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Brianna Monsanto

Brianna Monsanto is a reporter with IT Brew who covers cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT strategy news. Prior to IT Brew, Brianna covered the wealth management industry for Financial Advisor IQ, a Financial Times Specialist brand. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Television, Radio and the Emerging Media from CUNY Brooklyn College and a Master of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Business and Economic Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

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IT Strategy

Walmart’s trek to become the retail industry’s tech giant

“Their logistics systems are very well thought of in the industry, and have been for decades,” one retail consulting firm president tells IT Brew.

CFOs risk averse fear
IT Operations

How do you know if IT consulting is right for you?

“You won’t be bored in the consulting world. If you do it right, you’re doing new things all the time,” one consultant tells IT Brew.

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Software

The software industry has a generational turnover problem

Next Version Systems Partner Billy Hollis says some executives don’t realize the damage a loss of institutional knowledge can cause to a business.

Gen z accounting talent shortage
IT Operations

IT pros weigh in on the industry’s talent shortage

One expert says companies are unrealistic in their search for talent.

cyberattack
Cybersecurity

The not-so-fun facts to know about ransomware for 2026

Even ransomware groups celebrate Black Friday.

business
Cybersecurity

How Docusign CISO Michael Adams plans to push back against fraud

Adams says security and trust are “central” to how the SaaS provider builds products.

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IT Operations

How CIOs feel agentic AI has changed their roles

More than half of surveyed CIOs say agentic AI has pushed them to improve their communication skills.

Smart home devices
Cybersecurity

Smart devices put homes, offices at risk: report

Smart TVs and other devices can create an attack surface on corporate networks, according to a new report.

AI robot touching scales of justice
IT Operations

Almost half of tech leaders want AI talent with ethics

Surveyed technology leaders in IEEE’s study rank AI ethical practices as a top skill for AI hires.

Graphic of a laid-off worker leaving their desk.
IT Operations

What to do when you’re hit by mass layoffs

One tech staffing agency VP says to keep résumés short and accurate.