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Kalman Tiboldi - CTO & Founder at GemOne-TVH - Simplify or Die: Why Complexity Is the Real IT Challenge
Spain Jun 3, 2025 Country Members Physical spanish
Durante este encuentro pondremos el foco en reflexionar y analizar si los modelos operativos actuales se adaptan a las exigencias de la IA o cómo aprovechar su poder transformador. Desde remodelar las estrategias comerciales hasta integrar la IA en la toma de decisiones centrales, exploraremos cómo los líderes deben adaptarse para seguir siendo competitivos en este panorama impulsado por la IA
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Belgium Jun 3, 2025 Invitation Only Physical english
Artificial intelligence not only presents technological challenges but also raises fundamental questions about what it means to be human. This interactive workshop brings together CIOs, an AI artist and an ethicist to examine the impact of AI on our human values, dignity and creativity. We will explore the tension between technological advancement and the essence of being human, seeking an ethical framework for the development and implementation of AI. Prepare for an inspiring journey that will broaden your perspective on AI, art and the future of humanity.
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Germany Jun 3, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Erlebe auf unserer AI Party am 3. Juni im 2025 Fujitsu Tower, wie agentenbasierte KI echte Business-Prozesse automatisiert und optimiert. Mit dabei: Praxisnahe Use Cases, interaktive Demos, Expert:innen-Talks – und natürlich Drinks, Beats & Networking!
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Germany Jun 4, 2025 Country Members Physical german
CIOs und CISOs stehen vor der wachsenden Herausforderung, den Spagat zwischen steigendem Budgetdruck, zunehmenden IT- und Security-Kosten und einer immer komplexeren Bedrohungslage zu meistern. Wie gelingt es, Security-Strategien effektiv und kosteneffizient auszubalancieren? CIONET und Trend Micro laden CIOs und CISOs herzlich zu einem exklusiven Roundtable-Dinner in Köln am 4. Juni 2025 ein, um in einem vertraulichen Rahmen Erfahrungen und Strategien zu diesen wachsenden Herausforderungen auszutauschen.
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Germany Jun 5, 2025 Country Members Virtual german
Die IT Skills Gap stellt eine wachsende Herausforderung dar, da Unternehmen Schwierigkeiten haben, die Talente zu finden, die sie benötigen, um in zunehmend komplexen Umgebungen erfolgreich zu sein. Technologische Fortschritte – insbesondere in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz und Automatisierung – verändern IT-Rollen grundlegend und definieren die Arbeitsweise von Unternehmen neu. Gleichzeitig führt der Aufstieg globaler Organisationsnetzwerke und stark vernetzter Partnerökosysteme zu zusätzlichen Ebenen operativer Komplexität.
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Poland Jun 5, 2025 All Members Physical Polish
Community Event #5 : A NEW CIO: THE FIRST 365 DAYS
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Rossmann Runs Business-critical Logistics System on OutSystems
With more than 1,500 stores in around 400 cities, Rossmann Poland is the country’s leading drug store chain. And since 2020, the retailer has used a logistics app called “S-Hub” in its central distribution warehouse.That app and 24 others are built on OutSystems, and the number keeps rising.
“OutSystems gives us the ability to build applications we need with virtually no limits, including extensive apps that cover critical operations.” - Robert HaberBusiness Solutions Architect, Rossmann Poland
Rossmann Poland has a long history of in-house custom software development, which has helped the drug store giant differentiate in its market. Around 300 specialists work in its IT department, and they had a veritable smorgasbord of different software development technologies.
“We were concerned about hitting a wall with low-code. But we’ve found no limits to what we can do with OutSystems. The ability to modify or extend code at the front-end or back-end means we can deliver apps precisely tailored to our needs.” - Piotr JugielDeputy Director of the IT Department, Rossmann Poland
In mid-2019, Rossmann Poland decided to complement and standardize its application development technology, aiming to provide a single, comprehensive application development kit that would speed up the development process and allow developers to focus less on technology and more on solving business problems. This additional element was the choice of a low-code solution.
Ultimately, the company chose OutSystems as the platform met their requirements to deploy on-premises and was suited to multiple use cases, including mission-critical core business systems and smaller web and mobile workplace applications.
Speed-up development and improve agility
Independence from mobile platforms
Full-stack visual development with no limitsWith a large team of experienced developers, Robert Haber, Business Solutions Architect at Rossmann, had to tread carefully to win over colleagues to a new low-code way of working. “Junior developers were very receptive and quick to learn OutSystems,” says Robert, “But, in fairness, it wasn’t easy to convince all of our developers to go low-code.”
“To win over skeptics, presenting low-code as a panacea doesn’t work,” says Robert. “Instead, a step-by-step approach is more persuasive. We pointed out the areas of development where OutSystems gave the most benefits, like UI development and speed. We gradually proved the case with concrete results.”
“To win over skeptics, presenting low-code as a panacea doesn’t work. Instead, a step-by-step approach is more persuasive.”- Robert HaberBusiness Solutions Architect, Rossmann Poland
Now, just over two years since adopting OutSystems, Rossmann has 25 applications running on OutSystems, serving around 20,000 users every day. Of these, 4,000 are heavy users at head office, and around 16,000 are users in stores.
Rossmann has a blended sourcing approach that combines in-house development with certified developers from OutSystems partners to assist on more complex projects.
“Many developers assume low-code is just for simple tools in the back office,” says Robert. “But we’ve proven the contrary very quickly. OutSystems allows us to build the applications we need with virtually no limits, including extensive apps that cover critical operations.”
So, although Rossmann has several simple applications that do not require extensive integration, it also has more complex business-critical solutions that it has comprehensively integrated with core systems.
The S-Hub app is at the center of Rossmann’s supply chain. Installed on Android devices used at Rossmann’s central distribution warehouse, S-Hub scans incoming and outgoing deliveries, streamlining distribution to stores.
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CIOFEST 2025 - From Order Taker to Proactive Disruptor
The evolution of AI is comparable to that of IT, but it’s happening much faster. As with IT in its early days, AI is becoming deeply embedded in almost every business function. Amara’s Law also applies here: we tend to overestimate AI’s short-term effects and underestimate its long-term impact. This makes it essential to embed AI across your company in a structured way.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the event's insights and reflections from industry leaders, along with actionable takeaways for IT professionals aspiring to reach leadership positions.
In this report, Roger Camrass reviews the financial events of 2024 and presents his opinion on investment prospects for 2025 Roger has followed global finance markets closely for over 40 years and summarises trends in investment reports annually1 As former Research Director at CIONET, Europe’s largest community of digital leaders2, Roger has first-hand knowledge of digital trends
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