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title: "The Core Problem - CTO Academy"
description: "Technology investments often fall short not because the tools are wrong, but because business and technology teams often work from different assumptions. This article explores how that disconnect slows decisions, shifts priorities, and prevents value from moving through the organisation."
date: "2026-04-28T15:19:22+01:00"
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