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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
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
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,
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
Hiring a New CIO After AI Has Rewritten the Job
Hiring a CIO has always been like making a bet on a head coach. The complication today is that the game itself changed between the
Guidelines for Selecting & Implementing an Enterprise System
Implementing an enterprise system is an endeavor of strategic importance. It requires meticulous planning, resource allocation, and the right set of tools. Here, we provide
Why We Build Trust First for Innovation Success
“Build Trust First” is Innovation Vista’s mantra on all engagements relating to change, transformation and transition. We believe it is absolutely necessary for success! Gartner