Cisco's AI Summit in San Francisco featured prominent industry leaders discussing AI's potential and challenges. Key themes included the importance of trust, infrastructure constraints, and the need for effective data management. Cisco executives emphasized AI's transformative role in enterprise, urging a rethinking of technology utilization to harness opportunities and address current gaps.
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CIO Playbook for 2026
This year’s CIO playbook is a little different from past years…and for good reason. The items in the CIO Playbook for 2025 still hold true. What has changed is something that has been evolving for some time. The way we conduct business and the…
Businesses are about to see significant leadership changes which will greatly impact tech strategy…and tech leadership
A recent LHH Executive Search study revealed that 60% of global c-suite executives plan to leave their roles within three years, citing various reasons. This leadership turnover may influence technology strategies, necessitating a shift from traditional to transformational CIOs to enhance business outcomes amid increasing pressure to leverage AI effectively.
The CIO Playbook for 2025
It's that time of year again for our annual CIO Playbook! As we delve into 2025, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The digital landscape is more complex and dynamic than…
The CIO Playbook for 2022
Last year, I shared the CIO Playbook for 2021. The general focus was an effort to move from reactive to proactive. Much of the 2021’s effort was finding stability in the next normal. In 2022, many are still trying to find their footing…
Unpacking the challenges for SAP and the broader enterprise market
Unpacking the challenges for SAP and the broader enterprise market
Assessing the impact of the IBM leadership changes
Last week, IBM announced a few significant leadership changes that put a lot of things in play. First, is IBM’s sheer leadership challenge as it pertains to culture. Second, is the impact to customers including existing IBM customers, Red Hat…
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Five things critical to the future of SAP and their co-CEOs
Just a few days ago, SAP announced earnings and a significant change to their CEO leadership. After a good run leading SAP, Bill McDermott is stepping down to make way for Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein to take co-CEO roles.…
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Is it time to move beyond the concept of digital transformation?
One of the hottest terms in both technology and business is digital transformation. Executive teams across the world are clamoring at the term as a success model for business success. The downside is that most are failing to see the…
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The CIO: Thinking like a CEO
The role of the CIO is evolving from a Traditional to a Transformational leader, becoming crucial in driving business success through technology. This transition requires CIOs to adopt a c-suite mindset, engage in business conversations, and align closely with CEOs. Building strong relationships and understanding the business is vital for digital transformation success.