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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO

Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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How doing everything wrong turned Automattic into a multibillion dollar media powerhouse

TechCrunch

WordPress, the open source software behind the company, is now estimated to power roughly 42% of all websites on the internet. Automattic focused on media at a time when that industry was being demolished by the internet. The role also gave him an inside view of the internal systems of a large media organization.

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Debt versus equity: When do non-traditional funding strategies make sense?

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Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are good examples of the first kind — social media didn’t exist before the internet. However, as long as you’re truly faster, cheaper and simpler, patience and strategy can propel you to where you want to be. People tend to think that category creation is less risky than incumbent disruption.

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Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

CIO

Ever wonder why an internet search for a product reveals similar prices across competitors, or why surge pricing occurs? Augmented or virtual reality, gaming, and the combination of gamification with social media leverages AI for personalization and enhancing online dynamics.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies. This shows that many modern cyber security challenges are network-agnostic, which means the most popular cyber attack methods typically don’t focus on the network technology the company uses to access the internet.

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The scoop on Gen-Z and how they are rewriting the rules of the Internet

TechCrunch

Everything is short-form video: Given massive usage of TikTok by Gen-Z and the popularity of other platforms that feature short-form video, we were curious how smaller companies can compete with incumbents that already have a Reels strategy, if you will. Now we are _ Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we’ll chat Monday!

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How to build a social media app: An entrepreneur’s guide

Openxcell

Forbes reports that the number of people using social media worldwide has reached 4.9 Over the last few years, social media has evolved from being primarily a communication channel and entertainment platform to marketing and growing businesses, contributing to significant social and political discussions. billion in 2023.

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