Early Morning Byte: Monday, July 1, 2024

📈 Progress over Perfection 🌟

July 01, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good Morning ☀️ Curious about tech career journeys that defy the usual paths? Check out this inspiring story. 👀

In other news, as PE firms grow and operations become more complex, CIOs are becoming crucial in shaping firm strategies, managing cybersecurity, and driving operational efficiency. They are now involved in firm operations and strategic planning, managing everything from data analytics to vendor relationships, and even playing a key role in due diligence processes. Read More…

Also in this EMB:

  • Google gets a little smarter with new features. 📧

  • Organizations are questioning if they should keep their existing identity security solution or move to something new. 💭

  • OpenAI appoints ex-NSA Director Paul Nakasone to its board. 🚀

FEATUREDDeep Dive: Pam Knott, Vice President of Data and Technology at The ALS Association

Pam Knott’s career exemplifies the value of embracing an unexpected journey toward discovering one’s passion. Initially exploring roles far removed from IT, Pam’s path to becoming the Vice President of Data and Technology at the ALS Association was anything but direct.

This serendipitous route, marked by pivotal shifts, eventually ending at the forefront of IT strategy, highlights the power of valuing progress over perfection.

In this exclusive interview with The National CIO Review, Pam discusses her career experiences, the strategic IT initiatives she has led, and her approach to developing talent in technology.

By Emily Hill, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

With this new functionality’s help, users can summarize discussions, write emails, and provide pertinent information straight from Google Drive or their inbox.

When it comes to identity security, many organizations are currently facing a tough decision: Do we keep our existing identity security solution or move to something new?

Apple is making significant strides in AI by potentially partnering with Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to integrate Meta Platforms’ generative AI model into Apple Intelligence.

OpenAI has announced the appointment of retired Army General Paul Nakasone, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, to its board of directors.

TRENDINGThe Evolving Role of a Private Equity CIO

Private equity (PE) firms are investment organizations that pool funds from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to invest in private companies. As these organizations have grown rapidly over the last several years, and their operations have become more complex, PE firms both large and small have begun to elevate the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) across the enterprise.

To understand the evolving role of the CIO in private equity firms, it’s important to explore several key areas where their expertise is making a significant impact.

By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

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CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Riddell has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer located in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth. Read More...

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