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IBM doubles down on hybrid cloud with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

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In a move that significantly bolsters its position in the cloud services market, IBM has announced it is acquiring HashiCorp , a multicloud infrastructure automation company, for $6.4 HashiCorp has a proven track record of enabling clients to manage the complexity of today’s infrastructure and application sprawl.

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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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Cybersecurity Snapshot: NSA Picks Top Cloud Security Practices, while CNCF Looks at How Cloud Native Can Facilitate AI Adoption

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Check out the NSA’s 10 key best practices for securing cloud environments. Meanwhile, don’t miss the latest about cyberthreats against water treatment plants and critical infrastructure in general. 1 - Ten best practices for beefing up cloud security Looking for advice on boosting the security of your cloud environment?

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Attackers Pounce on Unpatched Vulns, DBIR Says, as Critical Infrastructure Orgs Benefit from CISA’s Alert Program

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Plus, a CISA program is helping critical infrastructure organizations prevent ransomware attacks. government program that helps critical infrastructure organizations fend off ransomware attackers resulted in the mitigation of vulnerabilities in 850-plus devices last year. And get the latest on the Change Healthcare breach.

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8 pressing needs for CIOs in 2024

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The most pressing responsibilities for CIOs in 2024 will include security, cost containment, and cultivating a data-first mindset.” In 2024, my team and I will explore automation solutions that can streamline critical, time-consuming tasks, and contribute to a more efficient digital infrastructure.”

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

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When asked which challenges most often force IT to redirect time and focus away from strategy and innovation tasks, CIOs most commonly cited staff and skills shortages, changing business conditions, and addressing security threats. Other executives haven’t gotten the memo, says Mikhail Papovsky, CEO and founder of Massaro Consulting.