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CIOs rethink all-in cloud strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

Cloud exit’ became a big theme in 2023 and there’s good odds it’ll turn into a real trend for 2024. Any organization of size, dealing with diverse technology, is doing their company a disservice if a public cloud–only strategy is their ultimate end goal,” says Brian Shields, SVP and CTO of Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management.

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CIOs sharpen cloud cost strategies — just as gen AI spikes loom

CIO Business Intelligence

To be sure, enterprise cloud budgets continue to increase, with IT decision-makers reporting that 31% of their overall technology budget will go toward cloud computing and two-thirds expecting their cloud budget to increase in the next 12 months, according to the Foundry Cloud Computing Study 2023. 1 barrier to moving forward in the cloud.

Strategy 133
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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Without a clear cloud strategy and broad leadership support, even value-adding cloud investments may be at risk. And it’s never too late for CIOs to reassess their cloud strategies.

Strategy 143
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2023: The year of the rise of the digital economy in GCC countries

CIO Business Intelligence

The pandemic has led many organizations in the Middle East to shift towards a digital-first strategy. A quarter of the respondents say they are now extending the digital-first strategies developed during the pandemic. over the next 10 years, and the strategy is already bearing fruit.

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Amazon OpenSearch Service search enhancements: 2023 roundup

AWS Big Data

We are excited about the OpenSearch Service features and enhancements we’ve added to that toolkit in 2023. 2023 was a year of rapid innovation within the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) space, and search has been a significant beneficiary of that progress.

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How to build a successful disaster recovery strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

Disaster recovery strategies provide the framework for team members to get a business back up and running after an unplanned event. Worldwide, the popularity of disaster recovery strategies is understandably increasing. A disaster recovery strategy lays out how your businesses will respond to a number of unplanned incidents.

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Cloud Hosting Creates Better Sales Opportunities through Improved Webinar Platforms

Smart Data Collective

Companies have taken their marketing strategies to the cloud in order to reach a larger audience and improve cost-effectiveness. One of the biggest benefits of aligning cloud technology with marketing strategies is that it gives companies a better opportunity to engage in webinar marketing. Host Diverse Webinars on Cloud Platforms.