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Aligning security and business strategies

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By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. This can be a challenge to cyber budgets in organizations where security is viewed primarily as a cost center.

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Cengage Group CTO Jim Chilton on the P&L difference

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Jim Chilton is an award-winning CIO who serves as the chief technology officer of Cengage Group, an innovative disruptor in the edtech space. As a business and technology executive, Chilton leverages his unique experiences to drive innovation and optimize technology throughout the company.

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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

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Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. How enterprises gather, store, cleanse, access, and secure their data can be a major factor in their ability to meet corporate goals. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

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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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8 pressing needs for CIOs in 2024

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The most pressing responsibilities for CIOs in 2024 will include security, cost containment, and cultivating a data-first mindset.” Among the various strategies at our disposal, automation stands out as a pivotal solution,” she says. “In Here, we detail those and others that comprise eight of the top priorities for CIOs in 2024.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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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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IBM doubles down on hybrid cloud with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

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In the statement , the company said HashiCorp’s suite of products offers “enterprises with extensive Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management capabilities,” which enable businesses to automate their hybrid and multicloud environments.

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