CIO

AUGUST 6, 2024

The recent global outage at CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has sent shockwaves through the business community. The incident not only affected the availability of crucial cybersecurity defenses but also laid bare the broader operational risks associated with third-party service dependencies. Contact us today to learn more.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

Vendors and consultants are always eager to share insights into innovations and trends, but exchanging ideas and opinions with colleagues and fellow IT leaders can often be invaluable. By joining FIRST, CIOs gain access to a diverse network of more than 700 global security experts. “It

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CIO

MAY 20, 2024

Cybersecurity The February ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit reinforced cybersecurity as a pressing concern for executives across the country, and the continuing fallout that includes a federal investigation keeping the issue in the spotlight. Foundry / CIO.com 3. Risk management came in at No.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The most important action is to ensure that IT staff are kept current with new and critical technologies. Their views follow: Question: Are any IT jobs in particular jeopardy in light of rapid advances in technology? We need base infrastructure and operations folks, as well as developers, database, and cybersecurity pros, etc.

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TechEmpower CTO

JULY 24, 2023

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Security What are the business / application’s specific security risks? Do you need a ticket system? Our advice: be pragmatic!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But no one gave much thought to the security aspect. Fast-forward to today: the automotive cybersecurity industry has a compound annual growth rate around 20%. Fast-forward to today: the automotive cybersecurity industry has a compound annual growth rate around 20%. Our startup’s first hire was a fractional Head of Remote.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

“Generative AI does have the ability to replace CIOs who don’t embrace the innovative shifts coming for companies,” says Tim Crawford, a former CIO himself and now a CIO strategic advisor at AVOA, a technology consultancy. For the rest, gen AI will greatly augment the power and value of the role of the CIO, he says.

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CIO

MAY 5, 2023

Addressing security needs in the age of ransomware, Evan Wolff, a partner at the law firm Crowell & Moring, will talk about the legalities of responding to data breaches. With data and analytics forming the cornerstone of digital innovation, learn how to build a data-driven culture with Karla Gill, CTO of Momentous Capital.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Security operations teams face a daunting task these days, fending off malicious hackers and their increasingly sophisticated approaches to cracking into networks. That also represents a gap in the market: building tools to help those security teams do their jobs. It’s time for security teams to embrace security data lakes.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“By explaining the concepts behind AI in a clear manner, the business leader can be introduced to the building blocks for AI, and the IT leader can develop an acceptable strategy,” advises Nidal Haddad, principal at business advisory firm Deloitte Consulting. Yet these topics are often foreign to most business leaders. “It

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2022

So it’s no surprise that in recent years, a flurry of startups have emerged that aim to give more people access to real estate ownership in the form of fractional shares. CEO Yishai Cohen and CTO Amit Assaraf started Landa in 2020 in an effort to make real estate ownership more inclusive. 83North and NFX co-led its seed round.

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CIO

JANUARY 24, 2024

How enterprises gather, store, cleanse, access, and secure their data can be a major factor in their ability to meet corporate goals. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Overlooking these data resources is a big mistake.

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CIO

APRIL 29, 2024

The CIO as AI champion and coach The employee concerns voiced in the survey suggest that CIOs need to be advocates for AI within their organizations, says Arun Chandrasekaran, an analyst at Gartner focused on emerging technologies. Employee training on AI is essential, says Sam Ferrise, CTO at Trinetix, a tech consulting firm.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Cybersecurity risks This one is no surprise, given the scary statistics on the growing number of cyberattacks, the rate of successful attacks, and the increasingly high consequences of being breached. The September Monthly Threat Intelligence Report from cybersecurity firm NCC Group delivers plenty of reasons to worry. “It

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Lacework

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Every other week, our hosts Tim Chase and Andy Schneider chatted with influential global security experts to unravel the ins and outs of the latest cloud security trends and challenges shaping the industry. Here’s a quick rundown of the security visionaries who joined us this season. Trust is everything.

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Secure funding, design a program for a small group of individuals, and run a pilot,” he advises. Focus on transparency and alignment An effective leader clearly communicates organizational goals that align with the overall enterprise mission, says Sandeep Angra, CTO at commercial aviation services provider Unifi Aviation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

government’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), and a host of additional investors. In the past month alone we’ve seen French startup Pasqal raise €100 million , while Israel’s Quantum Machines closed out its Series B round at $70 billion and Australia’s Quantum Brilliance secured $18 million.

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CIO

APRIL 29, 2024

When asked which challenges most often force IT to redirect time and focus away from strategy and innovation tasks, CIOs most commonly cited staff and skills shortages, changing business conditions, and addressing security threats. Other executives haven’t gotten the memo, says Mikhail Papovsky, CEO and founder of Massaro Consulting.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But first, in an essay on TechCrunch, former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff argues against “the unfettered ‘side-loading’ of apps.” It is an interesting argument against Windows and the larger Web (we kid), but does raise notable points regarding mobile security and consumer expectations. You can sign up here.).

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CIO

JANUARY 11, 2024

Banerji is the managing partner for the Data, Digital & Technology Leaders Practice at Caldwell, recruiting such roles as CIO, CTO, chief digital officer, chief data officer, CISO, and the related leadership suites. Do you want to be on this board and an advisor of that? Do you want multiple jobs?

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CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While it’s critical to control costs continuously, it becomes even more imperative during times of economic pressure,” says Jon Pratt, CIO at security managed services provider 11:11 Systems. Following are some actions IT leaders can take now to secure those funds for the future.

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CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Modernize with purpose Before you begin, it’s essential to tie any app modernization project to the business need that is being addressed, says Aparna Sharma, a managing partner for hybrid cloud services at IBM Consulting. Sharma says she often sees modernization initiatives driven purely by the desire to get in on the latest innovation. “It

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. That’s why Roger Smith puts the focus of the CTO on programming for the earliest stage.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

La Haus , which has developed an online real estate marketplace operating in Mexico and Colombia, has secured $100 million in additional funding, including $50 million in equity and $50 million in debt financing. La Haus is removing barriers to home ownership that stifles millions of people from achieving financial security.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2023

While the tranche is a fraction of the startup’s previous raise ($70 million), Mythic claims that the tranche will enable it to bring its “next-generation” product — an improved energy-efficient AI processor — to market. attempts to gain an upper hand against threats from adversaries, including China and Russia.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Editor's note: Dave Mihelcic has been a leader, mentor and friend to thousands, including me. The following is from: DISA CTO Retirement . Chief technology officer to retire after 31 years of government service. I wish him the very best in his transition from government service.

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CIO

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We dove into publicly available information and talked to a number of product managers and those who hire, supervise, and mentor them in order to get a sense of what you can expect in this job market — and how you can improve your prospects and your compensation if you’re working in this field. Do product managers make good money?

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CIO

JANUARY 10, 2024

Be strategic with reserve pricing Reserve pricing for cloud services can reduce resource usage costs by as much as 70%, says David McKee, who in his role as fractional CTO, tech founder, and digital twins thought leader at Counterpoint Technologies acts as a part-time CTO for nine companies in the US and Europe.

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CIO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

But for Kapil Mehrotra, group CTO at National Collateral Management Services (NCMS), high turnover presented an opportunity to cut costs of the IT department, streamline its operations, and find a long-term solution to the perpetual skills scarcity problem. They used to enter office late, open their laptops at 11 a.m., IT Skills

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CIO

APRIL 20, 2023

So the CIO, the technologies they deploy, and the partnerships they form are essential to the future of a more environmentally sustainable way of doing business. Like anything, the hard work is the initial assessment,” says CGI director of business consulting and CIO advisor Sean Sadler.

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CIO

MARCH 8, 2023

Koinig studied user experience and user interface design at the Vienna University of Technology, earning a doctorate. Following that, she started working as an IT consultant and business advisor, work that she says illustrated the vast potential for IT to make a difference. “I I think that’s how you define success,” she says.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The company says it has international patents pending and has secured affiliate partnerships with leading retailers that include Moda Operandi, MyTheresa, LVMH’s platform 24S and 11 Honoré. Going freelance, she worked with a number of luxury brands and platforms as an editorial consultant. Its competitors include The Yes and Lyst.

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2022

Successful AI teams also include a range of people who understand the business and the problems it’s trying to solve, says Bradley Shimmin, chief analyst for AI platforms, analytics, and data management at consulting firm Omdia. A data steward also enforces an organization’s policies around data usage and security.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The company says it has international patents pending and has secured affiliate partnerships with leading retailers that include Moda Operandi, MyTheresa, LVMH’s platform 24S and 11 Honoré. Going freelance, she worked with a number of luxury brands and platforms as an editorial consultant. Its competitors include The Yes and Lyst.

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Tenable

JANUARY 31, 2024

These are the findings from a commissioned survey including 262 IT and security professionals who have the final decision-making authority for their organization’s cloud infrastructure. And, managing who has access to these systems poses a significant challenge.

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We spoke to a host of experts, including product managers and those who supervise, hire, and mentor them, about what you should be looking for if you’re hiring a new PM for your team. Seth Dobbs, CTO at IT services and consulting firm Bounteous, gives a pretty good thumbnail sketch of what an ideal product manager would look like.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

For the next two days in DC over 1000 key leaders from the national security community will be converging in a dynamic examination of intelligence and national security issues at the Intelligence and National Security Summit. Director, Technology Directorate. National Security Agency. Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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