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5 ways to improve mental health for software developers

TechCrunch

Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Contributor.

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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure

CIO

As we’ve grown, we’ve outrun our tools. In 2017, Fast Company wrote that Southwest Airlines’ digital transformation “takes off” with an $800 million technology overhaul, but only $300 million was dedicated to new technology for operations. While weather may have been the root cause, the 16,000 flights canceled between Dec.

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Transforming IT culture for business success

CIO

Culture should be mission-driven, and for us, it’s all about driving the business forward through the tools we’re creating.” Back in the day, IT culture was all about the perks. The evolving role of IT, coupled with new pandemic-era work models, has sifted the culture conversation away from in-office trappings.

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Want More Runway? Consider Your Infrastructure Costs

Crunchbase News

You probably don’t want to unnecessarily create a situation where a high-performing team takes a morale hit. Before you find product-market fit, your team is why your business is valuable and you want to keep everyone happy. Where infrastructure is user-facing is usually around SaaS tools that play a role in your customer journey.

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Unlocking Success: Dos and Don’ts of Custom Software Development Solutions

InfoBest

Custom software development has become a strategic imperative for companies aiming to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. However, navigating the intricate path of custom software development presents its own set of challenges. What Challenges Await in Bespoke Software Development?

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Counter AI Attacks with AI Defense

Palo Alto Networks

Precision AI by Palo Alto Networks is our proprietary AI system that helps security teams trust AI outcomes by using rich data and security-specific models to automate detection, prevention and remediation. As new AI tools hit the market, threat actors are increasingly using them to automate and enhance various attack vectors.

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How Can CIOs Avoid Wasting Their Budget?

The Accidental Successful CIO

All too often they end up building something new rather than buying off the shelf. Companies are scrambling even faster for new tools in part to accommodate people rushing to work from home. However, this is where things can start to get a bit complicated. Where Is The Money Going? CIOs can be chasing the latest shiny new thing.

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