CIO First Look
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October 23, 2024
As AI scales, infrastructure challenges emerge
Early adopters of gen AI typically used ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and similar SaaS tools that cost money but didn't create infrastructure challenges. As companies scale up, however, those challenges are beginning to emerge. Read more
It’s time to transform your outdated systems. Automate everything. And embrace a new era of operational excellence. Sound like a lot? It’s time for an operations intervention. Read more
Steps taken to build Sevita’s first enterprise data platform
Patrick Piccininno, CIO of the specialized healthcare services business, recently spoke with Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search, about leading his team to replace a bevy of standalone data marts with an integrated, enterprise-wide data platform, and provide meaningful dashboards to help foster a more data-forward business. Read more
Layoffs, AI demand create mismatched talent market for IT skills
Amid a third year of massive tech layoffs, organizations are pivoting to recruit AI talent, resulting in a broader pool of talented IT pros seeking work — but without the skills in high demand. Read more
SAP: good figures, but bad mood
Employee engagement is suffering from the ongoing restructuring at SAP, although the software company reported good figures and has raised its outlook. Read more
CIOs recalibrate multicloud strategies as challenges remain
No longer incidentally on multiple clouds, IT leaders are making a point of reaping the benefits of intentional multicloud flexibility. But key issues — interoperability in particular — add complexity to the calculus. Read more
CIOs must become chief IT evangelists
Inspiration ignites enthusiasm in digital projects, so to ensure their transformative projects are rousing successes, CIOs need to learn to lead the way. Read more
