Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Women in ICT

As we approach “International Girls in ICT Day” on April 25, the timing couldn’t be more opportune to reflect on and reinforce our commitment to gender parity in technology. The technology sector owes much of its success and innovation to the remarkable contributions of women. As we delve into the legacy and the current standing of women in ICT, it becomes clear that their role is not just beneficial but crucial for the continued growth and ethical grounding of the industry. 

Historically, women in tech have pioneered some of the sector's most fundamental developments, demonstrating their integral role from its inception. Augusta Ada King, better known as Ada Lovelace, authored a paper on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine in 1843 in which she described what is recognised today as the first computer program. Read more.

CIONET SPOTLIGHT

Les Rencontres de CIONET: CIOs and their colleagues responsible for ESG programmes are invited to the historic site of the Abbaye de Villers on May 28th at 6 pm for an event titled "Responsabilité Digitale" uniting French-speaking digital leaders to explore how IT can drive sustainability and ethical practices, aligning with ESG objectives—See you there!

Elevate Your Digital Game with The CIONET Cookbook No.3—Calling all digital leaders! Prepare to be inspired and empowered with our latest CIONET Cookbook No.3, packed with expert insights and actionable strategies. Don't miss your chance – order now and transform your approach to digital excellence (free for CIONET members)! 

THE CIONET TRAILBLAZER

We invite you to discover the new episode of the CIONET Trailblazer as we dive into the world of data-driven business strategies with Errol Rodericks from Denodo. Errol uncovers the essence and execution of data-driven transformation, discussing the critical roles of AI, analytics, and Logical Data Management (LDM) in redefining business landscapes. Read more.

TRIBES Squad+: Spotlighting Innovation and Expertise within our growing TRIBES community. Through dynamic showcases and interactive demonstrations, top experts share and discuss cutting-edge solutions and insights with participants. Join us to explore the forefront of technology and drive digital excellence. Discover more.

DENODO: OUR NEW PARTNER IN DATA EXCELLENCE

We're excited to welcome Denodo to the CIONET community! Dirk Remacle and Geert Maes, dedicated Sales representatives for Belux at Denodo, are leaders in data management, specialising in integration, management, and delivery of data. They'll be participating in various CIONET events throughout the year to explore the evolution of the local IT landscape and share best practices. Connect with them to enjoy their expertise!

THIS MONTH'S NEWS

TECH TRENDS 2024 

Deloitte's 15th annual Tech Trends explores Generative AI's role in driving creativity, scaling expertise, and sparking innovation, showing how leading enterprises use it to transform industries and empower their workforce. Read more.

GENERATIVE AI 

CFO INSIGHTS PODCAST

Welcome to the first episode of 'CFO Insights,' a PwC Podcast. In this episode, we take you on a journey through the transformative power of AI and its impact on finance processes and professionals. Listen here.

TRANSFORM TO LEARN 

AI SECURITY REPORT

AI is more than a pioneering innovation it’s business as usual today. Last year AI usage skyrocketed according to Zscalers AI Report. As enterprises power their business with AI, they must work to balance data and security risks. Read more.

ADOBE FIREFLY

Responsibility is defined by choice. Adobe Firefly is built with commercial safety, creator protection, AI policy, and innovation ideas in mind. The question remains: What role can AI have in its sculpting and development? Read more.

DATA CENTER EXPANSION

LCL plans a €30 million expansion of its highly connected Brussels-North data center to bolster the growing digital economy. The new Tier III facility is Uptime Institute certified. Read more.

IPS PRODUCT OFFERING

UiPath has been recognised as a 2024 leader by the Everest Group PEAK Matrix® in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), following an in-depth assessment of technology providers in the field. Read more.

BUSINESS CHALLENGES

Businesses today face a multitude of challenges that can vary depending on their industry, size, and location. Stefanini's expert enumerated some of the key challenges many businesses encounter. Watch here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 - Optimising IT Sourcing for Business Agility

14 May 2024: CIONET Round Table: Accelerating AI Deployments

16 May 2024: AI & Security: Double-Edged Sword?

21 May 2024: CIONET Round Table: Logical Data Management

23 May 2024: Women of CIONET - Female Leadership Circle

28 May 2024: Les Rencontres: Responsabilité Digitale

4 June 2024: Will AI kill DEV? ; Will prompt engineering replace coding?

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