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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

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Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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Transforming IT for digital success

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One way they’re doing that is by reimagining the IT function, say management consultants, executive advisors, and CIOs themselves. This reinvention goes beyond the adoption of cloud, agile development principles, and cutting-edge technologies. Strategies to transform IT for digital success include the following.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

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IT leaders have always needed to exercise fiscal responsibility while meeting business demands for technology. Revisit the project portfolio Strong demand management is essential for sustainable IT cost optimization, says Anja Allen, principal in EY Americas’ technology consulting practice.

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5 ways to maximize your cloud investment

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Be strategic with reserve pricing Reserve pricing for cloud services can reduce resource usage costs by as much as 70%, says David McKee, who in his role as fractional CTO, tech founder, and digital twins thought leader at Counterpoint Technologies acts as a part-time CTO for nine companies in the US and Europe.

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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid

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Treating training as a checkbox exercise sends the message to your team that you don’t really care all that much about the content they’re learning — and that mindset is contagious,” warns Steve Ryan, a manager at BARR Advisory, a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider. Ryan points to security training as an example.

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From CIO to CEO: IT leaders rise to the top

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Ross Meyercord never set out to make the leap from technology leader to CEO, but a set of intentional and opportunistic career choices delivered the breadth of business experience and leadership skills required to land the job. Neal Sample A transferable skill set Meyercord would certainly make that case.

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OnPoint Insights: Taking Security Seriously – OnPoint, DCSA, and Protecting Our National Security

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OnPoint Consulting, Inc. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Business Administration. As President of OnPoint Consulting, Inc., was a recipient of the 2021 DCSA James S. Cogswell Award!