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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

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On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 The impact was profound. Not just a domestic issue.

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

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Rona Bunn is CIO for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she facilitates digital orchestration and leads information technology, data, and digital experience. We’ve also published, in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the 2023 Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight.

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AI’s one true X factor: Leadership

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If there are any eternal truths about emerging technologies, it’s that there are always naysayers. The key to navigating these extremes is putting emerging technologies in context. The second possibility is that we are witnessing a once every 50-year technology revolution similar to the arrival of PCs or the semiconductor.

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What is digital transformation? A necessary disruption

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Most CEOs (72%) continue to prioritize digital investments, according to the 2022 CEO Outlook report from KPMG, in part due to concerns about emerging and disruptive technology, a top three risk to organizational growth. Digital transformation is the integration of digital technologies into all aspects of business operations.

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5 key mistakes IT leaders make at board meetings

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If you don’t join board meetings often, preparation is paramount, starting with learning about the directors’ backgrounds and reviewing minutes from previous meetings. Be prepared to answer common board questions about cyber readiness, technology roadmaps, and plans to hire and retain a diverse team.

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Innovative Manufacturers are Investing in these Advanced Technologies

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Answering these concerns, smart factories are moving to another edge: edge computing, where operational data from Internet of Things (IoT) sensors can be collected and processed for insights in near-real-time. 2] As with any advancement in technology, edge computing comes with benefits and drawbacks.

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Mapping the progress of Air New Zealand’s digital rebuild

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As a household name in international air carriers, Air New Zealand is used to punching above its weight, mainly due to being so remotely based; if you draw 1,200-mile line from Auckland, you don’t even get to the east coast of Australia. On establishing a tech foundation: I had an interest in computers from a very young age.

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