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The CTO: Evolving The Role of Chief Technology Officers

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Shifts in CTO Responsibilities Over Time The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting business landscapes. They help propel organizations toward achieving their digital transformation objectives.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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Technology investments, such as in generative AI, are a priority in addressing the need to meet rising expectations while also driving operational agility and resilience. Double down on cybersecurity In 2025, there will be an even greater need for CIOs to fully understand the current cybersecurity threat landscape.

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Cybersecurity Automation: Leveling the Playing Field

CIO

By Leonard Kleinman, Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) ) Cortex for Palo Alto Networks JAPAC Many things challenge how we practice cybersecurity these days. Let’s look at some of these cybersecurity challenges and how automation can level the playing field.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

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By staying ahead of market trends, the organization remains agile, adaptable, and ready to outperform rivals. Step 3: Current state analysis of IT IT landscape assessment IT leaders must evaluate their current technologies, processes, and capabilities.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO

As a result, for IT consultants, keeping the pulse of the technology market is essential. Being a successful IT consultant requires knowing how to walk in the shoes of your IT clients and their business leaders, says Scott Buchholz,CTO of the government and public services sector practice at consulting firm Deloitte.

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Trade routes of the digital age: How data gravity shapes cloud strategy

CIO

Security was another constant challenge. In response, traders formed alliances, hired guards and even developed new paths to bypass high-risk areas just as modern enterprises must invest in cybersecurity strategies, encryption and redundancy to protect their valuable data from breaches and cyberattacks.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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Security weaknesses arise Security and risk vulnerabilities are important signs that modernization is immediately necessary. He notes that recent surveys by Gartner and Forrester show that over 50% of organizations cite security and efficiency as their main reasons for modernizing their legacy systems and data applications.