The Future of AI Leadership - A Global Call to Action for CIOs

On March 21, the United Nations General Assembly approved the first resolution on artificial intelligence, marking a significant global commitment towards ensuring AI is "safe, secure, and trustworthy" and upholds human rights. Supported by the United States and endorsed by 123 countries, this historic resolution—praised by US Vice President Kamala Harris—embodies months of collaborative efforts among all 193 UN member nations. It sets a foundational guidepost for future AI governance, emphasising the necessity of ethical considerations, and human rights, and bridging the digital divide in AI's utilisation. Read more.

CIONET SPOTLIGHT

CIONET Belgium invites you to the enchanting Hof te Vitseroel in Ternat on April 25 at 16:30. This event, titled "Building an AI-enabled Organisation" gathers digital leaders to discuss integrating AI in alignment with business and ESG goals. It's an exceptional opportunity to strategise on AI's ethical and sustainable implementation. Register now to secure your seat—See you there!

During #CIOFEST, we proudly launched The Women of CIONET, our Female Leadership Circle! Both in Belgium and in our international community, we look forward to shining the spotlight on our powerful leading ladies. Each has carved her way, whether in sneakers or heels, to the very top in IT. The first circle meeting will be hosted at The Nine in Brussels on May 23.

THE CIONET TRAILBLAZER

The latest CIONET Trailblazer episode features Pieter Molen from Trend Micro, discussing the optimisation of cloud security. Highlighting shared responsibility and innovative risk mitigation strategies, it offers insights into safeguarding cloud technologies against emerging threats, ensuring a secure and efficient cloud computing environment. Read more.

TRIBES Leadership Circle: A unique and dynamic collaboration of digital leaders, driven to fast-forward innovation and digital transformation. Through interactive discussions and C-level knowledge sharing, participants lead the way in shaping tomorrow's digital landscape. Discover more.

YUMA JOINS CIONET COMMUNITY!

At Yuma, we believe in connecting digital transformations to human nature. Situated in the heart of the Benelux, our family is a mix of over 450 creatives, designers, developers, strategists, engineers, and IT architects. Each one of us is driven by a shared goal: making digital transformation work for everyone. "At Yuma, everything revolves around solutions for customers, technology, thought leadership and attention to the people behind the technology," says CEO Pascal Laffineur.

THIS MONTH'S NEWS

TECH TRENDS 2024 

Deloitte's 15th annual Tech Trends report showcases o.a., organisations leading the way in adopting new technologies and approaches expected to become the norm in the next 18 to 24 months. Read more.

AI & TRANSFORMATION

THE POWER OF 5G

The adoption of 5G depends on the technical aspects and business story behind it. 5G opens doors to new possibilities that were previously not feasible. Read more.

AI/ML ENVIRONMENT

FINOPS & AI SUCCESS 

Did you know companies waste 30% of their cloud spend due to inefficiencies? PwC's latest insights explore the intersection of AI and FinOps, providing strategies to drive efficiency and innovation. Read more.

DATA-DRIVEN JOURNEY

Explore "Data-Driven Journey," an eBook by Stefanini, where Bruna Lima delves into how data analytics fuels innovation and business growth, underlining its pivotal role in crafting effective business strategies. Download E-book here.

AUTOMATION

UiPath and SAP: Better together: Accelerate digital transformation by building your foundation of innovation with SAP and the AI-powered UiPath Business Automation Platform Read more.

GENERATIVE AI

Generative AI has already proved transformational. Its full potential may be unknown, but today, creative pros leverage it to enhance their work. Discover the future of Gen AI with Adobe. Read more.

STRATEGIC OVERHAUL

Discover how Equans, with 95,000 global employees, partnered with Yuma to secure business continuity during its carve-out from Engie Group, ensuring seamless operations across multiple streams post-July 2022. Read more.

SEAMLESS MIGRATION

Magotteaux migrated its Microsoft 365 to Sigdo Koppers with NRB's help, ensuring seamless tool transition and planning for future application and infrastructure security enhancements. Watch here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

18 April 2024: CIONET Round Table: Zero Trust Security vs User-Centric Protection

25 April 2024: Building an AI-enabled organisation - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

29 April 2024: CIONET Round Table: E-Waste

30 April 2024: CIONET Round Table: The Bottom Line of IT

4 May 2024: CIONET Cycling Event

7 May 2024: Telenet Business Leadership Circle - Human-Centred Digitalisation

14 May 2024: CIONET Round Table: Accelerating AI Deployments

21 May 2024: CIONET Round Table: Logical Data Management

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