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TechCrunch+ roundup: Slashing technical debt, IPO analysis, your first comms hire

TechCrunch

As a result, technical debt starts to accumulate. 4 ways to make DEI a key component of customer service and culture. Joyce Lee, Alorica’s chief culture officer, shares four actionable steps companies can take to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce: Start with an inclusive onboarding process. And accumulate.

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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

When possible, refer all matters to committees for “further study and consideration” Attempt to make committees as large as possible — never less than five. Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision.

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10 most difficult-to-fill IT roles — and how to address the gap

CIO

But, notes Lobo, “in all geographies, finding well-rounded leadership and experienced technical talent in areas such as legacy technologies, cybersecurity, and data science remains a challenge.” The 2022 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study calculated a cybersecurity workforce gap of 3.4 The net result? million professionals.

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19 organizations advancing women in tech

CIO

Despite national conversations about a lack of women in tech, women remain largely underrepresented in STEM roles , according to a study by the National Science Foundation. Systers is still functioning today and is now the “largest email community of women in technical computing” with more than 8,500 members worldwide. Girl Develop It.

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Choosing Between Contractors and Consultants: What’s the Best Decision?

Tandem

The right professional has both the necessary technical skills and a deep understanding of your specific industry and business goals. These contractors can be self-employed or work as part of a contracting firm, and they are engaged by organizations to fulfill specific technical requirements.

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The Power of AI Assistants and Advanced Threat Detection

Palo Alto Networks

We recently interviewed Mike Spisak, technical managing director with the Proactive Services Creation Team at Unit 42. He discussed his predictions around AI in cybersecurity, and the importance of fostering a cyber-aware culture.

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5 Must-Haves for QA to Fit Perfectly into DevOps

Trigent

Have relevant technical skills and a working knowledge of tools and frameworks. While studying and experimenting with the application is required, a thorough understanding of the unique development environment is also required. The Role of Culture. In DevOps, the QA team’s culture is a crucial factor.

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