Due to a risk of not being able to scale and innovate properly, nor provide a basis to accommodate new platforms or programming languages, a decision was made in mid-2019 to migrate the entire Allianz Business System (ABS) — the IT core applications including its database in Germany — to standardized x86 servers with Linux…
DetailsRecent research from IDC report Enterprise Automation to Mitigate the Digital Skills Shortage found that up to 80% of organizations in the APAC region, excluding Japan, find it difficult or extremely difficult to fill vacancies in IT roles. Some of the hardest roles to fill include security, and development and data professionals. The report also…
DetailsLooking for your next read? Why not pick up a book that will inspire you to be a more effective leader, help you spot challenges and pitfalls in your IT strategies and processes, or prepare for the future of information technology? I asked CIOs and other high-level IT leaders to recommend books that have impacted…
DetailsCracking the code for fast, reliable automotive service requires vision — especially in an era in which customers expect flexible, convenient experiences delivered on their terms. For US tire retail chain Discount Tire inspiration for reinventing its retail automotive experience would come from familiar territory: the less than 20 seconds it takes a NASCAR pit…
DetailsThe big picture: In the midst of a rush to technology modernization, it’s critical to ensure the organization’s data assets are not overlooked. Why it matters: Data-driven business decisions must factor prominently in modernization efforts. The bottom line: Don’t leave data behind. Excellent opportunities to save and make money, reduce risk, and develop new models of business emerge…
DetailsIBM mainframe technology is a data center lynchpin for many organizations. Introduced 35 years ago as OS/400, a survey of IBM i users by Forta found that seven out of 10 use IBM i, an operating system developed by IBM for IBM Power Systems, to run more than half of their applications. While adoption of…
DetailsServiceNow and Nvidia on Wednesday said that they were collaborating to build generative AI applications for different enterprise functions in an effort to optimize business processes and workflows. ServiceNow will use data available on its workflow platform along with Nvidia’s DGX Cloud, Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, and Nvidia’s Enterprise AI software suite to develop custom large…
DetailsWomen-owned businesses represent 33% of the world’s private businesses. That number should be higher when you consider that women-owned businesses are one of the most underutilized drivers of innovation and job growth in both developed and emerging markets. These businesses are particularly challenged when it comes to accessing opportunities in global trade. Technology can help…
DetailsIt’s no surprise that becoming a data-driven company is at the top of the corporate agenda. A recent IDC whitepaper found that data-savvy companies reported a threefold increase in revenue improvement, almost tripling the likelihood of reduced time to market for new products and services, and more than doubling the probability of enhanced customer satisfaction,…
DetailsPenelope Prett has been with Accenture for over 30 years. She was named CIO in 2019, and last fall, added data and analytics to her title and remit. I recently spoke with Prett about her new role, what it means for Accenture, and her advice for CIOs who are embarking on the data-to-value journey. What…
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