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CIO OPINION product that is based on data and analytics . Chief data and analytics officers are the primary leaders for data and analytics , and must be able to prove successful outcomes to their key business stakeholders . Thriving chief data and analytics officers can grow in their position and make a positive impact on the performance of the organisation .
2 . Through 2026 , more than $ 10 billion will have been invested in AI startups that rely on foundation models , large AI models trained on huge amounts of data . AI will greatly impact technology products and all aspects of product management . Product and offering managers must take an in-depth look at how AI can help them work toward improving their value proposition now .
3 . By 2026 , 75 % of organisations will adopt a digital transformation model predicated on cloud as the fundamental underlying platform . Cloud computing has exceeded all expectations and evolved tremendously in its delivery of services . Operation leaders are tasked with supporting digital transformation and faster innovation of business applications .
4 . By 2027 , generative design AI tools will automate 70 % of the design effort for new web and mobile apps . Software engineering leaders must continually innovate in order to beat their competition and create an attractive end user and developer experience . There needs to be a focus on powerful innovation across the software development life cycle .
5 . By 2027 , organisations that promote digital dexterity enablement for both managers and employees will have stronger revenue growth year over year than those who have not . Technology plays a significant role in the employee experience . Digital workplace application leaders must guide strategic investments in digital employee experience and ensure successful implementation .
6 . By 2025 , 80 % of all K-12 , primary-secondary education organisations will be leveraging some type of analytics applications designed specifically for K-12 to speed insight . Education institutions continue to improve and refine longterm strategies . Education CIOs must use these predictions to accelerate digital transformation and long-term institutional success .
7 . By 2026 , more than 75 % of governments will gauge digital transformation success by measuring the enduring mission impact . Governments have increased digital investments in response to what is going on in the world . CIOs can help their organisations accomplish their goals while dealing with technical debt , talent and resource shortages , and service delivery demands .
8 . By 2026 , 20 % of healthcare providers will have shifted away from patient portals tethered to the electronic health record in favour of digital front-
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