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Cengage Group CTO Jim Chilton on the P&L difference

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Jim Chilton is an award-winning CIO who serves as the chief technology officer of Cengage Group, an innovative disruptor in the edtech space. As a business and technology executive, Chilton leverages his unique experiences to drive innovation and optimize technology throughout the company.

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Sunday Security launches a cybersecurity service for senior execs

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Traditionally, cybersecurity has always focused on what can be hacked and not so much on who might be most at risk. Sunday Security , which is launching today and announcing a $4 million seed funding round, is trying to switch this up by offering cyber-risk protection for senior executives and other key personnel.

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Aligning security and business strategies

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By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. This can be a challenge to cyber budgets in organizations where security is viewed primarily as a cost center.

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

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There is also stock trading where users can purchase fractional shares and ETFs. Users also have an option to profit from their existing stock holdings through a Fully Paid Securities Lending program where they earn income by lending their stocks.

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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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Carta lays off 10% as CTO lawsuit looms

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For those who rely on Carta for a visa, a 30-minute consultation with immigration counsel. As TechCrunch reported earlier today , Carta is suing its former CTO, Jerry Talton, who was fired “for cause” almost three weeks ago, on December 23, according to the company. Severance packages include 2.5

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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.” But in 2024, CIOs will shift their focus toward responsible deployment, says Barry Shurkey, CIO at NTT Data, a digital business and IT consulting and services firm.

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