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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO

Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO

Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Without a clear cloud strategy and broad leadership support, even value-adding cloud investments may be at risk. And it’s never too late for CIOs to reassess their cloud strategies.

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How to kick-start your generative AI strategy

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“Let AI take the first crack at it, edit it, fill in the blanks, and then let the human worker review it,” he says. In these instances, an off-the-shelf generative AI system isn’t enough; organizations will need to combine it with another system trained on internal data to achieve the output of the more experienced assistant, says McAfee.

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Aligning security and business strategies

CIO

To keep ahead of cybercriminals, organizations must remain agile, pivoting to embrace new strategies and technologies whenever necessary in order to outrun attacks. When businesses are struggling due to the recession, there’s a strong temptation to look for ways to cut spending.

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What the Digital Operational Resilience Act means for you

CIO

Cyber attacks and data breaches can wreak havoc on a business’ IT systems, resulting in massive costs to fix the damage and a long-lasting impact on customers that could hamper a company’s growth for years to come. Implement ICT security tools and processes: Any DORA-focused preparations need to take tools and processes into account.

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Digital transformation’s fundamental change management mistake

CIO

Underpinning these initiatives is a slew of technology capabilities and strategies aimed at accelerating delivery cycles, such as establishing product management disciplines, building cloud architectures, developing devops capabilities, and fostering agile cultures.

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO

Earlier this year, I wrote about the importance of organizations reviewing their password management strategies. According to a Reuters report, these ransomware bandits also breached the systems of several other companies operating in manufacturing, retail, and technology. Déjà vu can suck sometimes.