CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

CIOs often have a love-hate relationship with enterprise architecture. On the one hand, enterprise architects play a key role in selecting platforms, developing technical capabilities, and driving standards.

Agile 218

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The implications for cloud adoption are profound, as businesses increasingly rely on these technologies to drive digital transformation, optimize operations and gain competitive advantages. But technical skills alone are insufficient for meaningful transformation strong leadership and the ability to inspire are equally vital.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Allegis plugged the gaps by integrating 12 third-party technologies and building custom solutions to give the company the ability to perform tasks such as replenishment and demand planning. Think surgical vs. brute force, and ground decisions as much on growth and strategy as on tech stack considerations,” he says.

Systems Review 197

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CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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CIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

“The inflated expectations were so inflated from the early days and have kept on, and I think this is going to be a pretty deep trough of disillusionment,” says Chris Stephenson, managing director of intelligent automation, AI, and digital services at IT consulting firm alliantgroup, affirming Gartner’s hype cycle.

Technical Review 214

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CTOvision

APRIL 21, 2014

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From obscurity to ubiquity, the rise of large language models (LLMs) is a testament to rapid technological advancement. Just a few short years ago, models like GPT-1 (2018) and GPT-2 (2019) barely registered a blip on anyone’s tech radar. Let’s review a case study and see how we can start to realize benefits now.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. IBM, for one, found that the average ROI on enterprise-wide AI initiatives at 5.9% But with all due respect, AI is hardly the only critical tech in town.

Technical Review 205

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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CTOvision

JUNE 7, 2014

If you are a technologist you no doubt have thoughts about security and how to improve your approach to enterprise-wide defense. In this educational presentation, CTOvision’s Bob Gourley will provide actionable information that will help you review your security architecture and enhance your level of automation. By Bob Gourley.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Around 90% of the world’s traded goods are carried over the ocean, but an industry with such a pivotal role in the global economy is still heavily reliant on pens, paper and Excel, noted Fussek, a former Deloitte consultant. “Shipping companies finally made their long-overdue investment in digitization,” said Fussek.

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CIO

JULY 15, 2022

“We had five different forecast engines running in the company through various acquisitions,” says Lars Ewe, who inherited the thorny IT environment when he joined as CTO in February 2020. Enterprises often make strategic errors when combining IT systems following an acquisition, Ewe says. The merger playbook.

Systems Review 167

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CTOvision

MAY 30, 2014

If you are a technologist you no doubt have thoughts about security and how to improve your approach to enterprise-wide defense. In this educational presentation, CTOvision’s Bob Gourley will provide actionable information that will help you review your security architecture and enhance your level of automation. By Bob Gourley.

Fractional CTO 103

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“As software developers ourselves — working in health tech and fintech, where even minor bugs could have an outsized impact on people’s lives — we know firsthand how critical robust end-to-end testing is for all software businesses,” Perl said. Neither, obviously, are very desirable scenarios.

Software Review 226

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The following is from: DISA CTO Retirement . Chief technology officer to retire after 31 years of government service. David Mihelcic, DISA’s chief technology officer (CTO), served 19 years at the agency and his legacy endures through the programs the Office of the CTO was responsible for.

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CIO

JULY 4, 2023

If you don’t join board meetings often, preparation is paramount, starting with learning about the directors’ backgrounds and reviewing minutes from previous meetings. And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions.

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Palo Alto Networks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This disruption will be defined by a rise in mega breaches that take entire enterprise networks offline, driven by supply chain vulnerabilities and attackers reaching new levels of speed and sophistication. In 2025, attackers will begin developing and testing generative AI technologies to use over the next 3-5 years.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 10, 2014

By Bob Gourley Enterprise CTOs are increasingly seeking new ways to enable assistive technologies into mission applications and to assist those with needs in interacting with organizational assets and others in the workforce. This makes the category of Assistive Technologies one of growing importance. Analysis CTO'

Technical Review 114

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CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2022

By Andy Nallappan, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Software Business Operations, Broadcom Software The information technology that enables scientific and commercial breakthroughs, from precision medicine to digital transformation, demonstrates tech’s boundless potential to improve our world.

Software Review 165

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CIO

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With the merging of operational efficiency and embracing new technologies, today’s CIOs are under increasing pressure to do more with less and become both technologists and business leaders, says Sunny Azadeh, CIO at digital services company GlobalLogic. “In

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2023

As reported by Life Insurance International: “Level has created a tech-driven underwriting process for early-stage fintech startups that is claimed to have brought new efficiency and speed to the debt-raising process. He told me: “The question I have is who will capitalize on this bear market to scoop up valuable technology or talent.

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2022

But the success of their AI initiatives depends on more than just data and technology — it’s also about having the right people on board. An effective enterprise AI team is a diverse group that encompasses far more than a handful of data scientists and engineers. Data scientist. Data scientists are the core of any AI team.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

If you are into technology and government and want to find ways to enhance your ability to serve big missions you need to be at this event, 25 Feb at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Engaging the Hadoop Developer — Deep-dive with industry experts into the key projects, technology, and emerging trends driving the enterprise adoption of Hadoop.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2024

Enterprise CIOs have always been at a disadvantage competing with tech firms for skilled IT pros, but accelerated transformation efforts and an AI gold rush have significantly intensified the talent war, prompting CIOs to increasingly turn to outside firms for help. Last June, for example, Dun & Bradstreet launched D&B.AI

Technical Review 187

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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.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

As tech leaders advance their careers, many discover it’s lonely at the top. 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.

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CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2023

IT leaders have always needed to exercise fiscal responsibility while meeting business demands for technology. The net result is that some organizations’ technology debts are growing faster than anything else and robbing them of their budgets and ability to innovate.” But it’s not the only one.

Technical Review 208

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CIO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The technology talent gap continues to inflate labor costs, too, despite big layoffs in high tech, CIOs say, and they’ve seen double-digit increases in SaaS and cloud costs over the last two years. They ended up bringing most of those people back, at consulting rates, for six months.” in June, 2022, to 3.7% Here’s how.

Technical Review 200

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CIO

APRIL 29, 2024

That’s because employees have decidedly mixed feelings about AI coming to their workplaces, according to the recent survey by IT solutions integrator Insight , even as many enterprises are already adopting or experimenting with AI and as AI-enabled phones begin hitting the market. They need to have a culture of experimentation.”

Artificial Inteligence 203

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CTOvision

JANUARY 10, 2015

We have just released another CTOvision Pro piece, this one titled: One Thing All Successful Enterprise CTOs Have In Common. Please give us your thoughts by using our " Ask The CTO " feature. For now, please see: One Thing All Successful Enterprise CTOs Have In Common and tell me if that resonates.

Fractional CTO 107

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It is often suggested that rapid advances in technology are threatening jobs in the IT sector perhaps more than any other. Among the cited factors are the rapid popularity of AI technologies and the desire to automate many processes. As the velocity of change and delivery increases, the technology roles will only have more work to do.”

Technical Review 172

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TechCrunch

MAY 15, 2022

It’s an incredible time to be a financial technology journalist. Besides the fact that over 20% of all venture dollars last year went into fintech startups , I am particularly excited about the myriad ways that this technology is helping boost inclusion all over the world. many believed to be underwriting managers. Weekly News.

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CIO

JANUARY 3, 2024

Putting aside the fact this is an astronomically high adoption rate for a brand new technology, it’s also an indicator of how risky this space is. An enterprise that bet its future on ChatGPT would be in serious trouble if the tool disappeared and all of OpenAI’s APIs suddenly stopped working. There’s no clear leader in the market yet.”

Technical Review 197

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As key officers of their companies, technology leaders have entered a more lucrative compensation bracket,” notes Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search Associates. Since 2023, compensation for CIOs and CTOs has increased by more than 7% and over 20% since 2019, according to Heller.

Technical Review 187

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CIO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Everything has to go right: the technology, the goals, the financial platform, and most important of all, the timing. Launch an initiative too soon and the technology may be premature and flawed. Knowing exactly when to launch a critical IT initiative requires deep enterprise, market, and technology expertise.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s as true for CIOs as any other enterprise leader. Yet the leading tech execs who make up CIO’s 2023 CIO Hall of Fame share many of the same attributes, attitudes, and ambitions. And they express a commitment to continuous learning and a willingness to take risks — not just with technology but with their careers.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 16, 2014

By Bob Gourley Editor’s note: I’m very proud to be serving on the Haystax Technology advisory board. Haystax Technology Names Advisory Board Members. McLean, VA – January 14, 2014 – Haystax Technology, Inc. Bob Gourley, Founder and CTO, Crucial Point LLC. This firm is absolutely one to watch.

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