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• How to become a smart contract developer

  Blockchain fundamentals, programming knowledge, security awareness, and experience in testing and debugging are among the major requirements in smart contract development.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 smart contract platforms to consider in 2023

  Platform speed, scalability, security and smart contract development support vary widely. Here's how to match features to your needs, plus the lowdown on the major players.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of blockchain for ERP

  ERP's longevity reaches back to the 1960s, but thanks to blockchain, an old dog may well learn some new business tricks in this ever-changing and modernizing world of technology.  Continue Reading

• RFI vs. RFP vs. RFQ: What are the differences?

  A request for information, a request for proposal and a request for quote are critical documents for procurement. Learn what differentiates each one and when to use them.  Continue Reading

• 9 benefits of cryptocurrency in business

  Businesses adopting cryptocurrency can potentially improve their financial liquidity, attract new customers, ensure transaction transparency, reduce fraud and align with Web 3.0.  Continue Reading

• AI transparency: What is it and why do we need it?

  As the use of AI models has evolved and expanded, the concept of transparency has grown in importance. Learn about the benefits and challenges of AI transparency.  Continue Reading

• How to write an RFP for a software purchase, with template

  Software buying teams should understand how to create an effective RFP. Here's a look at what components to include, along with a free, customizable template.  Continue Reading

• Blockchain vs. database: Similarities, differences explained

  Choosing between blockchain and traditional databases -- or using them together -- requires knowing how each one handles data management and the skills needed to make them work.  Continue Reading

• Permissioned vs. permissionless blockchains: Key differences

  Deciding whether people need permission to be on your blockchain network is just the first big architectural decision in deploying distributed ledger technologies.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips to successfully implement blockchain for businesses

  When implementing blockchain, organizations should consider what problem they're trying to solve and how blockchain technology will add lasting value.  Continue Reading

• 12 tips for evaluating RFP responses

  Buying teams should streamline the request for proposals process to find a suitable vendor. These tips can help an organization evaluate RFP responses effectively.  Continue Reading

• 6 open source GRC tools compliance professionals should know

  Today's organizations need to meet a variety of regulatory compliance requirements. Here's a look at six open source GRC tools and what features each one offers.  Continue Reading

• Top metaverse platforms to know about in 2023

  It's early days for metaverse platforms, especially those geared for the enterprise. Here's what to know and which platforms to keep an eye on in 2023.  Continue Reading

• 8 top Web 3.0 use cases and examples

  Smart contracts, automated content creation, targeted advertising, community building and metaverse-like experiences are some of the benefits from anticipated Web 3.0 applications.  Continue Reading

• 10 core features of Web 3.0 technology

  Web 3.0 promises to provide what Web 2.0 can't: autonomy for content creators to monetize their own data through blockchain, decentralization, user data ownership and private keys.  Continue Reading

• The biggest advantages and disadvantages of Web 3.0

  The benefits of next-generation Web 3.0 technologies like blockchain and smart contracts get much of the attention, but the downsides include complexity and resource intensiveness.  Continue Reading

• The 10 most promising tools for Web 3.0 development

  Web 3.0 doesn't exist yet, but there are many tools for developing apps for the next generation web and bridging the gap from today's Web 2.0 infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• 5 ways Web 3.0 will impact digital marketing

  If Web 3.0 can provide greater privacy, more marketing reach and better targeting, the World Wide Web's latest iteration could ease the online customer personalization problem.  Continue Reading

• How to become a Web 3.0 developer: Required skills and guide

  Web 3.0 may be years away, but blockchain and web development tools have been around a while. Prepare by learning the fundamentals and getting experience on the right tools.  Continue Reading

• Top 8 Web 3.0 trends and predictions for 2023 and beyond

  It's still early days for the next major iteration of the world wide web, but that's all likely to change soon. Here's how experts say Web 3.0 will evolve in the coming year.  Continue Reading

• 10 challenges in project portfolio management adoption

  A portfolio management approach to project management can really pay off, but it's not easy to implement. Learn about the main challenges.  Continue Reading

• 10 benefits of adopting project portfolio management

  Project portfolio management takes a centralized approach to managing projects and focuses on aligning projects with company goals. Learn how it adds value to project management.  Continue Reading

• Best project portfolio management software and tools in 2023

  Project portfolio management software and tools in 2023 promote strategic management of projects and agile tactics. Read our PPM list for guidance on which tools do what.  Continue Reading

• Project portfolio risk management: Learn the key tenets

  Project portfolio risk management is a holistic approach to managing project risk. Learn about its benefits and what can get in the way of success.  Continue Reading

• 16 top business process management tools for 2023

  BPM tools are evolving rapidly as vendors add intelligent automation tools, cloud-based functionality and user-friendly features. Read about products from 16 top BPMS providers.  Continue Reading

• Project vs. program vs. portfolio management

  Project, program and portfolio management are related, but they represent three distinct disciplines. Learn about the responsibilities and goals of each and how they differ.  Continue Reading

• 12 must-read digital transformation books in 2023

  Looking for information on digital transformation? Our list of 12 must-reads covers everything from formulating a digital strategy to using the network effect to launch products.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 CIO challenges in 2023 and how to handle them

  Technology managers will be boosting cybersecurity, optimizing previous investments and staying on top of AI -- while they also deal with a difficult economic climate.  Continue Reading

• 10 factors reshaping the role of the CIO in 2023

  Yes, the economy is a large factor in how CIOs will do their jobs next year. Insiders point to nine other factors that will influence the role of the CIO in 2023.  Continue Reading

• 36 edge computing companies to watch in 2023

  With the amount of data organizations are generating today, IT leaders should consider edge computing technologies to keep all that data closer to the edge.  Continue Reading

• 8 top CIO trends and priorities for 2023

  CIOs face a tough challenge in 2023 as they balance the need for technology investment and the need for fiscal prudence. Business agility is key.  Continue Reading

• 7 edge computing trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

  As edge computing continues to evolve, organizations are trying to bring data closer to the edge. We identify the top trends they should look out for.  Continue Reading

• 12 top metaverse predictions for 2030

  Like AI before it, the metaverse carries unlimited potential and hyperbole. We address the questions of how big, how fast, how far, how scary and how impactful on businesses.  Continue Reading

• Metaverse privacy concerns and how to address them

  Data privacy in the metaverse is a moving target. Learn about the main privacy issues and risk for businesses and users -- and how best to address them.  Continue Reading

• History of the metaverse explained

  The term 'metaverse' has only recently gained currency, but its history is long. Learn about the technologies that gave rise to a concept many believe will change civilization.  Continue Reading

• Top metaverse investors and how to start investing

  Would-be metaverse investors have many ways to get in on the action. Read our coverage of the metaverse's top investors, direct investing opportunities and investment risks.  Continue Reading

• Metaverse interoperability challenges and impact

  An open metaverse that mimics how we operate in the real world depends on interoperability. What is interoperability, why is it important and what will it take to make it happen?  Continue Reading

• 7 top technologies for metaverse development

  Several advanced technologies in various stages of maturity have been powering everyday business processes. How will they one day transform the 3D virtual world into reality?  Continue Reading

• How will the metaverse affect the future of work?

  Field trips to the Louvre for inspiration, sped-up learning, onboarding reimagined -- how will the metaverse change our working environments and when? It depends.  Continue Reading

• Metaverse pros and cons: Top benefits and challenges

  Lifelike experiences, equal access, better collaboration and new business opportunities, yet there's the potential for higher costs, privacy violations, bullying and addiction.  Continue Reading

• Metaverse vs. multiverse vs. omniverse: Key differences

  Virtual realities are coming to a computer interface near you. Will you be joining a metaverse, multiverse or an enterprise-oriented version of the omniverse?  Continue Reading

• 5 advantages and 6 disadvantages of open source software

  Open source software is popular with both small and large organizations, and for good reason. But CIOs should understand which situations works best for this lower cost option.  Continue Reading

• 12 AI and machine learning use cases in ITSM

  AI-enabled ITSM, while still maturing, promises to greatly improve the speed and quality of IT service management. Here are 12 AI and machine learning use cases in ITSM.  Continue Reading

• How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

  What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC and provide a list of free templates to help get you started.  Continue Reading

• 15 tips for delivering a successful presentation to the board

  What do you do when everyone thinks they're the smartest person in the room, and all of them are counting on you for answers? Here's how to give a presentation to the board.  Continue Reading

• Key enterprise software-buying team roles, responsibilities

  The enterprise software team has critical tasks to achieve for your organization's success. This guide explains each person's role and area of influence and offers tips for success.  Continue Reading

• CIO career path: How to become a CIO

  The career path to becoming a CIO has evolved as the role has become increasingly critical to business success. Find out how to become a CIO and what the job entails.  Continue Reading

• 8 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

  As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver.  Continue Reading

• CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities

  CIOs and CTOs both play a valuable role in a company's technology strategy, but their focus and responsibilities are different. Learn more.  Continue Reading

• 4 types of information technology cultures explained

  How the CEO and other top leadership view the IT department has a major impact on how CIOs should make their business cases for new technology.  Continue Reading

• 9 top business process modeling techniques with examples

  Business process modeling techniques and tools provide a visual representation critical to monitoring, improving and streamlining the flow of tasks along numerous processes.  Continue Reading

• How to develop a business process in 8 steps

  Well-designed business processes help organizations achieve their goals faster, but they require planning and effort. Follow these steps to develop processes that deliver value.  Continue Reading

• 6 top business process management benefits, advantages

  Streamlined workflows, greater agility and scalability, tighter process controls, reduced risks, lower costs and better customer engagements are among the notable BPM benefits.  Continue Reading

• 16 BPM best practices to ensure project success

  A BPM approach to transformation enables companies to continuously improve and reinvent their business processes, injecting innovation as they go. Learn how to do it right.  Continue Reading

• RPA vs. BPM: How are they different?

  Don't confuse RPA with BPM. These process-oriented initiatives are distinctly different yet highly complementary when planning, automating and improving key business operations.  Continue Reading

• 6 trends shaping the future of BPM

  BPM is evolving quickly as advanced automation, integration with software platforms and democratized tools extend its reach. Read about the future of BPM.  Continue Reading

• 7 business process management challenges and how to fix them

  On the road to a successful BPM initiative, missing C-level support, unclear goals, cultural change and poor testing environments are among the roadblocks that can be overcome.  Continue Reading

• How to set business goals, step by step

  Setting business goals that are specific and come with deadlines keeps your company on track, employees motivated and everyone pulling in the same direction. Learn how to do it.  Continue Reading

• How to improve and optimize business processes, step by step

  Hundreds of processes that form the lifeblood of business operations require constant monitoring, so the most vulnerable can be revitalized through a methodical series of actions.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 ways to overcome automation barriers

  Understanding and addressing what can go wrong is an important step in any successful initiative, and that's especially true when it comes to automation efforts.  Continue Reading

• Learn 4 key types of enterprise automation technologies

  Low-code, iPaaS, declarative automation and traditional scripting are all important methods of automating business processes. Learn how each can help.  Continue Reading

• Digital twinning use cases strengthen with AR, VR

  More business leaders are realizing that digital twinning plus augmented reality and virtual reality helps them advance their digital transformation efforts. Take a look at how.  Continue Reading

• 5 steps to crafting a successful automation strategy

  IT leaders who bypass strategy and go straight to selecting automation tools are courting failure. Here's how to move toward enterprise automation successfully.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity teamwork: C-suite roles CIOs should befriend

  To strengthen organizational cybersecurity, CIOs must work closely with other leaders. Learn why it's important to loop in the CEO, CFO and chief human resources officer.  Continue Reading

• How to build a better CIO-CMO relationship

  Marketing and information technology are both critical to an organization's success. Here's important advice on how each department's top leaders can forge a strong partnership.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 information security strategy essentials CIOs need

  Cybersecurity is more important than ever before as hackers get more aggressive and vulnerabilities grow. Learn how to approach it in the right way and why getting alignment is so key.  Continue Reading

• The CIO's role in strengthening information security

  The CIO is critical for ensuring strong cybersecurity within the organization. Learn why the CIO's role inherently makes that difficult, and how to overcome obstacles.  Continue Reading

• How can IT teams better manage shadow IT?

  As the advent of cloud technology has made it easier to launch shadow IT, CIOs must be increasingly diligent to identify and manage these activities. Here are 14 tips to do just that.  Continue Reading

• Overlooked relationships CIOs should build within the C-suite

  To lead transformation and meet business goals, CIOs must work with other C-level executives. With an ever-expanding C-suite, the possibilities for collaboration are endless.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 enterprise automation myths CIOs should know

  Business automation offers organizations a number of potential benefits. But first, IT leaders should separate the facts from the myths.  Continue Reading

• 14 potential costs of shadow IT

  The use of unsanctioned software can cost enterprise -- a lot -- and not always in obvious ways. Here's a look at shadow IT costs CIOs should understand.  Continue Reading

• 5 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship

  CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect.  Continue Reading

• How to evaluate and select GRC vendors and tools

  There is a variety of governance, risk and compliance software on the market. Learn about some of the available products and how best to evaluate GRC tools and vendors.  Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?

  As employees continue working remotely, the prevalence of shadow IT grows. This inevitability is forcing IT leaders to weigh the pros and cons of unsanctioned technology use.  Continue Reading

• 6 dangers of shadow IT and how to avoid them

  When employees use unapproved devices and software, they create information security vulnerabilities. Here's a look at some of those risks and how IT can prevent them.  Continue Reading

• A CIO's guide to legacy system modernization

  For CIOs, understanding what legacy system modernization entails, when it's necessary and which approaches are right for their needs leads to optimal performance in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• What is the hidden cost of maintaining legacy systems?

  One of the main factors when deciding whether to keep or replace legacy systems is determining the cost. Here we dive into five of the hidden costs CIOs should be aware of today.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips for CIOs managing agile teams

  By definition, agile teams are flexible and potentially tough to predict. So, how do you manage them? Here are four tips to help CIOs and other IT leaders get started.  Continue Reading

• 8 blockchain security risks to weigh before adoption

  Blockchain and smart contracts have their own unique vulnerabilities. But poor code testing, cryptographic keys and generic network attacks will get you, too.  Continue Reading

• 5 challenges with blockchain adoption and how to avoid them

  Organizations tend to face the same hurdles when they try to implement blockchain. Knowing what they are could be the first big step to overcoming them on the road to success.  Continue Reading

• An adequacy audit checklist to assess project performance

  Adequacy audits are conducted to assess the efficacy of IT system controls and identify areas for performance or other improvements. Use this audit checklist to get started.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips on how to build agile teams in the new workplace

  As business leaders begin looking into ways to become more agile in the workplace, we're diving into how they can effectively create agile teams for any given project.  Continue Reading

• 4 agile team best practices to follow in the enterprise

  Agile teams can help businesses respond to change more quickly, which is crucial in today's digital age. According to experts, these are the best practices to follow.  Continue Reading

• RPA vs. BPA vs. DPA: Compare process automation technologies

  Enterprise leaders have a choice of business process automation technologies. We delve into three top options and zero in on key differences.  Continue Reading

• 4 benefits of cross-functional agile teams

  As organizations are adopting more agile practices, we're diving into how they can benefit from creating cross-functional agile teams across multiple departments.  Continue Reading

• Why digital transformations fail: Top 6 reasons

  Digital transformation is essential to business survival, but companies keep failing at it. Find out why and what organizations can do to avoid the missteps that sabotage success.  Continue Reading

• 5 ways to gain the financial benefits of cloud computing

  For organizations migrating to the cloud, we've compiled a list of the top strategies to use to ensure they're saving on costs along the way.  Continue Reading

• 10 digital transformation benefits for business

  Businesses cite efficiency, resiliency, productivity, ROI and competitive advantage as critical reasons to digitally transform their operations in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions.  Continue Reading

• 4 examples of digital transformation success in business

  Searching out role models for your digital transformation initiative? We outline the steps taken by four masters of digital transformation and explain what you can learn from them.  Continue Reading

• 14 need-to-know tips for digital transformation success

  What separates a successful digital transformation implementation from a recipe for disaster? These 14 tips will help ensure your DX efforts result in business improvement.  Continue Reading

• 10 ways the pandemic changed digital transformation

  The pandemic has brought lasting changes to how companies do business. Here are 10 important ways in which COVID-19 affected digital transformation initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 digital transformation challenges and how to solve them

  Heading into 2021, IT leaders must take the reins of their organizations' digital transformation efforts. Bestselling author Isaac Sacolick outlines the primary challenges organizations face and how to solve them.  Continue Reading

• The importance of culture in digital transformation

  Trying to accomplish digital transformation without the right culture could result in failure to launch. Here are five steps you need to take to get off the ground.  Continue Reading

• 6 tips for digital transformation budget planning

  Digital transformation budgets require different processes than traditional business or IT budgets. Here's what to bear in mind when budgeting for DX.  Continue Reading

• Build a digital transformation roadmap in 6 steps

  Digital transformation, done right, is the key to business survival. Build a roadmap to digital business model success by following this in-depth, six-step template.  Continue Reading

• How to measure and improve digital transformation ROI

  Demonstrating a compelling ROI on digital transformation initiatives is vital to securing business support and ongoing funding for additional projects. These 9 tips will help.  Continue Reading

• Calculating cloud migration costs: What CIOs need to consider

  As CIOs make the move to the cloud, they first must ensure they have the budget to do so. Here, we're diving into the pre-migration, migration and post-migration costs to consider.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips on how to reduce IT infrastructure costs

  As organizations reevaluate their budgets to keep up with today's economy, experts provide tips on how they can effectively reduce IT costs.  Continue Reading

• 7 IT cost optimization strategies for CIOs

  We've compiled a list of seven IT cost optimization strategies CIOs can apply to any framework to help reduce costs within their organizations while still enabling business operations.  Continue Reading

• 5 technology strategy tips for higher education CIOs

  Higher education technology strategy isn't a one-size-fits-all, especially now. Here we offer five approaches for CIOs to strengthen operational success across institutions.  Continue Reading