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      Thomas Haeske
      CIO, Berlin Hyp AG

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      Rise of AI Agents: Strategic Imperatives for CIOs

      The emergence of AI agents signals a profound shift for IT, demanding new strategic...

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      Make Cost Optimization Strategic, Proactive and Programatic

      To elevate IT's impact on the business, CIO must build a strategic cost optimization...

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      Beyond CIO: The Future of Executive Technology Leadership

      As AI and digital opportunities grow, tech responsibilities expand beyond IT...

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      Increase Executive Influence Using Business Value Stories and Human Value Stories

      CIOs continue to struggle to influence business executives, delaying budgets...

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