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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower CTO

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

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They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring. To perform the job optimally in today’s fast-changing and unpredictable environment, CTOs must possess the right mix of skills and inclinations.

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Kill Performance Reviews and Establish 90-Day Career Portfolio Reviews

Strategy Driven

Revamping the traditional performance review process is not just a shift in strategy, but a transformation in the corporate ethos. In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, the traditional annual performance review seems as antiquated as a dial-up internet connection in the age of high-speed broadband.

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6 signs an IT manager is struggling — and how to help

CIO

Part of the problem, Clark says, is that middle managers in IT need to get up to speed quickly on new technology and integrate it into existing systems. Work with their manager or mentor to establish short-term goals that are clear and achievable,” Clark says. That suggests why they’re struggling.” What can be done to help?

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PGA of America swings for the public cloud

CIO

The PGA of America is building a world-class resort with multiple golf courses and retail shops near Dallas, due to be complete next year. Many of these next-generation projects are on track due to the organization’s decision to go all-in to the public cloud well before the pandemic hit.

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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO

Organizations often get services and applications up and running without having put stewardship in place,” says Marc Johnson, CISO and senior advisor at Impact Advisors, a healthcare management consulting firm. Overlooking these data resources is a big mistake. It will not be something they can ignore.

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Getting infrastructure right for generative AI

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The cost calculus of GPU clusters Faced with similar challenges, a different approach was taken by Papercup Technologies, a UK company that has developed genAI-based language translation and dubbing services. We expended a lot of human resources to maintain the systems, so the savings weren’t really there,” he adds.