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CIOs weigh where to place AI bets — and how to de-risk them

CIO Business Intelligence

There are a lot of risks and a lot of land mines to navigate,” says the analyst. Coming to grips with risk The first step in making any bet — or investment — is to understand your ability to withstand risk. The opportunity is too big. According to IDC , core IT spending for AI will grow from $235.6 billion in 2024 to $521.0

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4 hidden risks of your enterprise cloud strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

While cloud risk analysis should be no different than any other third-party risk analysis, many enterprises treat the cloud more gently, taking a less thorough approach. Interrelations between these various partners further complicate the risk equation. That’s where the contract comes into play.

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5 common consultant negotiation tactics and how to protect your interests

CIO Business Intelligence

To execute a successful digital transformation initiative, you are likely to establish consulting provider relationships. Unfortunately, many organizations find themselves susceptible to the tactics used by consultants to manage their risk and optimize a commercial arrangement to their benefit. This takes planning.

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Application Development Consulting Helps Companies Get the Most of AI

Smart Data Collective

The market for AI is growing due to its obvious benefits. Many of them have utilized many management programs but finding the most best application without the assistance of an experienced consultant can be a challenge. Some new consulting agencies specialize in helping companies select the best applications.

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How IBM helps clients accelerate app modernization and control costs

IBM Big Data Hub

When a client is not able to properly visualize all applications and their underlying dependencies properly, they risk experiencing diminished reliability. To accelerate the hybrid cloud journey and control costs, it is critical to prioritize specific execution and transformation steps.

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6 business risks of shortchanging AI ethics and governance

CIO Business Intelligence

Even if the AI apocalypse doesn’t come to pass, shortchanging AI ethics poses big risks to society — and to the enterprises that deploy those AI systems. The following real-world implementation issues highlight prominent risks every IT leader must account for in putting together their company’s AI deployment strategy.

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IBM and Microsoft work together to bring Maximo Application Suite onto Azure

IBM Big Data Hub

Choosing IBM Consulting Maximo ManagePlus and leverage IBM experts to manage your MAS application and Azure cloud infrastructure. Reduce Costs Eliminate the need to hire, train, and retain MAS application and management expertise. The next step in this exciting journey?