Technical Debt: Don’t Buy Buzzwords
DevOps.com
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Buying into the 'next big new shiny thing' only increases your technical debt. Don MacVittie advises only buying what's necessary.
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Solving the tech debt problem while staying competitive and secure
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Interestingly, despite the significance of technical debt as a cost concern and an inhibitor to improving security and implementing innovation (like AI), it ranks much lower on the list of immediate priorities for many organizations (20%). For CIOs, balancing technical debt with other strategic priorities is a constant challenge.
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Leadership at its Peak: How Board Advisor Coaching Shapes Success
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Role of Board Advisor Coaching in Shaping Success Board advisor coaching plays a critical role in shaping the success of organizations and their leaders. In today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape, executives need more than technical expertise to thrive.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Slashing technical debt, IPO analysis, your first comms hire
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As a result, technical debt starts to accumulate. Since these are the people tasked with bringing your message to the outside world, “look for a strategic partner rather than a manager,” advises Yousuf Khan, partner at Ridge Ventures. And accumulate.
Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One
SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 10, 2012
But what was interesting to me was that I found myself recommending that each of them should have a technical adviser. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm doing as a Part-Time CTO or Technical Advisor for startups. There are two kinds of advisors that are commonly needed. Strategic Technical Advisor.
ESG reporting: Carbon in the cloud
CIO
JULY 15, 2024
As organizations increasingly outsource to cloud service providers for many technical and financial benefits, the power consumed and carbon produced are now controlled by the provider, wherever its cloud datacenters may be. We advise CIOs to be skeptical and seek independent verification of carbon emissions for their cloud providers.
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Differentiating people, process, and technology problems: A guide for CISOs
CIO
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Recently, I helped advise an IDC client whose security team was struggling to close thousands of vulnerabilities. Christopher Tozzi , an adjunct research advisor for IDC, is senior lecturer in IT and society at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Contact us today to learn more.
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DOJ hires first chief AI officer to examine internal and external uses
CIO
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As CAIO, Mayer will also focus on the DOJ’s technology capacity-building efforts, including advice on recruiting technical employees, according to the DOJ. Mayer will serve in the DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy, which is building a team of technical and policy experts to address important issues such as AI and cybersecurity.
Can the CIO role prevail over AI?
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“Generative AI does have the ability to replace CIOs who don’t embrace the innovative shifts coming for companies,” says Tim Crawford, a former CIO himself and now a CIO strategic advisor at AVOA, a technology consultancy. What the AI can do is advise the human on what decision to make, but even still, there are some significant limitations.
Barriers and benefits: How CIOs are navigating the AI whirlwind
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MAY 30, 2024
Less than half of CIOs say they possess the required technical skills, only 4 in 10 believe they have the required security infrastructure, and just one-third think their organizations possess the right computing infrastructure. A trusted advisor like Lenovo can help organizations make sense of AI.
6 signs you might need an executive coach — and 2 signs you don’t
CIO
JANUARY 25, 2024
As technical people move up the ranks, going from coders and admins to managers to CIOs, they need to learn how to do a lot more than build great software, connect backend systems, or build firewalls. Maybe they leveled up because their technical skills were excellent and they did a great job in their last role. Volunteer for things.
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Aware of what tech debt costs them, CIOs still can’t make it an IT priority
CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
It’s among CIOs’ most persistent and underdiscussed challenges: embracing innovative technologies without losing sight of mounting — and potentially crippling — technical debt. CIOs at organizations launching AI projects should deal with their data debt before moving forward, he advises. It’s like a truth serum,” he says. “AI
Cognizant sues Infosys for misusing shared information
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AUGUST 27, 2024
Infosys gained access to certain of TriZetto’s closely guarded, proprietary software offerings, and related technical documentation, under the guise of NDAAs that it executed with TriZetto for the limited purpose of equipping Infosys to complete work for certain Infosys clients,” the lawsuit said.
8 ways IT can help supercharge your sales team
CIO
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Form a strong partnership Forming an effective IT-sales partnership requires embracing a startup mentality, even at large, long-established organizations, advises Amit Vashisht, assistant vice president at retirement services firm Jackson Enterprise Technology. Yet he also advises proceeding with caution.
CIOs must beware committing ‘AI washing’ themselves
CIO
JULY 23, 2024
US regulatory agencies are watching for exaggerated AI claims, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission announcing a settlement in March with two investment advisors. Take care Bracewell’s Shargel advises companies to be careful about making broad claims about their AI capabilities.
5 Lessons Learned as a Technical Lead at Gorilla Logic
Gorilla Logic
MARCH 21, 2019
During my time at Gorilla Logic, I have had the opportunity to work as a Senior Consultant and as a Technical Lead on a very demanding set of services/products for companies that want to skyrocket their efficiency and revenue while maintaining quality, performance, and low technical debt. Be a Servant Technical Lead .
SOSV partners explain how deep tech startups can fundraise successfully
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At TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising, two experienced investors spoke on the subject and advised startups facing a challenging fundraising path. SOSV doesn’t shy away from startups building complex technology, and because of this, Wu and Winther are well placed to advise on fundraising. Timestamp: 6:09).
15 ways to grow as an IT leader in 2024
CIO
JANUARY 15, 2024
As workers at all levels put together their development plans for 2024, IT leaders, recruiters, researchers, and advisors share here what actions CIOs can take to advance their careers if they want to embrace a growth mindset. It will come down to navigating all the human elements,” he says.
Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success
CIO
APRIL 29, 2024
Tech debt and legacy tech Technical debt and legacy tech are both big speedbumps. Meanwhile, The Global CTO Survey 2023 released last November by IT consulting company STX Next found that 35% of responding tech leaders listed technical debt/refactoring as their biggest challenge — making it the No. 1 challenge listed.
Why Technical SEO is Necessary, and Not an Option
KitelyTech
APRIL 3, 2020
As the times continue to evolve, it is important to remain involved and educated in the manner in which technical SEO is beneficial and can be utilized. What is technical SEO?” Put simply, technical SEO encompasses all the great search engine techniques and leaves absolutely no room for manipulation of results.
13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation
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JUNE 5, 2023
It’s no secret that having the right capabilities is essential to digital success, but given the dynamic nature of digital business, these capabilities go beyond technical know-how. The market is tight, but we are not short of people with technical skills; people who can develop, build infrastructure, and understand the cloud,” says Fox.
How to succeed as a fractional CIO
CIO
APRIL 18, 2023
A fractional CIO is typically an experienced IT leader who is external to the enterprise yet acts as an accountable leader and extension of the executive team, says Dave Hartman, president of IT management consulting firm Hartman Executive Advisors. “A Rather than being a senior executive, the ex-CIO is now simply a third-party advisor. “It
7 ways to create a more IT-savvy C-suite
CIO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Advise and collaborate. Then collaborate to develop an action plan,” advises Suneet Dua, products and technology chief growth officer at business advisory firm PwC. Before initiating a technical discussion, it’s important to consider the recipient’s perspective. What are their department’s goals? What do they care about?
CIO as fact finder, fixer, and framer in a post-truth IT world
CIO
JULY 30, 2024
Beware the fact free-for-all that is the world today Daniel Patrick Moynihan, four-term Senator of New York, United Nations ambassador, and adviser to three Presidents is remembered for popularizing the aphorism, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” This makes sense to me.
8 secrets of successful IT freelancers
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NOVEMBER 8, 2022
There are so many opportunities out there, so choose what you want to do and dedicate yourself 100% to it,” Zilberman advises. Think about companies and environments in which you thrive — and those you don’t — and share that information with your network, whether that’s past co-workers, recruiters, or clients,” she advises.
Storytelling for CIOs: From niche to bestseller
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I used figures of speech and financial terms they understood, and I kept well away from technical jargon because that wasn’t my audience. She adds that storytelling is also being used increasingly in M&A, and she’s advised on Accenture’s recent acquisition of UK creative change management consultancy, The Storytellers.
MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy
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Then sometime in Q1 2023, MARA intends to launch a pro-exchange for sophisticated traders that utilize technical analysis and prefer a full set of trading options to the traditional exchange options on MARA’s retail app. “What we’re doing is we’re creating financial infrastructure for people to build their lives.
Moxie on Murder
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Moxie’s a legend in tech as creator of the Signal secure messaging app —and more importantly to cryptographers, the Signal Protocol and Double Ratchet Algorithm —and when I saw his name I immediately was looking for “technical advisor” credits. But no, this was actually CO-STARRING.
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Upon completing an MBA program, especially one that blends cutting-edge IT knowledge with traditional business disciplines, IT leaders can leverage their newfound skills to lead digital transformations, enhance cybersecurity strategies, and effectively communicate the value of IT initiatives to non-technical stakeholders, says Deborah Y.
Request for proposal vs. request for partner: what works best for you?
CIO
JULY 8, 2024
For example, the selection criteria are based on factors such as technical capability, price, and capacity. The conventional selection criteria are price or lowest price technically acceptable, but the concept of using best-value criteria is growing, which allows buying organizations to factor in selection criteria such as past performance.
TechCrunch+ roundup: No-code MVP strategy, hiring under scrutiny, A/B growth testing
TechCrunch
JANUARY 27, 2023
In a comprehensive article that weighs development costs and technical debt against time to market , Chopra encourages readers to consider factors like product defensibility and risk before deciding whether to build or buy. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Thanks very much for reading TC+ this week!
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7 sins of digital transformation
CIO
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“To meet digital transformation goals, companies must build structural ambidexterity, focus on short-term efficiency opportunities that fit the current structure and model, but also pursue medium- to long-term discontinuous expansion opportunities in business that potentially would require structural and cultural changes,” Senan advises.
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Such partnerships include long-standing ones such as business consultancies to advise on transformation efforts, software vendors with expertise in vertical or horizontal solutions, system integrators to help design and implement multi-vendor tech stacks, and managed service providers to run and optimize targeted IT domains.
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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid
CIO
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Don’t fear attrition — fear stagnation, Ávila advises. “If Neglecting soft skills Focusing solely on technical skills and ignoring other essential professional abilities, such as business acumen, communication management, and leadership, is a serious mistake, says Sharon Mandell, CIO at Juniper Networks.
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How and when to hire your first product manager
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Whether your new hire needs to have a technical background. Ken Norton, former director of product at Figma who recently left to solo advise and coach product managers, says companies can start by defining what PMs are not: The CEO of the product. Some of the things we talked about were: Which traits to look for.
Executive Search for Legal Services: Balancing Scales and Skills
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While technical competence is a given, what really sets great leaders apart is their ability to connect legal strategy with broader business objectives. They’re not just legal experts—they are trusted advisors who help shape firm-wide decisions, ensuring that every move aligns with the overall vision.
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AUGUST 19, 2024
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CIO
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Nafde was tapped at the onset to lead the technical integration of the two entities — an assignment he says served as a proof point that he was more than capable of executing larger responsibilities. Now is the time to stop being the best technologist in the room — leave that role to someone else,” Dossetter advises.
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TechCrunch
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In addition, analyze the market situation from a technical standpoint: The bear market is an attractive time to launch, but it’s also a time to go heads-down and focus on building your product. In so doing, they give their team, investors and advisers the right to certain assets such as retirement and stock options.
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7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks
CIO
JUNE 7, 2023
Schwarz says she prizes agile team members who understand business concepts and outcomes, and who have the ability to tell a story that translates technical thoughts into business outcomes. He adds that such pros also usually have solid business knowledge, are technically-savvy, and are eager to learn new tasks when given the opportunity.
5 strategies for biotech startups to outlast a market downturn
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Success is impossible to come by without substantial investment, time, and technical expertise. More posts by this contributor 3 tips for biotech startups seeking non-dilutive capital to weather the downturn Founders in the biotech industry are no strangers to challenges.
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Provider or partner? IT leaders rethink vendor relationships for value
CIO
JULY 1, 2024
But what moved Extreme from provider to partner was its workers commitment to making sure that the city achieved its strategic goals with the project, not just that the new equipment worked technically. She also advises CIOs to not be too narrow in their picks.
For better or for worse: Managing founder-CEO tension inside a startup
TechCrunch
MAY 18, 2022
Max Schireson , the former CEO of MongoDB, is an executive-in-residence at Battery Ventures, where he helps advise the firm’s cloud and data portfolio companies on a variety of strategic and tactical business issues. Was I willing to engage with a young technical founder on business issues? Max Schireson. Contributor. Share on Twitter.
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