Category Archives: CIO Corner

Progress in ICT industry policy and cybersecurity standards drive MENA and Central Asia toward an intelligent era

Telecom networks are a crucial part of the digital infrastructure, driving the digital transformation of industries. The rapid proliferation of connected devices and increasing reliance on digital services highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity measures and industry-wide standards to mitigate risks and protect users’ data privacy. The deployment of next-generation networks such as 5G and…

Handle demanding LLMs and large-scale AI inferencing with purpose-built servers

To successfully implement generative AI (genAI), businesses must understand the requirements for large language models and large-scale AI inferencing environments. This involves building a strong foundation by revisiting existing infrastructure, considering solutions like Dell AI Factory, and tailoring infrastructure to meet specific needs. A key aspect is enhancing servers for genAI workloads. Traditional CPUs can…

Empowering teams with people-centric planning

The traditional project-focused approach to technology planning and funding is inefficient and no longer sustainable in today’s fast-paced business environment. Instead, organizations should adopt a people-centric planning approach that prioritizes funding products and teams that deliver value. Key principles of this approach include: * Teams have persistent, long-term funding * Teams are organized around products…

Despite adoption hurdles, healthcare is all-in on Generative AI

While accuracy and reliability remain top concerns, budgets and adoption of GenAI is at an all-time high among healthcare practitioners. The 2024 Generative AI in Healthcare Survey highlights both the successes and challenges of GenAI in healthcare. 1) GenAI budgets are growing exponentially: Adoption of GenAI varies significantly across roles and company sizes. Technical leaders…

The importance of integrating security in planning and implementing SD-WAN

SD-WAN is a transformative technology that enhances traditional WAN by optimizing the network infrastructure of modern enterprises. However, as organizations adopt SD-WAN, they expand their cyber-attack surfaces due to the use of multiple connections. This means hackers have more potential attack points. SD-WAN has management plane vulnerabilities that can enable unauthorized access, data theft, and…

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