CIO First Look
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July 13, 2023
13 go-to podcasts that inspire IT industry leaders today
From the most up-to-date tech and cybersecurity news to interviews with top female technology leaders, these podcasts offer a wealth of insights and practical knowledge to help tech leaders in their roles. Read more
The biggest enterprise technology M&A deals of the year
Silver Lakeâs $12.5 billion acquisition of Qualtrics, the user experience company briefly owned by SAP, is still the biggest enterprise software deal so far in 2023, ahead of IBMâs $4.6 billion offer for Apptio.Read more
When will AI usher in a new era of manufacturing?
While companies in various industries have started using AI to improve manufacturing processes, it's not yet clear if the technology is ready for prime time. Read more
6 business execs youâll meet in hell â and how to deal with them
Leading IT is challenging enough without bad bosses and misguided business colleagues making a CIOâs work even harder. Read more
Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat
On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast, NACD CIO Rona Bunn discussed her leadership success formula, the shared responsibility of cybersecurity knowledge, and what it takes for a CIO or CISO to be a well-equipped and effective board member. Read more
What is Oracleâs generative AI strategy?
Oracleâs three-tier strategy to take on rival cloud service providers â AWS, IBM, Google Cloud, and Microsoft â includes its OCI Supercluster, partnership with Cohere, and addition of generative AI assistants to its SaaS offerings. Read more
ITIL certification guide: Costs, requirements, levels, and paths
ITIL 4 is IT's go-to framework for delivering IT services. From ITIL Foundation to ITIL Master, here's everything you need to know about the latest ITIL certifications. Read more
