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Germany Sep 9, 2025 Country Members Physical german

Frankfurt: AI Driven Logistics

Vom ersten Use Case zur strategischen Neuausrichtung CIONET lädt bereits zum vierten Mal zu einem exklusiven Roundtable für CIOs und Digitalverantwortliche aus Logistik und Handel ein. Im Mittelpunkt des Abends steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen ihre KI-Initiativen erfolgreich skalieren und aus ersten Use Cases echten strategischen Mehrwert schaffen. Microsoft 365 für Frontline Worker: Moderne Tools, die Mitarbeitende im Tagesgeschäft entlasten ServiceNow für Prozessintegration: Automatisierte End-to-End-Workflows – vom Schadensfall bis zur Retourenabwicklung KI-gestützte Disposition und Planung: Mit smarten Algorithmen zur optimierten Supply Chain Digitale Lieferketten und letzte Meile: Transparenz, Effizienz und Kundenzentrierung durchgängig gedacht

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Belgium Sep 13, 2025 All Members Physical english

CIONET Cycling Event

Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!

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Germany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german

München: Cyber Security Fatigue

Cybersecurity ist längst kein reines IT-Thema mehr – sie betrifft das gesamte Unternehmen. Doch während die Bedrohungslage zunimmt, geraten viele Security-Verantwortliche an ihre Belastungsgrenzen: zwischen 24/7-Verantwortung, wachsenden Anforderungen und dem ständigen Innovationsdruck.

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Germany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german

Köln: CIO & CISO, das Rezilienz-Power-Duo

IT-Betrieb und Cybersicherheit stehen heute unter extremem Druck: steigende Komplexität, wachsende regulatorische Anforderungen (NIS2, DORA, KRITIS), chronische Ressourcenknappheit – und gleichzeitig eine Bedrohungslage, die keine Verzögerungen duldet. Trotzdem agieren viele IT- und Security-Teams noch immer in Silos. Die Folge: ineffiziente Abläufe, Tool-Wildwuchs, langsame Reaktion auf Vorfälle und unklare Verantwortlichkeiten.

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Germany Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Virtual german

Online: Nachhaltige IT - CIDO Priorität

Nachhaltigkeit ist für CIOs nicht nur ein „Nice-to-have“, sondern eine strategische Priorität – sie beeinflusst direkt die finanzielle Performance, die operative Effizienz und die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

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Belgium Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french

Les Rencontres: La dette technique : Un défi stratégique pour les entreprises

La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.

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Panasonic Holdings Corporation recognized by Trend Micro for their diligent, digitally transformative cybersecurity efforts

Recognized by Trend Micro for their diligent, digitally transformative cybersecurity efforts

OVERVIEW

With a history of innovation spanning over a century, Panasonic Holdings Corporation is a global electronics manufacturing group renowned for introducing cutting-edge technologies to the market. Deeply entrenched in a diverse array of business sectors including appliances, automotive devices, housing equipment, and energy-related products such as automotive batteries, they have seven operating companies, 523 group companies, and over 100 offices worldwide with more than 230,000 employees.

Panasonic Holdings Corporation is the latest recipient of our Trend Global Customer Award, a testament to the hard work, care, and dedication of their teams in helping to make the world a more secure place.

“We are thrilled to have received the Trend Global Customer Award and extend our gratitude for the dual recognition, one for our Japan headquarters and the other for North America,” says Executive Officer and Group Chief Information Officer Hajime Tamaoki.

 

We are thrilled to have received the Trend Customer Award and extend our gratitude for the dual recognition, one for our Japan headquarters and the other for North America. The information system departments, particularly those involved in security often operate behind the scenes. Many overlook the complexity and dedication required to keep our system safe, assuming that “nothing is wrong, or nothing will happen.

hajime    Hajime Tamaoki -
Executive Officer,  Group Chief Information Office
 
 

CHALLENGES

Risk mitigation is a complex, multifaceted process that remains essential amidst the ever-changing threat landscape, with new vulnerabilities and risks emerging on a regular basis. “The information system departments, particularly those involved in security, often operate behind the scenes,” says Tamaoki-san. “Many overlook the complexity and dedication required to keep our system safe, assuming that ‘nothing is wrong’ or ‘nothing will happen.’ This perception can make it challenging for these teams to receive the recognition they deserve.”

In addition, there is the vital need to maintain a balance between the DX initiatives promoted by the group and cybersecurity needs. Tamaoki-san notes that effective cybersecurity measures extend beyond technical solutions, requiring the integration of cybersecurity into corporate culture and internal procedures. Panasonic Holdings Corporation therefore places great importance on prompt response to environmental changes and comprehensively addressing cybersecurity needs through collaboration and human resource initiatives.

“In alignment with [our] commitment to innovation and adapting to changes in the workforce, Panasonic has recently embarked on implementing DX initiatives throughout the Group, culminating in the launch of PX—Panasonic Group’s DX Strategy—in 2021,” Tamaoki-san adds. “The success of DX is contingent upon robust cybersecurity measures given the escalating risk of cyberattacks accompanying the rise of digital transactions.”

 
 

WHY TREND

“The Panasonic Group has decades of experience using Trend solutions. We appreciate their ability to provide support from the customer’s perspective and respond globally and in Japan,” says Tamaoki-san. “We are excited about the future of ‘cybersecurity platforms’ that integrate security data, using them as sensors, in addition to individual product features such as endpoint, email, network, server, and cloud workloads. We have great confidence in Trend [assisting] us with appropriate solutions and support based on understanding our group’s challenges.”

 
 

RESULTS

Panasonic Holdings Corporation is poised for continued growth and success, primarily owed to their ongoing commitment to digital transformation and risk mitigation. Through the ongoing support and cybersecurity solutions from Trend—along with recognition for their dedication in these areas—their teams are equipped, enabled, and encouraged to continue their innovation journey.

“This award serves as significant encouragement to our team members who diligently work to protect our group and affiliated entities from security breaches on a daily basis,” says Tamaoki-san. “We look forward to keeping our strong relationship with Trend Micro to further enhance our security measures.”

 
 

WHAT'S NEXT

“Future information systems will be intricately linked, and data will become increasingly voluminous,” says Tamaoki-san. “In this context, improving visibility across our digital assets and accurately identifying and proactively addressing risks are critical to protecting our digital infrastructure and ensuring business success. We believe that it is necessary to constantly examine and update the latest and most suitable cybersecurity [solutions] for our group.”

“We look forward to working with industry-leading partners like Trend and to continue promoting business growth through innovation with cutting-edge solutions, both continuously and safely,” says Tamaoki-san.

 

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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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Geopolitical tensions have dominated the headlines for over two years now. In this context, the cyber threat landscape is also evolving rapidly. The protection and security of critical infrastructure – both physical and digital – is becoming increasingly important.

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