Technology

Guarding Privacy in the Federal Government: A Holistic Approach

August 10,2007
The pressure for the federal government to protect personal data and privacy of Americans is stronger than ever, and having a culture to do so is imperative. For such a culture to flourish, it must have strong support from the top. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ federal practice, along with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), recently examined the federal government’s progress in implementing privacy programs. Full Story

The Emergence of the CTO

August 10,2007
Technology is now an integral part of most companies’ business strategy. The demand is growing for individuals who can contribute from a deep technology competency and, in addition, guide and execute the IT strategy to achieve the business goals and mission. According to this article from Heidrick & Struggles, CTOs can be categorized into four general models. Full Story

What the Board Needs to Know About IT: Phase I Findings

January 2,2007
In 2006, Deloitte Consulting LLP began a research initiative to explore how boards of directors are approaching information technology (IT). Phase I of this research represents the findings of more than 30 interviews with directors and senior executives, and revealed a critical gap between how boards are addressing IT and what they need to know about it. Full Story