How the CIO Role Is Evolving — and What Skills Will Define the Future of IT Leadership
The CIO role is transforming from technical specialist to strategic business leader, requiring strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills alongside technical expertise. At a Global CIO networking session on June 10, IT leaders from multiple countries discussed how to develop these essential "soft skills" for driving digital transformation and revenue generation.
Containerization allows you to work with applications in isolated areas, so-called containers. It increases the flexibility and speed of development and management of IT infrastructure.
IT Manager Shadi Kalthoom from National Finance House demonstrates how to deploy Microsoft 365 in a financial organization while meeting Saudi Central Bank requirements for keeping data within the country. His hybrid solution with PowerShell automation enabled employees to use modern tools without compromising compliance. NFH's experience shows that regulatory constraints can be transformed into opportunities for secure digital transformation.
June 2025 saw AI transition from experiments to real business. Tesla cuts transportation costs by 26%, India launches AI consulting for 25 million farmers, new research demonstrates zero-carbon learning. Practical implementation cases, new releases from OpenAI and Anthropic, regulatory changes in the US, EU and Asia.
On June 10, 2025, Global CIO hosted an international networking session called “The Evolution of the CIO Role in the Modern World.” IT leaders from different countries came together to discuss how the role of the CIO is changing in today’s fast-paced world.
What's Good for a Millennial Isn't Good for a Zoomer Differences Between Generations of IT Employees
In IT, the problem of fathers and children is becoming less and less relevant: specialists of different generations communicate well with each other and complement each other in projects.
CIO Oleg Aksenov reveals how his team built Kazakhstan's fastest-growing marketplace in just 10 months. Learn when custom development pays off — from a team that built their own WMS and created direct China-to-doorstep delivery. Discover their strategic tech decisions that avoided bureaucracy and accelerated product development. Essential insights from the creators of KazanExpress and Uzbekistan's first unicorn.
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.
The Global CIO editorial team is continuing its series of articles focusing on the IT industry across various countries. In this edition, we explore Indonesia, one of Southeast Asia's largest economies. We interviewed local partners to discuss the sector's growth, challenges, opportunities, and key factors for success.
Cloud technologies are firmly embedded in our lives. Thanks to them, companies innovate faster and work effectively with their audience. Choosing a cloud provider is an important step for any enterprise, so it is necessary to avoid common mistakes when searching for a service provider. The article identified five main mistakes and suggested a solution.
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.