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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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The bad news, however, is that IT system modernization requires significant financial and time investments. When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG.

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When AI writes the laws: UAE’s bold move forces a rethink on compliance and human touch

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The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step by becoming the first country to officially use AI to help draft, review, and update its laws. Announced during a Cabinet meeting led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative introduced a new Regulatory Intelligence Office powered by an advanced AI system.

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UK launches platform to help businesses manage AI risks, build trust

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The UK government has introduced an AI assurance platform, offering British businesses a centralized resource for guidance on identifying and managing potential risks associated with AI, as part of efforts to build trust in AI systems. About 524 companies now make up the UK’s AI sector, supporting more than 12,000 jobs and generating over $1.3

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

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Security researchers are warning of a significant global rise in Chinese cyber espionage activity against organizations in every industry. Researchers at the firm also identified seven new Chinese-origin cyber espionage groups in 2024, many of which exhibited specialized targeting and toolsets.

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CIOs are rethinking how they use public cloud services. Here’s why.

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Increasingly, however, CIOs are reviewing and rationalizing those investments. While up to 80% of the enterprise-scale systems Endava works on use the public cloud partially or fully, about 60% of those companies are migrating back at least one system. Judes Research Hospital St. We see this more as a trend, he says.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

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This means conducting a SWOT analysis to identify IT strengths — like skilled talent, relevant technologies, strong vendor relationships, and rapid development capabilities — and addressing weaknesses such as outdated systems, resource limitations, siloed teams, and resistance to change. Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders.

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How IT leaders use agentic AI for business workflows

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An AI briefer could inform a sales pipeline review process, for instance, or an AI trainer could simulate customer interactions as part of an onboarding program, he adds. By reducing research time from 35 minutes to under three, coaches can now build better relationships and improve their one-on-one guidance.