IDG Connect
C-suite career advice: Brennan Spellacy, Patch
How important are specific certifications? “Show me what you've shipped, not what you've studied.”
CIO Spotlight: Jean-Philippe Avelange, Expereo
What advice would you give to aspiring IT leaders? “For me to be an IT leader you need to know your content… if you don’t know what you are talking about, then no one will believe what you are saying, so being firmly in the content is...
Secret CSO: Anne Marie Zettlemoyer, CyCognito
Is the security skills shortage affecting your organisation? “As an industry, we talk about this a lot. I don’t believe there’s a shortage per se, but rather a disconnect in expectations and understanding of what is needed and...
CTO Sessions: Aaron Rankin, Sprout Social
Are there any technologies which you think are overhyped? “For the rest of us mortals, AI is mostly marketing snake oil and engineer catnip.”
C-suite career advice: Rob Coupland, Pulsant
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “Back yourself to try things, because that is when you’ll learn most.”
CIO Spotlight: Nick Dearden, OAG
What's the best career advice you ever received? “One of my old CEOs said that whilst you aren’t going to be successful with everything you do, if you succeed seven out of ten times, that’s real progress.”
Secret CSO: Graeme Cantu-Park, Matillion
What metrics or KPIs do you use to measure security effectiveness? “We all measure security in different ways, but at the top level for our security team we measure maturity against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.”
Content Collaboration Platforms: Which solution is best?
PeerSpot users review the highest rated solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms market.
CTO Sessions: Jonas Lindeborg, Sinch
What predictions do you have for the role of the CTO in the future? “I think we’ll continue to see the Chief Product Officer and CTO roles becoming more intertwined as we move forward - the CPTO.”
C-suite career advice: Dinesh Varadharajan, Kissflow
What was the most valuable piece of career advice that you received? “To never stop learning. It’s easy to settle into a rut, but having the constant curiosity to keep learning can both help succeed.”
CIO Spotlight: Reza Morakabati, Commvault
What does good culture fit look like in your organisation? “A key component is kindness. Kindness means recognising each other as the human beings we all are. We all have lives outside our jobs and we should respect boundaries and...
Secret CSO: Rani Kehat, Radiflow
What's the best career advice you ever received? “To get formal professional certifications. Not only have these helped advance my career at every stage, but they have also ensured that my security knowledge remains up to date.”
Cloud Backup: Which solution is best?
PeerSpot users review the highest rated solutions in the cloud backup market
CTO Sessions: Rathi Murthy, Expedia Group
What type of CTO are you? “I’m a firm believer that a CTO is responsible for creating the right culture for the technology organisation.”
C-Suite Career Advice: Hywel Carver, Skiller Whale
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “Mentorship is key. Find those that are already in the roles you want and who inspire you, and look for their support.”
CIO Spotlight: Scott Crowder, BMC
Should the CIO role have additional responsibilities it does not currently include? “For modern CIOs, it’s less about running the business and keeping the lights on, and more about growing and innovating for the business.”
Secret CSO: Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard
What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? “Procedure and diligence. I got interested in cybersecurity for all the cool and technically interesting ways you could make systems do unintended things.”
WAN Edge: Which solution is best?
PeerSpot users review the highest rated solutions in the WAN Edge market.
