DeepSeek's arrival signals the expected efficiency gains that occur as technologies mature, it is not a paradigm shift. Most IT departments should adopt a wait-and-see stance, anticipating cost reductions in LLM-based technologies due to the emergence of lower-cost models like DeepSeek.
Google is eliminating SMS-based authentication for Gmail in favour of QR codes, citing security vulnerabilities and abuse risks. IT leaders should use this transition as a catalyst to evaluate their organization's use of SMS-based authentication and plan for more secure alternatives.
The court’s decision to overturn net neutrality rules represents a seismic shift in the internet's regulatory landscape–leaving Internet Service Providers (ISPs) with the power to throttle, block, or prioritize traffic.This can significantly impact business operations and internet infrastructure costs. CIOs and IT executives must proactively assess their current network dependencies and begin developing contingency plans to mitigate potential cost increases and service disruptions.
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) transforms healthcare by improving patient monitoring, enhancing care delivery, and streamlining hospital operations through connected devices. However, this rapid adoption comes with heightened cybersecurity risks, as IoMT devices often lack robust security measures and are prime targets for cyberattacks. CIOs and IT leaders must prioritise implementing comprehensive IoMT security strategies to safeguard sensitive data and ensure operational continuity.
The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to the Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT)--enabling the use of intelligent, autonomous systems in manufacturing. CIOs and IT executives should consider using IoRT to increase operational efficiency and drive innovation.
Robotic assistance in healthcare is rapidly advancing and signaling potentially significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiency. CIOs and IT decision-makers should initiate exploratory pilots for robotic integration within their healthcare facilities to evaluate their impact and scalability.
