Breaking Down the IT Language Barrier - Parlez-vous IT?

The language barrier between IT and business is an age-old tale. The problem typically manifests in boardrooms and project meetings, where the objectives and priorities of IT and business leaders seem to be worlds apart. On one side, IT experts, equipped with technical jargon and a deep understanding of systems and processes, focus on the technical feasibility and security of solutions. On the other, business leaders, armed with market insights and strategic visions, speak in terms of Return on Investment (ROI), customer engagement, and market trends. Read more.

CIONET SPOTLIGHT

We invite you to join CIOFEST on March 21 to explore "Developing Digital Leadership", featuring European and Belgian top executives like Günther Ghijsels from Randstad, Michal Paprocki from Euroclear, Els Blaton from Belfius and Herman Vantrapppen to discuss the critical role of the CIO within the C-suite. Register now to secure your spot – see you there!

'The Fabric of Future-Proof Organisations' report covers the CIONEXT panel discussion and highlights from the Exclusive CXO Exchange. It provides insights into how digital leaders from companies like Carrefour, Bridgestone, DHL Express, BT, and Cisco are adapting to the changes in the marketplace – Download your copy here.

THE CIONET TRAILBLAZER

In this episode of the CIONET Trailblazer, Hendrik Devos, technology Lead at Kyndryl and Marnix Gillis, Distinguished Engineer at Kyndryl talk about how ModernOps transforms IT organisations by fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises adaptability, innovation and continuous learning, ultimately driving sustainable business outcomes. Read more.

SQUAD SESSIONS are one of the activities of the peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing TRIBES programme. Selected top experts from organisations cross-industry meet regularly with peers in their IT domain and focus on collaborative learning, solving challenges together and leveraging their collective knowledge. Discover more.

WIPRO EMBARKS ON A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY!

Wipro has recently joined the CIONET community as a new business partner, represented by Guy Jeurissen, Wipro's Sales Lead for Belgium, and Willo Peters, the Business Development Director. With an experienced team of 245,000 professionals, Wipro specialises in guiding businesses towards digital advancement, emphasising strength and inclusivity. Their expertise spans consulting, design, engineering, and operations, supporting companies in transformative growth."

THIS MONTH'S NEWS

5G INNOVATION 

GENERATIVE AI

Generative AI is projected to contribute $1 trillion annually by 2032, potentially affecting 90% of current jobs. Leaders can harness its full potential by focusing on human capital investment. Read more.

ETHICAL HACKING

Deloitte's article discusses how generative AI is revolutionising the biopharmaceutical industry, significantly boosting productivity, reducing costs, and improving quality in various areas. Read more.

AI EFFICIENCY 

Canon USA, handling up to 5,000 vendor invoices monthly, adopted UiPath Document Understanding with AI and UiPath Action Center, saving 6,000 hours per year in their finance department. Read more.

PROFITABLE INNOVATION 

Discover how the Adobe Experience Platform provides a 431% return on investment and a payment period of less than six months for its users. Deep dive into the findings of Forrester Consulting. Read more.

GENERATIVE AI

With AI emerging as a strategic imperative for businesses pursuing growth and operational efficiency, Xavier Verhaeghe, Partner in Technology Consulting at PwC Belgium, shares insights and lessons learned over the past year. Read more.

AI TRANSLATION PLUGIN

Tired of the delays in human translation or the uncertainty of machine translation? Digitalum's plugin, using OpenAI's advanced text generation, swiftly translates your AEM content. Read more.

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

UPCOMING EVENTS

1 February 2024: CIONET Round Table: Pushing Cloud To The Edge

1 February 2024: CIONET Round Table: Navigating Gen AI for Business Transformation

22 February 2024: Les Rencontres: XAI ou “IA Explicable”

12 March 2024: CIONET Round Table: Logical Data Management

14 March 2024: CIONET Round Table: The Old and The New

19 March 2024: CIONET Healthcare Circle - powered by Johnson&Johnson: DataRX

21 March 2024: CIOFEST BELGIUM: Developing Digital Leadership

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

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

28 May, 2024: Les Rencontres: Responsabilité Digitale

12 June 2023: LCL North Sea Regatta 2024

18 June 2024: The new KISS principle - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

3 October 2024: October CyberFest - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

19 November 2024: Les Rencontres: Duel Stratégique

3 December 2024: The Human Edge - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

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