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Sustainability , AI , Cybersecurity : What are the top priorities for CIO navigating a complex landscape of change ?
Natalya Makarochkina , Senior Vice President , Secure Power Division , International Region , Schneider Electric , says security , resilience and sustainability stay at the forefront of every CIO ’ s strategy as they digitally transform for the future .
Today ’ s CIO faces a formidable array of challenges , that are not unlike the uncertainties that were faced in 2008 amid the financial crisis . The present-day scenario is further complicated by the influence of higher interest rates and geopolitical challenges , impacting not just the political realm but also global trade . As some experts predict a decade of uncertainty ahead , CIOs find themselves at the forefront of navigating these complex waters .
However , security , resilience and sustainability must remain at the forefront of every CIO ’ s strategy as they digitally transform for the future .
With a sharp focus on the CIO to drive progress , the challenge of determining which efforts to prioritize becomes crucial . Despite the apparent enormity of the task , clear and innovative solutions exist , empowering CIOs to tackle it by leveraging digital tools and services as the key to success .
Sustainability
Taking the long timeframe , what is clear is that sustainability must be the top priority . The latest publication by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) summarizing five years of reports states starkly : “ There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all .”
Despite massive increases in capacity to meet demand , data centers and data transmission networks
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