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5 IT risks CIOs should be paranoid about

CIO Business Intelligence

Call it survival instincts: Risks that can disrupt an organization from staying true to its mission and accomplishing its goals must constantly be surfaced, assessed, and either mitigated or managed. While security risks are daunting, therapists remind us to avoid overly stressing out in areas outside our control.

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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

O'Reilly on Data

It’s difficult to argue with David Collingridge’s influential thesis that attempting to predict the risks posed by new technologies is a fool’s errand. However, there is one class of AI risk that is generally knowable in advance. We ought to heed Collingridge’s warning that technology evolves in uncertain ways.

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CIOs must reassess cloud concentration risk post-CrowdStrike

CIO Business Intelligence

It also highlights the downsides of concentration risk. What is concentration risk? Looking to the future, IT leaders must bring stronger focus on “concentration risk”and how these supply chain risks can be better managed. In layman’s terms, it simply means putting all your eggs in one basket.

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CIO risk-taking 101: Playing it safe isn’t safe

CIO Business Intelligence

As CIO, you’re in the risk business. Or rather, every part of your responsibilities entails risk, whether you’re paying attention to it or not. There are, for example, those in leadership roles who, while promoting the value of risk-taking, also insist on “holding people accountable.” You can’t lose.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Want to tackle technical debt? Sell it as business risk

CIO Business Intelligence

That includes maintenance and upgrades deferred in favor of other projects or priorities, which can result in high future costs when those actions can no longer by avoided, often when a solution reaches end-of-life. Here’s where CIOs can rethink their approach to the long-term benefit of their organizations.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

CIO Business Intelligence

Leaders who adopt a crawl-walk-run approach, with thoughtful risk-taking and a strategic focus on actions and results, maximize the business value from IT modernization.” Identify the benefits and ensure that you keep business value at the forefront.” Technology continues to advance at a furious pace.

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