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Big tech ‘acquihires’ suppress IT wages, drain high-demand talent pools

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While an oft-mentioned concern regarding large tech firms buying small firms is the potential for such deals to reinforce monopoly power in the product market, we argue instead that acquihiring can be understood as a means of bolstering monopsony power in the specialized labor market,” the researchers wrote.

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CIOs weigh where to place AI bets — and how to de-risk them

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Amid the turbulence of AI, technologies are emerging rapidly, startups are clamoring for attention, and hyperscalers are scrambling to corral market share. Brian Hopkins, vice president for emerging technology at Forrester Research, agrees. It’s an environment that taxes the decision-making skills of the even the most savvy CIOs.

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IT leader’s survival guide: 8 tips to thrive in the years ahead

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Competing with [high-profile technology] giants, who can offer astronomical salaries, makes hiring seasoned talent a Herculean task. He also tracks a few startups in this space, as well as current academic research. “Hiring in tech has always been a rollercoaster,” Hruby says. “It

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Selecting the Right AI Business Model for Your Startup

Smart Data Collective

Without a good business model, you won’t understand customer needs and how to build your startup. Let’s consider the most popular business models for your startups, how to pick up the best one and incorporate AI into it. Things to Know Before Choosing a Business Model for Your AI-Driven Startup. Let’s consider them in detail.

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How Startups Can Formulate Data-Driven Marketing Strategies Using AI

Smart Data Collective

You have launched your startup. There are many things for you to do to run and grow your startup. Suppose you own a startup and work on formulating your digital marketing strategy. Any formulation of digital marketing strategy involves four steps, which are: Market Research. Competitor Research.

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

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Martin Davis, CIO and managing partner at Dunelm Associates, offers these suggestions: Review your online presence, how you come across to others, and what your LinkedIn profile says about you. Rework your profile to target who you are now and where you are going, not who you were 10 years ago.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

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LGBT Tech conducts research on LGBTQ+ individuals’ personal experience with technology and the tech industry and works at the “national, state, and grassroots level on programs and policy informed by research.” The organization also offers resources to members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

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