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How Blacks in Technology Foundation is ‘stomping the divide’

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That blog quickly grew into Blacks in Technology (BIT) Foundation , a global organization working to “stomp the divide” in the tech industry. He reached out to a range of people in the Black IT community, from entry-level professionals to those in the C-suite, spotlighting their work in profile articles and featuring them on his podcast.

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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. But ready or not, choices with far-reaching repercussions must be made.

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

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The basic idea, according to the paper, is that the market for specialized technology experts isn’t especially deep — these types of workers only have a limited number of places where they can reach their full potential. Numerous high-profile companies, including Google, Microsoft, and SAP, have had large-scale layoffs in the past year.

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

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Decisions around game-changing current and future technology require decisive action and possible investment to remain competitive. In addition to the usual technology considerations, economic, geopolitical, and supply-chain issues all compete for attention as IT leaders look to keep their organizations growing amid turbulent times.

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15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

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Here are 15 tech conferences that aim to connect women and other underrepresented groups in technology to build a more diverse community in the tech industry. It’s hosted by Simmons College and features high-profile speakers, with Serena Williams among those scheduled to speak at the latest upcoming event.

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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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The extent Automic’s group CIO goes to reconcile data

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In addition to its technology solution, it has a range of professional services that covers company secretaries, investor and media relations, employees, environment, and social governance, among others. My team enables the business because it’s a technology enabled business. The risk profile was very different to what it is now.

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