CIO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Middle East is rapidly evolving into a global hub for technological innovation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year in the regions digital landscape. AI and machine learning are poised to drive innovation across multiple sectors, particularly government, healthcare, and finance.

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CIO

JANUARY 8, 2025

This involves the integration of digital technologies into its planning and operations like adopting cloud computing to sustain and scale infrastructure seamlessly, using AI to improve user experience through natural language communication, enhancing data analytics for data-driven decision making and building closed-loop automated systems using IoT.

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CIO

JANUARY 7, 2025

CRAWL: Design a robust cloud strategy and approach modernization with the right mindset Modern businesses must be extremely agile in their ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing markets, events, subscriptions-based economy and excellent experience demanding customers to grow and sustain in the ever-ruthless competitive world of consumerism.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Huawei has positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation, showcasing its latest advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. This is particularly relevant for the UAE, which has set ambitious sustainability goals, including its Net Zero 2050 plan.

Innovation 104

Innovation Cloud Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence 104

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 includes fostering a culture that values innovation and agility. Prioritizing customer experience is crucial.

Culture 161

Culture Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence Strategic Planning 161

CIO

APRIL 22, 2025

Many IT leaders undervalue the importance of partnering closely with business peers and speaking the language of strategy and outcomes. It involves being open to new ideas, enhancing effective communication skills, being a lifelong learner, fostering a culture of innovation and embracing change with a positive attitude.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Leadership Technology Sustainability 159

CIO

JANUARY 14, 2025

Would you focus solely on approving individual building permits, or would you first establish a comprehensive city plan that considers infrastructure, sustainability and community needs? This means creating environments that enable innovation while ensuring system integrity and sustainability.

Technical Review 179

Technical Review Enterprise Technology Architecture 179

CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

research firm Vanson Bourne to survey 650 global IT, DevOps, and Platform Engineering decision-makers on their enterprise AI strategy. AI a primary driver in IT modernization and data mobility AI’s demand for data requires businesses to have a secure and accessible data strategy. Nutanix commissioned U.K.

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Luis Goncalves

APRIL 11, 2025

While launching a startup is difficult, successfully scaling requires an entirely different skillset, strategy framework, and operational systems. This guide explores essential frameworks, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to transform your promising venture into a market leader. What Does Scaling a Startup Really Mean?

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This move highlights the UAE’s commitment to embracing technological advancements and promoting innovation. 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. Launching the Dubai.AI

Artificial Inteligence 165

Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence Technology Government 165

CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As businesses across the UAE embark on their digital journeys, AI has emerged as a key enabler, streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and fostering innovation. Andrew Murphy, CIO at Abu Dhabi Airports, another expert at the fireside chat, underscored the importance of AI in his company’s long-term strategy.

Business Transformation 167

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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. However, the rapid pace of growth also highlights the urgent need for more sustainable and efficient resource management practices.

Sustainability 156

Sustainability Technical Review Architecture Fractional CTO 156

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.

Sustainability 89

Sustainability AWS Analytics Infrastructure 89

CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We started on digital manufacturing three years ago, then the digital customer journey two years ago, and now we’re starting on supply chain and sustainability. We take a use-case focus to innovation, so we’re not implementing a digital twin here or some IoT there. This allows us to move fast and create a sustainable momentum.

Technical Review 177

Technical Review Sustainability Apparel Agile 177

CIO

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sustainability is on the rise as a CIO imperative, with most CIOs now central to their organization’s increasing focus on sustainability planning — a trend that’s shaking up what technologies IT leaders are investing in and the vendors and partners they are signing deals with. Customer demand is also fueling the trend, Bailkoski says.

Sustainability 192

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Today’s enterprises face a mandate to make their operations more sustainable, from customers and regulators alike. Many companies are simultaneously looking to implement compute-intensive technologies like AI, which can make their sustainability efforts even more challenging. As an example, let’s consider Singapore.

Sustainability 187

Sustainability Data Center Energy Technical Review 187

CIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The structure of Project Transcendence closely mirrors that of Alat, a similar 100 billion USD fund led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which targets sustainable manufacturing. The plan seeks to attract foreign direct investment and position Saudi Arabia as a leader in technology and innovation.

Artificial Inteligence 193

Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence Data Center ChatGPT 193

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. Will it drive innovation?

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Government Innovation System Leadership 196

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. Does it contribute to business outcomes such as revenue, sustainability, customer experience, or saving lives? Identify your top genAI use cases. Prioritize data quality and security.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Government 147

CIO

JANUARY 6, 2025

AI and Machine Learning will drive innovation across the government, healthcare, and banking/financial services sectors, strongly focusing on generative AI and ethical regulation. Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC.

Trends 122

Trends Artificial Inteligence IoT Energy 122

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

Technical Review 137

Technical Review Sustainability Research Budget 137

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Today, the digital chiefs portfolio extends to orchestrating data-driven strategies, leveraging cloud computing to scale innovation, and architecting robust cybersecurity protocols.

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Technical Advisors Strategy Enterprise Culture 78

CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By eliminating time-consuming tasks such as data entry, document processing, and report generation, AI allows teams to focus on higher-value, strategic initiatives that fuel innovation. Ensuring these elements are at the forefront of your data strategy is essential to harnessing AI’s power responsibly and sustainably.

Artificial Inteligence 199

Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence Government Compliance 199

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.

Sustainability 190

Sustainability Data Center Technical Review Energy 190

AWS Machine Learning - AI

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To maintain their competitive edge, organizations are constantly seeking ways to accelerate cloud adoption, streamline processes, and drive innovation. Readers will learn the key design decisions, benefits achieved, and lessons learned from Hearst’s innovative CCoE team. This post is co-written with Steven Craig from Hearst.

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Generative AI Government Technical Review Innovation 119

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.

Company 191

Company Software Review Technical Review Generative AI 191

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These roles, while distinct, are increasingly interwoven, and their synergy can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. This role involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, optimizing digital platforms, and fostering innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer value.

Digital Marketing 138

Digital Marketing Marketing Artificial Inteligence Culture 138

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This evidence-based strategy provides a more objective and consistent approach, significantly reducing potential biases that could arise from traditional, intuition-based decision-making. They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy.

Trends 149

Trends Technical Review Recruiting Leadership 149

CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The key areas we see are having an enterprise AI strategy, a unified governance model and managing the technology costs associated with genAI to present a compelling business case to the executive team. Industries will innovate, engage customers and deliver value in fundamentally new ways. Its been a year of intense experimentation.

Artificial Inteligence 146

Artificial Inteligence Research Artificial Intelligence Enterprise 146

Crunchbase News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These examples underscore why more entrepreneurs should consider bootstrapping as a strategic choice, not as a fallback, focusing on sustainable growth which can become effective in times of trouble. This autonomy fuels innovation and responsiveness, as founders can adapt quickly to market changes.

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Company Sustainability Technical Review Marketing 132

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Capital is the fuel that advances scientific and technological innovation, and it means a life science startup can create products that benefit the world at large. Founders shouldn’t let peer pressure or investor check size mandates dictate their financing strategy. But what happens when the funding suddenly dries up?

Biotech 242

Biotech Sustainability Programming Healthcare 242

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. This ensures that our technology roadmap is fully aligned with our overarching business objectives and fosters a continuous cycle of innovation and efficiency.

Real Estate 159

Real Estate Leadership Study Technology 159

CableLabs

MAY 6, 2025

At CableLabs, we believe that innovation isnt driven by technology alone its driven by the people behind it. We know that innovation is a team effort. Connecting Industry Leaders Innovation accelerates when people come together. The broadband industry is only as strong as the people who power it.

Innovation 95

Innovation Industry Groups Virtualization 95

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. This role extends beyond generating new ideas; it involves transforming these concepts into strategies to revolutionize the organization and spur its growth. It allows CIOs to spot new opportunities and tackle complex challenges head-on.

Innovation 167

Innovation Culture Trends Leadership 167

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.

Sustainability 185

Sustainability Energy Systems Review Technical Review 185

CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For decades, we’ve been investing in innovation, partnerships, and programs that apply our technology, scale, and talented workforce to drive human progress – all intending to have a measurable influence on some of the complex challenges important to our business, customers, the communities we serve and society at large.

Sustainability 185

Sustainability Nonprofit Technical Review Report 185

CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This strategy makes sure that SaaS expenditures are not just optimised but also in line with larger company goals by giving enterprises the ability to effectively manage Cloud expenses and get the most out of every euro invested in Cloud services. To learn more, visit us here. To find out more about Nicola Sfondrini, click here.

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Cloud Guidelines Enterprise Sustainability 173