CTO Magazine
CTO Magazine delivers expert insights at the intersection of technology leadership and innovation. With a focus on empowering Chief Technology Officers and engineering executives, we explore emerging trends, strategic frameworks, and real-world lessons to help tech leaders build the future—one decision at a time.
What We Learned A Month After the Chaos of Reddit’s IPO
Reddit, with its 19-year legacy as a cornerstone of the internet, made a strategic move to enter the IPO arena on March 21, aiming for a valuation of approximately $6.4 billion. This pivotal decision not only underscored Reddit’s evolution but also solidified its position as a cultural juggernaut in the digital realm. Reddit priced its…
2024’s Top SaaS Funding Rounds: Predicting Future Tech Titans
Midway into 2024, the SaaS sector faces a new funding environment that’s far removed from the days of easy capital and predictable investment rounds. Instead, companies are pushed to prove they’ve got more than just innovative ideas up their sleeve— they need to show they can grow smartly and sustainably, too. With the financial well not…
What All CTOs Can Learn from Greg Lavender at Intel
With a storied career spanning over four decades, meet Greg Lavender, Intel’s Chief Technology Officer since 2021. Lavender’s vast experience serves as a treasure trove of insights for those leading the charge in tech innovation. From maintaining a visionary mindset to championing mentorship and sustainability, Lavender’s journey embodies the essence of effective tech leadership. Join…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Chief in Tech Summit
With the tech industry is transforming on what seems to be a daily basis, understanding the dynamics of leadership, especially for women and minorities, has never been more critical. Enter the annual Chief in Tech Summit, a beacon of light and learning for those ready to drive change and lead their orgs with confidence. Set…
Is There a Glass Ceiling for Female CTOs?
As a primary female-led staff, it’s a disservice to ourselves to cover the CTO role without noting just how difficult is in to climb the ranks toward CTO roles for women. Despite some progress, women are overlooked, underpaid, and consistently coming up against barriers toward progressive integration in the C-suite. One of the most complicated…
Meet your Orgs Unsung Heroes: Middle Managers Management
Middle managers often find themselves caught between strategic directives from above and operational realities from below. Middle managers are operating on the ground – maintaining legacy systems while exploring new technologies. Yet this unique position allows them to assess the practical implications of technological shifts and to advocate for changes that align with both the company’s…
Exploring the Impact of the US vs. Apple Monopoly Case
When you think of tech giants that have captured America’s heart, Apple stands out as a household name. For the general public, Apple is not just a company– it’s a corporate beacon of innovation, design, hardware, and brand excellence. Now, Apple finds itself at the center of a courtroom drama that could shake the very…
Google’s Gemma AI sets out to democratize open-source models
The symbiosis of algorithms and human experience gets stronger with Google’s new AI protege, Gemma. This open source, advanced model wields transformer architectures to understand and produce human-like language. But what is so unique about Gemma compared to other AI models, and how can it revolutionize the way organizations approach technology and AI? Google’s…
Should You Be Testing the Waters of Enterprise VR?
Commercial use of virtual reality (VR) garnered worldwide attention with the Oculus Rift back in 2016, leaving the door open for enterprise VR to weasel a foot across the threshold. AR/VR are no longer just buzzwords relegated to gaming – these immersive technologies have gained significant traction in various sectors from education, healthcare, retail, and…
2024 Cybersecurity Trends to Guide your Annual Forecast
Considering 2024 cybersecurity trends should bring significant feelings of unease, dread, and triple verification checks. The threat landscape is evolving just as fast as the risks are being mitigated – and for CTOs – the safety of the org lies in precarious balance. Looking down the barrel of the year, how can you begin to…