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The art of selling: IT budget approval made easier

CIO Business Intelligence

Because as a young CIO, I was struggling with obtaining budget approvals for a range of IT initiatives. Sitting in this selling seminar, my persuasive difficulties with the CEO and CFO became immediately apparent to me. And because of this, IT budgeters must have open ears. Why was I at this presentation, you ask?

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Smartphones & Fitness Apps - CIO Musings

CIO Musings

As the head IT guy in my organization, I was asked to hold a seminar on the use of smartphones for fitness & wellness. Has to be more entertaining than another budget meeting. This seminar will explore the use of smartphones and other technology for putting more fun in your fitness, and helping you achieve your goals.

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Fed Tech Roundup October 7

CTOvision

Trade Group's FITARA Maturity Model Could Help Agencies with 2017 Budget - Nextgov. WashingtonExec’s Navigating to Industry Seminar Speaker Lineup Includes Joe Cubba, Jeremy King and Dr. John Markey. National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) Matters. Three keys to better channel partnerships.

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Implementing Data Literacy, Part 2

Eric D. Brown

I’ll examine how small businesses and startups can approach data literacy on a budget, examine how data literacy needs vary across industries, navigate the ethical challenges of AI and data usage, and wrap up with a few real-world success stories. So, don’t let a tight budget hold you back. The takeaway?

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The CIO’s fatal flaw: Too much leadership, not enough management

CIO Business Intelligence

And in fact, when I conduct leadership seminars, the biggest barrier to success for most participants is figuring out and committing to their time budget. Its time budget is, to an extent, compressible. And so, management encompasses leadership as just one of the responsibilities its practitioners must master.

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Many companies have noted that, as they have increased their cybersecurity budgets, the number of cyber threats has also increased. It's no wonder that many businesses are taking hard looks at their technology budgets. You can adopt these approaches and teach employees about cyber hygiene at workplace seminars.

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Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role

CIO Business Intelligence

We have already prepared the budget towards that end, which is in the process of approval. To keep myself updated and aligned with the latest in technology I attend seminar, webinars, and the physical events. To get budgets for any new implementation, a lot of procedures and approvals are needed.

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