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Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Happy Wednesday 😎 In today’s Early Morning Byte, we dive into the long-debated topic of IT Business Alignment and how technology leaders should shift towards strategic engagement to drive business value. 📈 From aligning IT strategies with business goals to the power of mentors who instill reliability and initiative, we explore the role of leadership and guidance in business today. Speaking of leadership, don’t miss out on insider tips for attracting the best CISO to your organization. 🦸♀️ Let’s get into it.
P.S. Do you know your hacker lingo? 💡
FEATUREDWhy We Should NOT Talk About IT and Business Alignment
The phrase IT Business Alignment has been discussed, debated, and strategized amongst CIOs, industry leaders, and consulting gurus for many years. There are good reasons why this conversation was important (and necessary) as IT was becoming ever more prevalent in how businesses operated.
However, in the context of modern businesses, there is a fundamental flaw in the idea of IT-Business alignment. It presents IT and Business as two distinct entities trying to agree on a common goal.
By Harsha Bellur, Contributing CIO ● Read More…
EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The university has evolved continuously for over 230 years to become a leading public research university, serving as the state’s flagship institution and Land Grant university.
Trupanion is the leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico and Australia with over 1,000,000 pets enrolled.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare clinics in the Midwest, The Iowa Clinic serves nearly 21 communities with specialty and primary care services.
TRENDING
Life Lessons from a Mentor and ‘A Message to Garcia’
In moments of reflection, we often find ourselves examining our lives and identifying specific moments that have had a significant impact on us, both professionally and personally. It is often said that our experiences shape us, and if we are fortunate, we encounter mentors who invest in us, challenge us, and prepare us for the next stages of our journey.
By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
EXTRA BYTES
As AI technology continues to integrate into enterprise systems, the safety and reliability of these advanced tools has become a big concern for technology leaders.
Microsoft has rolled out a game-changing AI, based on GPT-4, that operates entirely disconnected from the internet ensuring it can safely handle classified data.
Finding and hiring the right CISO is a challenge for most companies. Organizations not only need a security leader who possesses deep technical expertise, but also one with strategic vision, and strong leadership skills to align security initiatives with business objectives.
Leaders who focus on system improvements and nurture innovation within their teams often see rapid career growth and organizational success.
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QUIZZICLE
Hackers’ Network Terminology
What is the term for a group of computers that are networked together and used by hackers to steal information?
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