"CIO" entries
My top 5 predictions for CIOs in 2011
Don't expect an easy ride in 2011. The challenges for CIOs will be more complex and disruptive.
As we look to 2011, the enlightened CIO must go after the most valuable projects and be a trusted adviser to those who commit dollars to organizational goals.
White House proposes sweeping federal IT reforms
Federal CIO Kundra has released a 25-point plan to reform the troubled federal IT sector.
The Obama administration has proposed a 25-point strategy to reboot how the federal government purchases and uses information technology, including new consideration for startups and a "cloud first" approach to new investments.
Taking stock of my 2010 tech predictions
4 "corrects," 4 "maybes," and 2 "nos": Jonathan Reichental re-examines his 2010 predictions.
In January 2010, I published a list of my technology predictions for the year ahead. While I hit a few right on, I certainly over-estimated the rate of change.
Cloud computing's fear factor: Acknowledge, reduce, move on
If cloud computing has so much potential, why are many organizations afraid of it?
A combination of negative messages and concerns about readiness have made cloud computing the most feared of the big technology innovations. There are legitimate reasons to approach the cloud with care, but we should not be consumed by irrational fear.
The four pillars of O'Reilly's IT strategy
We're embarking on a journey that will transform how we deliver and support our technology needs.
O'Reilly's new IT strategy had to consider the company's culture of innovation while introducing the right level of predictability. Too much unmanaged innovation or codified predictability would limit our ability to grow and be a recipe for IT failure.
The CIO's golden rule of management
With few exceptions, good data is the best way to make great decisions.
We make decisions with data and we measure performance with metrics. It's letting the data and metrics — the evidence — tell the story and then taking some form of action on it.
Being CIO: 5 tips for surviving the first 90 days
How chief information officers can set the tone during their early days with a new organization.
The amount and methods in which you initially make progress will be indicative of your pace and style. Getting it right can ensure you are in sync with the business. Being too slow or too fast has considerable inherent risk.
5 cloud computing conundrums
CIOs will need to unravel some challenging near-term puzzles to succeed in the cloud.
While every business needs to consider public cloud computing in the context of its own needs and risk profile, I've identified a sample of puzzles that most CIOs will likely need to address.
Can predictability and IT innovation coexist?
IT strategies that can reconcile process and innovation often have positive and measurable results.
Predictability and innovation: It's the combination every IT leader needs to consider. Organizations that can reconcile these agendas have positive and measurable results, while those that can't often see lower levels of innovation.
IT transformations must begin with hearts and minds
Radical IT change starts not with technology, but with collaboration.
IT transformation must be managed in a deliberate manner. Heavy lifting is essential, but it should not be the first thing that gets done. Radical change must start with the CIO and his or her managers engaging in collaborative discussions across the business.