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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

CIO Business Intelligence

Once all educational offerings are complete and approved by a Scrum Alliance-approved educator, candidates must accept the A-CSM license agreement and complete their Scrum Alliance membership profile. The certification is also well-suited for software engineers, business analysts, and project managers.

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Innovative integration drives automotive group to SAP awards

CIO Business Intelligence

CGA also has its own SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for day-to-day activities, including accounting and project management. The SAP Build Process Automation project helped us to achieve our reduced cost and increased efficiency annual target,” says Xiangyi Bao, CGA president.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

CIO Business Intelligence

“Periodic checks on your IT spending can unearth hidden costs you might not be aware of, from unused software licenses to redundant services. Billing errors, overprovisioning of licenses, and changes in capacity are other things to look for. IT leaders must be open-minded and take a fresh look at all areas of the business.”

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CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know

CIO Business Intelligence

Once you pass the CSM exam, you must submit a license agreement for the Scrum Alliance to accept, as well as complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile. The certification gives you a credential of demonstrable leadership value that goes beyond traditional project managers.

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In a Time of Environmental Disruption, DSM ‘Does Something Meaningful’

CIO Business Intelligence

With much of the burden placed on buyers, category managers, procurement project managers, and procurement professionals, the substandard purchase-to-pay process meant potential pay delays, among other risks. For us, digitalizing our procurement operations was like getting a driver’s license,” said Feikema.

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What is an automation engineer? A growing role to address IT automation

CIO Business Intelligence

Some of the most common skills for an automation engineer include: Automation and robotics Artificial intelligence and machine learning Programming and coding experience Project management Agile, cloud, and DevOps Analytical and problem-solving skills Communication and leadership skills Experience in computer science or engineering How to become an (..)

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Many CIOs are better equipped to combat rising IT costs. Are you?

CIO Business Intelligence

They just pass on all those increases in areas such as layers of licensing, management of the software stack, and their infrastructure services. There’s an opportunity for technological business reinvention amid inflationary pressure, and it might help your organization weather the storm.