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CIOs eager to scale AI despite difficulty demonstrating ROI, survey finds

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There is a promising surge in the use of AI technologies across various industries. This transition has propelled AI and machine learning to the forefront, with 51% of CIOs identifying these technologies as among their most urgent priorities, alongside cybersecurity, highlighting their crucial role in driving organizational success.

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5 hot IT budget investments — and 2 going cold

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The economy may be looking uncertain, but technology continues to drive the business and CIOs are investing big in 2023. At the same time, they are defunding technologies that no longer contribute to business strategy or growth. Other organizations are equally bullish about continuing their investments in AI this year.

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4 moves CIOs should make to achieve a more efficient IT organization

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The effects of such an unpredictable environment are profound, and no organization in any industry is immune. In almost every case, there’s an increased need for data insight and technology-enabled agility to reaffirm technology’s position at the center of investment strategy in order to achieve organizational growth.

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IT budget shock: Global IT services firms continue to struggle

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Cognizant Technology Solutions announced a full-year revenue forecast below expectations. Structural changes and impact of AI Analysts point out that the noticeable downturn in growth expectations is likely to persist due to major structural changes in the US. Consequently, the qualities and skills sought in employees are evolving.

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Top 8 challenges IT leaders will face in 2024

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2023 was a year made notable by a range of unexpected, unpredictable, and fast-moving challenges that, despite seemingly having little to do with technology, had profound impacts on IT strategies. To guide an organization through uncertainty, IT leaders must help ensure everyone in the company is on the same page, Srivastava says.

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4 ways to ensure CEO support for your digital strategy

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In the age of digital transformation, the CIO’s role is increasingly central to business, focused on driving growth and establishing a new digital culture across the organization. To help earn this, at the end of each year, Ardolino prepares his own budget forecast document, which he then reviews with the CFO and CEO.

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Many CIOs are better equipped to combat rising IT costs. Are you?

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Inflation may have dropped from its high in 2022, but the price pressures on IT budgets have continued unabated. The technology talent gap continues to inflate labor costs, too, despite big layoffs in high tech, CIOs say, and they’ve seen double-digit increases in SaaS and cloud costs over the last two years. Here’s how.