CIO First Look
Stay up to speed with the current top stories for IT leaders
May 25, 2023
CIOs seek efficiencies as uncertain economy looms
With increased scrutiny on spend, IT leaders are rethinking budget outlays, turning their attention to cloud usage, automation, lean operations, and the workforce. Read more
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14 essential book recommendations by and for IT leaders
From anticipating the future of technology to uncovering the secrets of leading high-performing teams, CIOs share the books that have transformed their careers, all while inspiring and entertaining them. Read more
Examining the fallout of APAC tech skills shortages
Companies around the world are either experiencing or bracing for a skills gap. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region particularly, roles are becoming increasingly difficult to fill but efforts to address the business challenge are rising to the occasion. Read more
Allianz ditches mainframe for scale and innovation
Germany's largest insurer has jettisoned its mainframes in favor of Linux for its core applications and petabyte database. Allianz Technology CTO Axel Schell and team lead Sebastian Pongratz explain how âone of the riskiest and most difficult projectsâ of their careers came together. Read more
EUâs AI Act challenge: balance innovation and consumer protection
The AI Act is a work in progress since 2021, and discussions about how strongly AI should be regulated are only heating up in the EU. While some call for more control and rights for consumers, others fear rules could stall the innovation engine. Read more
5 C-suite bridges every IT leader must build
Collaborating successfully with executive colleagues requires building individual relationships centered around understanding the nuances of each leaderâs technical and business needs. Read more
