CIO First Look
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February 22, 2024
Higher-ed CIOs embrace academiaâs AI challenges
Not only are universities teaching AI, theyâre also fertile terrain to embed and promote its many innovative applications beyond the classroom. Read more
4 hidden risks of your enterprise cloud strategy
Unexpected challenges await IT leaders unaware of â or unprepared for â shifting risk postures, emerging regulations, or shortcomings in their approach to the cloud.Read more
Why Jackson CIO Mike Hicks had to flip the script on his proven 100-day plan
With two major initiatives in flight, and a budget deadline looming, the new CIO of the Michigan-based retirement income business had to rethink his long-established approach. Here, Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search Associates, finds out how such a fundamental shift played out. Read more
IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent
IT organizations and technology companies are working with HBCUs as part of their intentional efforts to recruit more Black IT professionals and create a more diverse talent pipeline. Read more
SAP names Philipp Herzig as chief artificial intelligence officer
Itâs a small promotion and a change of title for one man, and a sign of a larger change in strategic focus for many others at SAP. Read more
ADPâs cloud transformation pays dividends
The payroll giant has leveraged its early bets on cloud-native development to transform into an HCM provider poised to make the most of generative AI. Read more
Microsoft invests â¬3.2 billion in AI and the cloud in Germany
Microsoft plans to support enterprises in Germany with investments in data center capacity and in AI training for more than 1.2 million people. Read more
