Twitter can be a valuable tool for CIOs and CTOs to stay up to date on the latest news and technology trends.
But to make the most of Twitter’s potential, you have to follow the thought leaders in the tech industry. Following the right people will help make sure that your feed is always full of helpful and interesting content. Plus re-tweeting influential posts can boost your social reputation!
But if you’ve used Twitter before, you probably know it can take time and effort to find and follow the users that match up with your interests. That’s why we’ve created this handy list of the top twenty Twitter feeds all CIOs and CTOs should follow. And of course, follow us @signixsolutions too!
The CIO.com Twitter account offers up all of the same quality content that we’ve come to expect from their website. If you follow them, your feed will have a steady stream of news straight from the experts over at CIO.com.
For an international perspective on the latest news about Internet technology, The Next Web’s Twitter feed is just the ticket. They post quality content dozens of times each day, and their feed is sure to spark your interest.
This one is a no-brainer for tech professionals. You never know what Wired will post next, but you can be sure it’ll make you think or make you laugh (and sometimes both).
This account from TechCrunch.com profiles startups, reviews new Internet products and breaks tech news. Founded in June 2005, TechCrunch is a great addition to any techie’s Twitter feed.
This account brings the latest news, comment and analysis on everything from gaming to cloud computing straight from the folks over at The Guardian.
If you've been watching the tech industry evolve, you know how important it is to track the changes with up-to-the-minute information. Techmeme gives the latest news for people both within and beyond the industry.
Gigaom’s Twitter account is one of the leading independent voices on emerging technologies and the disruption of media. They cover cloud, mobile, cleantech, consumer web and media.
VentureBeat has emerged as one of the “best blogs on the web” according to The New York Times. It offers up great insights into the most relevant emerging technologies, trends and companies. They share breaking news and in-depth reporting on a range of technology trends—from social to mobile, small business to enterprise, clean technology, cloud services, games, and more.
Forbes’ tech-specific account gives you the latest tech news from a leading source for reliable business news and financial information.
The need for digital security is always becoming more critical, and The Hacker News has a team of experts to bring you information security training. Their goals is to make the Internet more secure and reliable.
Do you constantly struggle to make sure your employees stay safe online? The National Cyber Security Alliance uses this Twitter account to educate people on how to use the Internet safely and securely. They share a lot of tips that you probably already know but could be worth sharing with your co-workers or employees.
SANS is the largest source for information security training and security certification in the world. It also develops, maintains, and makes available a free collection of research documents about various aspects of information security. It also operates the Internet's early warning system — the Internet Storm Center @sans_isc.
If you only read The New York Times for its tech news, you should take a look at this Twitter feed. It gathers all of the Times’ tech headlines into one convenient place. Topics vary on anything from tech jobs to hacking.
Stephen O’Donnell has over 30 years IT experience and is recognized as a specialist in storage, data centers and sustainability. He is the author of What Every CIO Wants, a book that aims to help technology salespeople engage and win more business. His Twitter feed gives a nice mix of work and play, combining tech news with other interests.
Lance Ulanoff, the Editor in Chief of Mashable, serves up great quality links, quick news snapshots and instant analysis on lots of general tech topics.
Rob Enderle is well known for looking at the tech world with a sharp, critical eye. He's brought that same perspective to Twitter and successfully pared it down to concise 140-character chunks.
Tim O’Reilly, the founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, closely follows the “alpha geeks” that make tech possible, and he shares their stories. Be sure to check out his lists for more specific tech news.
Padmasree Warrior, the CTO at Cisco Systems, is one of the highest-ranking tech executives you'll find on Twitter (who posts useful stuff, that is). She offers an insider’s look IT news, and she regularly shares great observations about the direction of the tech industry.
David Pogue has become well-known for tech criticism from his “State of the Art” column in New York Times and contributions to PBS and CBS. He now works as a tech columnist for Yahoo, and his Twitter account promotes his column and also shares interesting and thought-provoking tech news.
Walt Mossberg is the co-executive editor, reviewer and columnist for Re/code, an independent tech news, reviews and analysis site. His Twitter account shares news from Re/code, which can range from social media trends to cloud computing news.