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April 17, 2024
Canteen Australiaâs pursuit of a greater good through tech
Cathy O'Sullivan, CIO editor-in-chief for APAC and host of CIO Leadership Live Australia, sat with Raul Caceres, executive director of operations at Canteen Australia to discuss how the non-profit has developed a donor prediction model, creates value from data, and is actively exploring GenAI to help give teens with cancer more access to information. Read more
Sponsored by UniSA: UniSA expert calls for collective approach to address cyberattacks
While 99% of attempted cyberattacks are thwarted, the 1% that slip through are wreaking significant damage to corporations and civilians. University of South Australia Associate Professor Mamello Thinyane is calling for a new, more transparent, and collective approach to address cyberattacks. Read more
State of the CIO, 2024: Change makers in the business spotlight
CIOs have arrived at a pivotal point in their evolution, taking command of enterprise strategy and cementing their status as full-fledged business leaders â a role theyâve long strived for. Read more
Skills-first hiring has CIOs rethinking talent strategies
By focusing on skills over pedigree and incorporating training when onboarding, some IT leaders are filling open positions faster with talent honed for their needs. But the strategy is more nuanced than it may seem. Read more
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How to be the CIO every company wants
Taking on one of the most difficult C-level roles requires a broad spectrum of skills. Hereâs a breakdown of what it takes â and the two areas where keen focus will unlock your ability to achieve the rest. Read more
10 highest-paying IT skills for 2024
Despite an IT job market in flux, demand for certain technical skills has only accelerated. From AI expertise to the hottest programming languages, these 10 skills stand out, according to Indeed. Read more
Is the power of people skills enough to keep gen AI in check?
As the explosive growth of generative AI frees technologists to take on more complex challenges, critical thinking, communication, business and domain knowledge, and leadership are increasingly becoming essential must-haves. Read more
