Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of public sector modernization, putting a higher importance on data centers, the energy they consume, and how to make them operate more efficiently. Generative AI models require immense computational power to operate. For example, an AI workload like a ChatGPT query can take more than 10 times the energy of […]
Corporate Data Governance: The Cornerstone of Successful Digital Transformation
In today’s evolving digital landscape, organizations are under immense pressure to innovate and adapt swiftly. Digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive. At the heart of this transformation lies data – a critical asset that, when managed effectively, can drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and open […]
Navigating Data Collection Tech Hurdles and Enhancing Patient Care in Clinical Trials
Data collection sits at the foundation of clinical trials, historically gathered from meticulous in-person visits to clinical trial sites. To improve efficiency, clinical trial research has significantly transitioned in recent years. The expansion of technological data collection methods, from wearable sensors to smartphone applications, has facilitated many aspects of clinical trial research, allowing patients to share […]
Data Monetization: The Holy Grail or the Road to Ruin?
Unlocking the value of data is a key focus for business leaders, especially the CIO. While in its simplest form, data can lead to better insights and decision-making, companies are pursuing an entirely different and more advanced agenda: the holy grail of data monetization. This concept involves aggregating a variety of both structured and unstructured […]
The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis: Why CIOs Face a Perfect Storm in IT Talent Management
As organizations navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation, CIOs are confronting an unprecedented crisis that extends far beyond the typical challenges of recruitment and retention. At its core, this crisis represents a fundamental misalignment between traditional IT infrastructure management and modern development practices – a gap that threatens to widen as experienced IT professionals retire […]
The AI Chasm: Bridging the Divide Between Research and Real-World Applications
Imagine a world where AI can accurately predict earthquakes, giving us precious time to save lives. Yet, the same technology struggles to understand essential voice commands through your home assistant during a noisy family dinner. This striking dichotomy between the potential of cutting-edge AI research and its often underwhelming real-world applications underscores a significant yet […]
Beyond the “IT Guy” Stereotype: How Technology Leaders Drive Business Success
Traditionally, IT departments have been viewed as support functions primarily responsible for maintaining hardware, troubleshooting software issues, and ensuring basic connectivity. IT leaders are often treated like technical experts running a cost center, relegated to a dim back office and only emerging when summoned to address a problem. But that couldn’t be further from the […]
Six Common Digital Transformation Challenges
During digital transformation, one of the most formidable challenges organizations face is resistance to change and the complexities of effective change management. Human nature often gravitates toward familiarity and routine, making any deviation a source of discomfort. This psychological inertia can stem from various factors including fear of job loss, perceived inadequacy in new skill […]
Breaking Down Data Silos for Digital Transformation Success
In the race to become data-driven, many enterprises are stumbling over an age-old hurdle: data silos. A recent study by IDC found that data silos cost the global economy a whopping $3.1 trillion annually. Despite years of digital transformation efforts, the divide between technical and non-technical teams persists, hindering the full potential of data assets. A report […]
Evaluating Enterprise Data Literacy
Any organization that aims toward complete digital transformation must move toward enterprise data literacy. So, what exactly is data literacy? Gartner defines data literacy as: “The ability to read, write and communicate data in context, including an understanding of data sources and constructs, analytical methods and techniques applied – and the ability to describe the […]