information technology Archives - CFO

IT Outsourcing at a Five-Year High

IT Outsourcing at a Five-Year High

Almost 34% of companies now outsource at least some of their network operations.

By Lauren Muskett | August 6, 2019

Expedia IT Specialist Accused of Insider Trading

Risk & Compliance

Expedia IT Specialist Accused of Insider Trading

The SEC says Jonathan Ly made $350,000 in illicit profits by trading on nonpublic information he obtained from Expedia's computers and email accounts.

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2016

IT Spending to Grow 3.3% in Next 5 Years

IT Spending to Grow 3.3% in Next 5 Years

A new survey predicts big industries like financial services and manufacturing will lead the way in IT growth.

By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2016

SunEdison Again Delays Filing of Annual Report

Financial Reporting

SunEdison Again Delays Filing of Annual Report

The renewable energy firm cited "material weaknesses" in its accounting caused primarily by "deficient information technology controls."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 16, 2016

A Scorecard for Technology Debt

Expense Management

A Scorecard for Technology Debt

Corporate technology debt is frequently spawned by not considering the future time and effort that must be consumed if shortcuts misfire.

By Bill Kracunas | May 12, 2015

Accounting’s Big Data Problem

Growth Companies

Accounting’s Big Data Problem

Reality is swiftly outpacing the ability of accountants to embrace Big Data. How can they catch up?

By David Katz | March 4, 2014

Readers Sound Off: The IT Talent Problem

Risk Management

Readers Sound Off: The IT Talent Problem

Raising the ‘business IQ’ of technology talent is not as simple as it may sound, say technologists and business executives.

By Martha Heller, Aram Zucker-Scharff, and Vincent Ryan | February 25, 2014

Meet the Worst Violators of Cyber-Security Policies

Meet the Worst Violators of Cyber-Security Policies

When senior managers don't follow information-security policies, they set a dangerous and destructive tone.

By Alissa Ponchione | January 17, 2014

The Missing Link That Ties IT to the C-Suite

The Missing Link That Ties IT to the C-Suite

The business relationship executive is a conduit who can make interactions more fluid.

By Martha Heller | December 13, 2013

Get IT Right — Or Get Left Behind

Get IT Right — Or Get Left Behind

Buying information technology is easy. Harnessing it to its full potential is the hard part.

By David W. Owens | December 12, 2013

Does IT Matter?

Does IT Matter?

Packaged-enterprise applications may be popular, but a successful company will focus on its IT infrastructure.

By Timothy Chou | October 29, 2013

Moving to Managed Services Is Neither Free Nor Easy

Moving to Managed Services Is Neither Free Nor Easy

As more and more companies move to managed services and “bring your own device,” CFOs have to weigh the financial and operational consequences.

By John Parkinson | October 4, 2013

How to Succeed in IT

How to Succeed in IT

Corporate America's number one capital expense is arguably its number one headache. Here's how companies make sure they get the most bytes for the buck.

By Edward Teach | July 1, 1997