Tag: Information technology

InnovationSoftwareTechnology

CI/CD Implementation Emerges as Top IT Priority for 2025, Report Reveals

Continuous integration and delivery systems have become crucial investment areas for technology organizations, according to recent industry research. Experts suggest these automated pipelines can significantly reduce deployment times while catching vulnerabilities earlier in development cycles.

CI/CD Ranks Among Top IT Investment Priorities

Continuous integration, deployment, and delivery practices have emerged as significant investment priorities for IT organizations in 2024 and 2025, according to industry reports. Analysis from GitLab’s 2024 Global DevSecOps Report indicates CI/CD ranks eighth among technology investment priorities, with security occupying the top position. Sources indicate the prominence of CI/CD reflects its demonstrated benefits in accelerating software delivery and early detection of vulnerabilities.

by Michael Turner
AIBusinessFinance

AI Investment Oversight Gap Threatens Long-Term Business Value, Experts Warn

Organizations are increasing AI spending despite low CEO satisfaction with returns. Industry analysts suggest comprehensive cost management frameworks could bridge the growing gap between AI investment and measurable business value.

The AI Accountability Challenge

Businesses worldwide are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption while facing significant challenges in connecting AI expenditures to tangible business outcomes, according to recent industry analysis. Sources indicate that despite growing AI budgets, many organizations lack the visibility needed to ensure their investments deliver meaningful returns.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Economy and TradingGovernment

US Government Shutdown Economic Impact: How Deep Could the Damage Go?

With millions of federal workers facing missed paychecks and key economic data delayed, the ongoing government shutdown is reaching a critical inflection point. From curtailed consumer spending to business uncertainty, the economic ramifications are beginning to reverberate throughout the nation.

As the United States government shutdown extends into another week, the economic consequences are transitioning from theoretical concerns to tangible realities affecting millions of Americans. Federal employees like IT management specialist Michael Galletly, who serves as president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 4016, are preparing for financial hardship. “I could make it two months, maybe three lean, very lean months,” Galletly acknowledged, “But I don’t know how long this thing is going to go.” This sentiment echoes across the federal workforce as the political impasse shows no signs of resolution.

Immediate Economic Disruptions and Sector Impacts

by Michael Turner