CIOs Should Resist Making Themselves Indispensable

Category: People   |   Posted 7th April, 2012 by Revathi Raghavan

Decoding CIO succession planning and best practices that can help CIOs smoothen the 'way out' for themselves and the 'way in' for the successor.

Market Volatility Turns BPOs To 'Switch On' And 'Switch Off' IT

Category: Outsourcing   |   Posted 2nd April, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

Indian BPO CIOs need to stay agile as they face the daunting task of creating an internal IT framework that can support expansion and also respond quickly to macro-economic uncertainties.

BYOD: Risks And Remedies

Category: Mobility   |   Posted 31st March, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

The demand to use smart devices in and for the enterprise is rapidly rising. However, IT leaders are still hesitant to cave in with the high risks posed by BYOD phenomenon.

IT Spend To Take A Hit In 2012, Say CIOs

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 28th March, 2012 by Maneka Tanwani

Uncertain economic conditions continue to throw challenges at enterprises. So, how do CIOs, the real IT spenders, see their IT spend panning out this year?

Now A Black Box For The ATM

Category: BFSI   |   Posted 24th March, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

Micro Technologies has come out with 'Micro ABB' - the black box which acts as a physical security system coupled with energy efficient technology for the ATM.

Smart Devices Outsmarting CIOs: Time To Turn The Tables

Category: Mobility   |   Posted 9th March, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

While gradually letting go of their hesitations, forward looking enterprises are now learning to live with the new set of security loopholes of smart mobile devices

CIOs' Take On CIO - IT Secretary Collaboration

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 25th February, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

There is scope for CIO - IT secretary level collaboration. However, joining of hands between the public and private sector has its pros and cons

Banks In Turbulence: How Can CIOs Weather The Storm

Category: BFSI   |   Posted 24th February, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

Banking is highly technology-driven and eyes are on the CIO's office to come up with means and measures on how the bank's operational efficiencies can be overhauled

CIO Lessons From The Year That Was

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 20th February, 2012 by Maneka Tanwani

The last year’s dynamically changing market environment taught CIOs many valuable lessons. We spoke to IT leaders to understand their key take-away from 2011.

'Know Thy Network': Golden Rule For CIOs

Category: Networking   |   Posted 15th February, 2012 by Priyanka

By monitoring and understanding network patterns, and projecting when demand would be at its peak, it is possible to cut cost on network infrastructure.

From Group CIO To A Technocrat

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 2nd February, 2012 by Abhishek Raval

As Group CIOs transition into an 'Evolution phase' of becoming CEOs of their IT business, while also handling the CIO office, they will have to move into an orbit of a 'technocrat'

Gurus Of Tech On The Next Big Thing In 2012

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 1st February, 2012 by Pranjal Kshirsagar

Analysts share their point of view on what technologies are poised to make some noise in 2012.

Move On, CIO: It's 2012

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 28th January, 2012 by Pranjal Kshirsagar

Standing on the brink of 2012, it's time for CIOs to get the business edge and get it right too. Here's how.

Gazing Into The Crystal Ball

Category: Innovation & Leadership   |   Posted 21st January, 2012 by Maneka Tanwani

The New Year is upon us and CIOs need to go to the drawing board to chart their IT strategies. Here’s a dekko into the business technology trends that will define 2012.

CIO's Guide To 'People Skills'

Category: People   |   Posted 26th December, 2011 by Maneka Tanwani

CIOs today have a leadership role and it is imperative for them to don the HR hat. They have to make a conscious effort to hold on to their best people.