Bob Violino

Emerging technologies such as cloud, robotic process automation and single-instance enterprise resource planning, are putting SSCs at the forefront of enterprise transformation.

The cyber security skills shortage is worsening for the third straight year and has affected nearly three quarters of organizations, according to a new study.

Effective management of reference data is a key part of data management overall. If it’s not done well or not done at all, the result can be poor data quality.

As organizations look to manage and secure data in a connected ecosystem, the key concerns for IT decision makers are cyber security, the ability to upgrade infrastructure and optimizing operations.

The ongoing focus on engaging existing customers and attracting new ones will drive demand for social media analytics over the coming years.

Among the key drivers of market growth are rising demand for advanced analytics to predict future outcomes and customer requirements and advancements in cloud-based services.

Top investments to support digital transformation are focused on migrating to the cloud and IT security, as well as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things.

While the majority believe AI-driven technologies can provide significant competitive advantages, only 29 percent said their organizations actually have such strategies.

Lack of clarity is a major contributor to project failures and accompanying wasted resources.

With less than 10 months to the deadline for complying with the CCPA, only 14 percent of U.S. companies are compliant and 44 percent have not yet started the implementation process.

The business world is increasingly mobile, and if organizations don’t provide easy access to data analytics capabilities for mobile users, they might be missing out on huge opportunities.

A majority of workers need access to company data and documents on mobile devices today, but many can't retrieve the documents and information they need remotely.

Organizations are struggling to keep their cyber security workforce staffed, as competitors increasingly lure employees who are enticed by higher pay and bonuses.

There’s an alarming gap in data activation at organizations today, and despite continued investment in people, data and technology, according to Forrester Research.

By 2022, there will be more than 12 billion mobile-ready devices and Internet of Things connections, up from about nine billion mobile-ready devices and IoT connections in 2017.

One of the top data and analytics technology trends this year will be the ongoing growth of natural language processing and conversational analytics, according to research firm Gartner Inc.

Having legacy systems was the top response in a new survey, at 41 percent. Lack of change management capabilities and relevant skills are also seen as key hurdles in 2019.

A large majority of businesses will increase their investments in digital technology over the coming year, and many expect IT modernization to fuel future transformation efforts that lead to cost savings and greater profitability.

U.S. companies are increasingly adopting new data analytics tools, including cloud-based business intelligence services and machine learning services, to leverage and monetize their information.

Organizations will be looking to hire a range of IT professionals, with skills related to data management among the most desired.