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Innovation Vista Acquires MergerCIO.com
HOUSTON, TX — Innovation Vista is pleased to announce the acquisition of MergerCIO.com, as the next step in enhancing the firm’s depth and portfolio. Jeff
Agile Transformation · Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework to Think and Lead Differently · Book Review
In “Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework to Think and Lead Differently,” the author presents a thoughtful and structured approach to agile transformation
Experienced IT Leadership CAN be Affordable · Virtual CIOs
The importance – and the complexity – of Technology in modern business models have never been higher. Because IT skills are so different from those
The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation · Book Review
“The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation” serves as a thorough guide for any organization looking to navigate the choppy waters of digital change.
Change is Faster than Ever, but Will Never Again Be This Slow
This succinct summary of the challenge of modern life is a quote from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, from his keynote at the Davos World
Eat, Sleep, Innovate · How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization · Book Review
“Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization” is a compelling read that argues creativity should not be relegated to
What To Expect When You’re Expecting Robots · The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration · Book Review
In “What To Expect When You’re Expecting Robots: The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration,” authors Laura Major and Julie Shah present a comprehensive and insightful guide
Business Impact – the True North for Innovation
There is a lot of hype within the business sector around emerging technologies. Talk of finding new, creative ways to solve business challenges never fails
The Alignment Problem · Machine Learning and Human Values · Book Review
In “The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values,” the author navigates the intricate landscape where machine learning intersects with ethics, offering a comprehensive look
Virtual CIO Case Study · Paying By the Drink for the Right Wine
Buying wine by the bottle (or case) may be the most economic option to acquire it at scale, but if a bottle is beyond your
2030 · How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything · Book Review
In “2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything,” Mauro F. Guillén offers an intriguing and thought-provoking glimpse into the
Founder Jeff Roberts to speak at IT Leaders conference
Our Founder Jeff Roberts is slated to speak on Monday Sep 14th at the SINC Midmarket IT & Security Leaders Virtual
Gold Nuggets of Data all over the Ground
Increasingly, how an organization views and uses their data determines their level of success, and therefore the value of the enterprise. Data can be as
Nurturing a Culture of Innovation
“Companies must innovate or die”. “Record-setting innovation investments poised to disrupt many industries”. Headlines like these proliferate business journals and have become calls to action
The Power of Experiments · Decision Making in a Data-Driven World · Book Review
“The Power of Experiments: Decision-Making in a Data-Driven World” by Michael Luca and Max H. Bazerman is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding
The New Digital Normal of Customer Expectations
The advent of the new digital normal means understanding that customer expectations are no longer shaped by traditional standards, but by the best experiences they
Doing Agile Right · Transformation without Chaos · Book Review
“Doing Agile Right: Transformation without Chaos” by Darrell K. Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez serves as a valuable compass in the often-murky waters of
Lead From The Future · How to Turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth · Book Review
In “Lead From The Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth,” authors Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz offer a blueprint for leaders
Escaping the Catch-22 of Post-COVID Digitalization
COVID-19 has escalated and turbo-charged digital transformation across the globe. Prior to COVID, many organizations planned to build out more options for their employees to
Reprogramming the American Dream · From Rural America to Silicon Valley · Making AI Serve Us All · Book Review
In “Reprogramming the American Dream,” Kevin Scott, the CTO of Microsoft, offers a persuasive and timely exploration of the complex relationship between technology, particularly artificial
Successful Leadership in the New COVID Reality
Successful leadership in the new COVID reality will require a new approach to overcome the unforeseen challenges presented by the pandemic. So many plans for
Free IT Consulting for Small Businesses Fighting Coronavirus COVID-19
Innovation Vista is offering small businesses free consulting about remote work options or other IT issues to help them keep their business moving as we all combat coronavirus COVID19 together.
Turning CRM Data into Deep Customer Insights
The world is becoming increasingly personalized. Frequent flier numbers and customer membership programs enable companies to track consumers’ buying patterns; social media platforms and digital
The Future Is Faster Than You Think · Book Review
In “The Future Is Faster Than You Think,” authors Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler provide an enthralling exploration of how emerging technologies like AI,
Designed for Digital · Book Review
“Designed for Digital” is a compelling read for executives, managers, and digital transformation agents who are in the business of shaping the future of their
Competing in the Age of AI · Strategy and Leadership when Algorithms and Networks Run the World · Book Review
In “Competing in the Age of AI,” authors Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani offer an incisive look into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping
CRM Adoption Needs Good Leadership as Much as Good IT
Over 90% of companies with dedicated sales teams have licensed a CRM system, and yet far fewer of these companies believe their CRMs are strategic
What CXOs should know about Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is a buzzword which has crept into the language of business in recent years, and the definition of the term varies greatly. At
The Unicorn Project · Book Review
In “The Unicorn Project,” Gene Kim takes readers back to the fictional Parts Unlimited, the struggling auto parts company that also served as the backdrop
User Friendly · How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play · Book Review
In “User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play,” authors Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant delve