Top 10 Ways IT Plans to Innovate in 2017

[InformationWeek Today]( Today Follow IW: [RSS]( September 05, 2017 Top!Top?elq_mid=80214&elq_cid=22844169 TOP STORIES [Top 10 Ways IT Sparks Innovation]( The pressure to become a digital business is pushing IT leaders to innovate more than ever before. Discover the areas they are focusing on to create change and digitally transform. [A Hat Doesn't Make a Captain: 3 Traits of a C-Suite Genius]( What makes an executive successful? Consider traits such as risk taking and never relying on the status quo. [Launching a New Office Overseas? Engineer It for Success]( Having learned from his experience opening an operation in Norway, Tapad's Jeff Olchovy shares his advice to others planning overseas expansion. [You Are Doing Analytics Wrong: Here Is Why]( Analytics ROI often falls short because businesses overlook important parts of the process. Middle!Middle?elq_mid=80214&elq_cid=22844169 Partner Perspectives [The Unstoppable Progression of Object Storage]( New developments in gateways, plugins, and more, offer far more value to users of object storage than ever before. [Software-Defined-Storage - the New Crown Jewel in Telecommunications]( Maintaining a high pace of innovation requires the kind of IT agility for telcos that is only available in a software-defined computing environment. [The Importance of the Partner Ecosystem in Your Storage Solution]( Relying on a vendor that appreciates and fuels the symbiotic relationship between upstream and downstream communities can pay strong dividends to those investing in today's storage solutions. [[FLASHPOLL] Just How Cloudy Is It?]( Approximately what percentage of your company's IT workload is handled in the cloud? TECH RESOURCES - [AI & Machine Learning: How to Get Ready for the Next Wave of Advanced Analytics]( - [[Gartner Reprint] Decommissioning Applications]( - [Sonus Advantage Brochure]( - [Next Gen Managed Security Services]( - [Privileged Access Management: The Key to Protecting Your Business Amid Cybercrime's Current Boom](E2%80%99s-current-boom/391573?elq_mid=80214&elq_cid=22844169&_mc=NL_IWK_EDT_IWK_daily_20170905&cid=NL_IWK_EDT_IWK_daily_20170905&elqTrackId=451052b885c8439ea593cb0d7df5e55a&elq=8fcdd15b89e846dd8d497d52ce3902af&elqaid=80214&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=27891) - [The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard & CA Privileged Access Management]( - [Data Diode Vendor Comparison Guide]( [ACCESS TECH LIBRARY NOW]( - [Ransomware 101: Understanding Ransomware]( In this eye-opening webinar, top experts offer insight on how ransomware is created, how it is distributed, how it works, and how to limit its impact on your organization. - [Threat Intelligence Overload?]( A wide range of threat intelligence feeds and services have cropped up keep IT organizations up to date on the latest security threats. But without mechanisms in place to actually use the information, these alerts provide little benefit. [MORE WEBINARS]( MOST POPULAR [10 Best US Cities for Tech Jobs in 2017]( These metro areas have seen the biggest gains in software jobs over the last five years. You might be surprised by where some cities rank, and which noted tech employer missed the cut. [9 Cloud Certifications Worth Your Time and Money]( For IT professionals who want to advance their careers with new skills, certifications in cloud technology and management are a good bet. [Fannie Mae Tackles DevSecOps]( Fannie Mae's focus on the customer led them to a DevSecOps strategy that won 1st place in the InformationWeek IT Excellence DevOps category. [A Lesson in Physics and Engineering for Data Center Efficiency]( Mitre's infrastructure team used physics, EU voltage standards, and cross-team collaboration to reduce their data center costs by 20%. Jim Treadway, Chief Engineer of Infrastructure for Mitre stopped by the InformationWeek News Desk at Interop ITX to talk the strategy that won 2nd place in the InformationWeek IT Excellence Awards infrastructure category. [The 10 'Perks' IT Workers Want Most]( Most job seekers don't look for specific perks, but the things an employer offers can provide a valuable glimpse into the corporate culture. SLIDESHOWS [Top 10 Ways IT Sparks Innovation]( [MORE SLIDESHOWS]( FEATURED REPORTS - [Surviving the IT Security Skills Shortage]( Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand -- and short supply. Find out what Dark Reading discovered during their 2017 Security Staffing Survey and get some strategies for getting through the drought. Download the report today! - [Guide to DevOps: Continuous Delivery & Automation]( [MORE REPORTS]( InformationWeek is looking for engaged readers to moderate message board on this site. Interact with your IT peers; earn recognition and perks. Interested? 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