CIO Study Shows Shifting Priorities and Cloud Emphasis; Reshaping Online Shopping: The Virtual Fitting Room

View newsletter in a browser window. CIO Study Shows Shifting Priorities and Cloud Emphasis Rebecca Kutzer-Rice recently wrote about IBM's 2011 CIO Study, which identifies a growing embracement of the cloud and a changing role for the CIO. She noted that for the first time, the top priorities of the CIOs align with those of the CEOs interviewed. Those priorities include strengthening customer relationships, improving employee skills and making more use of data analysis. Check it out. Also, we invite you to register for a Smarter Technology editorial eSeminar taking place Tuesday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific/1:00 p.m. Eastern by clicking here. This Web-based 60-minute program, titled "Smart Business Analytics Strategies for Better Data Use," will provide you with vital information about the importance of embracing business analytics to make better business decisions. Click here to register. READ MORE >> Reshaping Online Shopping: The Virtual Fitting Room In an effort to compete more effectively against brick and mortar clothing stores, smart online retailers are turning to virtual fitting rooms. READ MORE >> Cloud Makes 3D Models from Aerial Photos Cloud-based services are enabling fast, cheap, large-scale three-dimensional models of almost any landscape. The models are generated from easy-to-obtain aerial photos from drones--unmanned aerial vehicles. READ MORE >> Smart Software Helps Farmers Nurture Their Crops The USDA developed software that predicts the timing of plant growth stages so farmers can know how their crops are progressing and when to apply pesticides, fertilizers and water. READ MORE >> Steps to Get a Business Analytics Effort Off the Ground Companies that use data analytics typically have more revenue growth and a higher return on capital investment. With such significant benefits, it is not surprising that there is increased interest in business analytics today. However, a study by the IBM Institute for Business Value and MIT Sloan Management Review found that most companies do not know how to use analytics to improve their business. To overcome the obstacles to widespread analytics adoption, the IBM and MIT study offers up some insightful steps organizations can take to get such a valuable IT-business focus up and running. This video highlights the steps to start a business analytics effort. WATCH NOW >> Five New Technologies That Will Change Enterprise Computing READ MORE >> Micro-Camera Delivers Clear Picture at a Low Cost READ MORE >> Business Analytics and Optimization Software: Gaining Insights and Optimizing Results (Brought to you by IBM) READ MORE >> ADVERTISEMENT eNewsletter Information You are subscribed to Smarter Technology with the email address dwyld.kwu.wyldside@blogger.com. Update Account Information | Unsubscribe Get the week's most important channel news, analysis and information in your inbox each Saturday morning. Stay on top of the trends and what you need to know to be a success. Subscribe to the Best of Channel Insider today! Copyright © 2011 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy