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Open source software: Ways for CISOs to quell the fear

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But there’s good news: When organizations leverage open source in a deliberate, responsible way, they can take full advantage of the benefits that open source offers while minimizing the security risks. Contact us today to learn more. He is also a longtime Linux geek, and he has held roles in Linux system administration.

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Beyond growth: M&A as a strategic transformation enabler

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What geographies report less advanced capabilities, presenting an advantage? Can improved customer analytics drive actionable insights? What geographies boast digital superiority, presenting opportunities for leverage? What digital capabilities would improve channels or distribution? What transformations would improve operating leverage?

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ADP’s cloud transformation pays dividends

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The cloud-native advantage ADP’s aggressive, early digital transformation has paid off nicely: Its expanded HCM portfolio is served to more than 1 million customers globally, up from 800,000 several years ago, with revenues at $18 billion in fiscal year 2023, up from $13 billion five years prior.

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The CIO’s guide to smarter vendor negotiation: 10 tips

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The sell side typically has the information advantage.” Do your homework “Consider benchmarks, market norms, and strategy before entering the room for a negotiation,” advises Amy Fong, partner in the sourcing and vendor management group at Everest Group. Price should be part of the pre-negotiation assessment, but not the lead factor.

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Why enterprise CIOs need to plan for Microsoft gen AI

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Beyond the ubiquity of ChatGPT, CIOs will find obvious advantages working with a familiar enterprise supplier that understands their needs better than many AI startups, and promises integrations with existing enterprise tools. Platform familiarity has advantages for data connectivity, permissions management, and cost control.

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Unicorn Startups: What Are They and How to Build One?

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Not that long ago, unicorn startups were very rare entities. If you are new to the term ‘unicorn startup’, it’s ultimately a privately owned startup company that has a valuation of $1 billion. If you are new to the term ‘unicorn startup’, it’s ultimately a privately owned startup company that has a valuation of $1 billion.

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2025 is the year of quantum science; what that’s all about

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There are now scores of quantum hardware companies, including large technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM and startups such as QuEra, IonQ, and Kipu Quantum. These advances have been made possible due to extensive availability of quantum computers to the public, Pandey says. Contact us today to learn more.

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