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Companies look to sell off assets to pay for AI investments

CIO

When were talking with clients right now, one thing that theyre looking at doing is divesting of non-core assets to generate that capital, he adds. Until now, many companies have cut costs in other areas, laid off staff, or raided the budgets of other departments to pay for AI projects.

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AI dominates Gartner’s 2025 predictions

CIO

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate this week’s Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, as well as the research firm’s annual predictions list. “It It is clear that no matter where we go, we cannot avoid the impact of AI,” Daryl Plummer, distinguished vice president analyst, chief of research and Gartner Fellow told attendees. “AI

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Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030

CIO

This success is a testament to the growing availability of venture capital, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, and government support for innovation-driven ventures. As Saudi Arabia continues to invest in infrastructure, education, and research, the deep tech startup ecosystem is expected to grow even more robust in the coming years.

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Capital Group invests big in talent development

CIO

For financial services company Capital Group, competing in tight IT talent markets is all about the long run. “We That focus includes not only the firm’s customer-facing strategies but also its commitment to investing in the development of its employees, a strategy that is paying off, as evidenced by Capital Group’s No. Capital Group.

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Banks and lenders are still falling short of fully capitalizing on the AI revolution

CIO

The research found that, while 80% have implemented AI to some degree and have expressed plans for continued and aggressive implementation over the next two to three years, over half (55%) are using it in a narrow band of functions. To learn more about how banks and lenders can ride the next wave of the AI revolution, visit us here.

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SAP ups AI factor in its SuccessFactors HCM suite

CIO

The launch by SAP of new AI capabilities in its SuccessFactors HCM (human capital management) suite Monday is a case of “better late to the party than never,” according to an analyst with Info-Tech Research Group. Skills is an overall organizational strategic challenge to tackle to stay competitive.

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Cloud Technology Powers Research on PSA Software

Smart Data Collective

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. They encourage improved cooperation and client interactions.