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Due diligence is ever more critical as the battle for cloud sovereignty intensifies

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It seems that for the foreseeable future, there will be little answer to this quandary, and, in any event, the most prudent approach to compliance appears to be a national, purpose-built sovereign cloud, using external clouds when your data classification meets the needs of unregulated or non-sovereign environments— this seems to be cloud smart!

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The startup CIO’s guide to formalizing IT for liquidity events

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It just crossed $100M in revenue and is approaching a major liquidity event, such as an IPO. But as you speak with an expanding cadre of lawyers, accountants, and bankers, you start to appreciate what such an event means for your department. If you’re going through a lot of security reviews, plan on hiring a CIO earlier.

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Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

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Technical debt is no longer just a “technical” problem. As recent, widely publicized events have shown, it is a business problem that can have serious consequences for organizations. What is technical debt? The warning signs of technical debt are clear.

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10 fastest growing US tech hubs for IT talent

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Tech salaries are on the rise thanks to a demand for talent across nearly every industry. between 2021 and 2022, reaching an average tech salary of $111,348 per year, according to the 2023 Dice Tech Salary Report. But you don’t have to live in Silicon Valley to earn a high-tech salary. Salaries increased 2.3% Tampa, Fla.

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5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem

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City Spotlight: Boston Register for the free event here! Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Register for the free virtual event here.

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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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While you may have planned or negotiated an exit, very often such departures are beyond your direct control, due to a leadership change, acquisition, or another strategic event. Join online events such as the Coffee with Digital Trailblazers meeting on Fridays at 11am ET on LinkedIn or the #CIOChat meeting on Thursdays at 2pm on X.

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Europe’s deep tech depends on university spinouts

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Deep tech has become a hot topic in Europe, with hopes that the region can have an edge over the rest of the world for innovation rooted in fundamental research. Universities, a deep tech cauldron. “From startups to universities, we join forces to make Europe a world leader in the new wave of deep tech innovation!”