EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
CARL D ’ HALLUIN , CTO , DATADOBI
In 2024 , the CIO sector can expect that their organization will need to emphasize deep data understanding and agile data handling in order to leverage the full potential of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ).
In 2024 , the CIO sector is poised for transformative changes in several key areas :
• Proactive IT Infrastructure Management : The emphasis will be on not just responding to problems but actively preventing them .
• Revolutionized Cybersecurity Approaches :
As organizations continue to expand their IT toolsets , the demand for solutions that ensure cross-platform compatibility and smooth integration will grow exponentially .
As the integration of AI becomes more deeply engrained into business processes , the demand for nuanced data insights and the ability to identify and move large datasets efficiently for AI analysis and model improvement will rise . This need will transform data mobility into a key component of AI integration , focusing not just on data volume but on its strategic use .
As flash storage costs decline , there will be a shift toward all-flash object storage systems , improving performance due to their speed and scalability . This transition will better serve the intensive data needs of AI , allowing for faster throughput and accommodating growing datasets .
The CIO sector can also expect that the neverending growth of data will necessitate robust data management solutions .
The evolving nature of cybersecurity threats will necessitate the adoption of cutting-edge network technologies such as software-defined perimeters ( SDP ) and Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ).
• Enhanced Cross-Platform Integration and Compatibility : As organizations continue to expand their IT toolsets , the demand for solutions that ensure cross-platform compatibility and smooth integration will grow exponentially .
• Accelerated SQL Server Deployments on Kubernetes : The demonstrated efficiency of SQL Server Kubernetes ( K8s ) clusters on physical servers over virtual machines will lead to the development of solutions that enable rapid deployment of SQL Server Availability Groups in K8s settings .
Data management is expected to evolve towards API-centric architectures for meshed applications , enabling seamless interconnectivity between different IT systems . The push for API-first strategies will foster a more integrated and automated IT environment , with a surge in self-service applications and automated workflows .
DON BOXLEY , CEO AND CO-FOUNDER , DH2I
Last but certainly not least , the CIO sector can expect that risk management will take center stage in 2024 as more and more companies focus on governance , risk and compliance ( GRC ) practices .
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