FEATURE : 2025 CIOS ’ PRIORITY
Charles Ruffino , Fellow , Cloud Architecture , SoftIron
In 2025 , CIOs must balance digital transformation with resilience , sustainability and innovation . While it ’ s one of the most discussed technology vectors at the moment , harnessing AI and automation , not just to enhance efficiency but to innovate customer experiences and drive new revenue streams , is foundationally important . CIOs should scale AI initiatives across the enterprise and emphasize explainable AI and governance frameworks . Cybersecurity remains a priority , with threat actors using machine learning to train their tools to enhance ransomware and quantum computing risks , necessitating a zero-trust architecture , continuous threat intelligence , and robust business continuity planning .
Visibility into every level of the business is essential . This includes clearly understanding how users and customers interact with tools and services . By leveraging data effectively , CIOs can modernize data platforms , enable real-time analytics , and make access easier through self-service tools . Technology www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO LATAM 37