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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

CIO

I was intrigued by the chance to drive a major transformation that will ultimately make a big difference in how the organization conducts business and responds to customer needs. We ensure that board directors can be effective in their roles, and that they have the tools to be able to govern through the rapidly changing business environment.

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The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster

CIO

June 2010: Autonomy acquires CA Technologies’ information governance business. July 2011: Apotheker and Lynch reach a deal to sell Autonomy to HP, and HP begins its due-diligence examination of Autonomy’s finances. This is hardly a surprise as the SFO has a reputation for failing to secure convictions.

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Venture Capital in the Age of AI: Transforming Due Diligence

Alpha Sense BI

On the AlphaSense platform, this reality rings true as we noticed an over 50% increase in documents mentioning “due diligence” over the past year. Once an arduous and time-consuming task, the dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI) has transformed the way venture capital investors conduct due diligence.

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Bud Financial helps banks and their customers make more informed decisions using AI with DataStax and Google Cloud

CIO

By Jude Sheeran, EMEA managing director at DataStax When making financial decisions, businesses and consumers benefit from access to accurate, timely, and complete information. In today’s business landscape, data volumes can explode rapidly. Here are the top six key takeaways from Bud’s overall approach: 1.

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The Ultimate Due Diligence Guide

Alpha Sense BI

Consequently, the deals coming through your doors require extra scrutiny, and your criteria for due diligence needs to shift to take into account market changes. However, conducting poor due diligence can lead to costly mistakes. Do they keep liquidity for emergencies or take advantage of discounted businesses?

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5 pitfalls to avoid when partnering with startups

CIO

Their unique focus and approaches to innovation can make startups a highly advantageous partner in delivering business value in ways traditional vendors can’t offer. But IT leaders must do more than simply embrace the innovation edge startups can offer; they must also ensure business continuity and sound operations.

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Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role

CIO

When Reliance Polyester — a subsidiary of global conglomerate Reliance Industries — completed its acquisition of polyester business Shubhalakshmi Polyesters (SPL) in March 2023, Dr. Amrut Urkude, CIO of SPL, took over as CIO of Reliance Polyester. As an IT leader, were you awed by this massive change in the size and complexity of business?