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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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Kar advises taking a measured approach to system modernization. Technical debt impacts the bottom line A red flag that it’s time to modernize IT systems is when technical debt begins piling up. Often, technical leaders don’t devote sufficient time to communication, change management, and stakeholder management,” he observes.

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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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Current strategies to address the IT skills gap Rather than relying solely on hiring external experts, many IT organizations are investing in their existing workforce and exploring innovative tools to empower their non-technical staff. Prior to joining IDC, Mona served as a market insights advisor for the IBM infrastructure team.

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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

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Effective IT strategy requires not just technical expertise but a focus on adaptability and customer-centricity, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing marketplace. Vipin also led consulting practices at Accenture, Microsoft and HPE, advising Fortune 100 firms and U.S. He is currently a senior advisor at WVE.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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Become reinvention-ready CIOs must invest in becoming reinvention-ready, allowing their enterprise to adopt and adapt to rapid technological and market changes, says Andy Tay, global lead of Accenture Cloud First. He advises beginning the new year by revisiting the organizations entire architecture and standards.

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

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INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. About INE Security : INE Security is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT/IS industry. 1 – Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g.,

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

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Among the recent trends impacting IT are the heavy shift into the cloud, the emergence of hybrid work, increased reliance on mobility, growing use of artificial intelligence, and ongoing efforts to build digital businesses. Not surprisingly, some of the most in-demand certifications today are related to cloud services and cybersecurity.

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How IT leaders use agentic AI for business workflows

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Cloud-based data-warehousing company Snowflake has taken this to heart with their Sales Assistant, an internal agentic AI tool designed to empower their global sales team with instant, data-driven insights, resulting in time savings and improved targeting. Another area is democratizing data analysis and reporting.