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Dell cuts jobs amid growing economic uncertainties

CIO Business Intelligence

As of February 2, 2024, the employee count stood at approximately 120,000, declining from the 133,000 recorded in February 2023. In 2024 alone, 168 tech companies have collectively laid off 42,324 employees. These actions resulted in a reduction in overall headcount.

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The only CIO resolution that matters

CIO Business Intelligence

As a first step toward reducing uncertainty and surprise in 2024, I suggest CIOs take baby steps to operationalize learning by leaning into this briefing structure. Uncertainty is Certain A key reason to do this is because uncertainty abounds. There are a wide range of possible outcomes in 2024.

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IRM 2021: The Year of Uncertainty and Change

John Wheeler

No doubt, 2021 will be the year of uncertainty and change. As it turns out, uncertainty and change are the two primary aspects of strategic, operational and technology risk fueling the current demand for integrated risk management (IRM). A focus on performance and assurance helps to reduce uncertainty related to strategic goals.

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IT budget shock: Global IT services firms continue to struggle

CIO Business Intelligence

The global IT services industry is at a significant crossroads, with the explosive growth of generative AI and deepening economic uncertainties reshaping its future. Cognizant Technology Solutions announced a full-year revenue forecast below expectations. In challenging times, tough measures are often required.

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Atos CEO Yves Bernaert quits over governance differences

CIO Business Intelligence

Having a finance expert like Saleh at the helm could help stabilize Atos as it seeks to negotiate the uncertainties around its debt rescheduling and its recapitalization plans, which the company says are unchanged since its announcement on Jan. It had previously reported revenue of €11.3

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How the cloud and AI will help more companies become future proof

CIO Business Intelligence

In a world where macroeconomic uncertainty has become the new normal, being future-proof is no longer a ‘nice to have’. They all want to be future proof, where their operations become more flexible and resilient so they can bounce back faster to unforeseen challenges. It’s easy to see why. It’s a must have.

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Certinia uses AI to accelerate finance functions for service companies

CIO Business Intelligence

The new features appear in the Winter 2024 release of its applications, generally available from today. Over the following six months, though, there was much uncertainty as Certinia changed ownership, replaced its CEO, and swapped out top executives in sales, finance, operations, and HR.

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