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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

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Technology has shifted from a back-office function to a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Senior business leaders and CIOs must navigate a complex web of competing priorities, such as managing stakeholder expectations, accelerating technological innovation, and maintaining operational efficiency.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIO

To keep ahead of the curve, CIOs should continuously evaluate their business and technology strategies, adjusting them as necessary to address rapidly evolving technology, business, and economic practices. Since the introduction of ChatGPT, technology leaders have been searching for ways to leverage AI in their organizations, he notes.

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To gain advantage, IT leaders should turn competitors into collaborators

CIO

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 CIOs can navigate a perfect digital storm of complexity, competition, and regulation

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While some providers initially sought to implement radical transformation to cloud technologies, almost none have been able to replace their legacy IT. As a result, many ordinary financial transactions now rely on multiple types and ages of technology. In this situation, complexity will always increase.

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Saudi Arabia CIO Summit: IDC and e& enterprise join forces for 14th edition

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A platform for thought leadership and innovation The IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit has become a vital platform for IT leaders and decision-makers to explore emerging trends and share insights on the challenges and opportunities brought by technological advancements.

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IT spending in the MENA region will grow 5.2% this year

CIO

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have witnessed a remarkable surge in Information Technology (IT) spending in recent years with, for example, governments and businesses embracing technology’s transformative power to drive growth and innovation. billion USD in 2024, an increase of 5.2%

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IBM doubles down on hybrid cloud with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

CIO

Today’s announcement is a continuation of IBM’s deep focus and investment in hybrid cloud and AI, the two most transformational technologies for clients today.” Enterprise clients are wrestling with an unprecedented expansion in infrastructure and applications across public and private clouds, as well as on-prem environments.