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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fundraising beyond the Bay Area, web3 gaming, TDD prep checklist

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In a previous era, aspiring journalists relocated to New York, would-be actors made pilgrimages to Hollywood and plucky tech founders moved to the Bay Area so they could attract capital and talent. A prep checklist for startups about to undergo technical due diligence. Code, network and information security.

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Meet retail’s new sustainability strategy: Personalization

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It may not be as glamorous as D2C, but beauty tech is big money. For big brands and retailers, personalization is expected to be the top category for tech investment this year. Smart packaging with IoT and distributed ledger technology. More posts by this contributor. Advanced virtual fitting rooms with VR/AR for fashion.

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Security is dead: Long live risk management

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Traditional security approaches have become unsustainable for technology leaders navigating todays complex threat landscape. In todays digital economy, business objectives like becoming a trusted financial partner or protecting customer data while driving innovation require more than technical controls and documentation.

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Davos 2025: Key priorities and truths for CIOs

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However, they also recognized the need for bold actions to achieve sustainable success. For CIOs, the message was clear: Efficiency, future-ready technology, and innovative workforce strategies are essential. Investing in automation technologies can significantly reduce waste and downtime. and Europe.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. Join Gary Dmitriev to learn how to leverage automation effectively while ensuring sustainable growth and both customer and employee satisfaction.

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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

TechCrunch

We asked three venture capital firms investing at the intersection of proptech and climate tech about how a focus on reducing emissions can trim a building’s carbon footprint and offer new opportunities for returns. There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech. It’s the last day of the TechCrunch+ Cyber Monday sale

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CIO100 ASEAN Awards 2024: and the finalists are …

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Set for Tuesday 19 November, the CIO100 ASEAN Awards event will bring together the top senior technology executives and teams in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong driving innovation and influencing rapid change. All nominations have been reviewed by a select and independent judging panel comprising CIO.com editors and industry analysts.