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CIO metrics are failing digital transformation; it’s time to radically rethink success

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To drive change, a reworking of what defines CIO/IT success is needed, with a focus on strategic business goals, innovation, and market differentiation. Of the top seven metrics, only two — innovation and profit growth — are directly tied to digital transformation goals. The CIO is no longer the chief of “keeping the lights on.”

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Leading the digital charge: Inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of excellence

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So the question that plagues any professional entrusted with or motivated to drive a huge change initiative is how to inspire innovation and foster a culture of excellence. Sharing of resources, ideas and research between teams should not only be encouraged but should be bestowed with tangible rewards.

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Benchmarks without context are meaningless: The pitfalls of data without insight

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This is a common scenario: A client reaches for benchmarks and metrics without fully grasping the larger context. But benchmarks, while useful in certain cases, are often misleading when taken out of context. Their current focus on innovation made sense — right now. Their response? We’re at 40/60.” Spoiler: No. Just a cycle.)

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Bridging the IT skills gap, Part 1: Assessing current strategies and introducing GenAI as a unified solution

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Current strategies to address the IT skills gap Rather than relying solely on hiring external experts, many IT organizations are investing in their existing workforce and exploring innovative tools to empower their non-technical staff. Mona Liddell is a research manager for IDCs CIO Executive Research team.

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Global AI regulations: Beyond the U.S. and Europe

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Lastly, voluntary frameworks have been proposed by many countries such as Singapore and Japan, to encourage AI innovation. The Law provides a set of frameworks that are as comprehensive as the EU AI Act, with the intention of balancing the need for innovative AI development with the need to safeguard society. and countries of the EU.

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Balancing innovation with value, cost, and practicality: The CIO’s guide to future proofing technology investments

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CIOs face the daunting challenge of driving innovation while managing costs and ensuring practical implementation in a rapidly advancing digital landscape. This article presents essential strategies for CIOs to strike the optimal balance among innovation, value, cost, and practicality in tech investments.

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Bayer Crop Science blends gen AI and data science for innovative edge

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Bayer Crop Science sees generative AI as a key catalyst for enabling thousands of its data scientists and engineers to innovate agricultural solutions for farmers across the globe. Making that available across the division will spur more robust experimentation and innovation, he notes.