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Given IBM consulting’s genAI rollout, should CIOs rethink consulting strategies for 2025?

CIO Business Intelligence

When IBM this week introduced its genAI program for consulting, it didn’t reveal any meaningful differentiators when comparing its offerings to what every consulting firm, and enterprise, is already doing with genAI. million digital workers that we will have that will supercharge our consultants at that scale.”

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How Can BI Consulting Services Help Foster Data-driven Decisions

BizAcuity

BI consulting services play a central role in this shift, equipping businesses with the frameworks and tools to extract true value from their data. As businesses increasingly rely on data for competitive advantage, understanding how business intelligence consulting services foster data-driven decisions is essential for sustainable growth.

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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success. Effective IT strategy requires not just technical expertise but a focus on adaptability and customer-centricity, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing marketplace.

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The great repatriation? IT leaders reset cloud strategies to optimize value

CIO Business Intelligence

IT leader and former CIO Stanley Mwangi Chege has heard executives complain for years about cloud deployments, citing rapidly escalating costs and data privacy challenges as top reasons for their frustrations. They, too, were motivated by data privacy issues, cost considerations, compliance concerns, and latency issues.

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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. Today we face the harsh reality of cloud costs, if not done right,” says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at SAS. And the costs recur monthly or quarterly,” Upchurch says.

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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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8 ways to detect (and reject) terrible IT consulting advice

CIO Business Intelligence

Taking any consultant’s guidance at face value is risky and potentially enterprise and career damaging. Before embracing any external advice on any IT or business issue, check out the following eight ways to determine whether a consultant is truly on track.