7 'crackpot' technologies that might transform IT

Innovation is the cornerstone of technology. In IT, if you’re not experimenting with a steady stream of emerging technologies, you risk disruption. Moreover, you can find yourself challenged when it comes to luring top talent and keeping ahead of competitors. But knowing which bets to place when it comes to adopting emerging technologies can seem…

5 lessons from Goldman Sachs' digital journey

In 2015, a tight-knit team of jeans-clad, tattooed software engineers worked feverishly inside Goldman Sachs, sequestered from the other technology teams. On November 17, they provisioned an account into the core billing system of Marcus by Goldman Sachs, the financial service firm’s foray into consumer banking. The code executed perfectly. The team, led by CTO…

Top 13 project management certifications for 2020

Behind every successful IT project, you’ll find a highly skilled project manager. From hardware and software upgrades to ongoing security patches, to application development and the rollout of software itself, project managers keep your teams on task and productive. Almost any IT pro can benefit from adding a project management certification to their list of…