CIO First Look
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September 13, 2023
Building digital fluency in the C-suite and beyond
Digital acuity has become a strategic business imperative, especially at incumbents with little IT legacy. Here, CIOs share how they are developing digital and data fluency across their organizations to drive better buy-in, more IT funding, and new business opportunities. Read more
Is AI in the enterprise ready for primetime? Not yet.
AI has the potential to raise productivity over the next decade, but weâre still some way from it transforming the enterprise in the short term. Read more
What AI already does well in supply chain management
While data sharing remains a challenge, many organizations already benefit from two key things that AI does now for supply chain management. Read more
Briefing the board on AI: Educate to tee up investment
CIOs must take the lead on managing board expectations about artificial intelligence, including risks and opportunities. Done right, it can pave the way to project approvals down the line. Read more
7 tough IT security discussions every IT leader must have
Security is on every IT leaderâs mind, so why not discuss the latest threats and response tactics with colleagues and business partners who can share helpful, actionable insights? Read more
AI is the boost Mercedes-Benz needs to digitally transform
Thereâs hardly an industry not facing huge transformation processes thanks to AI. Here, Jürgen Hill, chief reporter of future technologies at Computerwoche, speaks with Jan Brecht, CIO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, about the effects AI has on both the car manufacturer's IT strategy and employees. Read more
6 signs an IT manager is struggling â and how to help
IT middle management is a crucial â and often unsung â rung in your organizational hierarchy. Hereâs how to spot an IT manager who may need extra attention to perform at their best. Read more