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How to create a culture of innovation

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A shift has occurred and IT is now viewed as an equal partner in driving business growth with CIOs recognized as the de facto leaders of innovation. Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovation is a double-edged sword: It is critical to growth — but that’s also what makes it risky. “It

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12 strategic tips CIOs can learn from tech vendor CTOs

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But even as CIOs familiarize themselves with initiatives such as generative AI pilots , moving to cloud-first , DevOps, and product and services development, there is still much for them to learn, and tech vendor CTOs steeped in these projects and modes of operation are happy to impart a wealth of knowledge.

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Disrupting the enterprise: How AI is redefining people, process, and productivity

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Thought scarcity: Innovation thrives on thought (ideation, creativity, and critical thinking) and thought-sharing (dialogue, curiosity, and collaboration). Here’s what we’ve learned. Learn how DataStax enables production -ready GenAI applications. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning AI changes the game. Its leaders.

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4 key roles that define transformational IT leaders today

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Further, most CIOs (85%) believe their role is becoming more digital and innovation focused. The firm is seeing several iterations of the CIO role, including chief digital officer, chief digital and technology officer, head of technology, data, and innovation, and CIO and vice president of research and development (R&D) and innovation.

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Technology Companies Need to Make Hard Choices to Teach More ‘Soft Skills”

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Many are also setting up certification programs to arm their work forces with more of the IT “ technical skills ” that are in high demand – everything from networking to technical support to machine learning to cybersecurity and analytics. But individuals can learn what it takes to collaborate. Brainstorming, for instance.

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The early returns on gen AI for software development

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It almost feels like having a deskside colleague to brainstorm with,” Ramakrishnan says. Limits, team impacts, and lessons learned One of the key takeaways from early use of gen AI is that it won’t replace human developers. However, we quickly learned that AI is a tool to augment human expertise, not replace it,” Tiernan says.

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7 traits of inspirational IT leaders

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Team members must feel empowered to do great things, such as by sharing innovative ideas to serve customers in the ways they want to be served. “We We don’t have an innovation lab or an innovation team; innovation is everybody’s job,” Pappas states. Inspirational CIOs avoid getting sucked into political battles, she adds.

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