John Edwards
Business and Technology Writer at Freelance
John Edwards is a global business technology journalist. His work has appeared in many major business and tech publications.
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1 week ago |
informationweek.com | John Edwards
Welcome aboard! You might notice, your predecessor left behind more than a few loose ends. John Edwards, Technology Journalist & AuthorDay one as CIO can mean opening up a box of leftover IT nightmares. Whether you're an experienced or first-time CIO, getting started in a new post will be a challenge. To make matters worse, it turns out that the previous leader didn't only drop the ball but left behind a total shambles that threatens to degrade or destroy IT performance.
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1 week ago |
informationweek.com | John Edwards
Data is the lifeblood of today's connected enterprise. That's why a growing number of organizations are appointing an effective chief data officer. John Edwards, Technology Journalist & AuthorData, data, everywhere and not a terabyte to take for granted. A chief data officer (CDO) is the executive charged with gaining the maximum value from enterprise data.
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2 weeks ago |
informationweek.com | John Edwards
According to a 2024 IBM report, a typical data breach costs its victim an average $4.88 million. What's not so easily quantifiable is the event's impact on business partner trust. Rebuilding trust after a data breach requires transparency and a proactive approach, says Sean Gately, vice president of security solutions at Bluefin, a payment and data security company. "There should be immediate and straightforward communication with all involved stakeholders," he advises in an online interview.
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2 weeks ago |
informationweek.com | John Edwards
Matching a team or individual to a specific task is an artform many otherwise competent IT leaders fail to acquire. Here are some tips to help you become a task delegation expert. John Edwards, Technology Journalist & AuthorTask delegation is a critical IT leadership responsibility. Unfortunately, many IT leaders continue to hand assignments to individuals who are either unqualified or already busy handling other tasks.
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2 weeks ago |
itprotoday.com | John Edwards
It may be hard to believe, but some senior executives actually believe that AI's arrival isn't a ground-shaking event. These individuals tend to be convinced that while AI may be a useful tool in certain situations, it's not going to change business in any truly meaningful way. Call them skeptics or call them realists, but such individuals really do exist, and it's the enterprise's CIOs and other IT leaders who need to gently guide them into reality.
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Racing Yacht CTO Sails to Success - Coming in first requires overcoming critical technical challenges while simultaneously supporting event and office infrastructures. https://t.co/yBAl0iIyeO https://t.co/kofHGbhhL5
How to Convince Management Colleagues That AI Isn't a Passing Fad - Is AI just today's pet rock? Some senior executives actually believe that AI is little more than a momentary craze. Here's how to (politely) set them right. https://t.co/w7kce8c7RX
Ways to Use AI to Find a Better IT Job - A growing number of IT pros are turning to artificial intelligence to advance their careers. Will AI become the ultimate job hunter? https://t.co/gLhvJJlVIO https://t.co/pMvx8vROqQ