Bold CIOs are breaking free of legacy tech

Computerworld IT Management/Outsourcing October 01, 2015 INSIDER Bold CIOs are breaking free of legacy tech It's hard to become a nimble digital disruptor if you're weighed down by systems anchored in the past. Many CIOs are working to escape the grip of outdated IT. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER The holy grail of digital transformation: Improved employee efficiency 2. Companies want to hire IT pros – fast 3. 4 ways MOOCs are changing professional development 4. Tim Cook says businesses need to step up where governments don't 5. INSIDER Progress Software CEO: We're honored to serve dev community Webcast: IBM Becoming an Enterprise Digital Business Register for this exciting webcast as Gartner analyst Donald Feinberg provides his view point of the Digital Business, the impact to organizations and society as a whole, how it breaks down traditional barriers between industry segments, creating completely new value chains and new business opportunities. Learn More INSIDER The holy grail of digital transformation: Improved employee efficiency How three organizations delivered digital initiatives that help people close deals faster, reduce paperwork and get the most out of their workdays. READ MORE Companies want to hire IT pros – fast While demand was down slightly, businesses still report a need for IT professionals in Q4. But candidates need to move fast, because companies are eager to fill these positions as soon as possible. READ MORE White Paper: SAS Institute Inc Revolutionizing Business Decision Making Exploring predictive analytics for the first time? Malene Haxholdt, global marketing manager for business analytics at SAS, explains what you need to know to get started. Learn More 4 ways MOOCs are changing professional development Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, offer a powerful platform for enterprise training, education and development – at big cost savings and with greater efficiency. READ MORE Tim Cook says businesses need to step up where governments don't Apple's CEO said that he wants large companies like Apple to play a role in solving societal problems when governments can't. READ MORE INSIDER Progress Software CEO: We're honored to serve dev community In an exclusive interview, CEO Philip Pead vows to help Progress' community of 1.7 million developers meet the challenges of a cloud and mobile world. READ MORE White Paper: Opsview State of the Sysadmin Report Learn what exactly system administrators are concentrating on in terms of systems and software, as well as the sentiment behind what is driving higher compensation among IT. Learn More. Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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