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IT as a catalyst for business transformation: Strategies for CIOs

CIO

So it is even more difficult for CIOs to compare and select cloud services in addition to executing on larger transformation objectives. On the upside, more competition invites more innovation opportunities and can translate into better value. My advice: Be proactive. hyperscale, private cloud).

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Ford’s high-tech business transformation, fueled by cloud

CIO

But it is the cloud — and Ford’s cloud-first strategy — that is propelling Ford’s transformation where the rubber meets the road. In this way, Ford’s API strategy, fueled by the cloud, has expanded Ford Pro’ value proposition for its larger commercial customer segment, making Ford a cloud software vendor in its own right.

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Generative AI won’t automate your way to business model innovation

CIO

Restructuring and automating are necessary parts of business survival. But as legendary Apple designer Jony Ive once advised Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky as the company mulled cuts, “You’re not going to cut your way to innovation.” Future-proofing work now becomes a mandate and an opportunity to innovate.

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Middle Managers Should Drive Your Business Transformation

Harvard Business Review

2) Empower the middle to sponsor transformative changes. It’s imperative to actively encourage middle managers to bring forth innovative ideas and to provide adequate support when these managers propose significant changes. By setting this challenge you can also test and nurture the next generation of leaders.

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On the cutting edge: Celebrating 30 years of technological innovation and leadership at Thoughtworks

CIO

This May, Thoughtworks is proud to celebrate 30 years of helping their clients across the world to build the modern digital businesses of the future through the application of strategy, technology and design. They have helped hundreds of businesses to use technology to build leaner, more responsive, and more adaptive organizations.

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How to Navigate App Modernization Strategies for the Cloud

DevOps.com

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations continuously seek ways to innovate and enhance customer experiences while optimizing efficiency. One of the most transformative strategies is modernizing applications for the cloud. It’s a holistic business transformation.

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The strategy behind becoming a manufacturing superpower

CIO

Two significant changes have prompted a reassessment: first, business transformation projects necessitate comprehensive process evaluations, so the two domains can’t be viewed separately anymore; second, the growing emphasis on security has highlighted the substantial risks of using outdated, unmonitored technology.

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