Disaster-Proofing the Future: How Istanbul Uses Digital Twins for Resilience and Efficiency

Inside the city’s bold strategy to turn real-time data into smarter urban decisions. When Istanbul’s municipal leaders set out to prepare their city for the future, they didn’t start with blueprints – they started with a digital twin.
India’s fintech sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth, shaped by a unique combination of rapid digital adoption, supportive regulation, and technological innovation. In this conference presentation, Nehal Shah, Deputy CTO at IDBI Bank, offered a comprehensive and data-rich analysis of the current fintech landscape in India.
An article based on the training materials of Karina Ivanova, time management expert and certified ICF coach. Practical tools for combating multitasking, the Eisenhower Matrix and the timeboxing method for increasing productivity without burnout. Find out how to deal with procrastination and regain control over your working time under heavy workload. Prepared as part of the CIO Compass program.
Mine Save Mart boosted sales by 18% in six months after implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 across 300+ locations. The transformation, led by IT Head Muhammad Shafique, reduced inventory costs by 22% and supply cycles by 30% while enabling expansion into new business ventures.
According to Bastion, in 2024 the number of cyber threats increased by more than 20%, and their number is constantly growing. Efficient organization of IT infrastructure and quick response to incidents allow for prompt restoration of processes and minimization of cybercrime risks.
Imagine a retail experience that feels intuitive, personal, and remarkably fast. Your shopping cart is filled with items you need before you even start browsing. A store greets you on your anniversary. There are no checkout lines–because there’s no need to wait.
On April 29, Global CIO brought together global IT and HR leaders for an insightful panel discussion focused on hiring and managing IT teams in Africa.
The Global CIO editorial team continues its series of articles on the conditions in which the IT business operates in different countries. We spoke with our partners about the development of the IT sector in their countries, specific challenges and opportunities they face, as well as the key success factors in each market. Today, we present one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia – Vietnam.
Central Asia is emerging as a key IT player, with over 300,000 professionals and growing. Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the region is advancing in fintech, outsourcing, and digital services. However, challenges like talent shortages and education gaps remain. We discussed these issues and innovative HR practices with industry leaders at the panel “IT Talent in Central Asia: Challenges and Solutions.”
Companies across North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America are leveraging these technologies to streamline human capital management and gain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing business environment.
Join Alexey Chiroki, Citibank enterprise solution architect, as he explores how blockchain technology is revolutionizing financial systems. Learn how digital assets extend beyond cryptocurrencies, enabling instant global transfers, asset tokenization, and increased transparency. Discover real-world banking applications already implemented at major institutions that are making finance more efficient, secure, and accessible.
On February 26, 2025, Global CIO hosted an online panel discussion “IT Talent Market in Central Asia: Challenges and Solutions.” The event brought together leading IT and HR experts to discuss key trends, hiring challenges, and the future of the regional job market.
The Global CIO editorial team is launching a series of articles on the conditions in which IT businesses operate across different countries. The first country we’re introducing is the UAE. We asked our partners about the development of the IT sector in their countries, the specific challenges and opportunities they face, and the key factors for success in each market.
On March 25, 2025, Global CIO hosted the online International Conference "Information Technologies in the Global Retail" on Zoom and LinkedIn. The event brought together IT leaders to discuss key challenges and best practices in digital transformation, customer experience, and IT management in the retail sector.
How to choose the right path for your project? Today, many companies face a dilemma: to use low-code platforms to speed up development or invest in traditional custom development? Sergey Plashkevich, head of business development for the Low-code platform at Tsifrum (Rosatom) and the participants of the round table will share their experience in implementing low-code solutions and discuss which tasks are best suited for this approach, and in which cases it is worth preferring classical methods.
At the beginning of the year, business activity in companies picks up speed: new budgets are approved, strategic projects are launched, and the results of the previous year are summed up. All this happens against the backdrop of adaptation to the work rhythm, the formation of new plans, and spring vitamin deficiency. During this period, the concentration of attention of most employees is reduced, and the stress level, on the contrary, is consistently high. These are ideal conditions for fraudsters. Alexander Yarov, Head of Information Security at ELMA, told how to help the team remain vigilant when faced with cyber fraud.
Maxim Karankevich, Director of Digital Transformation at Ultramar, presents the Ultramar Digital Port project as the first step towards comprehensive automation of production processes at the Leningrad Region port. Over 8 months, 9 integrated systems were implemented, which allowed saving over 22 million dollars and increasing efficiency.