Topic: IT strategy

The problems CIOs face in 2023 and the actions to take
By Gregory Douglass
March 22, 2023
CIOs’ 2023 challenges focus on 5 areas: efficiency, value, operations, talent and reinvention. Accenture’s Greg Douglass explains actions for now and next.
Tune in: Why should you care about the metaverse?
By Edwin Van der Ouderaa
Tejas R. Patel
December 19, 2022
What is the metaverse and what could it mean for your business? Accenture’s Edwin Van der Ouderaa and Tejas Patel went to the metaverse to find out.
Can a transformation run like a lemonade stand?
By Jason Sain
November 1, 2022
How do you simplify a complex enterprise transformation; Accenture’s Jason Sain recommends starting with a clear vision and value creation story. Read more.
Time off? Some books to spark the creative IT mind
By Frédéric Brunier
August 25, 2022
Need to get the gears turning and recharge; Accenture’s Frederic Brunier shares essential titles to spark the IT mind from his colleagues. Read more. 
Why do sustainable CIOs help drive real change?
By Stefano Sperimborgo
August 15, 2022
CIOs are leading the adoption of greener practices and embedding sustainability across the business. Accenture’s Stefano Sperimborgo explains how.
Should tech be at the M&A deal table? Yes!
By Nikhil Iyer
July 15, 2022
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, it is important for tech to be at the deal table. Accenture explains there are a few areas where it matters.
How CIOs bring the greatest value to transformation 
By Gregory Douglass
June 29, 2022
CIOs can bring the greatest value to transformation. Accenture’s Greg Douglass explains how CIOs address new challenges in today’s business.
How to build innovation faster with tech trends 
By Jeniffer Ramnath
June 1, 2022
The consumer goods industry is evolving rapidly. Accenture’s Jennifer Ramnath sat down with Mohammed Gause, CIO of Tiger Brands to discuss innovative solutions.
Digital directors: Boost tech savviness of the board
By Gregory Douglass
May 26, 2022
Greg Douglass from Accenture advises how to boost a tech-savvy board as embracing digital transformation requires tech expertise across enterprises. Read more.
One size does not fit all for women in tech
By Vivian Ho
April 6, 2022
Why women in tech are successful & happiest when defining their careers on their own terms. Accenture’s Vivian Ho offers insights as a mentor.
How CIOs benefit by getting multi-speed IT right
By Yiannos Theodoridis
February 28, 2022
If Agile is challenging, meet multi-speed; a model combining the best of both worlds to gain agility. Accenture’s Yiannos Theodoridis explains why.
Why CIOs should go all in on Agile to avoid chaos
By Kit Friend
February 18, 2022
What’s at risk when CIOs mistake a hybrid solution for Agile, and why multi-speed isn’t always the answer. Accenture’s Kit Friend explains the answers.
Make key governance moves like a chess master
By Cassie Walls
December 10, 2021
Accenture’s Cassie Walls explains the robust governance model is essential to executing a successful transformation process. Read more.
Drive a race car on a reliable and resilient track 
By Florian Hoeppner
November 17, 2021
Accenture’s Florian Hoeppner explains why Enterprise DevOps is the best option to accelerate product development and win the race. Read more.
For tech execs, 6 ways to chart a course to growth
By Laura G. Converso
November 11, 2021
Accenture’s Laura Converso explains why tech execs need to pay attention to six signals of business change essential to seize the future. Read more.
3 key things to know about your technology spend
By Steven Poniatowski
October 29, 2021
Accenture's Steven Poniatowski shares top insights on how to capture the right technology spend with three actionable ways to better manage. Read more.
Tech execs, how strong is your sustainability DNA?
By Tejas R. Patel
October 14, 2021
With the double helix effect of sustainability and technology, CIOs are in the driver’s seat of transformation. Accenture’s Tejas Patel explains.
Want a competitive edge? Embrace cloud continuum
By Penelope Prett
September 15, 2021
Accenture’s Penelope Prett explains how to embrace the cloud continuum as it has the capabilities to gain a competitive edge. Read more.
Committed to 5G? Reinforce security of Open RAN
By Aurelio Nocerino
August 31, 2021
Accenture’s Aurelio Nocerino addresses the security concerns of Open RAN in 5G networks with the 5 elements of security strategy. Read how.
How tech can help us find our purpose
By Ricardo Polisel Alves
July 26, 2021
Accenture’s Ricardo Polisel Alves explains how you can ensure your business and technology objectives are aligned. Read more.
How CIOs can modernize tech stacks in divestitures
By Dominik Krimpmann
July 14, 2021
Accenture’s Dominik Krimpmann explains how lean greenfield works and what is the right approach to technology integration in M&A. Learn more.
How can 5G + Edge + Cloud help prevent wildfires?
By Jefferson Wang
June 23, 2021
Accenture’s Global 5G Lead, Jefferson Wang, talks about how 5G enables edge compute and cloud to help prevent wildfires. Read more.
For meaningful ESG data, technology opens the door
By Ashish Mehta
June 1, 2021
Demand for ESG reporting is now on the CIO agenda, because technology and data are at the heart of it. Accenture’s Ashish Mehta explains why.
Is leadership ready for massive tech changes?
By Christine Disco
May 19, 2021
Accenture’s Christine Disco gives insights into how organizations can lead the technology changes that are rapidly changing the world. Read more.
Agile enough for digital transformation? Strategies that help
By Fabio Sartori
May 13, 2021
Accenture’s Fabio Sartori explains strategies where IT is the heart of customers’ needs and agility leads the digital transformation. Read how.
Yes, you belong: Giving women a new vision of tech
By Nikoo Delgoshaie
April 20, 2021
Accenture’s Nikoo Delgoshaie talks about Women pursuing careers in technology are now changing. Read how.
How agile development can work in a virtual setting
By Christophe Chartrin
February 22, 2021
Accenture discusses the importance of agile technologies in the absence of physical proximity. Learn more.
Tech-enabled transformation is the key to 2021 revival
By Frédéric Brunier
January 22, 2021
Accenture's blog reveals CIOs should look to innovation as a pervasive driver of business revival in 2021. Read more about tech-enabled business transformation.
CIOs rise to the challenge of a rapidly evolving role
By Gregory Douglass
November 9, 2020
Accenture’s blog explains how the role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) has evolved for the business needs of today. Read more.
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