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Bridging the IT skills gap, Part 1: Assessing current strategies and introducing GenAI as a unified solution

CIO

Current strategies to address the IT skills gap Rather than relying solely on hiring external experts, many IT organizations are investing in their existing workforce and exploring innovative tools to empower their non-technical staff. Using this strategy, LOB staff can quickly create solutions tailored to the companys specific needs.

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Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One

SoCal CTO

But what was interesting to me was that I found myself recommending that each of them should have a technical adviser. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm doing as a Part-Time CTO or Technical Advisor for startups. There are two kinds of advisors that are commonly needed. Strategic Technical Advisor.

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Security is dead: Long live risk management

CIO

Regulators today are no longer satisfied with frameworks, documentation, and audit validation alone; they want tangible evidence, including end-to-end testing, as well as compliance program management that is baked into day-to-day operating processes. 2025 Banking Regulatory Outlook, Deloitte The stakes are clear.

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INE Security Launches New Training Solutions to Enhance Cyber Hygiene for SMBs

CIO

Cybersecurity training for small businesses is critical, and SMBs should invest in training programs to help employees recognize threats such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malicious activities. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software.

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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leveraging the cloud to manage technical debt by providing the tools, platforms, and strategies to modernize outdated systems and streamline operations.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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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO

An IT consultant is a technology professional who advises and supports business clients in designing, developing, and executing technology projects in service of business goals. As a result, making the shift to IT consulting can be a lucrative path to a fulfilling IT career. What is an IT consultant?

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SOSV partners explain how deep tech startups can fundraise successfully

TechCrunch

At TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising, two experienced investors spoke on the subject and advised startups facing a challenging fundraising path. Pae Wu and Garrett Winther are both partners at SOSV and run the fund’s programs around biotech and hardware. So there’s a big technical risk.