CIO In The Know – Shifting the conversation from AI to cybersecurity and quantum

In the latest CIO In The Know newsletter, discussions revolve around the upcoming shifts in technology as summer ends. Key topics include AI's role in augmenting the workforce rather than replacing it, redefining metrics to focus on business outcomes, heightened cybersecurity pressures, and the need for preparedness for quantum advancements.

CIO In The Know – CIOs face a bumpy road with a positive upside

The latest CIO In The Know newsletter discusses recurring challenges faced by CIOs, such as closing the gap between problems and solutions, evolving data center infrastructure, and the impact of AI on security and customer experience. It's a pivotal time for CIOs to innovate, adapt, and leverage AI opportunities despite increasing complexities.

Is SaaS dead? The reports of SaaS’ death are greatly exaggerated

The discussion centers on whether AI can replace Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. While many assert AI will fully replace SaaS, it's more accurate to say AI may augment or improve certain SaaS functionalities. The complexity of building enterprise applications using AI, alongside governance and operational challenges, suggests that a complete replacement is improbable.

Three Moves in 30 days: How ServiceNow is Rewriting Its Value Proposition for CIOs

ServiceNow is making significant changes that CIOs should take note of. ServiceNow’s CEO Bill McDermott is no stranger to building empires as exemplified during his tenure at SAP. In just the past 30 days, several indicators provide guidance on where ServiceNow is…

Four Key Takeaways from SAP Sapphire

This week, SAP held their annual Sapphire conference in Orlando. Sapphire brought together 14,000 people to see the latest SAP has to offer…and the evolution of their thinking. I’ve attended Sapphire for many years, and this year has been one…

The Velocity Chain: Creating the flywheel for business acceleration

Enterprise executives aim to accelerate and differentiate their businesses by utilizing data more effectively, with AI serving as a catalyst. To enhance decision-making speed and direction, organizations must address the complexities of data governance and focus on aligning insights with core business objectives. Starting small while accelerating processes fosters greater organizational agility and performance.

AI Agent Sprawl: Managing Opportunity and Risk in the Enterprise

AI agents are all the rage among enterprise leaders. The capabilities and potential that agents bring…especially in the era of agentic AI are significant. Companies such as Salesforce, SAP, and many others are working hard to build intelligence into their agents. Historically,…

HPE’s new Alletra storage service provides holistic management and protection

Earlier this month, HPE announced their new HPE Alletra Storage MP offerings. During the announcement, CEO Antonio Neri reiterated HPE’s commitment to customers from four years ago to make everything in HPE’s portfolio available ‘as a service’ under the HPE Greenlake branding and services. The move…