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Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Cookie Monster, Frosties, and a Timeout?? 🧐
Good Morning ☀️ As The Wendy’s Company has internally appointed a new Chief Information Officer, The Biden administration has proposed a transition in software development practices. Join us this morning as we explore other government developments, executive opportunities, book recommendations, and more featured content from The National CIO Review.
P.S. What is a Technical Timeout…?
FEATUREDPause to Progress: The Case for a ‘Technical Timeout’ in IT
In the meticulously organized rooms of hospitals worldwide, there’s a moment that captures the essence of precision and clarity. Before the surgeon’s hand moves with intent, the room pauses. This is the “surgical timeout”—a brief interlude ensuring every detail is in order, every tool accounted for, and every team member aligned.
Let’s transpose this idea to a different setting: the humming nerve centers of IT departments. Picture it—a critical incident unfurls. Servers are unresponsive; data streams falter. As the countdown of potential data loss begins, the ambiance is electric with urgency. It’s here that the ethos of the surgical timeout becomes a beacon.
Enter the concept of a “technical timeout.”
By Scott Checkoway, Contributing CIO ● Read More…
EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Founded in 2000, RailPros is exclusively focused on providing services to freight, passenger and transit rail carriers across North America.
Together with its subsidiaries, Urban One is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States
Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, Reconext designs and engineers innovative post-sale solutions for electronic devices.
CIOs ON THE MOVE
The Wendy’s Company Internally Appoints New Chief Information Officer
The Wendy’s Company, a leading global fast-food chain, has officially announced the promotion of Matt Spessard to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Spessard, who previously served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer since August 2022, will now lead the charge in advancing Wendy’s technological initiatives, ensuring the brand remains at the forefront of innovation in the fast-food industry.
By Emily Hill, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
EXTRA BYTES
The Biden administration has proposed a transition in software development practices, suggesting a move from traditional programming languages like C and C++ to memory-safe languages such as Rust, Python, and Java.
CISOs are at the forefront of defending organizations against threats, yet they face the challenge of communicating the value of their programs to board members who may lack technical expertise.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the State Cybersecurity Grant, a pioneering program to bolster cybersecurity defenses across local governments statewide.
PayPal has filed a patent for a method designed to detect the theft of “super-cookies,” aiming to strengthen security in cookie-based authentication systems and mitigate account takeover attacks.
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TECH TIME TRAVEL
Apple Newton Discontinued
The Apple Newton‘s discontinuation in February of 1998 closed the chapter on the world’s first personal digital assistant (PDA), but it also laid the groundwork for the incredible smartphones and tablets we use today. Despite its struggles and ultimate failure, Newton’s innovative design and capabilities—such as note-taking, digital scheduling, contact storage, and even faxing—propelled the industry towards the concept of computing mobility.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
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