Kim S. Nash
Managing Editor
Kim S. Nash is an award-winning reporter who writes about how the people at big organizations move information to fix critical strategy problems. Sometimes they do it well, sometimes not. Tell her a good business tale at knash@cio.com.
CIOs have to learn the new math of analytics
Today's data-driven business runs on the almighty algorithm. But if you're not careful, those geeky formulas can stir up legal and ethical trouble.
CIOs need to snap out of complacency
Your business colleagues aren't as impressed with you as you are. New research rewrites your priorities for 2015.
CIOs consider putting a price tag on data
Figure out the dollar value of your information assets. Then you'll know what the 'I' in CIO is really worth -- and how much to spend protecting it.
How unemployed CIOs can survive the dark days
A long job hunt takes a personal and professional toll. CIOs have family and financial concerns while they reassess their careers and face a changing job market. But here's how CIOs can emerge stronger than ever.
CIO helps Civil War-era company find its digital future
When Western Union sent its first telegrams across the frontiers of America in 1851, it struggled against companies with competing, incompatible technologies. Years of fierce wheeling and dealing helped Western Union acquire and...
State of the CIO 2014: The Great Schism
Digital strategist or traditional CIO? Our 13th annual State of the CIO research reveals the great career divide.
IT leaders: Don't let saying 'no' paint you as anti-business
CIOs may have good reason to reject a proposal or nix a technology request, but an inept or frequent 'no' will get you sidelined.
CIOs Must Learn the Politics of No
CIOs may have good reason to reject a proposal or nix a technology request, but an inept or frequent 'no' will get you sidelined.
CIOs share how they made the leap to CEO
CIOs who won the CEO job talk candidly about the relentless pressure for profits, the ultimate accountability and what they wish they'd known as CIO.
Top CIOs use IT to speed up the business
The need for speed underpins many of the projects we honor in our 26th annual CIO 100 awards. We recognize organizations whose IT work shows innovation and impressive business value. In 2013, it's clear that meeting those marks often...