SIM Research Institute

SIM Research Institute Insights

Valuable research insights for your business' success

  

Voices

Amplify your knowledge with SRI Voices: Our elite speakers' bureau featuring the brightest minds in IT. Engage with our handpicked 'frontier thinkers' as they share transformative insights on the topics shaping the future of our industry.

Vijay Gurbaxani

Founding Director of the Center for Digital Transformation at The Paul Merage
School of Business, University of California, Irvine

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Kristian Hammond

Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University

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Dr. Keri Pearlson, D.B.A.

Executive Director, Cybersecurity
MIT Sloan School of Management

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Thomas Phelps IV

SVP of Corporate Strategy & CIO
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Hot Topics

Stay ahead of the curve with our Hot Topics section, your pulse on the IT leadership landscape. Dive into cutting-edge trends and pressing issues shaping the future of digital business, curated specifically for forward-thinking SIM members.

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Briefs

Unlock rapid insights with SRI Briefs: Bite-sized wisdom from our visionary 'frontier thinkers'. These peer-validated snapshots deliver timely, actionable intelligence to keep you at the forefront of IT leadership.

Aligning IT with the Business

April-May 2024 Research Summary

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Reviews

Bridge theory and practice with SRI Reviews. Our frontier thinkers distill complex academic research into actionable insights, empowering IT professionals to apply cutting-edge knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Transforming to Digital Product Management - Ryan Nelson

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Responding to the Sharp Rise in AI in the 2023 SIM IT Trends Survey - Quintin McGrath

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Research

Dive deep with SRI Research: Your gateway to groundbreaking, peer-reviewed studies on critical IT leadership challenges. We partner with top minds to deliver comprehensive, authoritative insights that drive innovation and excellence in the field.

The latest SIM IT Issues and Trends Survey

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Digital Resources and the Agile Organization

By: Gabriele Piccoli

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Digital Transformation Execution

By: Vijay Gurbaxani

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Work Crafting with Automation by Thinking in 5T

By: Terri Griffith

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Monetizing API Infrastructure: Executive Insights and Implications

By: Nigel P. Melville, Rajiv Kohli

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Anchored Agility: How to Effectively Manage the Balance Michael Wade between Local Flexibility and Global Efficiency

By: Michael Wade

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About Us

 

Our Vision

 

To be a trusted beacon for pragmatic though leadership among tech leaders

Our Mission

 

To advance digital business success, inspired by research-driven insights from academia, industry partners, and members

Our Goals

 

  • Valuable research insights for your business success
  • A SIM Thought Leadership platform for your career growth
  • A credible reference for leading publications, organizations, and academia

  

Our Advisors and Teams   

  

Research Advisory Board

Richard Appleyard
Dr. Richard Appleyard, PhD
CTO & Director of Information Design & Technology
Oregon State Bar 

John Hood
John Hood
ERP Delivery & Assurance
ConocoPhillips

Kristen Lamoreaux
Kristen Lamoreaux
President & CEO
Lamoreaux Search

Quintin McGrath
Dr. Quintin McGrath, D.B.A.
Executive Director
SIM Research Institute

Keri Pearlson
Dr. Keri Pearlson, D.B.A.
Executive Director, Cybersecurity
MIT Sloan School of Management

Thomas Phelps
Thomas Phelps IV
SVP of Corporate Strategy & CIO
Laserfiche

Michael Seals
Dr. Michael Seals, D.B.A
SVP Strategy & Chief Digital Officer
Hussmann

Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor
CEO
SIM

   

Peer Research Team

Mark Griesbaum
Mark Griesbaum, MBA
Director, SIM Leadership Institute & Relationship Director, SIM APC Program
Affinity4U LLC

Peter Vogel
Peter Vogel, JD, MS
Attorney & Counselor at Law
VOGEL IT Law

Bill Waas
Bill Waas, MBA
Program Director
SIM Leadership Foundations

   

Academic and Industry Research Team

John Hood
John Hood
ERP Delivery & Assurance
ConocoPhillips

Keri Pearlson
Dr. Keri Pearlson, D.B.A.
Executive Director, Cybersecurity
MIT Sloan School of Management

Thomas Phelps
Thomas Phelps IV
SVP of Corporate Strategy & CIO
Laserfiche

Mary Sumner
Dr. Mary Sumner, D.B.A.
Professor, Management Information Systems, Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma

   

Research Content Team

Gail Ferreira
Dr. Gail Ferreira, PhD
Global Technology Executive
Company

Serge Findling
Dr. Serge Findling, DPhil
Adjunct Research Advisor
IDC

Michael Seals
Dr. Michael Seals, D.B.A.
SVP Strategy & Chief Digital Officer
Hussmann

Mary Sumner
Dr. Mary Sumner, D.B.A.
Professor, Management Information Systems, Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma