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Koch CTO teams up to get cloud networking right

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Traditionally, to integrate its acquisitions, Koch would flatten the acquired company’s core network, says Matt Hoag, CTO of business solutions at Koch. Matt Hoag, CTO of business solutions, Koch Industries Koch Industries. Koch’s partnership with Alkira has also enabled the CTO to build up his team’s cloud networking skills.

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Low code/no code tools reap IT benefits—with caveats

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Low-code/no-code visual programming tools promise to radically simplify and speed up application development by allowing business users to create new applications using drag and drop interfaces, reducing the workload on hard-to-find professional developers. It’s for speed to market,” says CTO Vikram Ramani.

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Transforming IT culture for business success

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Cultivating a culture of creators Power Home Remodeling’s business model is centered on remodeling the exterior of homes while its IT organization — what it calls the Business Technology (BT) Group — serves as the creative force behind a build-your-own software platform that operates in service to the business.

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7 IT leadership hacks that deliver results

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Riley describes a company’s surroundings as the tools, platforms, and applications used to get the job done. And, on the flip side, it’s just as important to be mindful of team chemistry and take action when there’s a problem, says Srini Kadiyala, CTO of OvalEdge. Bad hires happen, and sometimes, promotions don’t work out.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Generative AI for proptech, cloud vendor shopping, cybersecurity fairy tales

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“The opportunity for entrepreneurs in real estate tech across search, listings, mortgage, insurance, construction and sustainability is the kind that shows up once a generation.” Most eventually will, but like many aspects of startup operations, this gap won’t be filled until it’s absolutely necessary.

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3 things that make a CIO-CFO dream team

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There are many advantages to reporting to the CFO—as long as the relationship is based on trust and constructive growth discussions.” Some technology companies, such as AMD, create and sell products that are based on information technology and are also used within the IT department. The other 30% is spent on new things.

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This company makes vodka out of thin air to save the planet

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Our goal is to extend human life on this planet by directly reversing carbon levels in our air through the integration of our carbon conversion technology into every applicable sector. “If we can contribute to the protection of our planet through the advancement of technology and innovation, then we are doing our job”.

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