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March 27, 2025
9 CRM trends for 2025: AI reshapes the customer equation
AI is accelerating the evolution of customer relationship management (CRM), with agentic AI, a shift to targeted use cases, and workforce realignments on the horizon.
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Sponsored by Redgate: The State of the Database Landscape in 2025
Our latest report sheds light on the current state of database management and offers valuable insights into how organizations can navigate and simplify the growing complexities. Discover the latest trends in multiple database platform adoption, the cloud, AI, and data privacy, and the professional development challenges they bring.
11 go-to podcasts that inspire IT industry leaders today
From deep dives into emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats, to explorations of leadership and team building, these podcasts offer valuable perspectives and practical advice to empower tech leaders in their roles.
3 steps to get your data AI ready
Most IT leaders will find it impossible to increase their adoption of AI with the data management practices they have in place now.
The vision behind restructuring OKQ8âs IT department
According to Clas Artvin, the Swedish fuel companyâs CIO, embracing digitalization isnât only better for business, but essential to brand identity considering the massive shifts taking place in the industry.
7 types of tech debt that could cripple your business
IT leaders need to look beyond legacy systems to see whatâs really holding their IT agendas back from delivering transformative results.
88% of AI pilots fail to reach production â but thatâs not all on IT
Unclear objectives, insufficient data readiness, and a lack of in-house expertise are sinking many AI proofs of concept. So too are zealous POC greenlighting and misguided pressure from the top.
