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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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What is technical debt? A business risk IT must manage

CIO

What is technical debt? Technical debt is the cost accrued over time from technology implementation decisions that emphasize expediency over long-term quality and maintenance. Why is technical debt important? So, is technical debt bad? The question misses the point of its importance.

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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. Prior to joining IDC, Mona served as a market insights advisor for the IBM infrastructure team.

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

CIO

INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Tip 4: Regularly Updating and Patching Systems Keeping software and systems up to date is crucial in protecting against vulnerabilities. 1 – Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g.,

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What does an AI consultant actually do?

CIO

They have to take into account not only the technical but also the strategic and organizational requirements while at the same time being familiar with the latest trends, innovations and possibilities in the fast-paced world of AI. However, the definition of AI consulting goes beyond the purely technical perspective.

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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.