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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO

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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How H&M integrates tech into its stores

CIO

Matrix of value streams After assessing what was needed, it became a hybrid, with agile in product teams structured around larger platforms. Now we’re looking at code development, and how we can come up with innovative ways to use generative AI in our product development and marketing, but that’s more exploratory.”

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How 2 Australian sporting brands leverage human-centric digital innovation to drive new fan experiences in and out of the arena

CIO

Creating new revenue streams, identifying untapped audiences and better engaging fans onsite and all year-round are just some of the wins iconic Australian sporting events are chalking up thanks to human-centric digital innovation. We were very innovative in that space to stay connected.”

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Exploration to elimination: CIO road map for adaptive technology portfolios

CIO

Enter the Technology Investment Matrix — a holistic approach that spans four key phases: exploration, exploitation, evolution, and elimination. The Technology Investment Matrix isn’t just a framework — it’s a mindset that empowers IT leaders to build adaptive technology portfolios that balance innovation with practicality.

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plusserver: Offering a sovereign GDPR-compliant cloud “made in Germany”

CIO

These include knowing where important data resides and who has access to it, retaining the ability to quickly change service providers and avoid vendor lock-in, and enjoying the freedom to innovate that robust sovereign cloud platforms deliver. IT teams can also download a complimentary data sovereignty summary and decision matrix.

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7 tough IT security discussions every IT leader must have

CIO

“A culture of security, in which individual employees feel empowered to move fast within approved security guardrails, leads to faster innovation cycles, faster business results, and generally happier end customers.”

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Freshworks’ annual benchmark report outlines key trends evolving IT service management

CIO

Partnering with the right platforms can help organizations achieve their fullest potential to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. To address this issue, operators may look into implementing a priority matrix to streamline ticket queue management. Meanwhile in the education sector, long wait times are often a challenge.