Computerworld.com reported that “The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) bill, H.R. 5457, received unanimous approval from a key US House of Representative committee, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, on Tuesday.” The December 4, 2025 article entitled “US federal software reform bill aims to strengthen
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CIO.com reported that “At a time when IT budgets are increasingly constrained, many CIOs are tempted to squeeze extra life out of systems that should have been put out to pasture years ago. …If you’re investing money in an IT system that’s limping along on a version that’s barely being
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CSOonline.com reported that “According to a survey of more than 2,000 cybersecurity executives by security provider Trend Micro, nearly three-quarters (73%) of security leaders say they have experienced a security incident because assets in their IT infrastructure were not managed or simply unknown.” The May 12, 2025 article entitled
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CIO.com reported that “The CIO role continues to evolve, changing as dramatically as the technology it manages and maintains. Moreover, the pace of the chief IT position’s transformation seems to be accelerating — likewise mirroring the speed of change in the tech stack.” The March 3, 2025 article entitled ”
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CIO.com reported that “CIOs constantly speak about the need to drop the technical jargon and talk “the language of business.” Yet, they don’t except business to do the same.” The February 10, 2025 article entitled “15 most misused buzzwords in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/191262/most-misused-buzzwords-in-information-technology.html?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=cio&utm_source=browseralert) included these 15 misused buzzwords:
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CIO.com reported that “Artificial intelligence continues to dominate technology discussions, as executives — and workers at all levels — seek ways to use AI to make work easier, faster, and ultimately more profitable.” The December 2, 2024 article entitled “15 most underhyped technologies in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/1246992/6-most-underhyped-technologies-in-it-plus-one-thats-not-dead-yet.html ) include the
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CIO.com reported “Certifications have long been a great means for IT career advancement. The right credentials can boost your salary, set you apart from the competition, and help you land promotions in your current role. In fact, IT leaders report that certified staff add a value of $30,000 per
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CIO.com reported “Transformational CIOs recognize the importance of IT culture in delivering innovation, accelerating business impacts, and reducing operational and security risks. Without a strong IT culture, inspiring IT teams to extend beyond their “run the business” responsibilities into areas requiring collaboration between business colleagues, data scientists, and partners is
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