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Summertime at CIONET is sure to be exciting! This week, we are officially kicking off the "Fabric of Future-proof Organisations" EMEA Roadshow! After a successful CIONEXT event last October, we, along with our partners BT Business and Cisco, are hitting the road to meet with Digital Leaders in the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Germany, France, and the UAE. Our meetings will take place at Michelin-starred restaurants, where we'll discuss key themes on rearchitecting businesses, platforms, and infrastructures to be future-proof. 🍷🍰 We can't wait to meet our community face-to-face, exchange experiences, and network over top-notch food and wine. If you're interested in diving deeper into the topic, we've prepared a report based on the CIONEXT discussions that is publicly available! You can download it here: https://lnkd.in/dU9BV45Y #CIONET #CIOCommunity #CIO #CXO #CTO #CDO #Roadshow #Roundtables #BT #Cisco

Excitement is in the air for the CIONET Belgium Summer Festival! ☀️ We’re happy to share that Telenet Business will be sponsoring a special Soft Drinks Bar at the event on August 29 at the Zoo of Antwerp. Come by for a refreshing drink, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and connect with your peers. Here’s a fun fact: Coca-Cola has so many products that if you tried one each day, it would take almost 11 years to sample them all! Why not start at Telenet Business's bar? Also, did you know that Telenet Business provides so much more than connectivity served with a sunny smile? Experience the same exceptional service at our festival! Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eR2NaKrD. Stay tuned for more updates on the CIONET Belgium Summer Festival. We’re looking forward to a fantastic day filled with learning, networking, and delightful refreshments! #CIONETBelgium #CIONET #CIOCommunity #DigitalLeaders #SummerFestival #CIONETBelgiumSummerFestival #Innovation #Networking #SummerCelebration #FunFact Griet Bruyninckx Jill Roggen

📙 The #CIONETCookbook No.3: Defining Characteristics of Master Chefs in the Digital Age The final chapter of the CIONET Cookbook No.3 emphasises the pivotal role of #CIOs in a technology-driven world. It details six key characteristics that define the exceptional leaders, referred to as Master Chefs, who drive digital innovation and transformation. 1️⃣ Curiosity: Great CIOs exhibit an insatiable curiosity for new technologies and business trends. They actively seek out emerging signals and engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation. 2️⃣ Imagination: Innovation and creativity are central to a CIO's role. They leverage imaginative approaches to transform business models, initiate dedicated innovation units, and use hackathons to spur new customer services. 3️⃣ Purposeful: Effective CIOs are driven by clear business outcomes. They cultivate a purposeful #IT organisation where goals are well-understood and align with sustainable practices. 4️⃣ Authenticity: Authenticity is crucial for building trust. Master Chefs are passionate and genuine, inspiring others and fostering a collaborative environment to eliminate obstacles and drive change. 5️⃣ Dynamism: Modern CIOs are dynamic, capable of adapting to continuous change. They embrace #Agile methods, #lean thinking, and #OpenSource platforms to accelerate business solutions and overcome legacy technology challenges. 6️⃣ Adaptability: The ability to adapt is vital. Digital leaders remain flexible, surrounding themselves with experts and staying ready to tackle new challenges. They embrace exponential change and maintain a 'can-do' attitude. 👨🍳 👩🍳 Ready to become a Master Chef in the digital world? Dive deeper into the CIONET Cookbook No.3 and discover how you can elevate your CIO game. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dT-FtzKX 🌟 Join our community of innovative leaders and transform your organisation's digital future today!👉 https://lnkd.in/e-Cy8Mhi We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for making the CIONET Cookbook No.3 possible. Their generous support has been instrumental in bringing together these insights and best practices for CIOs worldwide. Big Thank You to our sponsors Red Hat and Intel Corporation for making the CIONET Cookbook No.3 a reality. Their support has been crucial in compiling these insights and best practices for CIOs globally. CIONET Spain CIONET Polska CIONET Germany CIONET Portugal CIONET Belgium CIONET Netherlands CIONET Italia #CIONET #Cookbook3 #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CIO #ITOperations #CustomerService #RedHat #Intel

In the newest episode of CIONET’s #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Steven Huels, VP & GM of AI Business, Product, and Strategy at Red Hat, explores the recent technological advancements in the realm of AI. Red Hat, recognized for its robust enterprise solutions, emphasizes open-source principles and platforms, which have been pivotal in virtualization and containerization. Steven highlights AI's transformative impact on businesses, stressing that it has evolved from a futuristic concept to an essential element of current business strategies. Currently at Red Hat, the AI strategy involves creating a composable platform that seamlessly integrates AI tools and models, supporting varied use cases from training to deployment. Hendrik Deckers, CIONET's Founder, discusses with Steven the advancements in AI accessibility, efficiency, and integration today and in the future, where AI models are more consumable and seamlessly embedded in business applications. Curious to know more? Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and watch the full interview now! #DigitalLeadership #CIO #CXO #CTO #CIONET #innovation #technology #data #cloud #AI #OpenSource #RedHat

😎 Unlocking the Game of Value in AI-Enabled Organisations Businesses are under immense pressure to extract maximum value from their existing resources. With rising demands on both #business and #IT departments, the need to drive significant business value through efficient use of #AI technologies is paramount. 🙌 Welcome to the "Game of Value" in AI-enabled organisations. Embarking on this journey requires strategic decision-making, particularly when it comes to prioritising backlog items. Each decision must consider the perspectives of all stakeholders and intelligently utilise existing data products and IT artifacts. It's a delicate balancing act: choosing projects that offer immediate benefits while also contributing to a sustainable long-term business model. This challenge isn’t just about keeping pace; it's about staying ahead. To succeed, organisations must master the art of making value trade-offs. This means discerning which use cases and projects will deliver the highest value and strategically navigating the landscape to maximize resources. 💡 Imagine a world where your organisation can seamlessly balance short-term gains with long-term sustainability. This is the promise of an AI-enabled approach—transforming constraints into opportunities and driving unparalleled business value. Are you ready to play the Game of Value? The comprehensive report prepared by CIONET Belgium and Cognizant is here, and we encourage you to read it. Discover how to make smarter, value-driven decisions that will propel your organization towards a brighter, more sustainable future. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnyShNsF #CIONET #AI #BusinessValue #SustainableGrowth #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

Summer Break? Not quite yet! 😎 CIONET Germany has a full program with seven thrilling #CIDO events both physical and virtual over the next 30 days. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired, join your peers, and expand your network. From cybersecurity briefings to strategy dinners & summer festivals, there's something for every digital leader. Join the CIONET Community today! 👉 Event Page Germany: https://lnkd.in/d7hdH6bH Register now and make the most of your summer season! 🌞 #cionetexperience #Networking #StayInspired

Join CIONET Belgium at the annual Summer Festival! Don't miss it, register below!

Meet the Finalists of CIONET Spain San Juan Awards 2024! Congratulations to the esteemed nominees 👏👏👏

"#IT has evolved over decades to become too complex and too rigid to respond to developments in today's marketplace. IT leaders must seek simplicityat scale to enable organisational agility". We're thrilled to share a video featuring Roger Camrass, the author of #CIONETCookbook No.3. In this video, Roger delves into Chapter III: "Reinventing the Digital Kitchen," featuring insights from four digital leaders: 🌟 Slawomir Soszynski, CIO at ING Bank Slaski 🌟 Geert Goethals, Independent Advisor and former CIO 🌟 Dr. Axel Schell, CITO at Allianz Technology 🌟 Alex Bowles, Head of Infrastructure and Service Management at John Lewis Partnership Chapter III explores two key themes: 1. The integration of IT operations, encompassing staff, applications, and infrastructure, to achieve greater operational efficiencies. 2. The modernisation of core systems to better serve customers in an increasingly online world. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights! Order your hard copy or e-book of the cookbook today. https://lnkd.in/diPNTcv6 Plus, it's FREE for CIONET members. Not a member yet? Joining is just a click away. https://www.cionet.com/ Special thanks to our sponsors, RedHat Recruitment and Intel Corporation, for making this book possible. #CIONET #Cookbook3 #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CIO #ITOperations #CustomerService #FreeForMembers #RedHat #Intel CIONET Germany CIONET UK CIONET Polska CIONET Netherlands

⛵ They came, they sailed, they conquered the seas! Over 30 #CIOs from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK gathered to embark on an exhilarating sailing journey at the 7th edition of the LCL Data Centers North Sea Regatta in Nieuwpoort. The event was a tidal wave of excitement and camaraderie. One of the CIONET boats, who navigated the challenges with finesse and skill, made it to the top 10! Thank you to everyone who participated and made this regatta a splash! We can’t wait to sea you all again next year for more waves of fun and competition. Fair winds and following seas! ⛵️🌊 Big thank you to our sponsor Tanium for making this event possible! CIONET Belgium CIONET Netherlands CIONET Germany CIONET UK #CIOCommunity #DigitalLeadership #NorthSeaRegatta #CIONETNSR24 #SailingCompetition #RegattaThrills #LeadershipInAction #LCLRegatta