Tue.Sep 17, 2024

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Key Traits of a Successful Chief Innovation Officer

N2Growth Blog

The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. This role extends beyond generating new ideas; it involves transforming these concepts into strategies to revolutionize the organization and spur its growth. As businesses increasingly focus on innovation , having a dedicated leader championing this mission is more crucial than ever.

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Rethinking enterprise architects’ roles for agile transformation

CIO

CIOs often have a love-hate relationship with enterprise architecture. On the one hand, enterprise architects play a key role in selecting platforms, developing technical capabilities, and driving standards. Moreover, undertaking digital transformation and technology modernization programs without an architect can lead to delays, technical debt , higher costs, and security vulnerabilities.

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Legacy Modernization meets GenAI

Martin Fowler

Most of the talk about the impact of GenAI on software development is about its ability to write (messy) code. But many of us think it's going to be much more useful to help us understand existing messy code, as part of a modernization effort. My colleagues Alessio Ferri , Tom Coggrave , and Shodhan Sheth have been considering how GenAI can do this , including building an internal tool to help explore the possibilities.

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It’s time for CIOs to think about post-quantum cryptography

CIO

With the threat that quantum computers will break current encryption methods “looming on the horizon,” the adoption of post-quantum cryptography is now a critical priority, particularly for those industries that handle sensitive data, a report released Tuesday revealed. The current and future state of quantum are among six trends contained in Info-Tech Research Group’s Tech Trends 2025 report, based on responses from an estimated 1,000 IT decision-makers in the US, Canada, Asia Pacific (APAC), a

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Navigating the COO Search: A Comprehensive Guide

N2Growth Blog

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Depending on a company’s structure, a COO’s tasks can vary, but their core mission remains the same: to constantly fine-tune business operations, boost productivity, cut costs, and fuel growth.

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Study Finds No DevOps Productivity Gains from Generative AI

DevOps.com

A study of 800 software developers working on large engineering teams that have adopted the GitHub Copilot generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool finds limited gains in productivity are being achieved.

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When new apps lead to lower worker productivity

CIO

Recent years have brought hundreds of new applications, including modern videoconferencing, task trackers, and AI assistants, but some IT leaders haven’t seen the employee productivity gains they expected. Many apps and platforms have promised productivity gains, and some have delivered, but a new productivity paradox — in which employee productivity doesn’t match the rapid advancement of IT services available — is threatening to become a new norm.

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Gearset Acquires Clayton to Add Salesforce Code Analytics to DevOps Workflows

DevOps.com

Gearset this week revealed it has acquired Clayton, a provider of a code analysis platform for software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications running on the Salesforce cloud service.

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Will Workday’s new AI agents set it apart from competitors?

CIO

Workday has joined the ranks of tech vendors scrambling to roll out their own agentic artificial intelligence (AI) with its announcement Tuesday of a new AI platform and several specialized AI agents. At its Workday Rising event, the cloud-based HR and financial management company unveiled Illuminate, its next-generation AI platform, as well as four new AI agents and a Workday Assistant for HR and financial processes.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Stochastic Terrorism: The “Most Complex, Dynamic, and Dangerous Threat Environment” in Fifty Years

Ooda Loop

As a pre-read in the run-up to the OODA Network monthly meeting this Friday, September 20, 2024, we have compiled OODA Loop research related to and inspired by the "early warning" statement from the forward of "Addressing the Threat of Political Violence in the 2024 Elections" voicing concern "that the country’s deep divisions and dark mood could propel even minor incidents of violence during the election cycle into a dangerous national crisis.

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Amazon to cut down on managers to strengthen culture

CIO

Three years after replacing Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is still busy refining the organizational structure and processes at the online giant. In a memo to Amazon’s workforce , Jassy has announced, among other things, an end to hybrid work and a commitment to further squeeze out bureaucracy by flattening the organizational hierarchy. Jassy aims to streamline Amazon bureaucracy by increasing the ratio of employees to managers by at least 15% by the end of the first quarter of 2025 — which i

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Business Travel Startup Engine Hits $2.1B Valuation After $140M Series C

Crunchbase News

Engine , formerly Hotel Engine, booked a $140 million Series C led by a fund advised by private equity firm Permira that values the Denver-based startup at $2.1 billion. The new valuation represents a 62% jump from its previous $1.3 billion value after a $65 million Series B in late 2021. That increase is no small feat considering many startups are still raising money in flat or even down rounds from their sky-high valuations during the record venture market of 2020 and 2021.

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Digital portfolio spells trouble for new European Commission

CIO

Just as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was preparing to present her new team , there is trouble over the line-up for Commission posts: The European Union’s current Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Thierry Breton, has unexpectedly submitted his resignation. In his resignation letter, which the Frenchman posted on X, Breton justified his move by saying that von der Leyen had asked the French government a few days ago to remove his name from the list of candida

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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Leading the Charge: C-Suite’s Role in Cultivating DevOps and DevSecOps Culture

DevOps.com

As the digital frontier evolves, it is becoming imperative for C-suite executives to cultivate a robust DevOps and DevSecOps culture.

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Certinia showcases Customer Success Cloud at Dreamforce

CIO

Professional services automation firm Certinia (formerly FinancialForce) is spreading its wings with the recent introduction of Customer Success Cloud (CS Cloud), which it is showcasing at this week’s Salesforce Dreamforce 2024 conference in San Francisco. Natively built on the Salesforce platform, CS Cloud uses the same underlying database as Certinia’s marquee product, Professional Services Cloud (PS Cloud), but with a view to the needs of the customer success manager rather than a manager of

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How to Hire an Effective Chief Marketing Officer

N2Growth Blog

Foremost, the responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer have transformed significantly. Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. A CMO wears many hats in the boardroom. They align marketing strategies with the company’s vision, maintain the brand’s image, and build crucial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Proyecto Agorá: el BIS incorpora a BBVA, CaixaBank y Santander para explorar nuevas formas de pago internacionales

CIO

Tres gigantes de la banca española se suman, de ahora en adelante, al Proyecto Agorá impulsado de manera conjunta por el Banco de Pagos Internacionales (BIS, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Instituto de Finanzas Internacionales (IIF). En concreto, BBVA, CaixaBank y Banco Santander se sumarán a otras compañías del sector privado internacional para valorar cómo la aplicación de tokens -unidad de representación digital de cualquier activo en una plataforma programable- puede reforzar los pagos trans

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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Embarking on Growth: The Transformative Power of Entrepreneurial Coaching

N2Growth Blog

Entrepreneur coaching can be a transformative experience for both emerging and seasoned business leaders. As the business world continues to evolve, having the right tools and insights is essential for growth. This is where the true value of entrepreneurial coaching shines. Through the guidance of experienced professionals who have successfully built and scaled businesses, entrepreneurs gain access to invaluable knowledge that can reshape how they approach challenges and make decisions.

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Las empresas que usan la IA son 4,5 veces más propensas a obtener beneficios de la sostenibilidad

CIO

Sea por presión regulatoria, sea por reputación o sea por los valores arraigados en el corazón del negocio, las organizaciones están cada vez más preocupadas por el impacto que sus procesos tienen sobre el medioambiente. Sin embargo, el análisis de una ingente cantidad de información y datos, sobre todo en las grandes empresas y multinacionales, hace que la medición de sus parámetros se complejice.

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How Work Has Changed for Women in Corporate America Over the Last 10 Years

Harvard Business Review

Despite progress in the past decade, gender equity still remains uneven in U.S. companies. Coupled with recent political attacks on the very concept of DEI and declines in corporate commitments to racial and gender equity, there’s concern that the next decade may not bring as much progress as the last one — which is why we need to keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to achieving gender parity at work.

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AI meets and beats enterprise networking challenges

CIO

Change is a constant source of stress on enterprise networks, whether as a result of network expansion, the ever-increasing pace of new technology, internal business shifts, or external forces beyond an enterprise’s control. When change occurs, organizations might not have the capabilities or resources in place to maintain performance across their networks, infrastructure, and applications.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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Unleashing AI With Next-Gen Data Centers

Dell EMC

With rising compute needs, thanks to AI, learn how to embark on the next era of technology infrastructure with Dell, NVIDIA and Applied Digital experts.

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Need a security road map? Ditch the ad hoc measurement

CIO

CISOs can only know the performance and maturity of their security program by actively measuring it themselves; after all, to measure is to know. With proactive measurement, CISOs will confirm how well their security program performs, better understand its preparedness against relevant threats, and highlight gaps that require improvement. However, CISOs aren’t typically measuring their security program proactively or methodically to understand their current security program.

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Introducing Confluent’s OEM Program: Deliver Data Streaming Faster and Unlock Revenue Growth

Confluent

Bring data streaming to your product or service quickly and confidently with unified Apache Kafka® and Apache Flink®, backed by the original creators of Kafka.

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Innovating Patient Care: Rafael Sousa’s Story at Hospital Nipo-Brasileiro

CIO

In the heart of Brazil, Hospital Nipo-Brasileiro stands as a beacon of excellence in patient care. The hospital’s mission is to provide top-notch, value-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes. Leading this mission is Chief Technology Officer, Rafael Sousa, whose dedication to leveraging innovative technology has earned him widespread recognition and respect in the healthcare community.

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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, industry expert Conrado Morlan will explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, he’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in data management and reporting, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation.

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Embracing DevSecOps: The Future of Secure Software Delivery

DevOps.com

Register now for the OpenText DevSecOps Virtual Summit 2024 on Sept. 24 and step toward revolutionizing your software delivery process.

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How Companies Can Use AI to Better Serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers

Harvard Business Review

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has served a critical role in advancing accessible and equitable communications for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. But as companies race to automate their customer service operations in recent years, many are inadvertently creating new barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people. Leaders can lean on the vision and spirit of the ADA to create more inclusive and accessible customer service programs in this era of AI.

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Bringing DevOps to the Edge

DevOps.com

With networks rapidly expanding through edge device proliferation, managing these devices is becoming more arduous.

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