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Third-party breaches and AI dominate state CISOs’ threat concerns
State CISOs face evolving challenges in 2024: The latest Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study reveals that state Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are grappling with expanding responsibilities and emerging threats while contending with persistent workforce and funding issues. The average tenure of state CISOs has decreased from 2.5 years in 2022 to 1.9 years in 2024, with hiring for these positions often taking six months or more. Many CISOs now oversee privacy responsibilities, with 86% of states having CISOs handle privacy matters, up from 60% in 2022. The top cybersecurity threats identified by CISOs include security breaches involving third parties, AI-enabled attacks,...
read Sep 28, 2024AI implementation dilemma: Buy, build, or partner for success?
The GenAI strategy landscape: Organizations are grappling with the decision to buy, build, or partner as they develop generative AI applications and services, with a mixed approach emerging as the most common strategy. According to a KPMG survey, 79% of organizations are either buying/leasing technologies (50%) or employing a combination of building, buying, and partnering (29%). Only 12% of organizations are opting to build GenAI solutions entirely in-house, citing cost savings, customization needs, and intellectual property protection as key reasons. Todd Lohr, principal and U.S. technology consulting leader at KPMG, emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance between building...
read Sep 27, 2024How IT leaders are approaching AI for data management
AI in data management: A measured approach: IT leaders are carefully evaluating the role of artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning and generative AI, in enhancing data management practices within their organizations. The focus is on leveraging digital data to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency, with a keen eye on demonstrating clear business value. IT leaders are selectively implementing AI technologies, prioritizing use cases that offer tangible benefits and align with their specific business needs. The adoption of generative AI remains cautious, with many organizations still in the testing phase or focusing on internal applications rather than customer-facing implementations. Retail...
read Sep 25, 2024Kai is a new AI that will help you manage your team’s iPhones
AI-powered device management for Apple fleets: Kandji, a leading Apple device management vendor, has introduced Kai, an innovative AI-powered assistant designed to improve the management of Apple devices in corporate settings. Key features and benefits: Kai aims to provide IT teams with instant reporting insights through natural language queries, significantly improving workflow efficiency and enabling more strategic use of time. Kai builds upon Kandji's existing Prism tool, transforming traditional filter-based queries into natural language interactions. The system allows IT professionals of all skill levels to quickly retrieve device data by asking simple questions like, "Which devices have Zoom installed?" This...
read Sep 6, 2024How AI Assistants Will Revolutionize IT Operations with Smart Data Tools
The rise of AI assistants in IT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants are revolutionizing the IT industry by simplifying complex data tasks, automating processes, and enhancing decision-making capabilities. AI-driven solutions are becoming essential tools for IT professionals, addressing the challenges of managing and interpreting vast and complex datasets. A recent Cloudera survey revealed that 55% of IT leaders would prefer a root canal over navigating their data access challenges, highlighting the critical need for more efficient data management solutions. SQL AI Assistant: Transforming data queries: AI-powered SQL assistants are streamlining the process of crafting and optimizing database queries, making data access...
read Sep 4, 2024Digital Experience Assurance: How to Ensure Data Fidelity in the Age of AI
The rise of AI-driven Digital Experience Assurance (DXA) is transforming how IT teams manage and optimize digital experiences, particularly in the context of unowned cloud and Internet infrastructure. This emerging discipline offers solutions to the challenges of data overload and the need for rapid, intelligent action in IT operations. The digital experience challenge: IT teams are tasked with ensuring optimal performance of digital experiences, even when they don't control the underlying cloud and Internet networks. The Internet has become the new corporate backbone, creating a vast, unowned environment critical for business operations. The sheer volume of data from various sources...
read Sep 4, 2024What CIOs Must Do to Prevail in the AI Transformation
AI's transformative impact on IT roles: The advent of artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of IT jobs, with significant implications for roles at all levels, including that of the CIO. A report from the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium indicates that 92% of IT jobs will be moderately or highly transformed by AI, with 100% of senior-level positions experiencing moderate transformation. In the business and management IT sector, 63% of jobs are classified as "high transformation" due to AI's influence. A survey by Pluralsight found that 74% of IT professionals in the US and UK are concerned that AI tools...
read Aug 27, 2024North Korean Hackers Exploit AI to Infiltrate US Tech Jobs
North Korean operatives exploit AI for remote IT jobs: AI tools are enabling North Korean workers to apply for numerous remote IT positions in the U.S., raising concerns about the funding of weapons programs. Key details of the operation: Thousands of suspected North Korean operatives are flooding U.S. companies with job applications for remote IT positions. These workers are utilizing AI tools to manage multiple job profiles and apply for hundreds of positions simultaneously. The operation is generating hundreds of millions of dollars, which is believed to be funneled back to the North Korean regime. U.S. government officials suspect the...
read Aug 25, 2024What Apple Intelligence Will Imply for IT Teams
Apple Intelligence: A new era in AI for Apple devices: Apple has unveiled its innovative approach to artificial intelligence, branded as Apple Intelligence, which promises to revolutionize user experience across its devices while maintaining a strong focus on privacy and security. Key features and pillars: Apple Intelligence introduces a range of capabilities designed to enhance user interactions with Apple devices, built upon five fundamental principles. The new system will offer personalized notification prioritization on iPhones, generative writing tools across various apps, and image generation via prompts. Apple Intelligence is built on five key pillars: powerful functionality, intuitive design, seamless integration,...
read Aug 23, 2024IT Budgets To Grow Cautiously in 2025, AI Training a Big Priority
Projected IT budget growth for 2025: Despite economic uncertainties, most IT leaders anticipate moderate increases in their organizations' IT budgets for the upcoming year. Over 90% of IT decision-makers expect budget increases, with the majority projecting growth of less than 10%. Only 8% of IT leaders foresee budget increases exceeding 10%, indicating a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the sector. These projections come amidst various economic challenges, including inflation, fluctuating interest rates, global tensions, and upcoming elections. Budget allocation and investment priorities: Personnel and software remain significant components of IT budgets, with increased focus on emerging technologies and employee development....
read Aug 21, 2024What High-Performance IT Teams Look Like in the Age of AI
The evolving landscape of high-performance IT teams: In recent years, the definition of high-performance IT teams has undergone significant changes, driven by the shift to remote and hybrid work models and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies. Modern high-performance IT teams now prioritize accelerating user adoption and delivering tangible business outcomes, moving beyond the traditional focus on technical solutions alone. These teams place a strong emphasis on building relationships, fostering effective communication, and promoting continuous learning within their organizations. Experimentation has become a key characteristic, with teams balancing risk management and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances....
read Aug 20, 2024How AI is Reshaping IT Departments from Cost Centers into Strategic Assets
The evolving role of IT in modern enterprises: Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are increasingly being viewed as drivers of innovation and business growth, moving beyond their traditional roles of managing IT departments and infrastructure. The perception of IT departments is shifting from cost centers to strategic assets that can propel organizations forward in the digital age. This transformation is largely driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly generative AI (GenAI), which is becoming a top priority for funding across various budgets. The changing landscape is creating new IT roles and reshaping existing ones, with a focus...
read Aug 19, 202474% of IT Professionals Believe AI Will Make Them Obsolete, Survey Finds
AI's impact on IT professionals: A recent survey by Pluralsight reveals widespread concern among IT professionals about the potential obsolescence of their skills due to advancing AI technologies. 74% of IT professionals express worry that AI tools will render many of their day-to-day skills obsolete, highlighting the rapid pace of technological change in the industry. A significant 69% of IT professionals believe they are at risk of being replaced by AI, underscoring the perceived threat to job security in the tech sector. Despite these concerns, 81% of IT professionals feel confident they can integrate AI into their current roles, although...
read Aug 8, 2024‘CIO 100 Awards’ Name These Companies as Top AI Innovators
The annual CIO 100 Awards recognize outstanding IT projects that drive business results through innovative technology implementations, showcasing the crucial role of IT in modern business success across various industries. Innovative cybersecurity solutions: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has implemented an advanced AI and machine learning-driven cybersecurity system to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. The system leverages AI algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data, identifying potential security threats more quickly and accurately than traditional methods. By automating many aspects of cybersecurity, TCS has significantly improved its ability to protect sensitive information and maintain business continuity. This implementation demonstrates the...
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