CIO Mind, The Gartner CIO Podcast 2025 Top Strategic Technology Trends – The Good, The Bad & The Wow
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Nov 26, 2024 Gene Alvarez, a Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst with over 40 years in technology innovation, shares insights on 2025's Top Strategic Technology Trends. He highlights the promise of hybrid computing while cautioning against the perils of disinformation security. Neuro-enhancement takes the spotlight as a groundbreaking 'Wow!' trend, with ethical questions surrounding its application. Alvarez emphasizes the need for CIOs to proactively adapt strategies, akin to forecasting, ensuring they are prepared for the disruptive changes ahead.
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Top Tech Trend Selection
- Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends are chosen from 2,000+ technologies.
- These trends are disruptive, global, and require C-level responses.
Hybrid Computing Definition
- Hybrid computing combines diverse computing paradigms (mainframes, CPUs, GPUs, quantum) into a unified system.
- This approach leverages the strengths of each platform for optimal efficiency and value.
Hybrid Computing Example
- Imagine orchestrating a product launch process across various computing platforms, like AI on GPUs and energy-efficient optical computers.
- This illustrates how hybrid computing optimizes different stages for speed, cost, and energy efficiency.