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What makes a true AI agent? CIOs struggle with the definition as hype blurs lines

CIO Business Intelligence

Agentic AI has replaced generative AI at the top of the technology hype cycle, but theres one major problem: A standard definition of an AI agent doesnt yet exist. In Shayans definition, true agents can reason through multiple steps and have some independent decision-making authority.

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Top reasons for high CIO turnover rates

CIO Business Intelligence

I, too, see IT projects regularly cut from the budget at my company today. Recognized as strategic CIOs care about being understood as an integral and executive member deeply involved with strategy, with decision-making power over the IT budget. “By A CIO wants to pursue strategic projects, not negotiate licenses.

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The art of selling: IT budget approval made easier

CIO Business Intelligence

Because as a young CIO, I was struggling with obtaining budget approvals for a range of IT initiatives. A majority of CIOs I speak with dread the budget approval process and breathe a welcome sigh of relief when annual budgeting comes to an end. And because of this, IT budgeters must have open ears.

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AI market evolution: Data and infrastructure transformation through AI

CIO Business Intelligence

As budgets tighten, AI will soon face the same financial scrutiny as other IT investments. Implementing enterprise AI is a long-haul journey The journey to AI maturity is complex, with no single path or definitive approach to infrastructure decisions.

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What is NaaS? Providers, delivery models, and benefits explained

Network World

Definitions of NaaS are inconsistent. While the definition of NaaS isnt cast in stone, here are a few expert characterizations: IDC analyst Brandon Butler: NaaS is a cloud-enabled, usage-based consumption model that allows users to acquire and orchestrate network capabilities without owning, building, or maintaining their own infrastructure.

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CEOs’ top priorities for IT leaders today

CIO Business Intelligence

Its definitely a more pragmatic approach in terms of knowing how can we leverage AI for our business today, he explains. And Murphy and his staff are doing all this while spending less money due to budget cuts. Like others, theyre seizing on AI to address those objectives, transform operations, and drive down costs.

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Enterprises will strengthen networks to take on AI, survey finds

Network World

According to the EMA survey, business concerns include security risk (39%), cost/budget (33%), rapid technology evolution (33%), and networking team skills gaps (29%). AI networking challenges The popularity of AI doesn’t remove some of the business and technical concerns that the technology brings to enterprise leaders.

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