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6 best practices for better vendor management

CIO Business Intelligence

And how well an IT leader deals with and orchestrates vendor relationships can mean the difference between a well-organized and efficient IT operation and a mess that costs an organization millions of dollars without delivering positive results. Here are several key tips for making the most of vendor relationships.

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Quick Resource Guide To Help Organizations Scale Healthcare Support During COVID-19

Forrester IT

Forrester has curated a list of companies that are delivering virtual care services and support for health insurers, healthcare providers, employers, and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some vendors initially offered temporary discounts or free services, many have discontinued these practices.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO Business Intelligence

After all, says Michael Corrigan, CIO of World Insurance, “It can be more challenging to work with, or manage a third-party that is providing higher-end skills like AI/data science if you don’t have the internal IT resources with the knowledge or expertise to hold that third-party accountable.” Double down on vendor management.

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New CIO appointments in India, 2022

CIO Business Intelligence

With more and more companies undertaking the journey of digital transformation, the role of the CIO has become critical. He joins the Indian beverage company after a 17-year stint at Wockhardt where he was associate vice president of information technology head. He will also plan and implement the company’s IT and digital strategy.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

McKee, tech founder and digital twins thought leader at Counterpoint Technologies, acts as a part-time CTO for nine companies in the US and Europe. Rising software costs create headaches Another example is Ameritas Life Insurance, which has operations in the US, but the current 3.7% And you have to partner with your vendors.”

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CIOs step up to fill plus-size leadership roles

CIO Business Intelligence

Jonnala stepped in as CIO at network infrastructure provider CommScope two years ago after more than a dozen years spent at the company in various roles leading business and technology transformation. Imagine a CIO of a Fortune 10 company talking to investment analysts — they should, but they don’t,” she explains. “I

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7 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2020

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Companies who want to survive and thrive are looking to new technologies like AI and automation to bridge the gap and gain a competitive edge. Of course, not many companies can afford this option. Whether a physical or virtual space, these centers are dedicated to helping a company stay on the cutting edge of its industry.”.