What is Salesforce AI Cloud: Should you subscribe?

Salesforce’s new AI Cloud has left many baffled over what it’s all about — how it is different from the competition, what’s new in the offering, and whether one should consider subscribing. Analysts predict there could only be a few takers for the pricey new offering. The Salesforce AI Cloud combines the company’s previously announced…

10 emerging innovations that could redefine IT

The pace of innovation is relentless. CIOs must watch for the next generation of emerging technologies because new software can go from the dreams of some clever coder to an essential part of every IT shop in the blink of an eye. Once wild and seemingly impossible notions such as large language models, machine learning,…

The surefire way to waste money on IT consultants

Bringing in consultants to understand organizational dysfunction and make plans to remedy it can be a smart CIO move. But sometimes the consultants end up choosing sides. When that happens your consulting investments end up compounding the felony. To understand how it happens and how to prevent it, see if you can find the common…

CDO Deepak Sharma on banking IT success

As chief digital officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Deepak Sharma has been instrumental in driving the bank’s digital transformation, future-ready initiatives, and business model innovation strategies. Leading from the front, Sharma has implemented various innovative technology projects such as WhatsApp Banking, 811, conversational banking bot, and open and connected banking. In a wide-ranging interview with…

University of Auckland gears up for Esports opportunities

The University of Auckland is eyeing up new academic research opportunities and strengthening student engagement with its newly launched Esports arena. The launch comes at an opportune time for the rapidly growing local gaming sector, with the New Zealand government announcing $160 million in last month’s budget to establish a 20% rebate for game developers.…

How Tyson Foods gained visibility and alignment that fueled digital transformation

For years now, digital transformation has been a vital strategic initiative for many enterprises. In recent years, many organizations have made significant strides in their transformation efforts. However, persistent barriers have held many teams back. In fact, a report from Bain & Company found that over 90% of organizations have struggled with digital transformation—and only…