N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Assessments have emerged as an indispensable instrument in leadership development, serving as both a mirror that reveals areas of growth and a lens that illuminates hidden potential. The result is a feedback-rich environment where leaders are encouraged to evolve in ways that directly support overall organizational strategy.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

We want engineering velocity to remain our competitive advantage, says Azra Coburn, Blocks Head of Developer Experience. With this aim, Block has established a global developer experience function focused on empowering developers to innovate rapidly and deliver high-quality products.

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CIO

JANUARY 12, 2025

The UAEs vision for AI is encapsulated in its National AI Strategy 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in AI by integrating it across various sectors. This strategy is not just a roadmap but a testament to the UAEs forward-thinking approach to harnessing the power of AI for socio-economic growth.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This holistic strategy should encompass all business areas, including operations, finance, marketing, and customer service.

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Cloudera

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As organizations adopt a cloud-first infrastructure strategy, they must weigh a number of factors to determine whether or not a workload belongs in the cloud. Today, energy efficiency is gaining importance, not only for cutting costs but also as a vital step toward sustainable business practices.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The AIATC will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s digital landscape, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future. It complements Abu Dhabi’s strategy to position the Emirate as a world-leading hub for investments, partnerships, and talent in the sector. Launching the Dubai.AI

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our approach is end-to-end transformation, which includes installing a 5G network fence-to-fence, as well as developing an integrated data platform by securely connecting multiple systems to drive several use cases. This required a major mindset change for our team, so we put people at the center of the strategy.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

As a business executive who has led ventures in areas such as space technology or data security and helped bridge research and industry, Ive seen first-hand how rapidly deep tech is moving from the lab into the heart of business strategy. The takeaway is clear: embrace deep tech now, or risk being left behind by those who do.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, the rapid pace of growth also highlights the urgent need for more sustainable and efficient resource management practices. FinOps primarily involves finance and IT teams, often neglecting input from other stakeholders like operations and sustainability teams. The result was a compromised availability architecture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities. This leaders influence also extends into talent strategy.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Customer sentiment, evolving corporate values, and government regulation have converged to make sustainability a strategic priority for nearly every business. 1] Preparing for long-term sustainability has become a fundamental part of future-proofing your organization.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In the world of biotech, for example, it’s extremely capital intensive to develop multiple products that are all going through clinical trials simultaneously. A better approach would be to focus on a lead program — a single product that they can take through various stages of development, ultimately leading to FDA approval.

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CIO

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Jayesh Chaurasia, analyst, and Sudha Maheshwari, VP and research director, wrote in a blog post that businesses were drawn to AI implementations via the allure of quick wins and immediate ROI, but that led many to overlook the need for a comprehensive, long-term business strategy and effective data management practices.

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CIO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Data sovereignty and the development of local cloud infrastructure will remain top priorities in the region, driven by national strategies aimed at ensuring data security and compliance. With the right investments, policies, and strategies in place, the region is on track to become a global leader in digital transformation.

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Google’s parent company, she worked with moonshot companies such as Waymo, Wing, and X, to shape sustainable businesses and global impact. She is now CEO of 10Xresponsibletech, a consulting company focused on helping organizations design, integrate, and adopt business-aligned and responsible AI strategies.

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CIO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Does it contribute to business outcomes such as revenue, sustainability, customer experience, or saving lives? For example, Argano works with companies across industries to design and deploy AI and genAI solutions that streamline operations, increase agility, and drive sustainable growth.

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CIO

MARCH 7, 2025

However, they also recognized the need for bold actions to achieve sustainable success. For CIOs, the message was clear: Efficiency, future-ready technology, and innovative workforce strategies are essential. Our take: Building resilient and sustainable supply chains is crucial. Address the U.S.-Europe

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CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As the chief research officer at IDC, I lead a global team of analysts who develop research and provide advice to help our clients navigate the technology landscape. To determine which ones will impact the business, organizations must develop an enterprise use case roadmap that prioritizes the highest impact use cases AI use cases.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

The Chinese tech giant presented cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity, smart cities, and enterprise digital transformation, with a particular emphasis on how these developments will impact the Middle East. AI is reshaping industries globally, and Huawei Cloud is at the forefront of this shift.

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2024

The project, dubbed Farseer AI Generation Forecasting and Market Automation Program, was developed by a handful of AES data scientists in partnership with Google. Not bad for a sustainability initiative designed to reduce the $12.7B The Farseer and AMART program, which kicked off in July 2022, generated $3.4

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Understanding this complexity, the FinOps Foundation is developing best practices and frameworks to integrate SaaS into the FinOps architecture. Businesses can drive value from their Cloud initiatives and increase financial efficiency with FinOps, opening the door for sustainable growth and innovation in the digital age.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CMOs are now at the forefront of crafting holistic customer experiences, leveraging data analytics to gain insights into consumer behavior, and developing strategies that drive engagement across multiple channels. At the same time, marketing insights inform the development of digital tools and services.

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CIO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With operations in more than twenty-five countries, that sustainability concern also means that Petrobras is under pressure to adhere to regulatory compliance, regardless of jurisdiction. And with a robust technological foundation in place, Petrobras is poised to make significant strides towards achieving its sustainability objectives.

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Capgemini

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Reflections from Climate Week 2024: Why workplace services deserve a bigger slice of sustainability budgets Alan Connolly 10 Oct 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin As sustainability budgets grow, many companies are making significant investments in decarbonization, renewable energy, and broader environmental initiatives.

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CIO

MARCH 18, 2025

Information risk management is no longer a checkpoint at the end of development but must be woven throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. This absurd approach to justice parallels how many organizations handle security today enforcing controls after development is complete, when changes are most expensive and disruptive.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s journey to becoming a global technology leader. By expanding its footprint in the capital, Microsoft is capitalizing on the region’s fast-growing digital ecosystem and its highly skilled workforce.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

I am a key member of the council responsible for formulating the companys business strategy and setting goals, followed by developing 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans. Collaborate with your CFO Ensure every tech investment drives measurable business outcomes and sustained long-term profits.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As a result, we embarked on this journey to create a cohesive enterprise data strategy. Later, I transitioned into leadership, where I found a natural alignment with my skills and developed a passion for management. These individuals play a pivotal role in driving change and implementing new strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the operations leader executes the organization’s strategy, makes pivotal decisions, and drives performance across all departments. A data-driven approach is essential, enabling leaders to understand current performance metrics and pinpoint areas for development.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These evaluations provide valuable insights into how well a team can steer their organization through challenges, making it an essential part of investment strategies. Teams must now demonstrate the ability to grow, adapt, and cultivate a culture aligned with their company’s vision and strategy.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

A developer can, on a whim, change their mind and do whatever they want with their open source code that, most of the time, anyway comes “as is” without any warranty. Developer Azer Koçulu ran into a trademark dispute with messaging app Kik because his npm package was called “kik.”

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CIO

JULY 10, 2024

At many companies, executives are advocating for comprehensive environmental measures, investors are demanding more sustainable ventures, and customers are increasingly seeking low-carbon products to combat pollution and preserve biodiversity. The challenges to accomplishing this are substantial.

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CIO

MARCH 13, 2025

The will of top management, in fact, allowed the transformation to be carried forward in a sustainable way, which further facilitates acceptance of change. It makes no sense to create a product and propose it after a year of development and integration only to find out its not useful. The voice of the user is important.

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