CIO

AUGUST 8, 2024

The real strength of the technology is its ability to put incredible power into the hands of everyone – not just the technology team. For the past 10-15 years, business transformation initiatives have been the sole mandate of the technology team.

Innovation 491

Innovation Business Knowledge Intelligence 491

CIO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For IT leaders, balancing must-have AI-powered innovation in the cloud with cost efficiency poses a massive challenge. The fast pace of AI development also means that models require continuous improvement and retraining to keep up with the latest technological innovations. Operating expenses have skyrocketed as a result.

Innovation 434

Innovation Competitive Landscape Benchmarking Algorithm 434

CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the UAE, 91% of consumers know GenAI and 34% use these technologies. In markets such as India, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates, AI usage exceeds the levels in so-called mature markets. Governments like the UAE showcase robust AI engagement, with initiatives like the Falcon 2 AI model, designed to compete with Meta and Open AI.

Technology 320

Technology Technology Globalization Innovation 320

CIO

AUGUST 28, 2024

As CIOs know, a highly acquisitive company will reach an inflection point when years of technology proliferation begin to stymie future growth. For this reason, paying down technical debt while innovating and supporting growth is one of the greatest challenges for the modern CIO. How are you approaching this modernization effort?

Innovation 454

Innovation Capital Finance Retail 454

CIO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This forward-thinking initiative, recently approved by The Executive Council, is set to position the emirate at the forefront of emerging technologies, making it a beacon for innovation and economic growth in the digital age. This scientific assessment revealed many opportunities for enhanced coordination among key stakeholders.

Innovation 468

Innovation Globalization Technology Technology 468

CIO

JULY 22, 2024

The intersection of AI, software, and data management is set to revolutionize healthcare and will serve as a critical driver of medical innovation and improved patient outcomes. But successfully adopting this mix of emerging and advanced technologies can be daunting and complex.

Innovation 468

Innovation Predictive Analytics Research Technology 468

CIO

AUGUST 28, 2024

However, in terms of in-house technology, the Belgian company’s carbon footprint data used to be stored on spreadsheets, while quality control was performed manually, limiting the Elia Group’s ability to calculate the Scope 3 upstream emissions released for all their assets.

Technology 456

Technology Technology Human Resources Finance 456

CIO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New advancements in GenAI technology are set to create more transformative opportunities for tech-savvy enterprises and organisations. The technology can operate autonomously, make decisions based on real-time analysis and, critically, execute on decisions. Smart agents are part of a full stack of technologies and services.

Technology 370

Technology Technology Hospitals Globalization 370

CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the greatest things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm. A bleeding-edge technology is one that takes the industry by storm because it creates a significant paradigm shift into how things currently work with the potential to majorly impact the industry itself.

Technology 467

Technology Technology Alliance Security 467

CIO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New advancements in GenAI technology are set to create more transformative opportunities for tech-savvy enterprises and organisations. The technology can operate autonomously, make decisions based on real-time analysis and, critically, execute on decisions. Smart agents are part of a full stack of technologies and services.

Technology 370

Technology Technology Hospitals Globalization 370

CIO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Despite these opportunities, Tencent Cloud faces challenges from competitors, requiring a careful balancing act between innovation and market adaptability. Tencent Cloud’s deployment of palm verification for secure identity authentication, particularly in collaboration with Telkomsel in Indonesia, underscores its ability to innovate.

Innovation 459

Innovation Marketing Marketing Commerce 459

CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As one of the largest and most influential technology exhibitions in the world, GITEX Global 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for technology leaders. Hosted in Dubai from October 14-18, GITEX will showcase cutting-edge innovations and provide a platform for global experts to discuss the latest advancements in technology.

Technology 435

Technology Technology Finance Innovation 435

CIO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

During the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from September 5-6, Tencent unveiled a slew of cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offerings, proprietary innovations, and global solutions for enterprises to advance their digital transformation efforts.

Globalization 434

Globalization Innovation Capital Knowledge 434

CIO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to identifying and prioritizing opportunities for business value across the enterprise, gen AI use cases, specifically, are arguably no different than any other technology-related ones. Of course, there are innumerable ways to run an innovation workshop or brainstorming session, so here’s one in particular that worked well.

Innovation 459

Innovation Matrix Brainstorming Win 459

CIO

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The new Dubai office is set to serve as a crucial hub for Salesforces operations in the UAE, providing businesses across the region with innovative tools, insights, and solutions designed to drive success and foster growth in an increasingly digital-first world.

Innovation 395

Innovation Banking Retail Globalization 395

CIO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Always on the cusp of technology innovation, the financial services industry (FSI) is once again poised for wholesale transformation, this time with Generative AI. GenAI-powered financial services use cases Across the sector, GenAI is empowering innovation and enabling new work patterns.

Innovation 259

Innovation Predictive Analytics Banking Startups 259

CIO

JUNE 13, 2024

With SecureIT New York coming up on July 11, we asked event speaker Ryan O’Leary, Research Director of Privacy and Legal Technology at IDC, to discuss the ethics of generative AI. It’s important for companies to also have transparent conversations with company stakeholders about the ethics and limitations of GenAI technologies.

Innovation 516

Innovation Algorithm Finance Retail 516

CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Regulation will play a key role in the successful implementation of AI and will be just as much of a priority as innovation is for leaders,” said Karl Crowther, VP of MEA at Alteryx.

Technology 317

Technology Technology Business Data Analysis 317

CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An IBM report based on the survey, “6 blind spots tech leaders must reveal,” describes the huge expectations that modern IT leaders face: “For technology to deliver enterprise-wide business outcomes, tech leaders must be part mastermind, part maestro,” the report says.

IT 526

IT Innovation Loss Technology 526

CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The world must reshape its technology infrastructure to ensure artificial intelligence makes good on its potential as a transformative moment in digital innovation. New technologies, such as generative AI, need huge amounts of processing power that will put electricity grids under tremendous stress and raise sustainability questions.

Intelligence 494

Intelligence Intelligence Banking Finance 494

CIO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

No one brand since the Model T and Henry Ford has had such a profound impact on design thinking, efficiency, and innovation all running in parallel. Innovation and efficiency go hand in hand going forward, and it marks a critical moment for government agencies to take stock around three core principles. He’s done the same in space.

Innovation 432

Innovation Intelligence Intelligence Security 432

CIO

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Courage and the ability to manage risk In the past, implementing bold technological ideas required substantial financial investment. Effective IT leadership now demands not only the courage to innovate but also a profound understanding of change management principles. Gen AI isn’t a simple plug-and-play solution.

IT 488

IT Business Environment Innovation Intelligence 488

CIO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Some industry experts believe the pull-back is only temporary, and the future for self-checkout is bright — as soon as new technologies begin to be deployed on a large scale. When combined and supported by industry standards, the technologies may be the secret sauce to the next generation of self-check.

Retail 492

Retail IT Loss Pharmaceutical 492

CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Salima Bhimani has been encouraging the responsible and ethical use of AI for several years as Alphabet’s first chief strategist and director for inclusive and responsible technology, business, and leaders from 2017 to 2023. Now, we have to think about innovation as a way of really reshaping the world so that it works for everybody.

Loss 491

Loss Innovation Technology Technology 491

CIO

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rather than discuss “legacy systems,” talk about “revenue bottlenecks,” and replace “technical debt” with “innovation capacity.” Operational drag (interest): “Our teams spend 25% of their time on workarounds rather than innovation.” And it translates into an organization that’s stable and innovative.

Innovation 513

Innovation Advantage Advantage Competitive 513

CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Du and the UAE’s digital vision, which is focused on integrating cutting-edge technology into every aspect of governance and public service. However, with the rapid adoption of AI and cloud technologies, concerns over security and data privacy are paramount.

Innovation 466

Innovation Security Security Technology 466

CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You may have seen the main features: Draghi states that productivity and thus GDP in the EU lags behind considerably and that the US and China have Usain Bolt–ran away from us when it comes to innovation. Europe’s households have paid the price in foregone living standards. In fact, IT is the culprit in the whole drama.

IT 510

IT Pharmaceutical Innovation Banking 510

CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At the same time, the CEOs surveyed see a focus on short-term performance as the top barrier to innovation. But shortsighted IT strategies, often pushed by CEOs seeking short-term gains, can saddle CIOs with increasing tech debt that can further undercut long-term outcomes and innovation. That’s not where you want to be.”

Innovation 501

Innovation Win Capital Technology 501

CIO

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the GCC countries continue to evolve into global digital hubs, the adoption of technologies such as 5G, AI, and IoT is accelerating rapidly. These advancements offer immense economic growth and innovation potential, but they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. The introduction of 5G has been a game-changer for the region.

Security 448

Security Security Innovation Gaming 448

CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Under pressure to deploy AI within their organizations, most CIOs fear they don’t have the knowledge they need about the fast-changing technology. Steep learning curve Many CIOs and other IT leaders will need to seek out their own training, adds Valter Silva, CIO at InFlux Technologies, an AI and cloud computing vendor. Blank says.

Learning 497

Learning Knowledge Innovation Education 497

CIO

JULY 17, 2024

What was a thorough set of roles and responsibilities a few years ago is far from adequate today, so the operationally focused CIO of the last decade isn’t the digital leader of the future, says Omer Grossman, global CIO at technology specialist CyberArk. This shift in perception is because technology is pervasive across every business area.

Technology 497

Technology Technology Innovation Business Environment 497

CIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While the ROI of any given AI project remains uncertain , one thing is becoming clear: CIOs will be spending a whole lot more on the technology in the years ahead. Research firm IDC projects worldwide spending on technology to support AI strategies will reach $337 billion in 2025 — and more than double to $749 billion by 2028.

Travel 516

Travel Innovation Globalization Profiling 516

CIO

JULY 16, 2024

That’s because the majority of CIOs now see themselves as innovators and champions of change rather than technologists, according to a recent survey of people holding the job. Deloitte breaks CIOs into two categories, defining CIOs who are change agents, enable transformation and innovation, and take risks as “contemporary CIOs.”

Innovation 478

Innovation Sports Technology Technology 478

CIO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, IT users depended on difficult-to-support legacy systems, with member data spread over different technologies and each specialty unit often partial to a separate solution. When Colsubsidio evaluated the situation, managers realized that recent technological innovations could quickly solve the dilemma.

Intelligence 493

Intelligence Intelligence Sports Advantage 493

CIO

MAY 9, 2024

To date, many of these positions are with technology vendors or at government entities in the wake of recent AI mandates. As such, they should have a proven track record of leading successful innovation programs and a clear understanding of how AI can transform the organization with ethics and governance in mind.

Knowledge 518

Knowledge Innovation Technology Technology 518