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In this episode of ThinkCast, we’re sharing the unique Gartner view on how CIOs and other IT executives can set their own pace in the AI innovation races — whether it's leading the charge, following trailblazing vendors or embracing the transformative influence on employees and society. This recording, delivered by Distinguished VP Analysts Mary Mesaglio and Hung LeHong, is excerpted from the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024 Opening Keynote in Orlando, FL. Dig Deeper Read More: Strategies for AI-Steady and AI-Accelerated Organizations https://gtnr.it/3WnYGdl Reserve Your Spot: The Premier Conferences for CIOs and IT Leaders https://gtnr.it/3UpD6Ei
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How to Turn Plans Into Actions in 2025
With the start of a new year and leaders looking to turn their strategies into actions, we’re revisiting some timely advice for executive vision. Whether you’re joining a new organization or are a veteran leading a company transformation, it’s critical for any executive leader to know how to build, craft and execute a change in direction. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio walks through the key tactics to craft a clear transformation message, followed by how to define your organization’s values and identity — and put them into motion. This episode originally aired in August 2024. Dig Deeper Download Now: The Top Strategic Priorities for Your Executive Role https://gtnr.it/4fx0toy Watch Now: This Is Why Your Values Aren’t Actions Yet https://bit.ly/4d5bXxz
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ICYMI: When Not to Use Generative AI
As we continue to incorporate AI into our own work, it’s worth considering when GenAI is not appropriate — and in those situations, which, if any, other AI techniques are. In this episode, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Leinar Ramos, whose work focuses on artificial intelligence, explains that generative AI is not the silver bullet it’s often made out to be. While indeed game-changing, GenAI is only one aspect of a much larger and more fruitful AI landscape. This episode originally aired in June 2024. Dig Deeper Download Now: What Leaders Need to Know to Get AI Ready https://gtnr.it/4aXufzd Watch Now: Measure and Realize Value From AI Investments https://gtnr.it/3Rh6Oty Read More: When Not to Use Generative AI https://gtnr.it/3RiPogd
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Scale AI with Data and Analytics
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP Analyst Gareth Herschel walks through the top five ways to scale AI initiatives using data and analytics. In a preview of the 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, Gareth breaks down actionable strategies, like aligning AI tools with the right use cases, fostering good governance and making data AI-ready. Dig Deeper Learn More: Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 https://gtnr.it/3ZEbaPX Download: Guide to AI-Ready Data Essentials https://gtnr.it/3B32v0g
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Agentic AI: Behind the 2025 Top Tech Trend
In this latest episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we chat with Gartner Senior Director Analyst Tom Coshow to explore agentic AI, one of the key trends featured in the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 report. Hear how AI agents are transforming industries with their ability to autonomously plan and execute tasks — and what distinguishes them from GenAI language models. Tom shares real-world examples, insights on emerging opportunities, like guardian agents and long-term memory in AI, and guidance for executive leaders looking to build secure and scalable systems. Dig Deeper Download: Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 https://gtnr.it/3Ag0Y6q Register: Watch the Top Strategic Technology Trends Presentation https://bit.ly/3AJTM2U Read More: Intelligent Agents in AI Really Can Work Alone https://gtnr.it/4g04QHY
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