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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

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Innovator/experimenter: enterprise architects look for new innovative opportunities to bring into the business and know how to frame and execute experiments to maximize the learnings. enterprise architects need to balance innovation with the practical realities of contracts and service agreements.

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Leading the digital charge: Inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of excellence

CIO

When talking about leading a digital change, the level of all the above is many degrees higher. So the question that plagues any professional entrusted with or motivated to drive a huge change initiative is how to inspire innovation and foster a culture of excellence.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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AI, once viewed as a novel innovation, is now mainstream, impacting just about facet of the enterprise. Over the next 12 months, IT leaders can look forward to even more innovations, as well as some serious challenges. They achieved these results through a culture that embraces change and a strong digital foundation, he says.

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What CIOs need to secure beyond tech to successfully transform

CIO

Training, communication, and change management are the real enablers. Managing change and transformation Paolo Sicca, group CIO of manufacturing company Industria Grafica Eurostampa, is an example of how his role is evolving. But the difference lies in its accompaniment to innovation.

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Streamlining Database Compliance with CI/CD Integration

This whitepaper emphasizes the importance of robust, auditable, and secure database change management practices for safeguarding organizational compliance. IT leaders know the importance of compliance at every level, but the database often gets left behind as other environments are automated for robust protection.

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Digital transformation 2025: What’s in, what’s out

CIO

Transformational CIOs continuously invest in their operating model by developing product management, design thinking, agile, DevOps, change management, and data-driven practices. CIOs must also drive knowledge management, training, and change management programs to help employees adapt to AI-enabled workflows.

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What is change management and why is it essential for digital transformation

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“When it comes to change management, “implementation” isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning.” What is change management? Change management may be defined as a structured process that ensures that required changes are thoroughly and smoothly carried out, and that the long-term benefits of the change are realized.