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Capitalizing on technology budgets: A CIO’s story

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While traditional approaches to bridging the profitability gap, like layoffs and budget cuts, can harm company culture, an innovative and practical alternative is capitalizing on technology budgets. However, it’s important to remember that headcount and budget cuts are not the only strategies to streamline costs.

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4 ways to ensure CEO support for your digital strategy

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In the age of digital transformation, the CIO’s role is increasingly central to business, focused on driving growth and establishing a new digital culture across the organization. The dialogue with the board and with human resources is fruitful, and the managers are receptive, which greatly facilitates the digital strategy.”

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Today’s best CIOs are strategy wranglers

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Twenty-plus years in, CIOs have discovered that, when it comes to IT, everything is going to need a strategy. As CIO, you need a data strategy. You need a cloud strategy. You need a security strategy. Just this past year another strategy must-have arrived to upend nearly every organization.

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Top 8 ways to improve cybersecurity for your organization

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As you plan your security budget, know that your recommendations to improve cybersecurity will be scrutinized more than ever before. No budget is unlimited. Below, I’ll share my most effective strategies for improving cybersecurity across your organization. or “ How long will this take to show results? ”

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Success Story: Swiss Insurtech Company Hires a Remote CTO from Ukraine

Hiring top management resources is challenging for any organization no matter the size, and when the local job market is already overheated, companies need to become creative in attracting the top talent.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

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It’s no longer a question of whether organizations are moving to the cloud but rather how well it’s going. Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Cloud costs will often — and rapidly — become large line items on budgets.

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8 strategies for accelerating IT modernization

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That’s not hyperbole: TEKsystems’ 2024 State of Digital Transformation report found that 53% of organizations classified as digital leaders are confident that their digital investments will meet expected ROIs. Here veteran IT leaders and advisers offer eight strategies to speed up IT modernization.

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