Cyber threats are no longer distant risks—they’re happening right here, right now. In 2024, nearly half of businesses operating in Flanders —46%—were targeted by cyberattacks, according to the Flemish government's latest Cybersecurity Barometer. Even more concerning? One in ten of those attacks ...
As AI moves from novelty to necessity, consumers expect hyper-personalised, pre-emptive experiences. In this CIONET Trailblazer interview, we sit down with Sean Heshmat, EMEA and APJ Head of Data & AI at Cognizant, to unpack findings from the New Minds, New Markets report on AI-powered ...
CIOs were once the architects of certainty. They built infrastructures, signed off roadmaps, and defined clear, linear plans. But today’s digital environment, defined by fluid architectures, unpredictable costs, and continuous innovation, has quietly rewritten that contract. And nowhere is that ...
Introduction The rapid evolution of cloud computing continues to reshape the technological landscape, moving beyond simple infrastructure hosting to become the central nervous system of modern digital operations. As organisations increasingly navigate complex regulatory environments and seek ...
Transform individual gains into enterprise wins with generative AI Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Central European Time) Microsoft Belux, Passport Building Luchthaven, Brussel Nationaal 1K, 1930 Zaventem
Every organisation is built on a series of choices. Some are visible: product launches, market expansions, technology bets. Others are quieter but no less defining: choices about who we trust to stand with us when uncertainty strikes and build the future with us. Strategic sourcing today is no ...
How can enterprises transform scattered knowledge into strategic intelligence? As data volumes explode and information silos multiply, digital leaders face a growing challenge: making enterprise knowledge accessible, reliable, and actionable. Deloitte’s answer? RAG as a Service is a cutting-edge ...
As AI reshapes industries and societies around the globe, Europe is stepping forward with a bold new strategy to lead the future. Earlier this month, the European Commission unveiled its AI Continent Action Plan - an ambitious roadmap designed to transform Europe's industrial base, talent pipeline, ...
The Invisible War Against Your Business Why Hackers Are Winning with AI, and How to Fight Back Before It’s Too Late
Retour sur Les Rencontres CIONET du 1er avril – Quand les attentes envers le CIO redessinent les contours du leadership digital Le 1er avril à Liège, dans l’élégance feutrée de l’Hôtel Selys, CIONET Belgium a lancé en beauté la saison 2025 de son programme Les Rencontres – un cycle d’échanges ...
The use of hyper-personalisation is evolving rapidly, driven by customer expectations and enabled by rising technology that delivers in-the-moment experiences. The days of reactive responses to customer needs are behind us. With the rise of IoT, 5G, AI/ML and real-time data, the focus has shifted ...
AI isn’t politely knocking anymore. It’s kicking down doors and rewriting the rules. Everywhere you turn, the conversation circles back to AI. We hear it in strategic meetings, at our events, even at casual coffee chats. Some of us are excited. Others are nervous. A few are in denial. But if ...
AI and data have become essential tools for businesses, but how do you ensure they create real, lasting impact? At Telenet Group, data isn’t just about analysis: it’s actively shaping decisions, optimising customer journeys, and enhancing connectivity. Their approach recently earned them a Data ...
Renewed collaboration will see Cognizant provide support across IT services with the aim of reducing overall costs and significantly improving the user experience
Le 19 février dernier, CIONET a organisé une table ronde captivante sur le thème : « Le dilemme de l’IA dans le secteur public : hype, espoir ou véritable transformation ? ». Cet événement a réuni des experts des administrations fédérales, bruxelloises et wallonnes afin d’explorer ensemble les ...
Now that we’ve moved into March 2025, and had a full year to observe, it’s time to revisit the predictions we made back in December 2023 about the key trends shaping the 2024 cloud computing landscape. We forecasted a year of transformative shifts, and now, with a clearer view, we can assess how ...
Over the past decade, the role of the CIO has evolved from a back-office supporting function to a central position that enables business strategy through technology. Today’s technology leaders must balance modernising legacy systems, scaling AI, and aligning IT investments with ESG goals—all while ...
“The real power of the CIO lies in driving disruptive growth, reimagining business models, forging transformative partnerships, and propelling the enterprise into uncharted territory.” In short, that is the story we now like to tell ourselves about the CIO: a step up from the outdated image of a ...