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Embracing neurodiversity in IT for competitive advantage

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So each neurodiverse professional’s experience is unique, but speaking for myself, being neurodiverse has been a huge competitive advantage in my technology career. The term neurodiversity covers a range of conditions, as well as the various spectrums within each. But doing so may require some changes in approach.

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How technology is shaping education in Saudi Arabia

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During the pandemic, an estimated 1.500 million students missed school, institutions adopted smart technologies to ensure the continuity of education. The organization that I work for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an example of those efforts,’ explained Jason Ross, CIO at KAUST.

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Customer centricity: How Mashreq Bank is placing its customers at the forefront of its operations.

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Mohamed Salah Abdel Hamid Abdel Razek, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Tech, Transformation & Information, Mashreq explains how the bank is integrating advanced technologies and expanding its digital footprint. We are using cloud technology to bring digital solutions to our customers.

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What LinkedIn learned leveraging LLMs for its billion users

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And at LinkedIn scale, those matchmaking processes have always relied on technology. Fits and starts As most CIOs have experienced, embracing emerging technologies comes with its share of experimentation and setbacks. I wouldn’t characterize speed as an advantage,” he said. That was not possible before this technology,” he said.

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10 ways to improve IT performance (without killing morale)

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Focus on business goals — and invest the business in IT When working to improve IT performance, leaders frequently focus on the technology instead of zeroing in on the business process. “We This strategy is advantageous because it links individual development to overall team performance, thereby fostering a sense of purpose.”

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13 IT resolutions for 2024

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This approach is vital for staying competitive and responsive in an era where technological advancements, particularly in AI, are rapid and transformative.” As Lee Boelens, CIO of workforce solutions provider GDH, says: “IT is more than a department; it is an important resource that should be woven into each of the other departments.”

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How CIOs Can Transform Data From a Cost to an Advantage

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The CIO has a real ability to achieve a competitive advantage for its business through data. For the CIO to be successful with this, there needs to be a comprehensive strategy that extends far beyond simply deploying new technologies. The four steps to data advantage. 1) Match the tech strategy to the business strategy.

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