Joe McKendrick

While much ballyhooed and potentially important, insurers should first take a breath and think about where they fit into the big picture.

Some insurers have recognized this large base of skills and assets, and found ways to leverage them.

While the movie portrays Facebook as a platform born of a grudge by a jilted, love-struck student, insurers are taking the site very seriously.

SOA is so pervasive, it impacts everybody in an organization from top to bottom.

A computer of Watson’s power would be a definite boon if available to insurers.

Aflac’s CIO discusses how technology has made a significant difference for the company’s agents and employees.

Can you imagine conducting all of your day-to-day business on a smartphone? Yeah, didn’t think so…

We know mainframes can take a pounding, but they also need to be responsive and Web-aware.

Those who view SOA as a "magic bullet" may consider taking a more realistic approach to its implementation.

One thing is certain: Technology will play the most prominent role in all efforts.

Despite popular opinions, many firms continue to take a smart approach to SOA.

By streamlining and enhancing IT operations, Chartis already has recouped about $127 million in infrastructure savings.

A culture of complacency hampers information security efforts, and as a result, sensitive corporate data is vulnerable to tampering and theft.

Improved searchability and knowledge sharing are just two of the benefits of the “less-paper” office.

Gone are the days when a single vendor—or even engaging two or three vendors—is a viable strategy.

While insurers still have to pour money and resources into developing for different mobile platforms, end-users have alleviated much of the pain.

Private clouds still present the same maintenance and hardware costs that companies have been struggling with all along, say some industry analysts.

While IT grunt work may be outsourced, the need for talented managers and professionals who understand both business and technology sides remains.

Many believe that the future for insurers is in the mobile Web.

Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination … and some collaborative software to kick-start the process.