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AI as a catalyst for ESG: Empowering CIOs to drive sustainable innovation

CIO Business Intelligence

However, concerns about their energy consumption and environmental impact have raised questions about their compatibility with ESG objectives. Aligning IT operations with ESG metrics: CIOs need to ensure that technology systems are energy-efficient and contribute to reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO Business Intelligence

Similarly, the financial sector will see continued growth in fintech, digital payments and open banking, with cities like Dubai and Riyadh becoming central fintech hubs in the region. With IoT integration, cities will become more efficient, optimizing everything from traffic management to energy consumption and waste reduction.

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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom priority with far-reaching implications for business continuity and reputation. It requires a new mindset that acknowledges the decentralized nature of our digital world and emphasizes continuous verification and adaptation for security.

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Routed: Being Committed to Sustainability Will Ultimately be a Non-Negotiable Attribute in Business

CIO Business Intelligence

“The foundation of our business is rooted in sustainability. From the products we offer to the services we provide, our aim is to provide the highest levels of business continuity responsibly. Moving workloads to the cloud has been proven to reduce enterprises’ energy usage and their carbon footprint by at least 30%.

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The C-suite is expanding — and IT leaders are stepping up

CIO Business Intelligence

The importance of technology to businesses continues to increase and not only is the role of the CIO becoming elevated, but the other C-suite leaders are becoming more tech-savvy as they take a hands-on approach to sponsoring and overseeing major technology programs that affect their functional areas,’’ he notes. “I

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What to expect at GITEX 2024: Key technologies shaping the future for tech leaders

CIO Business Intelligence

Green technologies, such as energy-efficient data centers, renewable energy solutions, and smart city infrastructure, will be showcased as critical components for achieving environmental goals. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, ensuring the security of digital ecosystems is crucial for business continuity and resilience.

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Cepsa Exploración y Producción finiquita su plan de digitalización 360 avalando la unión entre TI y negocio

CIO Business Intelligence

Además, deben contar con un disaster recovery plan y un business continuity plan preparado. Ahí es donde estamos centrando más el presupuesto”.