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How the ‘diversity hire’ accusation and other barriers remain for Black women in tech

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The UK study also revealed that women of all backgrounds and ethnicities make up around 22% (approximately 424,000), compared to 48% of the entire UK workforce, with Black women in particular facing a wide range of obstacles, including discrimination and being accused by colleagues or superiors of being merely ‘diversity hires.’

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9 tips for recruiting high-end IT talent

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Recruiting and hiring high-end IT talent is among the most challenging tasks IT leaders face today. The IT skills shortage is critical, with CIOs losing talented employees faster than they can hire them,” said Mbula Schoen, senior director analyst at Gartner, in a recent Q&A. “IT CIOs, and their recruiting teams, are well aware.

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10 projects top of mind for IT leaders today

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Research from PwC had similar findings, with 47% of CIOs saying they’re “prioritizing the transformation of their data platforms to drive business growth.” Such figures aren’t surprising, given data’s importance for not only powering AI and ML applications but also for feeding conventional business intelligence programs. “It

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SAP poaches Microsoft exec as its new global head of AI

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More usefully for enterprises, he also helped develop Dynamics 365 AI for Market Insights, a feature for Microsoft’s ERP and CRM platform that scans search data to provide enterprises with information about emerging trends in social interest and sentiment around their brands. The company is hiring engineers in Berlin and Shanghai.

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How BUiLT unites Black IT pros and builds equity

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Soon after founding Netwatch Solutions as CTO, Beasley realized he would face even more barriers when acquiring funding. He was often asked offensive questions by venture partners, who would attribute his customer success to being a minority-owned business, with one VC going as far as to ask Beasley whether his grandparents had been slaves.

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12 strategic tips CIOs can learn from tech vendor CTOs

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Regardless of the nature of the projects and deliverables, or whether customers are internal or external to the organization, CTOs and now CIOs recognize they must provide continuous value if they are to stay relevant, says Phil Purdy, acting CTO of Australian-based IMRnext. People perceive it as the enemy of thoughtful planning.

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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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They manage networking with other professional development activities such as attending conferences, reading leadership books, and participating in social media. Once in transition, they develop weekly outreach plans, schedule time with people in their network, and share a clear direction on the types of opportunities they seek.