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Data is often called the new oil because of its value to modern business. In the case of ExxonMobil, senior IT executive Andrew Curry says data isn’t just the new oil, but the fuel for a whole range of AI-led initiatives across the company. As manager of the oil and gas giant’s Central Data Office, Curry is responsible for executing enterprise-wide data principles -- and the rapid growth of interest in emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning (ML), during the past 12 months hasn’t…
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We live in an always-on world where it feels like everyone is contactable all the time. Add in the shift to hybrid and flexible working, and it can be tough to know when work ends and your social life begins.Also: Hybrid work is in trouble. Here are 4 ways to make it work in the longer termHere, five business leaders provide five best-practice ways to divorce work from the rest of your life.1. Find the right balanceSasha Jory, CIO at Hastings Direct, says success is all about finding a cadence.…
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There’s tremendous hype about the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in software development and engineering. Some experts believe these tools cloud boost productivity by reducing the repetitive tasks that slow IT professionals down. Also: Can AI code? In baby steps onlyOther experts believe the rapid rise of generative AI could mean the end of software development and engineering as we know it. So, what’s the truth? Jarrod Phipps, CIO at auto specialist Holman,…
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Generative AI has captured the general public’s attention, but that sense of excitement doesn’t mean executives believe it’s ready to be deployed in the businessJust one in ten technology leaders globally report having large-scale implementations of AI, according to Nash Squared’s annual Digital Leadership Report, which is the world’s largest and longest-running annual survey of technology chiefs.What’s more, the hype surrounding generative AI has done little to encourage further investment in…
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Senior executives like to say their business fosters a collaborative culture, but many professionals don’t feel confident to voice an opinion. So, when you’ve got what you think is a great idea, how can you get the ears of your senior colleagues (without ruffling feathers)? Five business leaders give us their top tips.1. Demonstrate the benefitsThierry Martin, senior manager for data and analytics strategy at Toyota Motors Europe, says the best way to get people to buy into your idea without up…
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If your company isn’t already implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, then it will be during the next few years. Also: AI at the edge: Fast times ahead for 5G and the Internet of Things From machine learning and analytics to bots and generative tools, AI is being embedded in technologies and businesses around the globe.Someone senior in the organization will need to oversee these implementations. So, what are the five essential characteristics that make up a successful AI leader?…
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It’s taken just a year since the launch of ChatGPT for generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create a step change in how we view work and complete our tasks every day. Also: 6 AI tools to supercharge your work and everyday life Depending on who you believe, generative AI is going to either help us work more efficiently or leave most of us unemployed. The key task for professionals and their businesses right now is to explore how generative AI can be used to make us more productive.Six busi…
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From automation to machine learning and generative artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies are changing the companies we work for and the roles we fulfill. While it’s already clear these technologies will have a big impact on repetitive manual tasks and mid-tier managerial responsibilities, what do AI and automation mean for the upper echelons of the organization? CIOs are traditionally the executives who oversee technology within a business. These custodians are a steady hand when…
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If a year is a long time in technology, then two years is practically a lifetime. At the back end of 2021, everyone was talking about the metaverse. Two years later and practically no one is talking about it (except, perhaps, Mark Zuckerberg). So, what went wrong?One of the big issues is hype. It can be tough to deliver on the massive excitement associated with a new technology. Just ask the people who worked on the blockchain.Also: 4 ways to detect generative AI hype from realityIn many ways,…
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Business leaders recognize automation is changing the way companies operate. The hope is that automation -- whether it’s in the form of robots, machine learning, or artificial intelligence (AI) -- will make us all more productive in the not-so-distant future.However, getting to the point where automation enhances our working life is far from straightforward. Despite the cacophonous hype associated with AI during the past year, experts suggest emerging technologies must be explored in a careful…
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It’s no good having an executive board that recognizes the importance of data if you haven’t got the specialist skills in your company to exploit its information assets.More than half (54%) of digital leaders globally say a skills shortage is preventing them from keeping up with the pace of change, according to recruitment specialist Nash Squared’s annual Digital Leadership Report.Also: Employee skills gap: The biggest impediment to business adoption of generative AIThe survey shows the biggest…
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