CIO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The numbers are higher from Foundry’s 2023 State of CIO survey , which finds that 91% of CIOs expect their tech budgets to either increase or stay the same in 2023. They will also invest in director-level leadership to help lead the charge on new business opportunities, he adds.

Budget 218

Budget Artificial Inteligence Technical Review VR 218

CIO

APRIL 30, 2025

Its also a position that requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to run cloud teams and work across other departments to identify and communicate cloud needs. For those on the leadership path, continuous learning will also be important, but soft skills will become a priority.

Cloud 160

Cloud AWS Azure Disaster Recovery 160

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Leadership capabilities are paramount, as the CDO must inspire and guide teams through transformative changes. The capacity to identify potential disruptions and utilize digital tools to develop solutions is a hallmark of effective digital leadership. This includes fostering a culture that values innovation and agility.

Culture 161

Culture Artificial Intelligence Artificial Inteligence Strategic Planning 161

CIO

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When your CEO or CFO asks about the budget needed for technical debt remediation , do you find yourself struggling to justify the investment? Our research reveals that top performers allocate around 15% of their IT budget to debt remediation. You’re not alone. Instead, show how leading companies manage it strategically.

How To 204

How To Budget Metrics Innovation 204

CIO

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cloud spending is going up and budgets are tightening, so theyre asking whats going on and how do we right this ship. Jeff Wysocki, CIO at mining firm Mosaic Company, acknowledges those budget-busting concerns, but he says CIOs may be able to work with their public cloud provider to get those costs under control.

Cloud 209

Cloud Technical Review Systems Review Budget 209

CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

During COVID-19, the organization immediately moved from desktop-based work to remote & mobile- based setup, a difficult shift entirely done under the leadership of CIO. There must be a consensus among board members and leadership to embrace experimentation understanding that trying and failing is essential for growth.

Real Estate 156

Real Estate Leadership Study Technology 156

CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Because what’s frequently missed in the perennial leadership vs. management fracas is that management is about getting work out the door. Leadership is an important collection of techniques managers use to get the people in their organization to embrace the direction they’re trying to set. So why does leadership get all the buzz?

Leadership 187

Leadership Budget Strategy Organization 187

CIO

MARCH 20, 2025

The talent crisis and leadership divide While Middle Eastern organizations plan to boost cybersecurity budgets by 11% in 2025, Setareh stresses that technology alone isnt enough. Still, the region faces a paradox: 77% of Middle Eastern firms raised cyber budgets in 2024, yet 45% lack skilled teams to deploy solutions effectively.

Budget 157

Budget Groups Generative AI Organization 157

Crunchbase News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Andy Ellis of YL Ventures Across-the-board, it seemed like the golden heyday where chief information security officers got more money every time they turned around had come to an end, with a third of CISOs reporting their budgets had dropped, and another fifth having frozen budgets, meaning only committed money would be spent.

Budget 137

Budget Security Generative AI Artificial Inteligence 137

CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Because as a young CIO, I was struggling with obtaining budget approvals for a range of IT initiatives. A majority of CIOs I speak with dread the budget approval process and breathe a welcome sigh of relief when annual budgeting comes to an end. And because of this, IT budgeters must have open ears.

Budget 157

Budget Storage IoT Artificial Intelligence 157

CIO

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Reframe the conversation Thats when its time for you as CIO to have a tough conversation with the Powers That Be about the IT budget. To fix the challenges we face well need a bigger budget. What will make the conversation so tough? Script it and youll see: You: The IT organization I lead isnt as effective as it needs to be.

Fractional CTO 176

Fractional CTO CTO Weak Development Team Budget 176

CIO

APRIL 10, 2025

More than 90% of IT leaders, in fact, expected their 2025 budgets to increase when surveyed in 2024. Cost transparency and accurate budget forecasting are two major parts of the TBM framework, Guarini says. The US Office of Management and Budget has also pushed agencies to use TBM practices since 2017.

Budget 147

Budget Business Transformation Technology Energy 147

CIO

APRIL 16, 2025

Trusted advisor: While enterprise architects can often be seen as the catalysts for technology they must provide credible guidance to business leadership, offering insights into technology trends, risks and opportunities and avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Enterprise Strategy Innovation 183

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change. The Impact of Strategic Leadership on Business Expansion Leadership in marketing and digital domains has a direct correlation with business performance.

Digital Marketing 138

Digital Marketing Marketing Artificial Inteligence Culture 138

CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Since its inception, the Digital Policeman project has documented over 6,000 bribery attempts, recorded 443,765 administrative violations, and solved 2,613 crimesall while saving Kazakhstans national budget $6 million. With over 10,000 smart badges and 21,000 tablets deployed, the project is reshaping the very fabric of public safety.

Video 142

Video Innovation Budget Mobile 142

CIO

MAY 6, 2024

Langley sets up bull sessions each quarter with his entire organization for feedback he says has improved his leadership. “We I strongly believe in situational leadership. Now, in my leadership role, I make sure to extend the same kindness.” This means understanding their strengths as well as their weaknesses.

Leadership 190

Leadership CTO Coach Weak Development Team Fractional CTO 190

CIO

MAY 5, 2025

The proactive leaders were working with are insulating their teams from hype by running controlled pilot environments with guardrails and budget thresholds, and are continuously learning as they iterate. Were at the peak of inflated expectations, and CIOs are holding the mop for the fallout of overpromises, he says.

Survey 181

Survey Enterprise Infrastructure Technology 181

CIO

APRIL 21, 2025

Rising IT infrastructure prices could balloon budgets and force CIOs to delay or prioritize the most important projects, says Mark Moccia, a vice president and research director at Forrester. Its going to be a tough year for banks to meet our budget and [be] where we want to be as an organization due to the uncertainly around tariffs.

Technical Review 121

Technical Review Systems Review Budget Banking 121

CIO

MARCH 7, 2025

Our take: CIOs must focus on smart spending rather than indiscriminate budget slashing. See also: 10 IT budgeting mistakes to avoid.) Investing in automation to streamline service delivery and prioritizing CX technologies will help maintain industry leadership. CIOs must balance cost cutting with strategic investments.

Technical Review 137

Technical Review Sustainability Research Budget 137

CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Overemphasis on tools, budgets and controls. The role of enterprise architecture and transformational leadership in sustainability Enterprise architecture is a framework to drive the transformation necessary for organizations to remain agile and resilient amid rapid technological and environmental changes. Intellectual stimulation.

Sustainability 154

Sustainability Technical Review Architecture Fractional CTO 154

CIO

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Later, I transitioned into leadership, where I found a natural alignment with my skills and developed a passion for management. The role of a technology leader In my role, I am fortunate to have strong relationships with our senior executive team, which has been invaluable when discussing budgets, funding, and long-term strategic goals.

Data 147

Data Analytics Enterprise Innovation 147

CIO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

You usually can’t move the needle on everything while working within typical budgets, so instead focus on moving the needle on the one or two things that really make the most difference,” Rasmussen advises. The one thing an IT leader should never do is sprinkle investments across multiple areas, Rasmussen says.

Systems Review 209

Systems Review Technical Advisors System Technical Review 209

CIO

JUNE 20, 2024

You just landed an IT leadership role. To help you stick this landing, I spoke with seasoned leaders about the lessons they have learned from years in leadership. They share the strategies, tips, and skills you should focus on now to make a success of this new leadership role. How about your budget and tools?

Leadership 176

Leadership Weak Development Team Metrics Technology 176

CIO

MARCH 11, 2025

Already an epidemic-in-making for IT staff , 15% of IT leaders who responded to the 2025 State of the CIO Survey from Foundry/CIO.com said they were burned out, with 33% more agreeing that they experience some burnout in their current IT leadership role. is also more common among women than among men, according to a report by McKinsey. [

Leadership 146

Leadership Survey Culture Exercises 146

CIO

MAY 4, 2025

Strategic leadership beyond operations : While operational excellence remains important, 52% of CIOs anticipate maintaining a strategic leadership focus over the next 35 years. How is IT budget allocation changing? aria-label="Embed of R-ES_State of the CIO_2025."> R-ES_State of the CIO_2025 Download FAQ 1.

Survey 105

Survey Artificial Inteligence Machine Learning Leadership 105

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

Leadership 160

Leadership Innovation Agile Culture 160

CIO

APRIL 1, 2025

This includes proactive budgeting, regular financial reviews and the implementation of cost allocation policies that ensure accountability. This includes setting budgets, forecasting costs based on usage patterns and implementing automated alerts for cost overruns. Budgeting: Establish budgets for each AI project and track adherence.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Azure Budget Artificial Intelligence 88

Luis Goncalves

APRIL 11, 2025

Key financial strategies include: Implementing dynamic budgeting approaches Developing accurate forecasting models Establishing transparent financial reporting systems Optimizing cash flow management Creating strategic funding approaches Remember, revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash is king. Hiring becomes critical during scaling.

Weak Development Team 165

Weak Development Team Technical Review Sustainability Systems Review 165

CIO

APRIL 23, 2025

Maintaining legacy systems can consume a substantial share of IT budgets up to 70% according to some analyses diverting resources that could otherwise be invested in innovation and digital transformation. The CAF is a leadership community of the IASA , the leading non-profit professional association for business technology architects.

Insurance 161

Insurance Artificial Inteligence Data Architecture 161

CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In addition, if CIOs don’t fully understand the cost of scaling generative AI, they could miscalculate by 500% to 1,000%, says Hung LeHong, an analyst focused on executive leadership for digital business at Gartner. AI projects with broad impact show leadership and employees the power of AI, he adds.

Survey 184

Survey Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Leadership 184

CIO

MARCH 18, 2025

Foundrys research shows that nearly two thirds of organizations (61%) are increasing AI budgets, while 87% are either researching, piloting or actually deploying AI. [3] A future-ready device strategy AI is set to transform employee productivity and drive growth for businesses. And the race to pioneer the technology is definitely on.

Strategy 143

Strategy Hardware Video Study 143

CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Nutanix’s growth mindset and openness to change have influenced my leadership. Here leveraging unique strengths to their fullest is appreciated and expected, shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to leadership and innovation. By the 60-day mark at Nutanix, we focused on solidifying our IT vision and strategy.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Scalability Strategy Compliance 133

N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

Leadership 142

Leadership Education Knowledge Base Network 142

CIO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to AI at Wartons report on navigating gen AIs early years, 72% of enterprises predict gen AI budget growth over the next 12 months but slower increases over the next two to five years. But if all gen AI does is improve productivity, CIOs may be challenged long term to justify budget increases and experiments with new capabilities.

Weak Development Team 215

Weak Development Team Metrics Software Review Technical Review 215

CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

With emerging technologies like Gen-AI keeping organizations in a flurry of new implementations, a rapidly shifting CIO role, new innovations testing budgets and adaptability of organizations and increasing competition, a competent CIO is the ace that can change the game. Remember, leadership is about lifting others as you climb.

CTO Coach 97

CTO Coach Technical Advisors IoT Sustainability 97

TechCrunch

AUGUST 16, 2021

Michael Cortez, vice president at YL Ventures, focuses on business development initiatives to grow the market leadership of the firm and its portfolio companies, with an emphasis on strategic and tactical support for early-stage go-to-market activities. A look back at the Israeli cybersecurity industry in 2018. Michael Cortez. Contributor.

Company 355

Company Metrics Budget Performance 355

CIO

MAY 5, 2025

Yet despite rising enthusiasm and heady expectations, AI experience and maturity levels remain nascent, opening the door for leadership that can chart a strategic course and help cut through the noise.

Generative AI 157

Generative AI Strategy Survey Artificial Inteligence 157