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The 8 new rules of IT leadership — and what they replace

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Here, veteran CIOs, researchers, and advisers share the changes theyre seeing, offering a look at the new rules of IT leadership along with the old ones theyve replaced. But I remind tech leaders that one of the biggest line items in any organization is the IT budget.

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Banks bet on AI to deliver digital efficiencies

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In the face of shrinking budgets and rising customer expectations, banks are increasingly relying on AI, according to a recent study by consulting firm Publicis Sapiens. Depending on how far banks are developed in the areas of customer leadership and operational leadership, the study’s authors divided the banks surveyed into four groups.

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Overcoming the 6 barriers to IT modernization

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Budget constraints Barrier: IT modernization requires substantial investment, and budget constraints are a common hurdle. Solution: To address budget constraints, organizations should adopt a strategic approach to funding IT modernization. Contact us today to learn more.

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Companies look to sell off assets to pay for AI investments

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Until now, many companies have cut costs in other areas, laid off staff, or raided the budgets of other departments to pay for AI projects. If you look at 23 and 2024 you had a lot of budget increases, you had a bunch of layoffs over the last couple of years, and not something thats sustainable.

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IT leaders adjust budget priorities as economic outlook shifts

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Budget planning during uncertain economic times is never CIOs’ favorite activity. For the most part, budgets are holding steady or growing in the single digits, with continued investments in security, analytics, and the cloud, among other areas. But the next eighteen months aren’t shaping up to be as challenging as some may fear.

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6 ways you’re failing at change management

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Such individuals need to be inspired, encouraged, and supported by leadership, he advises. This is a missed opportunity to increase credibility for the project and IT team, build collaboration across internal IT and/or business-engaged processes, and bolster the teams ability to deliver on time, on budget, and in-scope initiatives.

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Cybersecurity under siege: How AI and ransomware are redefining threats in the Middle East

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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.

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