70% of companies don’t regain their prerecession growth rate following a downturn.

CMOs are often tasked with owning the large-scale, customer-facing digital initiatives to support business growth and the technical budgets associated with them. Whether the software engineering leader is reporting into the CMO or is a partner and peer, their role in bringing these new digital touchpoints to market and that vision to life is critical.

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By 2025, one in two organizations worldwide will have experienced an attack on their software development.

Dramatic increases in digital investment bring increased cyber risk. It's essential that CISOs and software engineering leaders work closely together and take the best preventative measures throughout the building process to ensure security is a priority.

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Product management ensures engineering teams are building the right product, providing input and feedback on market needs and prioritization, while software engineering leaders ensure those teams are building products right, by driving innovation and delivering greater value. Whether they’e on the same team or cross-department collaborators, it’s a critical partnership for product-centric development and delivery.

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User experience/design professionals (UX/design pros) work either as cross-functional partners or as members of the product team to drive better user experiences — often a top priority for software engineering leaders. When these two roles partner effectively, they can set realistic expectations for production, keep up with demand and mange limited resourcing, while driving toward digital growth.

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The CDAO and software engineering leader relationship often delivers most of the value of IT to the organization. Software engineering work provides the foundation to enable data and analytics across various business functions. D&A then provides key insights for AI/machine learning modeling and informs decisions on risk, credit, marketing promotions and sales acceleration. Whether on the same team or outsourcing, these groups must work in tandem to connect technical execution with data and strengthen business strategies.

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