The Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, December 27, 2023

🤖 Who's Driving AI Strategy?

December 27, 2023 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Good Morning. Grab your cup of joe - today's newsletter is overflowing with need-to-know info. Get the inside scoop on the CIO vs CAIO debate on steering AI. Then watch out as hungry hackers hold snack titans hostage. Finally, uncover which futuristic technologies have won your 2024 IT budgets.

- Emily, Kelsey, and Your TNCR Crew

FEATUREDCIOs to the AI Rescue: Busting the Myth of the Need for CAIOs

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the business world, there’s a burgeoning debate over the necessity of a dedicated Chief AI Officer (CAIO). However, insights from broader business trends suggest a different narrative.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role, with its expanding scope, appears more apt for overseeing AI initiatives. This perspective gains further weight considering that the push for new executive roles like the CAIO often originates from search firms and technology service providers. While their advocacy may be well-intentioned, it’s crucial to discern whether these recommendations stem from a genuine need or are influenced by the prospect of business opportunities in executive search and consulting services.

This article delves into why the CIO, rather than a newly minted CAIO, is emerging as the key player in harnessing AI’s potential in the corporate world.

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

EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITIES

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning.

For more than 25 years, the family-owned fresh food distributor has partnered with customers and suppliers to create more than just a produce company.

CIO Partners has been selected as their client’s exclusive partner to conduct a confidential search for the role of Head of Information Technology, located in Greater Charlotte, North Carolina.

TRENDING

Think and Feel: The Future of Effective Leadership

Effective leadership requires utilizing both logic and emotion, your “head” and your “heart.” People naturally identify more with one style or the other. However, the most successful leaders employ a blend of rational thinking and compassion. Grounding decisions in data, expertise, and strategic thinking while also demonstrating humility, courage, and concern for their team.

By Kelsey Brandt, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

Kraft Heinz, the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest globally, is currently investigating claims of a cyberattack made by the Snatch ransomware gang

Microsoft has taken decisive action to dismantle a prolific cybercriminal operation responsible for creating an estimated 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts.

A recent joint poll has shed light on the top technologies CIOs, CTOs and CISOs expect to see increased spending in their 2024 budgets.

In December 2022, Chief Executive surveyed CEOs on their 2023 predictions. As 2023 ends, a retrospective on the CEO predictions shows mixed results.

RESOURCE HUB

CIO Partners | #1 Firm for Technology Leadership Talent

With an established candidate referral network, an innovative search process, and specific domain expertise, CIO Partners is recognized as the leader for technology executive search at the CxO, VP, and Director level.

QUIZZICLEThe First Internet Search Engine

What was the first internet search engine? 

A. Gopher 

B. Archie

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