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  • Hung LeHong, distinguished VP analyst and Gartner Fellow, and Mary Mesaglio, distinguished VP analyst at Gartner, lead the opening keynote at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
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    Tools to solve AI’s trust problem come at a cost

    Enterprises allocating resources to strengthen governance will experience 35% more revenue growth than those that don't, Gartner predicts.

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    Bridging the gap: The first enterprise-grade linux solution for the cloud-to-edge continuum

    eLxr Pro offers the flexibility, support and innovation necessary to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

  • A photo illustration of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shoulder to shoulder facing away from each other. The background is a purple wave with a grid gradient.
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    As presidential election looms, disparate approaches to cyber policy come into focus

    Government officials and security leaders hope the nation’s need for cyber resilience will transcend partisan politics regardless of the election results. 

  • Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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    FTC cloud market inquiry remains unresolved as US presidential race enters final stretch

    An ongoing investigation into hyperscaler competition initiated last year by the Federal Trade Commission has largely been overshadowed by AI regulation concerns.

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    Tech jobs, unemployment each rose slightly in October

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics flagged adverse weather events in the Southwest as a factor in tamer economic growth nationally.

  • The AWS booth at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 23, 2024.
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    AWS earnings round out a quarter of hyperscaler AI wins

    The company cited AI demand as a driver of enterprise cloud consumption, a clear trend among large vendors.

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    How Principal Financial Group’s C-suite drives digital innovation

    A sharp focus on how technology helps customers can help bring tech and finance chiefs together, according to VP and CIO of Enterprise Business Solutions Ryan Downing.

    Updated Nov. 1, 2024
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    7 Gartner trends for CIOs to watch in 2025 and beyond

    The analyst firm used this year's trends list to spotlight the role of AI in the enterprise, especially as vendors change how AI agents are delivered.

  • Aerial picture of Microsoft Azure data center campus under construction in Leesburg, Virginia on Aug. 16, 2024.
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    Microsoft runs into cloud constraints as Azure AI business booms

    Data centers “don’t get built overnight,” CEO Satya Nadella said Wednesday during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call.

  • Apps for generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, are pictured on an Apple iPhone on Aug. 22, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.
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    When is generative AI the wrong tool?

    Despite the hype, the technology is often not the most cost-effective, reliable or efficient tool for enterprises to use, according to Gartner’s Rita Sallam. 

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    KPMG pilots AI agents

    The accounting and consulting firm is interested in becoming a leader in the emerging AI agent space.

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    Google Cloud enjoys an AI-fueled growth spurt in Q3

    The hyperscaler saw cloud revenue grow 35% year over year to $11.4 billion in the third quarter.

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    Data, talent gaps block enterprise hopes for higher productivity

    Just 2% of organizations have the talent, data and technology to launch effective AI initiatives, according to an Infosys survey. 

  • Adult women in data center checking cables and whole network, server setup and programing mainframe through digital tablet.
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    Executives worry over aging IT systems

    Despite ongoing modernization efforts, tech debt is still hindering mission-critical infrastructure, according to Kyndryl.

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    5 highest-paying IT certifications in 2024

    An AWS certification earned the top position as employers and employees seek out credentials that verify security, data and cloud skills.

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    CrowdStrike outage: Fallout and recovery

    Delta, CrowdStrike file dueling lawsuits as squabble continues

    The airline seeks to recover damages of more than $500 million in the aftermath of a disruptive IT outage in July. The software provider is looking to hold its liability to the terms of its service agreement.

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    Citi taps Google Cloud for app migration, AI adoption

    The bank, as part of a broad modernization push, announced a multiyear partnership with the hyperscaler Monday.

  • Former President Donald Trump, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, right, stand behind podiums at a debate.
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    Can the US lead on AI regulation?

    Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump promise to spur AI innovation, but a lack of bipartisanship and a patchwork of state laws could hinder the country’s global influence.  

  • A screen displays an announcement on possible travel delays due to a global IT outage Gatwick Airport on July 19, 2024 in Crawley, United Kingdom.
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    Even small IT failures can cost millions, tech leaders say

    Businesses lose up to $1.9 million per hour from high-impact events like the CrowdStrike outage, according to a New Relic survey.

  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses shareholders during Microsoft Shareholders Meeting December 3, 2014 in Bellevue, Washington.
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    Microsoft CEO asked board to cut pay in connection with security overhaul

    Despite the request, Satya Nadella's total compensation in fiscal year 2024 far exceeded 2023 thanks to Microsoft's stock market performance.

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    IRS CFO says robotic automation saved 30K labor hours

    Partnering with software firm UiPath, the agency has tapped software robots to complete previously manual tasks, IRS CFO Teresa Hunter said Tuesday.

  • Todd James, chief data and technology officer at Kroger-owned subsidiary 84.51°, leading enterprise data and AI at the grocer, presents during Gartner’s IT Symposium/Xpo Wednesday in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 23, 2024.
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    How CIOs gain employee buy-in on generative AI

    Executives from AstraZeneca, Kroger and Verizon are adapting workforce strategies to focus on training, building awareness and bettering engagement.

  • The IBM Hakozaki Facility building in Tama New Town, Tokyo, Japan on Nov 20, 2023.
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    IBM leans into software as infrastructure revenue slides

    Since its 2019 acquisition of Red Hat, IBM has moved software closer to the center of its product portfolio.

  • Tina Nunno, distinguished VP analyst at Gartner, presents during the firm's IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
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    10 AI questions CIOs need to answer in the boardroom

    Technology leaders need to sharpen their presenting skills to convey the value of automation.

  • Newly redesigned $100 notes lay in stacks at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on May 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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    IT spend mounts as CIOs build out enterprise AI capacity

    The analyst firm expects tech spending to reach $5.74 trillion next year, driven in part by exponential growth in server sales.

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    3 CIO rules to mastering the art of persuasion

    Leaders can use storytelling to tap into audience emotions, make a successful pitch for their projects and garner support they need.