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The secrets of successful cloud-first strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

Today’s cloud strategies revolve around two distinct poles: the “lift and shift” approach, in which applications and associated data are moved to the cloud without being redesigned; and the “cloud-first” approach, in which applications are developed or redesigned specifically for the cloud.

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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

CIO Business Intelligence

Caldas says that innovation today includes the adoption of promising new technologies, such as generative AI and open frameworks. Caldas has no doubt that technology is a key differentiator. “We We have aligned our technology strategy to be a business strategy,” she says. “We Projects that really excite our teams.”

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10 ways to improve IT performance (without killing morale)

CIO Business Intelligence

Prioritize transparency Prioritizing transparent communication is necessary to maintain positive team morale, says Chip Kleinheksel, global SAP CTO at business consulting firm Deloitte. This strategy is advantageous because it links individual development to overall team performance, thereby fostering a sense of purpose.”

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Tech Moves: Amazon’s director of Alexa Trust; BECU adds CIO; Lockstep, Fabric exit stealth mode

GeekWire

The founding team includes: • CEO Peter Horadan, previously EVP of engineering and CTO at tax automation startup Avalara. Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Shanahan , previously chief operating and innovation officer at Globys, a software company offering digital billing products. million seed round.

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Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry with Technology Implementation

Valerian Tech

Furthermore, data analytics can help identify trends, optimize pricing strategies, and forecast demand, leading to better revenue management. Enhancing Security and Safety Measures In the realm of hospitality, guest safety and security are paramount, and technology aids in ensuring a safe and secure environment.

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Storytelling for CIOs: From niche to bestseller

CIO Business Intelligence

I take what I learned in the scriptwriting seminar about passion and the narrative arc into every meeting I attend,” one chief technology officer said. The uses of storytelling Storytelling can be used to persuade senior executives to release budget, plot a change in strategy, or share good and bad news.

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CIOs press ahead for gen AI edge — despite misgivings

CIO Business Intelligence

The WiPro exec cited an example of a recent POC that a life sciences firm conducted using Google’s Gen App Builder to reduce contract management costs and improve agreement adherence to company policies. Generative AI, IT Leadership, IT Strategy

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