How to choose which IT conferences to attend

From user symposiums to vendor-neutral events, there’s no shortage of tech conferences to sign up for. Each offers unique upside, whether it’s strategic insights into how another company implemented a new technology or simply an opportunity to grow your network. But with the need to learn almost everything in a fast-paced profession, and the time…

11 most difficult IT jobs for employers to fill

As 2019 unfolds, CIOs continue to shoulder greater responsibility for digital transformation initiatives and strategic business tasks, including those related to data science and analytics and security and risk management. With that greater responsibility, though, comes operational challenges — not the least of which is recruiting and hiring talent with the skills necessary to advance…

For Ginnie Mae, data analytics lends disaster relief

When disaster strikes, data can help organizations keep a pulse on the fallout. But without an effective analytics strategy and platform, all the data in the world won’t help facilitate difficult decisions when they matter most. In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria spread destruction through Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas and the U.S. Virgin Islands.…

What is an IT auditor? A vital role for risk assessment

What is an IT auditor? An IT auditor is responsible for analyzing and assessing a company’s technological infrastructure to ensure processes and systems run accurately and efficiently, while remaining secure and meeting compliance regulations. An IT auditor also identifies any IT issues that fall under the audit, specifically those related to security and risk management.…

12 ways to motivate IT staff

In a tight market for tech talent, IT leaders are increasingly looking for ways to build and retain high-performing teams. And while philosophies and processes for doing so differ, the central factor for success remains the same: motivation. Motivating staff to give their best requires finding first what motivates them. A recent study by Stack…