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Netherlands Jun 19, 2025 Invitation Only Physical dutch

FastForward Insights #Data and AI

Leading with data and AI: Strategies for digital succes in 2025. Op 19 juni in de 3D Makers Zone in Haarlem.

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Spain Jun 19, 2025 Country Members Physical spanish

Barcelona Summer Fest 2025

En la noche previa al solsticio de verano, CIONET convoca a los líderes digitales más reconocidos de Cataluña a recibir el verano juntos, en un encuentro único y exclusivo con momentos muy especiales.

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Netherlands Jun 24, 2025 All Members Virtual dutch

CIONET Tech & Trends Update

Online Tech & Trends update

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Belgium Jun 24, 2025 Country Members Physical english

Cloud Revisited - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

Cloud computing was hailed as the game-changing solution to modern business challenges—transforming how organisations operate, scale, and innovate. But as the technology matures, it’s time to take a step back and ask: Has cloud truly lived up to the hype, or are we overlooking its deeper complexities and hidden costs?In this critical reflection, we’ll revisit the core promises of cloud—such as enabling product-oriented organisations, facilitating End-to-End accountability, managing vast data volumes, and mitigating obsolescence. But we’ll also challenge the narrative: Are companies really freeing themselves to focus on innovation, or are they becoming dependent on cloud providers in ways that could limit future flexibility? How does the cloud reshape operating models, and are we prepared for the long-term consequences of handing over infrastructure control?

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Germany Jun 24, 2025 Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: CIO Perspectives 2025

Unter dem Titel Empower People – Die neue Ära der digitalen Workforce findet die sechste Edition von CIO Perspectives am 24. Juni 2025 in Frankfurt statt. Im Mittelpunkt steht, wie die digitale Transformation die Arbeitswelt verändert. Lernen Sie, wie Führungskräfte neue Formen der Zusammenarbeit entwickeln, Mitarbeitende stärken und eine Unternehmenskultur fördern können, die Innovation und Wachstum unterstützt. Freuen Sie sich auf inspirierende Vorträge, praxisnahe Einblicke und den Austausch mit führenden Experten. Seien Sie dabei und gestalten Sie die Zukunft der Arbeit aktiv mit!

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Italy Jun 26, 2025 Country Members Physical italian

WIRED: The Big Interview

E' un evento imperdibile dedicato al confronto tra protagonisti di primo piano nei mondi della tecnologia, del business, della scienza e dell’intrattenimento. Si susseguiranno dialoghi, approfondimenti e incontri su due palchi interconnessi, accompagnati da spazi di coworking, installazioni immersive e un’area expo pensata per stimolare connessioni e scambi di idee. 

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Kıvanç Tekstil weaves multiple Trend Micro solutions into their cybersecurity fabric

Kıvanç Tekstil, a leading fabric manufacturer with over half a century of experience, has prioritized cybersecurity to protect its valuable data and ensure business continuity. Trend Micro's advanced security solutions have enabled Kıvanç Tekstil to strengthen its defenses, improve efficiency, and focus on core business operations.

OVERVIEW

Founded by Hacı Mustafa Kıvanç in the early 1950s, fabric manufacturer Kıvanç Tekstil operates in Adana with more than half a century of experience. This experience can be seen in both the quality of their fabric as well as their product diversity. The company produces 18 million meters of fabric annually, providing a rich collection of goods for their brands while holding an important position in both local and global markets. While Kıvanç Tekstil operates primarily in the European and US markets, they are growing day by day thanks to their innovative approach and corporate structure. At the same time, they are continually strengthening their technological infrastructure.

 

"After researching and examining the various solutions available on the market, and then fully integrating them, we preferred Trend Micro"

Onur Pulgat - Information Systems Manager, Kıvanç Tekstil

 
 

CHALLENGES

With the continued spread of digital transformation and adoption of digital environments, cyberattacks have become widespread all over the world. These are among the most significant threats to businesses and government institutions. As the value of data is increasing day by day, Kıvanç Tekstil has made significant investments in their infrastructure.

“Cyberattacks are expanding in line with these investments. We started looking for a solution that would provide security,” says Information Systems Manager Onur Pulgat. “One that can protect the surface better and come from both the inside and outside. It will provide high-level protection against threats, work in an integrated manner, and have more informatics.”

 
 

WHY TREND

Before Trend, Kıvanç Tekstil was using solutions that were independent of each other, which could not be consolidated, resulting in serious labor and time loss. “After researching and examining the various solutions available on the market, and then fully integrating them, we preferred Trend Micro,” Pulgat says.

The position of Trend as an advanced, overlapping company greatly appealed to the Kıvanç Tekstil team. “It was at the top of our list due to its solutions and international references,” Pulgat adds. “You never know exactly when you need security—you can’t know. You can make demos, you can do tests, but none of these are equal to the solutions developed for real-life events. One of the most important factors in our choice was Trend Micro’s references.”

 
 

SOLUTION

Kıvanç Tekstil uses Deep Discovery Inspector, Cloud App Security, Trend Micro Apex One, and Deep Security Software in a variety of ways, from end users to servers. These solutions have enabled the company to achieve end-to-end security. “We have secured our endpoints and servers with Trend Micro Apex One and increased network traceability with Deep Discovery Inspector,” states Pulgat. “We started to see traffic at an early stage and there is intervention. With Cloud App Security, we have secured our cloud ecosystem, and with XDR, threats are proactively detected on both servers and endpoints.”

 
 

RESULTS

Trend, the Kıvanç Tekstil IT team, and its integrator company, VData Information Technologies banded together to achieve a seamless transition to the new solutions. This is a result of ample planning, access to modern risk-aware technologies and top-notch talent, and plenty of hard work.

At Kıvanç Tekstil, integration and management difficulties disappeared. Moreover, their level of cybersecurity has increased exponentially. “Significant time is needed to maintain cybersecurity and manage rules. We were experiencing losses, but thanks to Trend Micro, they have been eliminated,” says Pulgat. “We can now spend more time on our other work.”

 
 

WHAT'S NEXT

By increasing their level of cybersecurity and protecting against cyber threats with the solutions and capabilities Trend offers, Kıvanç Tekstil has become more resistant to other attacks. They aim to invest further in these solutions.

Checkout our CIONET COOKBOOK

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Embark on a culinary journey through the ever-evolving world of digital leadership with our third edition of the CIONET Cookbook: Recipes for Digital Success. Unveiling the intricate trilemma faced by today’s Master Chefs, our trailblazing European CIOs address a challenge at the nexus of customer interests, digital transformation strategies, and IT modernisation. Their secret? Synchronising the gearing between customer, business, and technology to create a frictionless movement through the digital landscape.

The CIONET Cookbook uses the analogy of a five-star restaurant to explain the importance of optimally integrated technology, with the CIO as Master Chef. In order to provide the best service to its customers, a top restaurant must have the right atmosphere, an inviting menu, a well-equipped kitchen, talented and committed front-of-house and kitchen staff and smooth-running processes that ensure an enjoyable experience for diners.

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This high-energy panel event explored how artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise strategy, operations, and culture. Industry leaders from AstraZeneca, Orange Business, Strategy and Soho House shared how they are reimagining their organisations to stay competitive in the AI era.

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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.

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CIONET’s mission is to help IT executives become more at ease and above all more successful in their jobs. So they can do more than just keep up with change but ultimately define it. CIONET opens up a whole new universe of opportunities in IT management.

With the largest membership of corporate digital leaders across Europe, Latin America, US and Australia, CIONET has the expertise and pioneering vision to solve or address any IT management challenge.

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