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Want to tackle technical debt? Sell it as business risk

CIO Business Intelligence

A recent example is Windows Server 2012, which was sunsetted by Microsoft in October 2023. Reframing technical debt There is no magic potion that can eliminate all technical debt, but technical debt can be attacked via budgeting if technical debt is not just perceived as upgrading IT infrastructure. CIOs must change this thinking.

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Prioritizing AI? Don’t shortchange IT fundamentals

CIO Business Intelligence

Fundamentals like security, cost control, identity management, container sprawl, data management, and hardware refreshes remain key strategic areas for CIOs to deal with. But in other areas, IT teams will look to increase budgets and spending.

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How IT Outsourcing Helps Businesses Budget Better

Galido

Or, alternately, as budgets tighten in a fearful economy, it’s tempting to turn away from IT innovations that could ultimately boost profits. By working with a consultant who combines keen IT expertise with a deep understanding of technology’s role in business growth, business leaders can hone their ability to make better budgeting decisions.

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What Sundar Pichai’s ‘long-term’ hardware commitment means for the Pixel

The Verge

Last week, I wrote about Google’s somewhat confounding hardware strategy in the wake of a report about internal conflict from The Information. Not to belabor the metaphor, but when it comes to Google’s hardware efforts, there’s a bit of a “darkest before the dawn” vibe. Hardware is hard. Hardware is hard,” Pichai says.

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3 ways to advance sustainability in high performance computing

CIO Business Intelligence

There are three ways to do this: Maximize hardware energy efficiency Consolidate infrastructure Use renewable energy sources Deploying Energy-Efficient Hardware The Hyperion Research study found three geo-specific motivations for the heightened prioritization of sustainability in HPC deployments.

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TCL 10 Pro review: premium looks, budget performance

The Verge

I was constantly activating Google Assistant when putting the phone into my pocket, for example. Apple’s budget phone is definitely the exception rather than the rule, however, and the 10 Pro compares more favorably to its Android competitors. Photography performance doesn’t live up to the amount of hardware in the 10 Pro.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.