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The CIO In The Age Of The Customer

The power of consumers to access new information, compare products and services, and seek advice and recommendations amounts to a cosmic shift in the way businesses deal with their customers.

Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends For Indian Cos In Infra And Operations

Internal trends, market trends and societal trends are rapidly converging, and many will have dramatic effects on infrastructure and operations planning, says Gartner.

Noshin Kagalwalla Appointed MD, SAS India

Till recently, Noshin held the position of Executive Director - Professional Services for SAS India.

Why Indian CIOs Must Pay Attention To Global Tech M&A Trends

Forrester shares a three-pronged strategy to gain full advantage of global technology M&A trends.

Huawei India Appoints Suresh Reddy As VP, Enterprise Business Group

His last assignment was with HCL Infosystems as Vice President and Business Unit head for DDMS IT and OA business groups.

The Art Of Business Buy-In

Suneel Aradhye, Group CIO, RPG Enterprises shares some personal mantras to gain successful executive buy-in for expensive IT projects. Aradhye was formerly CIO, Essar Steel.

47% Cos Believe Social Media Is Biggest Tech Threat To Business

The risks of social media are well-known, but concern about how new technologies affect the core business model is also top-of-mind, finds Deloitte survey.

What The Future Of Technology Depends On

Future of technology may be determined by millennial malaise, female fans and affluent data altruists, finds survey.

How Mobility Apps Won Shoppers Stop Brownie Points

Ranjit Satyanath, Customer Care Associate & Sr. GM, Solutions & Tech, Shoppers Stop shares his experience on how mobility apps helped keep both the customers and employees happy.

More Than 60% Of Enterprise Tech Projects Funded By Business Rather Than IT

Today's line of business employees are looking more and more like an extension of the IT department as, on average, 8% are technical personnel, finds IDC.

By 2017, It Will Be Either CIO Or Chief Digital Officer For Govt Organisations

Gartner identifies top vertical industry predictions for IT organisations for 2014 and beyond.

Smart Machines Will Have Deep Business Impact Through 2020

Most business and thought leaders underestimate the potential of smart machines to take over millions of middle-class jobs in the coming decades, finds Gartner.

CIO Trend: Demonstrate Agility By Driving Outcomes

Duncan Jones, Vice President (Sourcing and Vendor Management), Forrester Research advises CIOs on key trends to maximise business outcomes through agility in sourcing, costs and relationships.

Gartner Reveals How To Become 'The Machiavellian CIO'

When a CIO is in a "dark-side" enterprise or in a situation where a colleague is using dark-side tactics, then normal management techniques will not work.

Gartner's Top Predictions For IT Organisations And Users For 2014 And Beyond

Digital Industrial Revolution, Digital Business, Smart Machines and the Internet of Things are the areas set to have an impact well beyond just the IT function.

Changing Thought Paradigms To Survive The Future

Dane Anderson, Research Director and Region Manager (Asia-Pacific), Forrester Research advises CIOs on the changes they need in attitudes and mindsets so as to adapt to the radical changes awaiting them in the future.

Beginning Of A New Era: The Digital Industrial Economy

Every budget is becoming an IT budget; every company a technology company; every business is becoming a digital leader; and every person is becoming a technology company.

Digital Biz Incompetence Will Cause 25% Businesses To Lose Competitive Ranking

Ninety percent of respondents from a Gartner survey thought that competition for talent will make or break digital business success.

India-Born Watsa: An Investor With A Long View

As soon as Prem Watsa stepped down from BlackBerry's board in August, speculation that he would launch a bid for the troubled smartphone maker started to swirl.

Sanjay Mirchandani Appointed SVP And GM Of VMware APJ

Mirchandani brings 25 years of international experience; 11 years in Asia Pacific markets.

Sameer Ratolikar Joins Axis Bank As CISO

A veteran security technocrat with nearly 20 years of experience in IT, this transition brings to an end his six year association with Bank of India.

Fortinet Appoints Jason Nadar As National Sales Manager, Wireless Technologies

This appointment is a key prong of Fortinet's strategy to increase its share in the Wireless Appliances market in India.

Not Muting During Conference Call Is The Rudest Professional Behaviour For Indians

Pitney Bowes research titled 'The New Rude' lists top professional behaviour which people consider offensive worldwide.

Enterprise Architecture Is Key To Driving Digital Strategy

Enterprise architects can provide unique capabilities to help CIOs develop a new agenda for 'hunting and harvesting' in a digital world, finds Gartner.

RCOM Appoints Deepak Khanna As CEO, India Enterprise Business

Prior to joining Reliance Communications, Deepak has worked in leadership roles with Bharti Airtel and Tulip Telecom in this space.

Dell India Names Murli Mohan General Manager Of Dell Software

In this role, Murli is responsible for leading the Software portfolio and driving growth for Dell's India market.

Bridgette Chambers Appointed As Constellation Research CEO

Chambers will take the reins from founder Wang, who will maintain his role as Chairman and Lead Analyst.

India Leads APAC In IT Budget Expansion: Forrester

India ahead in share of organisations surveyed to increase their IT budgets by more than 10%.

Are You Making The Risks Clear While Keeping Up With Your C-Suite's Enthusiasm?

C-Suite's tech enlightenment makes it a lot easier to get management buy-in. But, what's tougher is dealing with the skewed knowledge that comes from limited understanding.

Microsoft: The Insiders Who Could Be CEO

Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far.