CIO

JANUARY 6, 2025

Innovate Shane McDaniel, CIO for the City of Seguin, Texas, says his city has grown by about 35% since the 2020 census. McDaniel says this work also creates a strong launchpad for more IT innovation in the upcoming year. Were embracing innovation, he explains. Heres what they resolve to do in the upcoming 12 months.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Afterwards, we spent some more time exploring Carter’ s innate ability to zero in on the specific areas that really matter when it comes to building a world-class culture and future-ready workforce. I’ve heard you reference the ‘two wings of innovation’ when explaining how to anticipate where the customer is going.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technology has shifted from a back-office function to a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Senior business leaders and CIOs must navigate a complex web of competing priorities, such as managing stakeholder expectations, accelerating technological innovation, and maintaining operational efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

These leaders are essential for driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. With extensive networks and deep industry insights, they provide organizations with access to top talent capable of leading digital transformation initiatives and steering companies toward differentiated long-term success.

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Focused on digitization and innovation and closely aligned with lines of business, some 40% of IT leaders surveyed in CIO.com’s State of the CIO Study 2024 characterize themselves as transformational, while a quarter (23%) consider themselves functional: still optimizing, modernizing, and securing existing technology infrastructure.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The compay fostered a culture of innovation by involving employees in the modernization process and addressing their concerns. Besides enabling scaling, the middleware also allowed the company to “pick off” the legacy services rather than forcing a riskier, big-bang approach to modernizing them. A: Expensive, bad processes.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Techniculture is where technology, business, and culture collide,” says Nester, explaining his remodeling plan for IT. We’ve broken up a large entity that required people to wait in line and put delivery people working on applications, business process improvement, and fintech innovation back in the hands of the business.”

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CIO

MARCH 13, 2025

Managing change and transformation Paolo Sicca, group CIO of manufacturing company Industria Grafica Eurostampa, is an example of how his role is evolving. The products for digitalization are the same that many other companies adopt, including BI. But the difference lies in its accompaniment to innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To attract and retain top-tier talent in a competitive market, organizations must adopt innovative strategies that help identify the right candidates and create a cultural environment where they can thrive. The Role of Company Culture in Talent Attraction Company culture has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining talent.

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CIO

JANUARY 13, 2025

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. Reinvention-ready companies are positioned to succeed in the long term, Tay observes.

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CIO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its a matter of combining cultural and organizational factors with a purely technological one. This transversal nature is something CIOs and CCOs share, and, as such, both positions can help facilitate an organizational culture open to change and innovation. Theres been a lot of evolution, she says.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For its Generative AI Readiness Report, IT services company Avanade surveyed over 3,000 business and IT executives in 10 countries from companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue. Effective IT leadership now demands not only the courage to innovate but also a profound understanding of change management principles.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

CEOs, CIOs and CFOs are finding that deep tech is actively driving business innovation and profitability. An IDC study found that usage of generative AI jumped from 55% of surveyed companies in 2023 to 75% in 2024. According to a recent IDC study, companies using AI are reporting an average of $3.70

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These roles, while distinct, are increasingly interwoven, and their synergy can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. Meanwhile, the CDO is steering the company’s digital transformation efforts.

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By focusing on these elements, you can promote a culture of collaboration and innovation. Enhanced Innovation: The diverse skills and perspectives lead to creative problem-solving. Such diversity ensures the team can handle various challenges and opportunities with innovative solutions.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Upskilling programs and focusing on the employee experience are also crucial for businesses looking to hold onto talent and drive innovative transformations, and recruitment for tech talent is much more effective when IT leaders are actively involved in the process. Plus, 45% would like it to be a right, while 31% see it as a company benefit.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Added up, perhaps these are among the reasons that 51% of companies have not seen an increase in performance or profitability from digital investments, according to KPMG research. Digital-first companies While most continued business as usual in a digital age, there were outliers. We just iterated on what weve done in the past.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Their roles are characterized by short-term tenures, typically ranging from six months to a year, during which they are expected to quickly assimilate into the company culture, diagnose issues, and implement necessary changes. Historically, companies prioritized executives with a proven track record and robust technical skills.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It completed its first pre-market consultation with Upside Foods to examine human food made from the cultured cells of animals, and it concluded that it had “no further questions” related to the way Upside is producing its chicken. “At Still, it’s an historic milestone for cultivated meat companies that are trying to scale their products.

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Are you looking to build a winning IT culture? Foster adaptability and flexibility Adaptable work environments and agile methodologies form the bedrock of a thriving IT culture, says Charman Hayes, executive vice president of people and capability for the technology group at Mastercard. Projects that really excite our teams.”

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the same time, the company is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Sameer Purao, who joined Celanese as CIO and CDO in 2021, is keeping the team and company focused by making change management a core competency of his team, and ensuring a focus on value, agility, and purpose. I had to learn a lot in a short amount of time.

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CIO

AUGUST 20, 2024

Instead, a vast majority of companies were investing in digitization. Enterprises did not rethink their companies or models to thrive in what was quickly becoming a digital-first world. PwC’s 27th Annual CEO Survey Globally, 70% of CEOs see generative AI as significantly changing the way companies create, deliver, and capture value.

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CIO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Moreover, everything we’ve experienced with gen AI so far will probably be repeated with other innovations including quantum computing, ambient intelligence, and others that haven’t been released yet. The company pushes all its employees, even down to the most junior levels, to read up on emerging trends and experiment.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“Cloud is scalable IT infrastructure that enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes, support business growth, and minimize disruptions,” says Swati Shah, SVP and CIO of US markets at TransUnion, the Chicago-based IT services and consulting company. “It If you want to participate in a culture, you need to learn the language.

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CIO

JANUARY 30, 2025

The hope is to have shared guidelines and harmonized rules: few rules, clear and forward-looking, says Marco Valentini, group public affairs director at Engineering, an Italian company that is a member of the AI Pact. We hope to work closely with the AI Office to achieve these goals. The Pact is structured around two pillars.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The worldwide push to digital has quickly promoted the IT department from its back-room origins to the upper reaches within any company or organization. But change, judgment, and potentially clashing IT strategies can saddle CIOs with more tech debt, for example, which can further undercut long-term outcomes and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. As businesses increasingly focus on innovation , having a dedicated leader championing this mission is more crucial than ever. Risk-Taking: A willingness to embrace risk, champion new initiatives, and foster a culture of experimentation.

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CIO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For organizations seeking productivity and innovation gains, a best practice is to prioritize use cases based on value, feasibility, and breadth. Next, explore potential new workflows or processes that genAI can create to improve productivity, increase innovation, and/or provide competitive differentiation.

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CIO

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s no secret that banks and fintech companies must meet compliance and regulatory standards that are much stricter than what traditional tech companies are forced to comply with. The question becomes: How do you meet strict regulatory and compliance standards while keeping up with the rapid pace of innovation in technology?

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Leaders who uphold these values set the tone for a culture of trust and accountability, driving long-term success. The impact of ethical leadership on organizational culture and performance Ethical leadership has a profound impact on organizational culture, shaping the way employees interact, innovate, and contribute.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision. This executive’s effectiveness hinges on fostering synergy among all C-suite leaders , creating a culture of shared purpose.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Modern leaders must be adept at balancing strategic initiatives with operational needs, fostering a culture of innovation, and executing business plans that align with the company’s broader goals. Therefore, an effective COO search requires a nuanced understanding of the company’s vision, culture, and future goals.

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CIO

JANUARY 14, 2025

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. Using this strategy, LOB staff can quickly create solutions tailored to the companys specific needs.

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CIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

At SecureIT New York last month, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel on how to empower a cyber-resilient culture, featuring three powerhouse CISOs: Laura Deaner, CISO at Northwestern Mutual; Nada Noaman, CISO at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC); and Liz Rodgers, CISO at RAND. We learn it through scar tissue.”

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CIO

MARCH 13, 2025

Dun and Bradstreet has been using AI and ML for years, and that includes gen AI, says Michael Manos, the companys CTO. Weve been innovating with AI, ML, and LLMs for years, he says. But not every company can say the same. And with all the competition for AI talent, some companies are taking a different approach to recruiting.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This surge is driven by the rapid expansion of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, both of which are reshaping industries and enabling unprecedented scalability and innovation. Cultural shift. However, the rapid pace of growth also highlights the urgent need for more sustainable and efficient resource management practices.

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