CIO First Look
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16 March, 2023
6 signs itâs time to restructure your IT organization
An outdated, underperforming IT function thatâs mismatched with business goals needs to be overhauled before itâs too late. Hereâs how to know when to shake things up. Read more
Sponsored by Google: PayPal leverages Google Cloud to manage surges in financial transactions
PayPal was one of the first businesses to move money over the internet, securely and swiftly. Following an uptick in digital commerce triggered by the pandemic, it decided to migrate applications of its payment platform to Google Cloud to help ensure easy and reliable services for its customers. Read more
How an immigrant back story builds up tech leaders
Tech leaders who have lived, and still live, the immigrant story have a perspective steeped in empathy and diversity that can afford myriad opportunities where there used to be few. Read more
Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle
Despite national conversations about gender diversity in tech, women are still underrepresented, underpaid, and often discriminated against in the tech industry, numbers show. Read more
CIOs take aim at Silicon Valley talent
With technology fueling all businesses today, tech giants and startups are losing their edge, as non-tech CIOs increasingly lure top talent with work that has meaningful impact. Read more
Unilever leverages GPT API to deliver business value
The CPG titan has created AI tools using neural networks to help it respond to messages from customers, generate product listings, and even minimize food waste. Read more
The CIOâs guide to smarter vendor negotiation: 10 tips
The deals IT leaders make with technology vendors and service providers are of strategic importance, making effective negotiation a difference maker not just for IT, but the business. Read more
