This two-part series is all about the common misconceptions and untruths that CIOs often fall prey to. It is extremely easy it is to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of the job and lose sight of the bigger picture and this episode will force you to confront some of the lies you might be telling yourself while also providing practical advice on how to move past them and be a more effective leader.

In the second part of our series on data, we speak with Omdia's Brad Shimmin on data democratization - what it means, why its important, what benefits it brings and how to start off on a data democratization journey. If you're passionate about data's role in the enterprise then don't miss this episode!

Data is the most important asset that a business possesses. Successfully leveraging it, however, is another story. In the first of this two-part series on data Omdia Chief Analyst Brad Shimmin talks to us about building a foundational data strategy to manage upstream data efficiently and effectively.

Doing customer service the right way requires more than just investing in the latest chatbot or AI system. In this episode we speak with Josh Nielsen, CEO and co-founder of Zencastr, who shares his company's approach to customer experience and how to leverage support to create a unique differentiator and competitive edge.

The moment you start writing code you start accumulating technical debt! Technical debt continues to plague businesses and prevents them from reaping the full benefits of their cloud and digital investments. In this episode we are joined by Moti Rafalin, CEO and co-founder of vFunction, as we break down common myths about technical debt and provide advice on how to address it effectively.

Enterprise architecture is a lot more than a technical audit. Having an imbalanced approach to EA is one of the key reasons why transformation programs don't move fast enough or don't deliver desired outcomes. So what is EA? How can enterprises ensure they have it right? Listen to this episode and find out!

Shadow IT poses security risks, increases complexity and cost for the organization because it circumvents established practices and protocols. In this episode we speak with Bel Lepe and Matt Chiodi from Cerby on how to effectively bring shadow IT into the fold and embrace it as a tool for increasing productivity and employee satisfaction.

IT contracts can be a tool or a hurdle based on how they are designed, drafted, and executed. In this episode we discuss how to ensure that the contractual language, terms, performance measurement, and governance can be adapted to make the contract an asset rather than a liability.

There is a dark side to the IT contracting process and the contract itself which is often one of the biggest pain points for the business and at the reason behind many challenges including scope-creep, budget overruns and missed deadlines. But there is a way to avoid the pull of the dark side and make the process easier and more conducive to the digital age. In this two-part series we talk about why this hidden side exists in the first place and what can be done to mitigate it.

Industrial sustainability is one of the major focal points in the move towards a greener future and it is clear that manufacturers need to 'clean up' their act to survive the next decade. But this is easier said than done because of the massive investments needed and risks involved. In this episode we speak with Omdia's Alex West to uncover where the manufacturing industry stands on its shift to sustainable business models and the role that technology can play in enabling this transformation.