Jason James
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VC funding for AI startups continues to be robust in 2025 with seven companies raising rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger.
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Here are the 24 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025 | TechCrunch
U.S.-based AI startups continue to rake in venture funding with multiple companies already raising impressive rounds in 2025.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
VC funding for AI startups continues to be robust in 2025 with seven companies raising rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger.
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“AI won’t replace people. It will replace people who don’t use AI.”
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Forget tariffs—AI is the business shift leaders should prepare for
AI won't replace people. It will replace people who don't use AI.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“AI won’t replace people. It will replace people who don’t use AI.”
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The DragonForce ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattacks on major UK retailers including Co-op, Harrods, and M&S.
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Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on UK Retailers
The DragonForce ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattacks on UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S.
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May 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The DragonForce ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattacks on major UK retailers including Co-op, Harrods, and M&S.
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Retail continues to be one of the top targeted sectors in the US for cyber attacks. I recently shared my thoughts with the Forbes Tech Council on “Five Ways to Build Cyber Resilience in Retail.”
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Five Ways To Build Cyber Resilience In Retail
In a landscape where trust is a key driver of brand loyalty, a single breach can permanently damage a retailer’s reputation.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Retail continues to be one of the top targeted sectors in the US for cyber attacks. I recently shared my thoughts with the Forbes Tech Council on “Five Ways to Build Cyber Resilience in Retail.”
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Does everyone have a kitchen junk drawer or is that an American thing?
March 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Does everyone have a kitchen junk drawer or is that an American thing?
ServiceNow to acquire Moveworks for $2.58 Billion to expand its AI offerings
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ServiceNow to buy Moveworks for $2.85B to grow its AI portfolio | TechCrunch
ServiceNow has agreed to acquire Moveworks, an enterprise automation platform, for $2.85B in cash and stock.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ServiceNow to acquire Moveworks for $2.58 Billion to expand its AI offerings
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New tariffs, increasing layoffs, and declining customer sentiment. Is a recession on the horizon?
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Nearly 100 Companies Announce Layoffs In March, According To Reports
From Joann Fabrics to John Deere, nearly 100 companies are announcing layoffs in March, according to U.S. government reports.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
New tariffs, increasing layoffs, and declining customer sentiment. Is a recession on the horizon?
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I recently joined the CyberArk's Security Matters podcast to discuss the shifting digital threat landscape impacting the retail sector.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I recently joined the CyberArk's Security Matters podcast to discuss the shifting digital threat landscape impacting the retail sector.
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PSA: It’s pronounced Atlanuh
February 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
PSA: It’s pronounced Atlanuh
I’m proud to share that I was recently recognized as a member of @wsj.com CIO Network, a collective community of leading technology experts from the world’s most influential companies. #WSJCIONetwork
February 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I’m proud to share that I was recently recognized as a member of @wsj.com CIO Network, a collective community of leading technology experts from the world’s most influential companies. #WSJCIONetwork
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Big win for Island at a $4.5B valuation! 🌟 Browser security is crucial as cyber threats rise. Smart move by Coatue—betting on a future where security rules! #CyberSecurity #Innovation
Scoop: Coatue is valuing Island at $4.5B in a new round. Texas/Israel-based browser security startup is backed by Sequoia, Cyberstarts www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Browser Startup Island Valued at $4.5 Billion in Coatue-Led Round
Valuation jump shows VCs are still enthusiastic for cybersecurity deals.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Big win for Island at a $4.5B valuation! 🌟 Browser security is crucial as cyber threats rise. Smart move by Coatue—betting on a future where security rules! #CyberSecurity #Innovation
Turn/River Capital to take SolarWinds private in $4.4 billion deal
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SolarWinds to Be Acquired by Turn/River Capital
SolarWinds Corporation (NYSE:SWI) (“SolarWinds” or the “Company”), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management soft
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February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Turn/River Capital to take SolarWinds private in $4.4 billion deal
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A4: Currently, I find CIOs of all stripes are trying to come to terms with how the role has so much responsibility, but a growing loss of control.
It makes the job very difficult. But it’s one in which influence + relationships matter, but still don’t help enough.
#CIOChat
It makes the job very difficult. But it’s one in which influence + relationships matter, but still don’t help enough.
#CIOChat
December 5, 2024 at 8:24 PM
A4: Currently, I find CIOs of all stripes are trying to come to terms with how the role has so much responsibility, but a growing loss of control.
It makes the job very difficult. But it’s one in which influence + relationships matter, but still don’t help enough.
#CIOChat
It makes the job very difficult. But it’s one in which influence + relationships matter, but still don’t help enough.
#CIOChat
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A2: In my research, the biggest concerns that CIOs have about Gen AI (which is holding them back) are, in order:
- Data security/control/privacy
- Compliance/regulatory
- Explainability
- Bias
- Availability of talent
- Cost
#CIOChat
- Data security/control/privacy
- Compliance/regulatory
- Explainability
- Bias
- Availability of talent
- Cost
#CIOChat
January 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A2: In my research, the biggest concerns that CIOs have about Gen AI (which is holding them back) are, in order:
- Data security/control/privacy
- Compliance/regulatory
- Explainability
- Bias
- Availability of talent
- Cost
#CIOChat
- Data security/control/privacy
- Compliance/regulatory
- Explainability
- Bias
- Availability of talent
- Cost
#CIOChat
Dell is "retiring" hybrid work in favor of 5 days in office. Employees within one hour from an office must return starting March 3rd.
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Dell is making everyone return to office, too
Dell’s hybrid work policy ends March 3rd.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dell is "retiring" hybrid work in favor of 5 days in office. Employees within one hour from an office must return starting March 3rd.
www.theverge.com/news/603963/...
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CIOs continue to be plagued with rapidly aging IT systems.
Yet most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets.
The issue: The temptation to transform with a big bang.
And just 39% believe their IT is ready to manage future risks.
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Yet most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets.
The issue: The temptation to transform with a big bang.
And just 39% believe their IT is ready to manage future risks.
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5 tips to avoid IT modernization failure
Most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets — often taking twice as long and costing twice as much, Kyndryl's Petra Goude writes.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
CIOs continue to be plagued with rapidly aging IT systems.
Yet most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets.
The issue: The temptation to transform with a big bang.
And just 39% believe their IT is ready to manage future risks.
www.ciodive.com/news/IT-mode...
Yet most modernization efforts flounder, fail or miss their ROI targets.
The issue: The temptation to transform with a big bang.
And just 39% believe their IT is ready to manage future risks.
www.ciodive.com/news/IT-mode...
Meta and other tech giants are scrambling to determine how DeepSeek can compete for a fraction of the cost. This AI wake-up call will be positive in the long term. Innovation is born from competition.
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Meta is reportedly scrambling multiple ‘war rooms’ of engineers to figure out how DeepSeek’s AI is beating everyone else at a fraction of the price
The engineers will study how DeepSeek accomplished its tech feat and how Meta can benefit.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Meta and other tech giants are scrambling to determine how DeepSeek can compete for a fraction of the cost. This AI wake-up call will be positive in the long term. Innovation is born from competition.
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China's homegrown AI model, DeepSeek, has surged to the top of the app download charts in the United States Apple App Store dethroning ChatGPT.
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DeepSeek: 'Cheap' Chinese chatbot shocks AI world
It has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free application on Apple's App Store in the UK.
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January 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
China's homegrown AI model, DeepSeek, has surged to the top of the app download charts in the United States Apple App Store dethroning ChatGPT.
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Dear LinkedIn user,
I am not interested in franchise opportunities
I am not interested in franchise opportunities
January 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Dear LinkedIn user,
I am not interested in franchise opportunities
I am not interested in franchise opportunities
A must read for CIOs
January 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A must read for CIOs