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Cengage Group CTO Jim Chilton on the P&L difference

CIO Business Intelligence

After the show, we spent some more time talking about Chilton’s experience as a P&L leader and how that has contributed to his success as a CTO. Jim Chilton: When I was at the enterprise software company Coda Financial in the ’90s, I was asked to be the professional services leader. It was an incredible learning opportunity.

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Why India’s thriving software talent base is important for the Seattle innovation ecosystem

GeekWire

FUSE founding partner Kellan Carter (bottom row, fifth from left) recently visited India and stopped at the Chennai offices of Zuper, the Seattle-based software startup. FUSE recently led a $32 million Series B investment in Zuper, a Seattle-based field operations software startup that has co-founders and employees based in India.

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MegaTrend Update: Dramatic and broad shifts in models due to software ("software eats the world")

CTOvision

By Bob Gourley We have been tracking this since Marc Andreessen called the trend out in 2011 (see “ Why Software is Eating the World “) and are especially interested in how the trend will impact the world of the enterprise. Business Software. Seems like education. Then healthcare. We will keep tracking these trends.

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The Benefits of DevOps for Legacy Businesses in the Digital Age

Valerian Tech

DevOps is a software development methodology that can help legacy businesses streamline their digital transformation efforts. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of DevOps for legacy businesses and how a Fractional CTO can help overcome the challenges of DevOps adoption.

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We’re all becoming software CIOs — a role Red Hat CIO Jim Palermo knows well

CIO Business Intelligence

Whether you sell cars, candy, consulting, or construction, software is moving to the center of your business. Your products and services rely on software and data for nearly everything from product development to aftermarket support. You’ve become (or will become) what is, essentially, a software company CIO. So congratulations!

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How to hire the right product manager for your IT needs

CIO Business Intelligence

As a result, many corporate leaders who are used to hiring for IT now have to learn what makes a good product manager as they seek to fill these roles. We spoke to a host of experts, including product managers and those who supervise, hire, and mentor them, about what you should be looking for if you’re hiring a new PM for your team.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

CIO Business Intelligence

They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring. To perform the job optimally in today’s fast-changing and unpredictable environment, CTOs must possess the right mix of skills and inclinations.