The National CIO Review Weekly Digest: October 19

This week, we published an analysis of how aspiring technology leaders can prepare for future success. You'll also find links to our previous Q&A with Phil Crawford, CTO for Godiva, and our analysis of structural security problems that face technology leaders. 

How Future CIOs and CTOs Should Prepare for Success

As technology leadership roles become increasingly central to business success, it's worth considering what the next generation of leaders will look like. In our interviews at The National CIO Review, we consistently ask sitting CIOs and CTOs what advice they have for those who aspire to executive roles in the future. Read more...

Structural Security Challenges for Technology Leaders

One of the biggest structural challenges facing technology leaders’ security efforts is a lack of focus from executive leadership. Another is internal threats: both intentional and unintentional vulnerabilities from company employees are extremely difficult obstacles to overcome. Read more... 

Q&A: Phil Crawford, CTO for Godiva

We had the chance to ask Phil about his career and the state of the industry for the latest edition of the National CIO Review. From his plans for future innovation at Godiva to potentially disruptive technology, we were able to discuss the most pressing concerns that technology executives face today. Read more...

From the Guardian: Exclusive: Dramatic Slowdown in Global Growth of Internet Access

The Guardian's report on the current state of global internet access. Read more...

From the New York Times: Among Amazon HQ2 Watchers, Northern Virginia Checks the Most Boxes

 CIO Partners®: Featured Placement

Congratulations to Ben Adams, who recently began his new job as Chief Information Officer for the College of Saint Scholastica. CIO Partners placed Adams earlier this year, and he will provide strategic leadership of IT resources to advance the College's mission and goals.