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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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Private equity looks to the CIO as value multiplier

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PE investors have begun to realize they can achieve better returns with strong and empowered CIOs at portfolio companies, says John Buccola, CTO of E78 Partners, a managed services provider focused on the private equity market. Every aspect of the business is dependent on some type of technology.”

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2023 CIO Hall of Fame inductees on building a successful IT leadership career

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For example, he took on the CTO role at Rodan + Fields because he “liked the appeal of being part of the product.” Srini Koushik, EVP and CTO, Rackspace Technology Rackspace Technology Koushik credits all his past positions for preparing him for where he is now and the AI role specifically. Second, be intentional.

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6 most underhyped technologies in IT — plus one that’s not dead yet

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But with all due respect, AI is hardly the only critical tech in town. Yes, recent advancements in AI have been groundbreaking, and those advancements have revolutionary potential, but artificial intelligence — like all hyped-up tech — is built on the shoulders of numerous other technologies that don’t seem to get any glory at all.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

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“Some organizations have been innovating, transforming, and growing so fast that they haven’t had time to clear up older cost structures that start getting in the way,” says Stewart Buchanan, research vice president on Gartner’s CIO team. But it’s not the only one. A leader also needs to factor in the probability of success of implementation.

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#781 Why Disruption Does More Harm than Good with Ashley Goodall, Author & Executive

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Today we’re talking to Ashley Goodall, author, consultant, and former SVP at Cisco. We discuss why treating change as a goal is actually problematic, the psychological stressors that a shifting environment has on people, and why the change being brought on by new technology is being rejected by the masses. Have feedback about the show?

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8 pressing needs for CIOs in 2024

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“With a focus on automation for customer service and telesales functions, we’re looking at intelligent automation solutions that can help improve customer engagement and self-help capabilities,” says Chris Pendergast, the company’s SVP and CTO.

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