10 ways you're failing at IT audits

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CIO Leader Jul 06, 2017 10 ways you're failing at IT audits IT audits can feel like a grim nuisance, but great value awaits those who heed these common mistakes that inevitably lead to an IT audit disaster. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • How to get the most from a managed IT services provider • The hidden risk of blind trust in AI's 'black box' • 5 things to know about today's IT retention killer • SLA definitions, solutions and best practices • The hidden pitfalls of going freelance in IT • Tapping IoT to monitor the flow of free beer White Paper: Avaya 2015 Latin American Mid-Market Enterprise Communications Platforms Growth Excellence Leadership Award The small- and medium-sized business (SMB) communications market is growing at a steady pace as businesses increasingly migrate from legacy telephony platforms to next-generation communications solutions. SMBs are looking for technologies and tools to help consolidate their communications infrastructure, integrate applications, and reduce the cost and complexity of ownership. Read More ▶ How to get the most from a managed IT services provider As the managed services provider market matures, CIOs should resist the urge to go with the lowest-cost provider in favor of partners that understand your business and can help you achieve strategic goals. Read More ▶ The hidden risk of blind trust in AI's 'black box' Companies intent on weaving AI more tightly into the fabric of their businesses are seeking to better explain how algorithms make their decisions, especially where risk and regulations are involved. Read More ▶ 5 things to know about today's IT retention killer It's a seller's market in IT, meaning it's more important than ever to keep an eye on your IT workers' stress levels and work-life balance, before they burn out — or seek work elsewhere. Read More ▶ SLA definitions, solutions and best practices SLAs are a critical component of any technology vendor contract. Beyond listing expectations of service type and quality, an SLA provides remedies when requirements aren't met. Read More ▶ The hidden pitfalls of going freelance in IT Independence has its upsides and downsides. IT pros lend firsthand advice on the challenges of going solo, Read More ▶ Tapping IoT to monitor the flow of free beer Buffalo Wild Wings has implemented a keg monitoring system in conjunction with integration software and APIs to curb beer comps at 1,200 locations, boosting revenue and increasing operational efficiency. Read More ▶ White Paper: QSM (Quantitative Software Management) QSM - Annual IT Budgeting Solution The time has come to begin the annual ritual: IT budgeting. Not only is this task difficult, it is made worse by the fact that most organizations do it in an overly simplistic way. This often results in up to 40% of the projects grossly missing the mark, which wreaks havoc on the enterprise resource plans and results in disappointed business stakeholders. What is if it didn't have to be this way? Read More ▶ CIO Insider 1. 7 ways AI will revolutionize business travel 2. Digital transformation sparks sales of U.S. IT services abroad 3. CPQ software demystifies B2B sales complexity 4. Legacy processes are holding back your digital business 5. The hard truths of navigating ageism in IT Editor's Picks 1. The 13 most valuable IT certifications today 2. The 'best practices' IT should avoid at all costs 3. 6 trends shaping IT cloud strategies today 4. CIO Quick Takes: How CIOs assess the value of emerging technology 5. Shake Shack's secret sauce for getting mobile apps right

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