Early Morning Byte: Monday, January 20, 2025

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Generative AI is shaking things up, redefining how enterprise software is built, bought, and used. For years, SaaS companies thrived in a market dominated by long-standing relationships and predictable models, but AI is rewriting the rules. This shift is a chance to rethink what enterprise software can do and how it fits into your organization.

📌 Key Headlines

• Gallup reports only 31% of U.S. employees are actively engaged in 2024. What’s your plan to turn the tide?

• A major hack affecting student and teacher records raises questions about securing sensitive information.

• Insights from tech leaders on preferred work models reveal trends shaping the future of hybrid and remote strategies.

💡 Strategic Insights

• Have your say in our Community Poll: Which metric best demonstrates the success of a cybersecurity strategy?

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FEATUREDEvaluating Enterprise Software in the Age of AI

CIOs and senior technology professionals are at a pivotal moment where the very nature of enterprise software is being redefined by the emergence of generative AI.

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EXTRA BYTES

What Leaders Need to Know About Employee Disengagement in 2024

Employee engagement in the United States has plummeted to a decade-low, with only 31% of employees actively engaged in 2024, according to Gallup’s latest report.

School Districts Report ‘Complete’ Historical Data Breach After PowerSchool Hack

PowerSchool, a leading provider of student information systems for K-12 schools across the U.S., has experienced a significant data breach affecting student and teacher records.

CIO Insight: Tech Leaders Weigh In on Differing Work Models

To better understand the shifting dynamics of remote work, The National CIO Review conducted a survey revealing the preferred work models shaping organizational strategies.

U.S. Expands AI Infrastructure with Focus on Energy, Security, and Growth

The White House has announced a major initiative to expand artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States.

TRENDINGCommunity Poll: Measuring Cybersecurity Success

What’s the most important metric for demonstrating the success of your cybersecurity strategy?

A. Reduction in incident response time

B. Lower cost per incident

C. Decrease in successful phishing attempts

D. Improvement in compliance audit scores

E. Increased employee awareness scores

F. Reduced downtime from cyber incidents

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CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

University Instructors has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Head of Technology, located in Richmond, Virginia, or Central Virginia. Read More...

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