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Early Morning Byte: Monday, April 28, 2025
💪 There's Power in the Pivot
Happy Monday! ☀️
The CIO role has shifted from managing systems to owning outcomes. With a builder’s mindset and a business lens, CIOs balance curiosity with cost discipline and innovation with pragmatism. They walk into every conversation thinking about impact, speak in the language of business outcomes, and lead with authenticity and empathy.
Technology is the engine behind real results, people-first leadership, and the kind of change that actually sticks.
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Under the Digital Markets Act, the EU hit two tech giants with major penalties for anti-competitive practices.
A look back at Tim Cook’s risky decision to leave Compaq for Apple in 1998, and how it changed the course of tech history.
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FEATUREDThe Modern CIO: From Technology Leader to Business Strategist
Where the CIO was once focused on managing infrastructure, systems, and operations, today’s role extends far beyond IT.
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EXTRA BYTES
The EU issued substantial fines to Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to regulate the behavior of large digital platforms deemed to have gatekeeper status.
In turbulent times, leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about showing up with purpose, consistency, and heart. This article reflects on what it means to lead as a CIO today.
Two prominent figures at CISA, Bob Lord and Lauren Zabierek, have announced their resignations, marking a notable shift within the agency’s leadership.
TRENDINGTim Cook: Why Sometimes the Risky Move Is the Right One
In 1998, Apple was far from the tech giant it is today. At the same time, Tim Cook had just joined Compaq, then a leader in the personal computing industry and a far safer career move. Yet, after a brief conversation with Steve Jobs, Cook made a surprising decision.
By TNCR Staff ● Read More…
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