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The Shift Beyond the Hype: Transitioning from Vanity Metrics to Authentic Business Objectives

Xebia

Introduction Among the sea of metrics, vanity numbers have often taken the spotlight, leaving many organizations lost in a world of misleading indicators and superficial gains. The catch is that many of these metrics (Website views, Leads in Sales Funnel, Marketing spent, Revenue without profit etc.)

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How Zenly made social maps cool again — and what’s next

TechCrunch

Zenly has always felt like the small social app that could become the next big thing. But it turns it Zenly is quietly becoming a social giant without anyone paying much attention — at least until now. This isn’t a social network. Zenly still wants to make the definitive social maps app. This isn’t another messaging app.

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8 Tech Influencers to Follow on Social Media

Apiumhub

Following tech influencers on social media isn’t just about scrolling through your feed; it’s about curating an invaluable stream of insights that can shape your perspective and empower your decisions. “ Farley is synonymous with being at the forefront of modern software development practices.

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

CIO

Others include preparation for zero-day attacks, almost anything having to do with data stewardship, as well as IT training and social engineering audits. Important metrics to consider for training investments are employee retention, employee growth, and the costs of bringing in talent instead of growing it yourself internally.

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8 Key Lessons Learned on Being Social (Offline and Online)

QAspire

We have always been social beings. Being social is one of our intrinsic needs. The extent to which we become social depends can vary depending on the individual. The extent to which we become social depends can vary depending on the individual. Be social, but protect your boundaries. Being authentic works, always.

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How CIOs can unite sustainability and technology

CIO

As technology continues to take a larger role in corporate sustainability practices, CIOs can play a key role in driving both business value and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. IT Leadership times more value for shareholders than their peers. . times more value for shareholders than their peers. .

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How CIOs can be pillars of stability in an uncertain world

CIO

minutes of downtime per year), and expanding digital capabilities in a world characterized by massive economic, political, social, and technological uncertainty. It all boils down to what Warner Moore, founder and CISO at Columbus, Ohio-based Gamma Force, recently told me: “Uncertainty isn’t the problem; lack of leadership is the problem.”

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