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Former Gemini CTO launches Fierce, a high-yield finance super app

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Fierce’s offerings include the Fierce Cash account, an FDIC-insured checking account with an annual percentage yield rate of up to 4.25%, and a debit card with access to over 55,000 fee-free ATMs. There is also stock trading where users can purchase fractional shares and ETFs. cash back on all spending.

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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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8 top priorities for CIOs in 2023

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As technology projects, budgets, and staffing grew over the past few years, the focus was on speed to market to maximize opportunity, says Troy Gibson, CIO services leader at business and IT advisory firm Centric Consulting. In a modern IT environment, security should be a built-in infrastructure element, not an add-on.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

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While it’s critical to control costs continuously, it becomes even more imperative during times of economic pressure,” says Jon Pratt, CIO at security managed services provider 11:11 Systems. Following are some actions IT leaders can take now to secure those funds for the future.

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#738 The 2023 Tech Layoffs: Has the Dust Settled? with Brian Singer, Matt Peters, & Aaron Bare

Modern CTO

Today, we’re bringing you our first Modern CTO panel episode! All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! About Matthew Peters Matt serves as CAI’s Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for enterprise technology, infrastructure, security operations, and all technical consulting practices.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

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For the more specialized IT needs, there just aren’t enough people to meet the demand,” says Michael Manos, CTO of Dun & Bradstreet. But CIOs are also working with niche consultancies and startups for skills in areas such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud, analytics, and DevOps.

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With Bling, the fintech startup revolution spreads even to pocket money

TechCrunch

Meanwhile the general lack of financial education and financial literacy means families are missing out on securing financial prosperity for their families. The business model for Bling is direct subscription, transactions and fees from financial products, partnerships (first mobile phone plans, insurance etc).

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