."More

“CIOs should look to the longer term, and identify, explore and experiment with potentially disruptive technologies."More

In 2015 and 2016 business growth remains a top priority for CEOs, and technology is seen as a primary tool to achieve this growth.More

CIOs and CFOs must work closely together in order to achieve the best business outcomes, says John Gonzalez, Extreme Networks ANZ country manager.More

Brocade predicts that 2015 will see fundamental changes in the IT industry, driven by enterprises shifting to outsourcing.More

"The CIO is challenged to adopt a higher profile and actively engage in opportunities to influence IT decisions in business budgets."More

"One risk is the race-to-services phenomenon by ill-prepared software resellers looking to prop up falling licence revenues..."More

Think back over the past 20 years at the innovative technologies that you have absorbed into your life...More

A lot can be learned by observing the changing of the guard. Often, behind the dignified theatre of it all is a much more chaotic reality.More

"The challenge to all is how you untangle your legacy infrastructure and align your organisation (with people and processes) to adopt cloud appropriatMore

A successful digital business requires transformational change in the culture, mindset and workforce capabilities.More

With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it’s hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.More

"The panel is part of an ongoing programme of work to ensure government agencies are continually lifting privacy and security standards."More

"CIOs should take note: Apple is not letting up on its relentless focus on the things your customers and employees will benefit from: more and better apps."More

"This high level of unconventional funding from outside IT, while aiding growth, may contribute to integration issues in the short term and governance in the long term."More

In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.More

"If Australian IT leaders are to ‘tame the digital dragon’, they need to address three top priorities: developing digital leadership, renovating the core of IT, and building bimodal capability."More