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Bridging the IT skills gap, Part 1: Assessing current strategies and introducing GenAI as a unified solution

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According to IDCs July 2024 CIO Sentiment Survey , 26% of CIOs identify recruiting, retaining, and upskilling talent as their biggest challenge to success. However, without proper governance and oversight, this can lead to inconsistencies, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt. Contact us today to learn more.

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10 AI strategy questions every CIO must answer

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The 2024 Board of Directors Survey from Gartner , for example, found that 80% of non-executive directors believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to effectively oversee AI. Here are 10 questions CIOs, researchers, and advisers say are worth asking and answering about your organizations AI strategies.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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Shift AI experimentation to real-world value Generative AI dominated the headlines in 2024, as organizations launched widespread experiments with the technology to assess its ability to enhance efficiency and deliver new services. He advises beginning the new year by revisiting the organizations entire architecture and standards.

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How IT leaders use agentic AI for business workflows

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AI agents topped Forresters 2024 trend list, and Salesforce expects one billion in use by the end of fiscal year 2026. Wereinfusing AI agents everywhereto reimagine how we work and drive measurable value. Agentic AI is the new frontier in AI evolution, taking center stage in todays enterprise discussion.

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The road to S/4HANA: How CIOs are managing SAP ECC’s end of support

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However, the broad install base for SAPs flagship ECC ERP system has been slow on its S/4HANA uptake, with almost two-thirds yet to make the leap off ECC as of the end of 2024, according to Gartner. Yet transitioning to S/4HANA is far more than a technical migration. Anyone will sell you anything you want, Russo says.

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INE Security Launches New Training Solutions to Enhance Cyber Hygiene for SMBs

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According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report , 68% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training for all employees.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

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An IT consultant is a technology professional who advises and supports business clients in designing, developing, and executing technology projects in service of business goals. IT consultant salaries The average salary for an IT consultant is $105,500, according to Dices 2024 Tech Salary Report. What is an IT consultant?