Early Morning Byte: Monday, March 24, 2025

☀️ Big Spend, Bigger Expectations

March 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Happy Monday! ☀️

AI can only be as powerful as the data behind it. As organizations race to scale their AI initiatives, Contributing CIO Chris Mowry highlights a critical truth: transformation doesn’t happen without high-quality data at the core. With billions in AI spending on the horizon and CIOs increasingly expected to drive strategy, the pressure is on to get both the tech and the foundation right.

📌 Key Headlines

  • Scaling AI is still a struggle. Most companies are experimenting but few are scaling with impact. 🚀

  • 💰Tech giants are doubling down on AI investment over the next decade… $500B AI spend projected.

  • There’s a new CIO for the state of Tennessee. 👤

  • 🎣 Hackers are impersonating Booking.com in a credential theft campaign.

💡 Strategic Insights

  • CIOs are central to unlocking real AI outcomes, not just pilots.

  • 📉 Companies undervaluing tech leaders may be losing ground in a competitive market.

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FEATUREDThe Critical Role of Quality Data in AI-Powered Transformation

Artificial Intelligence thrives on data. The quality of the data feeding AI systems directly impacts their accuracy, reliability, and overall effectiveness.

By Chris Mowry, Contributing CIO ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

AI adoption is accelerating, but scaling remains a major challenge. While over two-thirds of companies use AI in some capacity, fewer than one-third have succeeded in scaling it effectively.

According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the world’s largest technology companies are poised to increase their combined AI spending to more than $500 billion by early next decade.

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has appointed the state’s new Chief Information Officer who will succeed Stephanie Dedmon.

Cybercriminal tactics are ramping up as hackers are posing as Booking.com to trick hotel and hostel employees into downloading credential-stealing malware.

TRENDINGBoardwalk or Bust: Why Companies That Undervalue CIOs May Lose to Competitors

The demand for top technology leadership is surging, but companies that hesitate to adjust compensation strategies could find themselves priced out of the market.

By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

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