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How top IT leaders create first-mover advantage

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We had an insightful conversation about how to approach the adoption of emerging technologies as well as what it takes — and when it makes sense — to gain first-mover advantage in this environment. That way you can make an informed decision driven by business needs, not hype.

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How small businesses can take advantage of the AI PC productivity surge

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Often in business we see the recurring phenomenon of the first-mover advantage that comes when organisations pounce on a trend to steal a march on rivals. The opportunity to be an early adopter in AI is here now as new products provide big advantages for those bold enough to commit to change.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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That’s great, because a strong IT environment is necessary to take advantage of the latest innovations and business opportunities. There are multiple examples of organizations driving home a first-mover advantage by adopting and embracing technology modernization when the opportunity presents itself early.”

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Dulling the impact of AI-fueled cyber threats with AI

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While LLMs are trained on large amounts of information, they have expanded the attack surface for businesses. Threat actors have their eyes set on AI-powered cybersecurity tools that gather information across data sets, which can include confidential information. Take for instance large language models (LLMs) for GenAI.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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Update your IT operating model to mesh with business needs The top priority for 2025 is to change your IT operating model to fit your organizations needs, which have surely changed recently, says Alan Thorogood, a research leader at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR).

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Akeneo aims to transform the retail playbook with AI and data consistency

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Many retailers are looking to AI for that competitive advantage. At Akeneo, our vision is to empower retailers with a unified platform that transforms fragmented product information into a strategic asset, says Fouache. Perhaps most concerning is the increased compliance risk that stems from inconsistent product information.

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Bridging the gap between mainframe data and hybrid cloud environments

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Mainframes hold an enormous amount of critical and sensitive business data including transactional information, healthcare records, customer data, and inventory metrics. Bringing mainframe data to the cloud Mainframe data has a slew of benefits including analytical advantages, which lead to operational efficiencies and greater productivity.

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