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LEADERSHIP PROFILE | NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Leveraging Your Principles as a Technology Leader Today

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Leveraging Your Principles as a Technology Leader Today

Zscaler Chief Technology Officer Syam Nair describes his career journey as “planned happenstance.” By keeping an open mind, continuously learning, and building new skills, opportunities came his way on his path to a C-suite role. Here, Syam shares insights on key traits, opportunities and challenges for CTOs today.
BLOG | NOVEMBER 7, 2023

4 Highlights from our C-Level Survey on Talent Strategy

BLOG | NOVEMBER 7, 2023

4 Highlights from our C-Level Survey on Talent Strategy

After big worker shifts in recent years, we wondered how C-level executives were currently approaching the challenge of finding and keeping skilled workers. We asked more than 1,100 executives in our communities about their talent strategies – here are 4 highlights from the survey.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How CIOs and CISOs Can Power the Business Ecosystem Through Secure Access

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How CIOs and CISOs Can Power the Business Ecosystem Through Secure Access

Cybersecurity is shifting from "trust but verify" models to ones that assume that every activity is insecure. In an age of high-profile security attacks and complex business ecosystems, how can CIOs and CISOs manage risk holistically? Our France Community gathered recently to discuss how to enable the business while mitigating risk – these are the takeaways.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Reducing Costs and Increasing Productivity Through Tool Consolidation

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Reducing Costs and Increasing Productivity Through Tool Consolidation

Organizations are balancing more technology and tools than ever before, while CIOs are simultaneously trying to maximize their IT investments. How can CIOs avoid spending more and keep their competitive advantage? Tool sprawl and how to manage it was the topic of a recent town hall discussion in New York – here are the key takeaways.
BLOG | OCTOBER 31, 2023

Gaining Value from a Cloud-Based Data Ecosystem with the CDO of Fannie Mae

BLOG | OCTOBER 31, 2023

Gaining Value from a Cloud-Based Data Ecosystem with the CDO of Fannie Mae

On Episode 26 of The Next Big Question Podcast, we were thrilled to have CDO of Fannie Mae, Kevin Bates, answer the question, “How Can an Enterprise Gain Value from a Cloud-Based Data Ecosystem?” Get an inside look at the key takeaways from the conversation here.
BLOG | OCTOBER 23, 2023

How to Integrate Technology Teams with Bernard Mikael of EY

BLOG | OCTOBER 23, 2023

How to Integrate Technology Teams with Bernard Mikael of EY

In the first episode of our 2023 podcast series, Chief Information and Transformation Officer Bernard Mikael of EY discusses integrating technology teams across the business. He shares his experiences in creating a partnership between IT and the business and what it means to truly innovate. Read highlights of Bernard’s episode here.
BLOG | OCTOBER 16, 2023

7 Must-See Sessions at Evanta’s CIO Executive Summits

BLOG | OCTOBER 16, 2023

7 Must-See Sessions at Evanta’s CIO Executive Summits

Earlier in the year, CIOs were focused on cloud strategies, IT strategy and operating models, and digital business. Now, CIOs are engaged in AI strategies, innovation, and increasing productivity. Here are a few of the most captivating sessions and CIO summits on these topics in the coming months.
INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023

C-Suite Community Pulse on Talent Strategy

INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023

C-Suite Community Pulse on Talent Strategy

In an environment of near-constant disruption, we asked C-level executives what this means for their workforce and the talent strategy at their organizations. Learn more about the need for skilled workers from 1,100 executive responses in our latest community pulse survey.
INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023

CIO Community Pulse on Talent Strategy

INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023

CIO Community Pulse on Talent Strategy

CIOs in Evanta communities remained focused on digital business, innovation and increasing productivity across the enterprise. With their goals dependent on a skilled workforce, we wondered how CIOs are approaching talent currently. Here is what more than 300 IT executives told us about their talent strategies now and into the future.
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Optimizing Efficiencies Through Data and Automation

BLOG | SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Optimizing Efficiencies Through Data and Automation

Economic headwinds have business leaders determined to cut costs while continuing to drive growth, leading IT and security leaders to leverage data and automation to improve productivity and efficiency. Seattle CIO and CISO communities recently gathered for an Inner Circle to discuss how they can support faster, data-driven decisions and advance automation in a competitive environment – these are their takeaways.
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 28

PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 28

In the fourth and final episode of our 2023 podcast series, CDO Ellen Nielsen of Chevron joins the conversation to talk about the hot topic of AI. Here, Ellen discusses the adoption of AI across the enterprise and the key challenges and opportunities to consider.
SESSION PREVIEW | SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Unleash the Full Power of Secure Digital Transformation

SESSION PREVIEW | SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Unleash the Full Power of Secure Digital Transformation

At the recent Global CIO and CISO Executive Summits, technology and security leaders came together to discuss their most pressing priorities, including cybersecurity and cyber resilience. During each summit, Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Zscaler led a keynote presentation with Evanta community members addressing how CIOs and CISOs can securely harness new and disruptive technologies and the advantages of Zero Trust architecture. Here’s a preview.
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 27

PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 27

In this episode of our 2023 podcast series, SVP, Chief Information Security Officer at UL Solutions Angela Williams leads a conversation about how the board can deepen their expertise of enterprise security and risk, and how they can strive for cyber resiliency.
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What to Expect at an Evanta Executive Summit

BLOG | SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What to Expect at an Evanta Executive Summit

Evanta communities host hundreds of Executive Summits across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia every Spring and Fall. If you have not had a chance to attend your local summit, here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 26

PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 26

In the second episode of our 2023 podcast series, Chief Data Officer Kevin Bates of Fannie Mae leads a conversation about how enterprises can gain value from a cloud-based data ecosystem and where generative AI can fit into this model.
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 25

PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 25

In the first episode of our 2023 podcast series, Chief Information & Transformation Officer Bernard Mikael of EY talks about integrating technology across the enterprise. He shares lessons learned from his experience in digital transformation and organizational change and how to best position organizations for innovation.
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Next Big Question with EY, Fannie Mae, UL Solutions and Chevron

BLOG | SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Next Big Question with EY, Fannie Mae, UL Solutions and Chevron

On our Evanta podcast, The Next Big Question, we ask C-level executives from top companies about a critical business question and their approach to it. Read more about the guests featured in the 2023 podcast series and the topics, from AI and cloud-based data to transformation and cybersecurity.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | AUGUST 30, 2023

Delivering Business Value through Cybersecurity Investments

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | AUGUST 30, 2023

Delivering Business Value through Cybersecurity Investments

Cybersecurity is the No. 1 spending item in the IT budget and a board-level concern. But CIOs and CISOs increasingly need to demonstrate how investments in security add business value. CIOs and CISOs in Pittsburgh gathered recently to discuss how security can deliver value to the business – these are their takeaways.
BLOG | AUGUST 21, 2023

CIOs' Current Outlook on Generative AI

BLOG | AUGUST 21, 2023

CIOs' Current Outlook on Generative AI

One theme for CIOs this year is thriving through volatility – and perhaps nothing is a better example of a disruptive technology than the energy around generative AI tools. We recently surveyed CIOs, asking what they think about AI tools now and their outlook for the future – here are the top takeaways.
BLOG | JULY 31, 2023

3 Key Takeaways from C-Level Executives on Generative AI

BLOG | JULY 31, 2023

3 Key Takeaways from C-Level Executives on Generative AI

Regardless of their role – from CDAOs to CFOs and from CIOs and CISOs to CHROs – executives wanted to talk about AI and learn more about it in our programs this spring. We used our Pulse Survey to ask C-level executives about how they’re using generative AI – these are the key takeaways.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JULY 27, 2023

Value vs. Risk – A Thoughtful Approach to Generative AI

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JULY 27, 2023

Value vs. Risk – A Thoughtful Approach to Generative AI

For CIOs and CISOs, advancements in AI have created a demand for the adoption of generative AI models. How can executives ensure the IT and security functions are prepared? Recently, CIOs and CISOs in New Jersey joined a Town Hall discussion on developing a thoughtful approach to generative AI – these are their takeaways.
BLOG | JULY 24, 2023

3 Reasons to Participate In Person with Evanta

BLOG | JULY 24, 2023

3 Reasons to Participate In Person with Evanta

Community members are sharing how priceless face-to-face connections are for their professional and personal development. For those who have not had the chance to participate at an Evanta program in-person yet, here are 3 benefits C-level community members cite from gathering together with their peers.