The Early Morning Byte: Monday, December 11, 2023

Announcing the 2023 CIO CupTM 🏆

Good Morning! ☀️ In this very special edition of the Early Morning Byte, the CIO Professional Network announces the recipient of the 2023 CIO Cup™, Kiran Palla!

As supporters of the technology industry, you understand the immense value of connecting with and learning from peers. The CIO Professional Network aims to facilitate 💡 these meaningful connections, and leaders like Palla truly embody its core values of Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute. Read on to learn more about the CIO Professional Network and the recipient of this prestigious award! 🏆

- Emily, Kelsey, and Your TNCR Crew

FEATUREDThe 2023 CIO Cup™ | Kiran Palla, Internal Revenue Service

The Executive Council of the CIO Professional Network announced the winner of the Fourth Annual CIO Cup™ recognizing esteemed member Kiran Palla as the recipient of the prestigious award.

Palla's selection was the outcome of independent voting within the technology leadership community, acknowledging his unwavering commitment to continual learning and advancement in the field. His dedication shines through various avenues, including impactful mentorship within the tech community, shaping the next generation of leaders.

By Kelsey Brandt, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

The Hershey Company recently fell victim to a cyberattack resulting in a data breach impacting over 2,200 individuals.

Spotify, the renowned music streaming giant, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off 17% of its employees, amounting to approximately 1,500 staff members.

The fallout from 23andMe’s recent data breach continues to reverberate, stirring concerns not only about individual data security but also for genetic testing companies and the regulatory landscape.

Meta has launched a legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), questioning the constitutionality of the regulatory body’s structure.

TRENDINGElon Musk’s Next Venture: Raising $1 Billion to Rival OpenAI and Sam Altman

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SpaceX, has embarked on a new venture in the artificial intelligence sector with his company, xAI. Musk’s firm is currently seeking to raise $1 billion in funding, positioning itself as a competitor to OpenAI, the AI research lab Musk co-founded and later left.

After departing from OpenAI due to disagreements over its direction, Musk has re-entered the AI industry. The company’s objective is to develop advanced AI technologies, with its main project being an AI model named Grok.

By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

RESOURCE HUB

CIO Professional Network®The Fastest Growing Online Community for Technology Leaders

The CIO Professional Network is member-driven, member-led, and member-supported community of technology executives seeking to Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute. 

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

Northeastern University has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer, located in Boston, Massachusetts. Read More...

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