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IT to thank for most of Radisson Hotel Group’s business initiatives

CIO

We closed three of our own data centers and went entirely to the cloud with several providers, and we also assembled a new data strategy to completely restructure the company, from security and finance, to hospitality and a new website. We made everything new from scratch. How many people, then, make up Radisson’s IT area worldwide?

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The steep cost of a poor data management strategy

CIO

However, the benefits of effective data management can far outweigh the costs, providing businesses with a competitive advantage, insights into customer behavior, and improved decision-making capabilities. The cost of not doing so creates a competitive advantage gap over those with a head start.

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Mapping the progress of Air New Zealand’s digital rebuild

CIO

Of course, achieving this kind of goal in such a competitive and unpredictable industry requires not just companywide cohesion, but partnerships that help synergize digital and sustainable ambitions to become reality. Chief Digital Officer, Digital Transformation, IT Leadership, Travel and Hospitality Industry

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Data Analytics Technology Proves Benefits of an MBA

Smart Data Collective

If the hospital that you work for now doesn’t want to fork over more money, there will probably be one somewhere that is more willing. If they are not currently involved professionally with hospitals, they will almost certainly know people who are. And again, it’s not only about moving up at the hospital where you are at right now.

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Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

CIO

Better patient care at hospitals. Investments in artificial intelligence are helping businesses to reduce costs, better serve customers, and gain competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. Instant reactions to fraudulent activities at banks. Improved recommendations for online transactions.

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CIOs take aim at Silicon Valley talent

CIO

The savvier CIOs are certainly trying to take advantage of the disintermediation in tech and recruiting the talent,” agrees Dennis Baden, a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Boston office and global managing partner of the technology officers and digital officers practice.

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What is competition mapping? How to gain the competitive edge 

ATTEST

Competitive market analysis helps you make informed decisions about anything from marketing to hiring. No matter how great your gut feeling is, don’t try to find your competitive advantage based on intuition alone. The same goes for finding your way in your competitive landscape.