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Tech Moves: Former AMD named Kymeta CEO; GitHub exec joins Twilio; DocuSign security vet joins Proof; Fred Hutch adds VP

GeekWire

He was previously CEO of Synaptics, a hardware and software giant also based in Silicon Valley. Agility Robotics Photo) Peggy Johnson , the former Microsoft executive who stepped down as Magic Leap CEO last fall , is the new CEO of Agility Robotics , the Corvalis, Ore.-based based company. Peggy Johnson. Paulin Basinga.

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Q&A: Leading IT in a high-volume M&A environment

CIO Business Intelligence

AssuredPartners is a full-service insurance broker providing commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. The company, which has more than 8,500 employees, plans to continue growing by acquisition, and consolidating the global insurance market. What is the IT roadmap? What IT projects are underway?

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Cost benefits of industrial wireless solutions

Dataconomy

Simplified installation Installing wired systems includes expenses for cabling, conduits, and additional hardware such as signal repeaters and multiplexers. Speed and agility Wireless systems allow for a more agile response to dynamic production needs. These costs can quickly add up, especially in large industrial facilities.

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CIOs Look For Ways To Fool Hackers

The Accidental Successful CIO

Since deception technology operates within the main network and requires very little hardware or infrastructure to implement, the good news for CIOs is that it can be a much more cost-effective solution. This new technology is more widespread than many assume, especially in highly regulated industries like banking, insurance and government.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

CIO Business Intelligence

Contractors and vendors should be treated like your car insurance,” says Pratt. Implement agile sourcing Even the process of sourcing and making procurement decisions can end up costing IT organizations more than they bargained for. When it is renewal time, make sure to scrutinize and shop around.”

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5 big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2022

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Overall, I feel like the last couple of years have illustrated one important point: The importance of agility. We’ve heard about the need for agility for years now. But, agility can feel like another buzz word until something happens that makes you realize how important it is. The pandemic was like an agility pop quiz.

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Ownership Issues - A Screw's Loose

A Screw's Loose

When all you look at is the hardware outlay it can make a lot of sense. You build solutions that allow people to use their devices to be flexible and agile. The lawyers and insurance people came in. So, you start with the notion of enabling your users and you write policy on how they should go about it.

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