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How top IT leaders create first-mover advantage

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In a business environment defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), the most successful CIOs are more than technology leaders; they’re “chief intentional officers.” Before jumping on a new technology, Sample suggests mapping the characteristics of the solution against the specific problems you need to solve.

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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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Transform your technology and accelerate business outcomes with NTT DATA’s Technology Solutions

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Intelligent new services and infrastructure can optimize cost and performance, but the rapidly evolving technology environment also introduces complexity. Business transformation is a journey Great modern enterprises are only as good as their technology, which must keep pace with changing business demands.

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To gain advantage, IT leaders should turn competitors into collaborators

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Business leaders 10 years ago mostly focused on automation since the main objective of technology investment then was to drive down costs, decrease risk, and boost efficiency. Of course, technology should still boost cost efficiencies, but it also needs to drive revenue at the same time. It’s a different world today.

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How much advantage does edge offer? And how are organizations using it?

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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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How technology is shaping education in Saudi Arabia

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During the pandemic, an estimated 1.500 million students missed school, institutions adopted smart technologies to ensure the continuity of education. The organization that I work for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an example of those efforts,’ explained Jason Ross, CIO at KAUST.

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Exploration to elimination: CIO road map for adaptive technology portfolios

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This stark reality underscores a critical challenge facing CIOs: building and maintaining a technology portfolio that’s not just cutting-edge but also delivers tangible value. Enter the Technology Investment Matrix — a holistic approach that spans four key phases: exploration, exploitation, evolution, and elimination.