Opinion
Experienced IT professionals share their opinions, expert views, and analyses on the latest trends and other major announcements in IT. Get insights and different perspectives on how to tackle current issues and challenges related to IT.
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5 Qualities of a Great CTO
The chief technology officer (CTO) is the executive responsible for an organization’s technological needs. But, as technology continues to evolve, so too does the role of those in charge of supervising it. Today, with technology being such an intrinsic part of a company’s success or failure, chief technology officers have had to become innovators, risk-takers
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5 Qualities of a Great CMO
In days gone by, the main role of the chief marketing officer (CMO) was to oversee and take charge of advertising, brand management, and market research. Today, however – especially since the rise of the internet and the diverse range of new technologies available to both consumers and enterprises alike – everything now revolves around
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What’s the Best Programming Language for Machine Learning Applications?
Machine learning (ML). It’s undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in software development right now. And for good reason. Machine learning opens up whole worlds of new possibilities for developers, app owners and end consumers alike. From greater personalization to smarter recommendations, improved search functions, intelligent assistants, and applications that can see, hear and react
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Social Media – A Double-Edged Sword for Mental Health
There have been many studies done on the potential for the increased use of social media to have a negative impact on the mental health of young people. Cyber bullying and other phenomena can have very serious impacts on our youth. But the other side of the coin is the ability for troubled young people
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21 SysAdmin Influencers, Bloggers and Geeks to Follow
Being a SysAdmin can be a thankless role, with maybe a pizza party if the day’s/week’s work go right, but plenty of notoriety when stuff hits the fan. Each year, SysAdmin Appreciation Day is our opportunity to celebrate the often-forgotten heroes of many IT departments. The men and women who keep the lights working, the
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Implementing Tech-Based Health and Wellness Programs in the Workplace
Researchers have compiled extensive information in recent years on the direct links between employee health and wellness and how each translates into productivity in the workplace. Employers are now realizing how important it is to offer a stress-free and supportive environment that encourages teamwork and fosters growth. When a business invests in its workforce by
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Devops, Johan Cruyff, Total football – and Total IT?
DevOps and Football – where is the connection? In 2016 we lost Johan Cruyff, one of the few true greats of modern football (read soccer if you hail from west of the Atlantic). Looking back on how Cruyff, and coach Rinus Michels’s innovation changed football and how that then evolved into the modern playing style
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Three Tech Start-Up Myths and the Reality Behind Them
Ever heard the term ‘build it and they will come’? Are you confident in your hot new software product, simply because you know it’s ‘cooler’ than an existing product? If you picture the moment a great advancement in computer science occurs, do you imagine a lone computer nerd hit by a sudden stroke of brilliance?
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