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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

CIO

Kar advises taking a measured approach to system modernization. Technical debt impacts the bottom line A red flag that it’s time to modernize IT systems is when technical debt begins piling up. Often, technical leaders don’t devote sufficient time to communication, change management, and stakeholder management,” he observes.

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Security is dead: Long live risk management

CIO

As regulators demand more tangible evidence of security controls and compliance, organizations must fundamentally transform how they approach risk shifting from reactive gatekeeping to proactive enablement. They demand a reimagining of how we integrate security and compliance into every stage of software delivery.

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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO

Effective IT strategy requires not just technical expertise but a focus on adaptability and customer-centricity, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing marketplace. CIOs must develop comprehensive strategies to mitigate risks such as cybersecurity threats, data privacy issues, and compliance challenges.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIO

Theyre actively investing in innovation while proactively leveraging the cloud to manage technical debt by providing the tools, platforms, and strategies to modernize outdated systems and streamline operations. He advises beginning the new year by revisiting the organizations entire architecture and standards.

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EU taps AI experts to develop compliance framework for AI regulations

CIO

The group includes prominent figures like AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, former UK government adviser Nitarshan Rajkumar, and Stanford University fellow Marietje Schaake. Following that, the completed code of practice will be presented to the European Commission for approval, with compliance assessments beginning in August 2025.

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Norebase raises $1M to allow companies start, scale, and operate in any African country

TechCrunch

His experience from this activity, coupled with working as a technical adviser to the vice president’s office in Nigeria a couple of months back, led him to launch Norebase , a trade tech startup that has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round.

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The Evolving Influence of the Chief Digital Officer on Enterprise Strategy

N2Growth Blog

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. At N2Growth, we have seen this combination of entrepreneurial agility , technical fluency, and strategic foresight become a hallmark of the most effective digital leaders.