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April 15, 2024
State of the CIO, 2024: Change makers in the business spotlight
CIOs have arrived at a pivotal point in their evolution, taking command of enterprise strategy and cementing their status as full-fledged business leaders â a role theyâve long strived for. Read more
H&R Block answers tax questions using gen AI
H&R Block is leveraging generative AI to help customers as they prepare their taxes using the companyâs products before todayâs deadline. Read more
AI poised to replace entry-level positions at large financial institutions
Financial services firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are quietly testing AI tools that could leave CIOs delivering IT services to more bots and fewer employees. Read more
Tractor Supply enlists AI to deliver âlegendaryâ customer service
The rural lifestyle retailer has rolled out two AI-based IT projects to cut down time spent in checkout lines, send store employees where theyâre needed, and provide immediate product information targeted to customersâ needs. Read more
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10 highest-paying IT skills for 2024
Despite an IT job market in flux, demand for certain technical skills has only accelerated. From AI expertise to the hottest programming languages, these 10 skills stand out, according to Indeed. Read more
Oracle makes its pitch for the enterprise cloud. Should CIOs listen?
Acquisitions, partnerships, and a focus on AI for Oracle-captive enterprises could make enterprise software vendor a compelling player in multicloud environments and specific verticals. Read more
Black CIOs on the path to IT leadership
Howard Universityâs Tech Titans panel assembled six illustrious CIOs who shared their advice and experiences on the path to the C-suite. Here are their top takeaways for Black CIO aspirants. Read more