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AI, cybersecurity drive IT investments and lead skill shortages for 2025

Network World

2024 gave leaders the opportunity to pause, take a breath and see what kind of investment they need to make for best use scenarios in terms of talent and technology.”

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The US Government Might Get (Even More) Serious About CX

Forrester IT

If a bipartisan group of Congresspeople succeeds, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will increase both the oversight and visibility of US government efforts to improve customer experience (CX).

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Cisco: Pressure to deploy AI is up, but only 13% feel ready

Network World

The Index showed that 50% of those surveyed have between 10% and 30% of their current IT budget dedicated to AI. A lack of skilled talent is a top challenge across infrastructure, data, and governance. Effective AI governance has become more difficult. There has been a noticeable reduction in cultural readiness to embrace AI.

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Why city and state governments may be unprepared for ransomware attacks

Tech Republic Security

Despite the rise in ransomware, a lack of prevention training and stagnant security budgets are putting local governments at risk, according to IBM Security.

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The role of governance in AI: Building trust

CIO Business Intelligence

In a recent global survey , 86% of participants said their organizations had dedicated budget to generative AI, but three-quarters admitted to significant concerns about data privacy and security. A good governance framework makes generative AI not only more responsible but also more effective.

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At long last, OpenStack (now known as OpenInfra Foundation) joins Linux Foundation

Network World

In many respects, the Linux Foundation positions itself in 2025 as a foundation of foundations, providing the tools, resources, legal, governance and event support that open-source groups need. The new structure will see OpenStack become a foundation within the Linux Foundation, with its own budget, governance and member fees.

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Equinix to cut 3% of staff amidst the greatest demand for data center infrastructure ever

Network World

For many organizations, while budgets are ticking slightly up, it’s only in line with inflation, while new initiatives, including AI, need to be funded.” Additionally, the industry is looking for workers with knowledge of cloud architecture and engineering, data analytics, management, and governance skills.