The new wave of data observability

You’ve almost certainly heard the term observability used to describe the next generation of data monitoring. Observability has become increasingly important in recent years, as software systems have become more complex and distributed, allowing organizations to measure, monitor, and understand the behavior of their various systems. Analysts began to coin the term observability only 2-3…

Let Business Needs Guide Your Winning Data Team

The shortage of data science skills continues to frustrate organizations in their quest to become more data driven. CIO.com’s 2023 State of the CIO research found that data science/analytics is one of the top three tech-related skills CIOs are trying to hire – and 22% said it’s one of the three most difficult to fill. …

How to Manage Data as a Product

Distributed data ownership is a new idea that has recently captured the attention of IT executives and chief data officers. The concept: data should be curated by the people who know it best versus locked up in an IT ivory tower. Furthermore, owners should treat data as a product, ensuring that it is clean, current,…

Top 10 reasons to modernize technology now

The big picture: Modernizing applications can help companies take advantage of the latest technologies, streamline their operations, and stay ahead of the competition.  Why it matters: Outdated applications can limit productivity, hinder growth, and negatively impact customer experience.  The bottom line: Application modernization is a wise investment for businesses seeking long-term success and a competitive…

5 tips for startup partnership success

IT leaders looking to accelerate their innovation agendas have a partner-in-waiting in the startup ecosystem. By linking up with startups, CIOs can greatly expand their opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies and augment their in-house innovation programs. And the market for doing so remains robust for corporations looking to make the most of the model.…

14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

The lack of diversity in IT doesn’t just leave underrepresented workers feeling alienated; it can also make them feel unsafe. That’s certainly true for the LGBTQIA+ community, with only 76% of LGBTQ+ workers reporting they feel safe in their workplace and 64% of trans and gender nonconforming (GNC) individuals saying the same, according to a report…