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July 17, 2025
The 10 most overhyped technologies in IT
CIOs are not immune to infatuation with the promise of emerging tech. Here, IT leaders and analysts share which technologies they believe are primed to underdeliver.
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Sponsored by Quest Events: Join us for the AI Governance Summit in Sydney from 6-7 August!
This essential one-day conference delivers the tools and strategies needed to build strong but flexible governance that will take your AI to the next level, unlocking new opportunities to leverage your internal data, launch customer-facing AI initiatives, and explore the world of agentic AI.
CIO Leadership Live Australia with Mark Opitz, Group Head of ICT, Acciona Australia
In this episode of CIO Leadership Live, Cathy OâSullivan speaks with Mark Opitz, Group Head of ICT at Acciona Australia. Mark shares insights from his career journey, details Accionaâs digital transformation, and highlights impactful innovations like the Linksite tool and early adoption of AI and large language models. He also discusses his approach to change management, building vs. buying tech, and fostering innovation across a diverse business.
Top reasons for high CIO turnover rates
On a global average, CIOs stay at the same company for no longer than four years. When the steam starts going out for those in such a highly strategic role, motivation drops and the search for better opportunities begins. CEOs take note.
From fixed frameworks to strategic enablers: Architecting AI transformation
Stop treating architecture like IT plumbing â itâs now the power move that makes or breaks your AI strategy and competitive edge.
The trillion-dollar question: Who pays when the industryâs AI bill comes due?
CIOs may have to pay for the current AI boom through rising prices and new products as AI vendors, hyperscalers, and software makers seek to recoup their AI investments.
What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation
Enterprise architecture is the process by which organizations standardize and organize IT infrastructure to align with business goals. These strategies support digital transformation, IT growth, and the modernization of IT.
How AI is transforming the data center: 7 talking points
As CIOs build AI-ready organizations the balance between public cloud and data center is tilting back toward on-premise infrastructure. But what is the right blend of cloud, data center, and edge computing? Here are 7 talking points to consider.
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