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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

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We’ve also published, in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the 2023 Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight. The handbook, which is endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, guides directors on board-specific cybersecurity oversight and is one of our most downloaded publications.

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

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For example, Trude Van Horn, CIO at Rimini Street, recommends, “To secure the role of a CIO, it’s essential to develop diverse skills, including bravery, resilience, creative solutioning, building collaboration, and talent magnetism.” Focus on technologies in demand in your industries of interest.

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How we’re driving sustainable impact for business and society

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For the 13th consecutive year, we were recognized by the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR), which celebrates corporations that spend at least $1 billion annually with diverse-owned businesses. Supported 123 nonprofits on their digital transformation journeys, keeping us on track for our goal to help 1000 nonprofit partners by 2030.

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9 ways IT leaders can impact sustainability initiatives

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Many CIOs don’t know where to start,” says Brian Kirkland, CIO at Choice Hotels and founding board member for SustainableIT.org, a nonprofit launched to help create frameworks and standards around sustainability. Most business leaders understand the importance of sustainability, but that may not translate to buy-in when it comes to IT’s role.

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

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When asked which challenges most often force IT to redirect time and focus away from strategy and innovation tasks, CIOs most commonly cited staff and skills shortages, changing business conditions, and addressing security threats. Upskilling takes time, and contracted workers aren’t usually as close to the business as employees.

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Here’s Why Tech Companies Should Continue to Invest in Office Space

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They can benefit from having office space in many ways, including team building, increased security, and supporting your local community. Benefits: Increases Security and Privacy. While working remotely certainly has its benefits, security risks can arise. Benefit: Encourages Team and Culture Building. For example, Amazon’s $2.5

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The ‘Great Retraining’: IT upskills for the future

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The Tech Apprenticeship Program, which launched earlier this year to develop technical and professional talent in areas such as AI, information security, and tech supplier management, creates pathways for technology roles for certain classes of US employees, like Chavarin, as well as for OneTen candidates interested in technology roles.

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