"Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the biggest talking point for IT leaders in 2025 - both the emerging capabilities and opportunities from the technology, and the challenges of implementing it at scale and in a way that delivers measurable benefits. For the digital, data and technology leaders that Computer Weekly is privileged to talk to every week, building AI into their wider strategies and managing often over-hyped expectations just adds to the difficulties of one of the most important roles in any modern organisation."
"All of that is taking place while they need to keep a tight rein on costs in a still difficult economy, and juggle skills shortages, talent development and ensuring cyber security. So, how well are they doing? Computer Weekly gets access to some of the top technology leaders in the world - and the details they share make fascinating reading for anyone looking to develop and implement an IT strategy to improve their business, support employees and enhance their careers."
"The UK mapping service has moved on a long way from paper maps as it now looks to use AI to understand, interpret and derive insights from geographical data. CTO Manish Jethwa has a career-long passion for turning geographical data into useful insight, and he's leading the organisation's development of next-generation geospatial technologies. Among the questions a head of technology may ponder are: what does it mean to be innovative, and, perhaps, what technology can be used to drive an innovation strategy?"
Artificial intelligence (AI) became the foremost concern for IT leaders in 2025, offering significant new capabilities and opportunities alongside major implementation challenges. Leaders must integrate AI into broader strategies while delivering measurable benefits and managing often over-hyped expectations. Budget pressures in a difficult economy force tight cost control. Organisations must also address skills shortages, talent development and cybersecurity risks. Interviews with leading technology executives reveal practical approaches to developing and implementing IT strategies that improve business outcomes, support employees and advance careers. Industry-specific use cases include geospatial AI for mapping services and generative AI for consumer-facing platforms.
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