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As a consequence, these businesses experience increased operational costs and find it difficult to scale or integrate modern technologies. The business benefits of GenAI-driven modernisation The benefits of powering application modernisation with GenAI are clear.
But alongside its promise of significant rewards also comes significant costs and often unclear ROI. For CIOs tasked with managing IT budgets while driving technological innovation, balancing these costs against the benefits of GenAI is essential. million in 2025 to $7.45
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