CIO

JULY 1, 2024

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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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Where innovation and agility are key drivers of competitive advantage, traditional IT metrics that shaped IT for the past 50 years are insufficient. Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders OR subscribe today to receive industry-leading research directly to your inbox. Contact us today to learn more.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recent research shows that 67% of enterprises are using generative AI to create new content and data based on learned patterns; 50% are using predictive AI, which employs machine learning (ML) algorithms to forecast future events; and 45% are using deep learning, a subset of ML that powers both generative and predictive models.

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CIO

JULY 28, 2023

It all sounds attractive, but you may wonder to what extent edge computing actually provides an advantage – and how exactly organizations are using this technology. The answers can all be found in the 2023 Edge Advantage Report. Download the 2023 Edge Advantage Report. Edge Computing

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CIO

MARCH 19, 2025

Theres also a separate research project thats looking at 50-year-old mainframe code, and using AI to extract the business logic and rewrite it for a cloud-native framework, he says. That includes a couple of the major open source models, he says, because they offer privacy, cost advantages, and lower latency.

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CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There is no single solution to success, but the research highlights some key plays UAE business leaders need to home in on to build a truly AI-driven enterprise. Despite concerns around regulation, AI is significantly impacting the key skill sets of the future enterprise.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There are many areas of research and focus sprouting from the capabilities presented through LLMs. A company that adopts agentic AI will gain competitive advantages in innovation, efficiency and responsiveness and may become more agile in operations. In 2024, a new trend called agentic AI emerged.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One of the biggest ways that data analytics is changing marketing is that it can help with marketing research. Startups require a solid foundation founded on extensive market research to flourish in this volatile climate. What are their advantages and disadvantages? Continuous Learning Market research is a never-ending activity.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 30, 2023

Recent research in collaboration with Consultancy BenchPress reveals a startling insight: a staggering 80% of consultancies still operate primarily using spreadsheets or a mix of isolated tools. This not only fosters confidence but also enables clients to actively engage in project conversations and track progress.

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CIO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many retailers are looking to AI for that competitive advantage. According to Retail Doctor Groups latest research , Australian retailers demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of AI applications, particularly in personalisation, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimisation.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Changing consumer behavior and expectations, competition from major e-retailers, evolving cybersecurity challenges, inflationary pressures, sustainability and environmental concerns, and the pressure to take advantage of AI are all very real concerns for retailers today. And they are making progress. Contact us today to learn more.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Added up, perhaps these are among the reasons that 51% of companies have not seen an increase in performance or profitability from digital investments, according to KPMG research. And we gave each silo its own system of record to optimize how each group works, but also complicates any future for connecting the enterprise.

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CIO

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As one recently told me, it can create a time and quality advantage to upload code segments into public repos, so long as it is just a small enough segment that IP leakage is avoided.But how does one measure the risk of small enough? training image recognition models to misidentify objects).

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CIO

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It’s our own version of Copilot, effectively,” Beswick says, explaining the other core advantage of the company’s standards approach. He estimates 40 generative AI production use cases currently, such as drafting and emailing documents, translation, document summarization, and research on clients.

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CIO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

By going in for a standardized ERP solution, IT leaders can avoid these issues, and most are following suit,” says Abhishek Mundra, practice director for enterprise platform services at research firm Everest Group. The move to cloud Enterprise technology leaders are replacing their legacy, on-premises ERP solutions by switching to the cloud.

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CIO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This could force companies to share sensitive information, raising concerns over intellectual property and competitive advantage. On the other hand, such a push for transparency could also drive wider AI adoption, according to Sharath Srinivasamurthy, associate VP of research at IDC.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It’s our own version of Copilot, effectively,” Beswick says, explaining the other core advantage of the company’s standards approach. He estimates 40 generative AI production use cases currently, such as drafting and emailing documents, translation, document summarization, and research on clients.

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CIO

MAY 29, 2024

Jennifer Hamel, research director on the IDC Enterprise Intelligence Services team, said that the partnership puts PwC in a good place, competitively. Of course, that ‘first reseller’ advantage will not last long as OpenAI expands its partner ecosystem.” All of the big consulting firms are providing SI services for GenAI,” he said.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Combining the capabilities of this reliable quantum hardware with our platform for science, Azure Quantum Elements, we are providing a comprehensive discovery suite to achieve scientific quantum advantage,” he added. A qubit, or quantum bit, is the basic unit of information in quantum computing.

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CIO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Other companies are also finding that open source gen AI models can offer more flexibility, security, and cost advantages, although there are risks. They can provide highly refined, specialized solutions that benefit from significant investment in research and development, he says. You get more control over your costs.

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CIO

JANUARY 8, 2025

Though there are some common goals every organization might want to achieve, there is a unique benefit or advantage each organization will seek to differentiate them from competitors. Sharing of resources, ideas and research between teams should not only be encouraged but should be bestowed with tangible rewards.

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CIO

JULY 28, 2022

Recent research from industry analyst firm IDC showed that there are 210,000 data science jobs listed on LinkedIn. The research report also noted that top enterprises, such as Deloitte, Amazon and Microsoft, are looking to fill a wide spectrum of technical jobs but data science far outweighs all other roles. “I

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CIO

JANUARY 12, 2024

According to BCG’s report, comparatively few, just 19%, of executives are focusing on costs of use, which the researchers said “has serious long-term implications,” while most respondents said they were more focused on performance, quality, and data protection issues.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Where winning companies deviate from the norm is that they look for opportunities to attract and retain customers by making experience and service a signature competitive advantage. Research shows that almost nine-in-ten (88%) of customers say that the experience your company provides is as important as your products and services.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And how can you take what’s happening and actually use that to your advantage? . I recently sat down with Jordan McKee, Principal Analyst, Digital Payments for 451 Research, to talk about the e-commerce landscape, the numbers behind the trends, and how businesses need to start thinking about payments to stay ahead of the competition.

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CIO

JULY 1, 2024

Technical leaders, on the other hand, prioritize information extraction and biomedical research, indicating a strategic focus on gleaning data-driven insights and advancements. It’s clear technical leaders are spearheading GenAI in healthcare, as reflected by significant budget increases and a deep understanding of the technical advantages.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As companies start to adapt data-first strategies, the role of chief data officer is becoming increasingly important, especially as businesses seek to capitalize on data to gain a competitive advantage. But you don’t need to feel intimidated when writing your executive-level CV; you just need to do a little research.

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CIO

MARCH 6, 2024

Salesforce, according to analysts, is better positioned to take advantage of generative AI-led features when compared to its rivals. Einstein 1 Studio, also, carries forward Einstein Studio’s capability to allow developers to choose among LLMs available to embed into applications or use cases by exposing enterprise data of their choice.

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CIO

JULY 15, 2024

Some companies might choose to do Scope 3 reporting, thereby gaining an ESG advantage by virtue of their cloud provider’s sustainability practices. Cloud services have proven to be a great advantage for most organizations with lower costs, improved efficiency, better reliability, etc.

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CIO

MAY 24, 2024

Companies that create strong employee connections without regard to location gain a competitive advantage. A research report conducted by RedThread for Enboarder found that companies that prioritize connection are: 5.4 X more likely to be agile 3.2 X more likely to have satisfied customers 2.3

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2024

Plumb’s technical expertise and strategic acumen will enhance the CDAO’s innovative efforts, and help accelerate the DOD’s adoption of data, analytics, and AI to generate decision advantage from the boardroom to the battlefield,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement. She is scheduled to take over CDAO on April 8.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Formerly known as Mathematica Policy Research, the Princeton, N.J.-based based research firm is proud of its mission to deliver accurate data to ensure goods and services are distributed with equity and precision in a socially just manner. We set the vision together,” Bell says.

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CIO

APRIL 24, 2024

Leaders who choose the right tools, processes, and practices for their organizations will be able to harness the power of the most diverse software supply chain we’ve ever seen and, in turn, solidify their security posture and secure their competitive advantage.

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CIO

JULY 2, 2024

Fuel competitive advantage through strategic innovation Innovation — critical for reshaping business models with emerging tech — succeeds by fostering a discipline of pragmatic exploration balanced with real-world business constraints. IDC, 2024 However, CIOs must delve deeper into each dimension of this quartet.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to Scott Bickley, research practice lead at Info-Tech Research Group, “the advanced semiconductor supply chain is the most fragile supply chain on the planet. If you are able to acquire significant AI infrastructure, then invest heavily here to develop a competitive advantage over others.”

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CIO

APRIL 17, 2024

Certinia has been largely successful at that, as building its platform on top of Salesforce offered several key advantages that have helped sharpen the company’s focus. The key advantage in Certinia’s newest release, he said, is mainly its use of AI to gain a deeper understanding of a given project and avoid risk.

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CIO

JUNE 19, 2024

There is a need to ensure that the AI revolution will not only benefit well-resourced facilities but that low-resourced organizations will also be able to take advantage of AI and implement it responsibly,” said Rhew. Within this, basic processes such as assessing AI guardrails could quickly turn out to be hugely complex.

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