IT Integration

Are CPG Companies Missing IT Opportunities?
Based on extensive surveys of leading CPG companies, a new GMA report looks at how much money companies are spending on IT and how aggressively they are adopting new technologies. Surprisingly, a large proportion of companies are following a less-than-optimal approach in their information technology strategies.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Demand Data Analytics
CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a point software solution or a software suite for the cleansing, analysis and integration of downstream data.

2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Editors' Pick

CGT introduces you to 20+ more technology and services companies that are worthy of the modern consumer goods company's consideration.
10 Trends that Impact the CIO in 2014

IDC recently revealed 10 industry trends that will most impact the role of the CIO in 2014. For example, by 2018, the adoption of 3rd Platform technologies, like mobile and big data, will redefine 90 percent of IT roles. Find out the other top-of-mind themes including social, cloud, and more.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Business Intelligence

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a point solution or a software suite for business intelligence (BI), including analytics, data warehousing, etc.
No More "Big Data"

Forget Big Data. Instead of starting with the concept of Big Data, why not start with what you want Big Data to help you achieve: Big Actions - more clearly stated, revenue-generating actions.
Hit the Accelerator on Big Data Deployments

The digital universe will be 50 times larger in 2020 than it was in 2010. With statistics like this, consumer goods executives no longer need to be convinced that big data initiatives are worth pursuing. Discover why a high-powered, enterprise-grade managed service model is the consumer goods companys best opportunity to winning the big data race.
2013 CGT Awards

CGT's exciting awards season came to a close this Fall. Let us introduce you to the finalists and winners in six award categories, including our very first CIO of the Year.
Experts Disprove Big Data Myths

This month's Straight Talk tackles big data, one of the hottest topics to hit the business world. Notwithstanding the hype, the buzz around insights and analytics has created a lot of confusion. Let our experts help you disprove the myths.
What Will Consumer Goods Look Like in 2014?

IDC reveals its top 10 predictions that will impact global technology spending and the use of information technology in the manufacturing and retail industries. Covering 3D value chains and servitization optimization to big data and immersive commerce, these predictions will help both sides of the supply chain grasp emerging market opportunities and plan for future growth.