CIOs face a complex array of challenges, from evolving cybersecurity threats to navigating a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. A persistent IT talent shortage continues to be a major issue, particularly for indemand roles in areas like cybersecurity, data analytics and AI. This talent gap hinders a company’ s ability to innovate and scale. Furthermore, the implementation of artificial intelligence presents a dual challenge.

Our cover story this month is a fantastic example of a traditional institution embracing a digital future. We sat down with Robyn Mckenna, CPDO at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors( RICS), to discuss how they’ re collaborating with Multiverse to reskill their historical profession. On page 14, you’ ll learn how this partnership is equipping surveyors with the skills they need to thrive in a tech-driven world.

Next, we explore sustainable semiconductor innovations on page 24. Our feature delves into Europe’ s aptly named‘ Silicon Island’ – and highlights Ireland’ s growing role in the semiconductor industry. We focus on how the country is leading the way in developing green technologies for the future.

Finally, we confront one of the most pressing cybersecurity concerns of our time. On pages 35 – 40, Salvatore Gariuolo, Senior Threat Researcher at Trend Micro, provides a deep dive into‘ The self-guiding threat.’ He exposes the silent dangers posed by autonomous AI agents and explains why they represent a new frontier in cyber defence.

We hope this issue inspires you to think creatively about the challenges and opportunities ahead.

On page 9, we have the latest news on a critical topic for every CIO – the infrastructure that powers our digital economy. We look at how Equinix is partnering with innovative companies to ensure that Europe’ s data centres remain resilient and operational.

Joanna England Managing Editor

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