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When you talk about IT leadership career tracks, the question that almost always comes up is, “What’s the difference between the CIO and the CTO?” Though the two roles sound similar, there are some clear distinctions between them. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT Executives explains the differences in goals, mandates, and skill sets for CIO and CTO.

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Revenue vs Profits WiseITOne | 10/02/08
Two distinct executive roles, and most companies need both thomas@... | 11/15/08
RE: Video: What's the difference between CIO and CTO? Paul W. Homer | 10/02/08
CIO and a CTO kjmcsd | 10/02/08
Yes, there are definitely companies with both Jason HinerTechrepublic Moderator | 10/02/08
RE: Video: What's the difference between CIO and CTO? kjmcsd | 10/02/08
CIO vs CTO: More confused now prem_is@... | 10/02/08
Information component? Beejer | 10/03/08
Well said. stevengirardpalmer@... | 10/02/08

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