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Innovation Vista Surpasses 300 CIO Consultants
We are excited today to announce the growth of our network of C-Level IT leaders to over 300 consultants. This depth of expertise enables Innovation
The Innovation Mode · How to Transform Your Organization into an Innovation Powerhouse · Book Review
In “The Innovation Mode,” author George Krasadakis offers a strategic and comprehensive guide aimed at transforming organizations into entities capable of sustained innovation. Krasadakis, a
Innovation Management · Book Review
Jan van den Ende’s “Innovation Management” is a robust, comprehensive guide that tackles the complex subject of innovation in the modern business context. Published in
Innovation Capital · Beyond “Last year + x%” IT Budgeting
Preparing the annual budget is an exercise many tech leaders dread. There is tedious work required to inventory needs, project growth, and gather quotes for
Atlas of AI · Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence · Book Review
“Atlas of AI: Power, Politics and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence” is an insightful and thought-provoking examination of the multidimensional impacts of AI on
Deep Tech · Demystifying the Breakthrough Technologies That Will Revolutionize Everything · Book Review
In “Deep Tech: Demystifying the Breakthrough Technologies That Will Revolutionize Everything”, Eric Redmond offers an illuminating exploration into the complex and transformative world of deep
My Robot Gets Me · How Social Design Can Make New Products More Human · Book Review
In “My Robot Gets Me: How Social Design Can Make New Products More Human,” author Carla Diana explores the fascinating intersection of design, technology, and
Not All Brainstorms are Created Equal
Wikipedia gives this summary and definition of brainstorming: Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by
Microsoft throws open the RPA door, makes Power Automate Free
Microsoft created some waves in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) space this week, with the announcement at their
Why the IT Bar is Usually Set Too Low
The IT bar is set too low by business leaders Most CEOs and COOs spend their days trying to increase revenue and market share, while
Reality Check · How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business · Book Review
In “Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business,” the author offers a riveting exploration into the burgeoning world of immersive technologies such as
Ask Your Developer · How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century · Book Review
In “Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century,” the author provides an illuminating look into
Broadening Minds on the Business Potential of IT
Our founder Jeff Roberts was honored to be interviewed by Corey Prator, founder of Consortium Partners, about our purpose
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
2084 · Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity · Book Review
In “2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity”, John Lennox provides readers with an enlightening exploration into the potential futures and moral implications of
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