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Abu Dhabi set to become the world’s first fully AI-Powered government by 2027

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 29, 2025

In a move to establish itself as a global leader in AI-driven government, the government of Abu Dhabi has unveiled its ambitious Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. This program emphasizes the importance of upskilling the population, preparing citizens to be active participants in the digital future of their city.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2025

China-linked actors also displayed a growing focus on cloud environments for data collection and an improved resilience to disruptive actions against their operations by researchers, law enforcement, and government agencies. The group regularly exploits vulnerabilities in public-facing web applications to gain initial access.

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DARPA program aims to sift through quantum computing hype

Network World

JULY 18, 2024

The government’s central research and development arm, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is setting up an industry initiative to benchmark quantum computing applications and algorithms in an effort to dispel some of the hype around the technology.

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CompTIA bolsters penetration testing certification

Network World

JANUARY 9, 2025

CompTIA recently upgraded its PenTest+ certification program to educate professionals on cybersecurity penetration testing with training for artificial intelligence (AI), scanning and analysis, and vulnerability management, among other things.

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What is data architecture? A framework to manage data

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Its an offshoot of enterprise architecture that comprises the models, policies, rules, and standards that govern the collection, storage, arrangement, integration, and use of data in organizations. Application programming interfaces. Ensure data governance and compliance. Establish a common vocabulary. Cloud computing.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2025

China-linked actors also displayed a growing focus on cloud environments for data collection and an improved resilience to disruptive actions against their operations by researchers, law enforcement, and government agencies. The group regularly exploits vulnerabilities in public-facing web applications to gain initial access.

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What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 24, 2023

Data governance definition Data governance is a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. Data governance framework Data governance may best be thought of as a function that supports an organization’s overarching data management strategy.

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Scaling AI talent: An AI apprenticeship model that works

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

AI Singapore is a national AI R&D program, launched in May 2017. We are fully funded by the Singapore government with the mission to accelerate AI adoption in industry, groom local AI talent, conduct top-notch AI research and put Singapore on the world map as an AI powerhouse. To do that, I needed to hire AI engineers.

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Bridging the IT skills gap, Part 1: Assessing current strategies and introducing GenAI as a unified solution

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 14, 2025

These tools enable employees to develop applications and automate processes without extensive programming knowledge. However, without proper governance and oversight, this can lead to inconsistencies, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt. Contact us today to learn more.

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Where CIOs should place their 2025 AI bets

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 21, 2025

CIOs feeling the pressure will likely seek more pragmatic AI applications, platform simplifications, and risk management practices that have short-term benefits while becoming force multipliers to longer-term financial returns. CIOs should consider placing these five AI bets in 2025.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For example, a company aiming for market expansion might focus on developing scalable infrastructure, enabling application localization, and enhancing security measures to support operations in new regions. The road map should include programs, projects, and actions needed to achieve the IT strategy’s goals.

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10 generative AI certs and certificate programs to grow your skills

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 30, 2024

If you want to learn more about generative AI skills and tools, while also demonstrating to employers that you have the skillset to tackle generative AI projects, here are 10 certifications and certificate programs to get your started. Upon completing the learning modules, you will need to pass a chartered exam to earn the CGAI designation.

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Top 10 governance, risk, and compliance certifications

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2024

GRC certifications validate the skills, knowledge, and abilities IT professionals have to manage governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the enterprise. Enter the need for competent governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals. What are GRC certifications? Why are GRC certifications important?

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5 ways for CIOs to deal with AI proliferation

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 17, 2025

So as a CIO, how should you reign in the chaos and implement a suitable level of governance and control? The challenge is reminiscent of the 1990s when CIOs reigned in application silos by moving to ERP systems, and in the 2010s when CIOs had to contain mobile devices through BYOD policies. Todays challenge is perhaps far greater.

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2025 is the year to unlock the power of pervasive IT governance

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In IDCs April 2024 CIO Poll Survey of 105 senior IT professionals and CIOs, developing better IT governance and enterprise architecture emerged as one of the top priorities for 2024, ranking fourth. Without well-functioning IT governance, how can you progress on competing priorities?

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Why CIOs back API governance to avoid tech sprawl

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Most companies have transitioned to become more software-centric, and with this transformation, application programming interfaces (APIs) have proliferated. If companies want to input, leverage, and embed these digital brains into their business, they’ll need an API to connect the LLM to various business applications,” he says.

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Strategize, modernize, and lead: Transform your business with application portfolio modernization

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 27, 2024

The imperative for APMR According to IDC’s Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, Wave 1 (January 2024), 23% of organizations are shifting budgets toward GenAI projects, potentially overlooking the crucial role of application portfolio modernization and rationalization (APMR). Set relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Empowering Women in AI: Leading innovation in the UAE

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This is especially true in the UAE, where the government and private sector have implemented a range of programs aimed at increasing womens representation and participation in tech. As AI continues to evolve and reshape industries across the globe, women are rethinking and reimagining the ways in which AI can impact the world.

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IT leaders: What’s the gameplan as tech badly outpaces talent?

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 13, 2025

Hes seeing the need for professionals who can not only navigate the technology itself, but also manage increasing complexities around its surrounding architectures, data sets, infrastructure, applications, and overall security. Now the company is building its own internal program to train AI engineers.

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Overcoming the 6 barriers to IT modernization

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For instance, Capital One successfully transitioned from mainframe systems to a cloud-first strategy by gradually migrating critical applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Solution: Invest in continuous learning and development programs to upskill the existing workforce. Contact us today to learn more.

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Map an AI strategy that’s yours, not SAP’s

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But many features — for example, the Joule AI copilot — are included only with the latest cloud solutions such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud and the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP programs. Organizations need a broader data strategy to fuel AI, which includes embracing holistic data hygiene and governance strategies.

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ServiceNow embroiled in DOJ probe of government contract award

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 25, 2024

ServiceNow has reported potential compliance issues to the US Department of Justice “related to one of its government contracts” as well as the hiring of the then-CIO of the US Army to be its head of global public sector, the company said in regulatory filings on Wednesday. The DOJ is looking into the matter.

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Is your EA just IT? Unlocking the value of enterprise architecture

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2025

Enterprise architecture (EA) has evolved beyond governance and documentation. A well-structured EA foundation provides the clarity, governance and visibility necessary to deliver sustainable long-term impact. Establish clear roles and responsibilities for an integrated team of business, application, data and technology architects.

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IBM showcases Gen AI-driven Concert to monitor and manage enterprise applications

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 21, 2024

IBM has showcased its new generative AI -driven Concert offering that is designed to help enterprises monitor and manage their applications. IBM claims that Concert will initially focus on helping enterprises with use cases around security risk management, application compliance management, and certificate management.

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Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence; Embrace it Through Data Governance

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 29, 2022

where applications have been based on hard-coded rules has begun and the ‘Software 2.0’ This would be straightforward task were it not for the fact that, during the digital-era, there has been an explosion of data – collected and stored everywhere – much of it poorly governed, ill-understood, and irrelevant. era is upon us.

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As mainframe application development grows, so does the security risk

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 18, 2024

A Rocket Software survey found that over half (51%) of IT leaders rely on mainframe systems to handle all, or nearly all, core business applications. Mainframe security is critical to IT infrastructure, especially in industries like banking, insurance, healthcare, and government, where mainframes often store vast amounts of sensitive data.

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Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 27, 2023

The government and Congress are taking notice of unfair consumer experiences, and it is crucial for businesses to address their technical debt and minimize the risk of negative press, government fines, and damaged reputations. Customers may describe applications as clunky, buggy, and outdated. What is technical debt?

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25 enterprise tech predictions and goals for 2025, from APAC CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

src="[link] alt="alex tan" loading="lazy" width="400px"> Alex Tan Group Chief Information Officer (Yinson) As 2025 unfolds, we foresee a shift in the technology landscape: The generative AI (genAI) frenzy will give way to pragmatic applications, commencing with bespoke in-house chatbots that streamline operations.

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Enterprises reevaluate virtualization strategies amid Broadcom uncertainty

Network World

MARCH 17, 2025

Replace on-prem VMs with public cloud infrastructure Theres an argument to be made for a strategy that reduces reliance on virtualized on-prem servers altogether by migrating applications to the public cloud. Those resources are probably better spent re-architecting applications to remove the need for virtual machines (VMs).

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How to achieve seamless collaboration

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It’s all part of the HP on HP Program, in which HP uses its own innovations and helps drive improvements into the products and solutions before releasing them to customers. We knew there was a better way to collaborate,” explains Tadd Koziel, Vice President HP on HP Program.

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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The United States is taking a firm stance against potential cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence (AI) applications with direct ties to foreign adversaries. DeepSeek's generative AI program acquires the data of U.S. Under no circumstances can we allow a CCP company to obtain sensitive government or personal data."

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What CIO certificate programs can do for your career

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2022

If you’ve been recently promoted into the CIO role, or hope to be at some point, a CIO management-certificate program can help you learn how to think strategically, approach the job systematically and broadly, and communicate effectively with other executives in the C-suite. No replacement for hands-on experience. That includes coaching.).

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Stop navigating the cloud, and start shaping it

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For organizations with stringent security and compliance requirements, private cloud offers a dedicated environment that provides greater control over data and applications. Thats primarily due to the benefits of FinOps in designing governance, cost optimization strategies and cloud usage policies that organizations understand.

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Why thinking like a tech company is essential for your business’s survival

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 13, 2025

We developed clear governance policies that outlined: How we define AI and generative AI in our business Principles for responsible AI use A structured governance process Compliance standards across different regions (because AI regulations vary significantly between Europe and U.S.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Being a successful IT consultant requires knowing how to walk in the shoes of your IT clients and their business leaders, says Scott Buchholz,CTO of the government and public services sector practice at consulting firm Deloitte. As a result, for IT consultants, keeping the pulse of the technology market is essential.

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4 tips to improve employee experiences while maintaining security and governance

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 7, 2023

How can organizations improve employee experiences without compromising necessary governance and security controls? IT teams can enhance employee experience without compromising good governance and security controls by ensuring a good balance between usability, productivity, and the safeguarding of an organization’s data and digital assets.

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Navigating the future of national tech independence with sovereign AI

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 31, 2025

Cultural relevance and inclusivity Governments aim to develop AI systems that reflect local cultural norms, languages, and ethical frameworks. It is also a way to protect from extra-jurisdictional application of foreign laws. This allows countries to maintain leadership in emerging technologies and create economic opportunities.

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Cyber Guardians: INE Security Champions Cybersecurity Training During National Physicians Week 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 24, 2025

Some of the leading cybersecurity certifications being pursued in the healthcare sector include: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) a globally respected credential covering security architecture, risk management, and governance.

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US modifies AI chip export rules, boosting Middle East access

Network World

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The new rule introduces the “Validated End User” (VEU) program, allowing foreign data centers to receive AI chips like those produced by Nvidia under a general authorization, bypassing the need for US companies to seek individual export licenses.

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Agentic AI: Why this emerging technology will revolutionise multiple sectors

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Likely use cases for agentic AI In practical applications, agentic AI is emerging in various fields such as autonomous vehicles, automated trading systems, and healthcare and natural sciences, where they will be programmed to perform tasks, make choices and interact with their environment in a way that mimics human agency.

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IBM, Microsoft and Boeing mark advances in quantum computing

Network World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The world’s top quantum researchers, investors, and government officials gathered in D.C. But the software side is even more important when it comes to actual enterprise applications, and, this morning, IBM announced what amounts to a kind of app store for quantum software. It accelerates the race to find useful applications.”

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Top data storage certifications to sharpen your skills

Network World

MARCH 5, 2025

The ideal candidate has the ability to evaluate cloud application requirements, make architectural recommendations for deployment of applications on AWS, and provide expert guidance on architectural design across multiple applications and projects within a complex organization, AWS says. The program includes two required exams.

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Best practices for integrating AI in business: A governance approach

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 15, 2024

However, integrating AI into business processes requires careful, intentional planning and robust governance to ensure ethical, legal, and effective use. As a leader in enterprise customer experience (CX), Avaya has a nuanced understanding of the link between thoughtful AI governance and its impact on CX.

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5 dead-end IT skills — and how to avoid becoming obsolete

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CIOs and other executives identified familiar IT roles that will need to evolve to stay relevant, including traditional software development, network and database management, and application testing. Here leaders offer insights on careers that need to adapt to survive and offer tips on how to move forward.

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Abu Dhabi set to become the world’s first fully AI-Powered government by 2027

Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

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DARPA program aims to sift through quantum computing hype

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CompTIA bolsters penetration testing certification

What is data architecture? A framework to manage data

Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets

Scaling AI talent: An AI apprenticeship model that works

Bridging the IT skills gap, Part 1: Assessing current strategies and introducing GenAI as a unified solution

Where CIOs should place their 2025 AI bets

Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

10 generative AI certs and certificate programs to grow your skills

Top 10 governance, risk, and compliance certifications

5 ways for CIOs to deal with AI proliferation

2025 is the year to unlock the power of pervasive IT governance

Why CIOs back API governance to avoid tech sprawl

Strategize, modernize, and lead: Transform your business with application portfolio modernization

Empowering Women in AI: Leading innovation in the UAE

IT leaders: What’s the gameplan as tech badly outpaces talent?

Overcoming the 6 barriers to IT modernization

Map an AI strategy that’s yours, not SAP’s

ServiceNow embroiled in DOJ probe of government contract award

Is your EA just IT? Unlocking the value of enterprise architecture

IBM showcases Gen AI-driven Concert to monitor and manage enterprise applications

Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence; Embrace it Through Data Governance

As mainframe application development grows, so does the security risk

Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

25 enterprise tech predictions and goals for 2025, from APAC CIOs

Enterprises reevaluate virtualization strategies amid Broadcom uncertainty

How to achieve seamless collaboration

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

What CIO certificate programs can do for your career

Stop navigating the cloud, and start shaping it

Why thinking like a tech company is essential for your business’s survival

What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

4 tips to improve employee experiences while maintaining security and governance

Navigating the future of national tech independence with sovereign AI

Cyber Guardians: INE Security Champions Cybersecurity Training During National Physicians Week 2025

US modifies AI chip export rules, boosting Middle East access

Agentic AI: Why this emerging technology will revolutionise multiple sectors

IBM, Microsoft and Boeing mark advances in quantum computing

Top data storage certifications to sharpen your skills

Best practices for integrating AI in business: A governance approach

5 dead-end IT skills — and how to avoid becoming obsolete

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