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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
Innovation is a Process · “Project Vista” Triage & Prioritization
How to Choose the Right Projects When Every Department Is Convinced Theirs Is the Right One Every IT leader who has worked inside a mid-market
Innovation is a Process · The Power of (Effective) Brainstorms
We’re proud to present the latest in our CEO’s “Innovation is a Process” series… Wikipedia gives this summary and definition of brainstorming: Brainstorming is a group
The Tragic Near-Death of Efficiency Lemmings · 6-Sigma at 3M
How Six Sigma Did Exactly What It Was Designed to Do; and Nearly Destroyed One of America’s Greatest Innovators For nearly a century, 3M
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
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
Change is Faster than Ever, but Will Never Again Be This Slow
“My dear, here we must run as fast as we can, just to stay in place. And if you wish to go anywhere you must
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
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
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
Innovation is a Process · Nurturing a Culture Where It can Happen
We’re proud to present the latest in our CEO’s “Innovation is a Process” series… “Companies must innovate or die”. “Record-setting innovation investments poised to
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
Don’t TiVo it: The Wrong Questions Stop Innovation at Efficiency
Few companies in the history of consumer technology have owned a moment the way TiVo did. Founded in 1997 and shipping its first DVR on
The Journey from Stability to Optimization
When the Fires Are Out, the Real Work Begins There is a particular organizational delusion that sets in after a hard-won stretch of IT stability.
The Journey from Crisis to Stability
When Your Tech Breaks, What You Do in the First 60 Minutes Defines Everything That Follows Every IT leader remembers their first real crisis. Not
Building the Easy Button · An AI Success Story in CRE Capital Markets
In the complex world of institutional capital markets and commercial real estate, dealmakers have long relied on instinct, contact lists, and rolodex-style memory to connect
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
Collaborate, Don’t Interview · How to Talk with Business Stakeholders about Tech
Picture the scene: a conference room, a whiteboard, a technology leader with a list of prepared questions, and a business executive checking the clock. The
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
Why our Engagements are Month-to-Month for Clients
One of the first things prospective clients notice about Innovation Vista is that our engagements are not locked into long-term contracts. Every engagement we offer,
Innovation – The Great Equalizer
For small and midsize companies competing against large competitors, it can often feel like they are set up to fail. The competitors may have stronger
Transformation Needs the Top, Even if it Doesn’t Start There
No matter where the vision for innovation comes from, the board and CEO must support and evangelize transformation for it to succeed. If the board
Step 1 to Swimming in the Digital Pool · Get in the Water
Do you have a vision for the potential of technology to impact your company’s future, but lack the details to make specific proposals? Part of
Best IT Strategy for a Non-IT Startup? It Depends
Tech company startups are the darlings of the press and of venture capitalists. It certainly seems that tech companies dominate the list of “Unicorns” and
Innovation Vista Announces Acquisition of Tech-Advisors.net
Innovation Vista announces the acquisition of Tech-Advisors.net, a tech site originally established in 2011 as an online IT consultancy.
JUST Keeping the IT Lights On = Awaiting Disruption
Is your IT just “keeping the lights on”? i.e. Are you just waiting to be disrupted? Don’t get me wrong – keeping the lights on,
How is IT Doing? Ask Business Leadership FIRST
“We do a great job. 90% of our KPIs and projects are in the green, and we had 99.9% uptime last month…” …Comments like this
A 2026 security checklist for CEOs to sleep at night
CEOs are in a complex quandary on information security. On the one hand this is a topic requiring deep technical expertise which is (usually) outside