Technology Insights April 2024Podcast | ESG and AIArtificial intelligence, including generative AI, has taken the world by storm. As companies move quickly to employ these technologies, ESG issues, from sustainability reporting to social and governance risks, come into play.Listen now as Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks with Protiviti Managing Directors Christine Livingston and Mark Carson about how AI can be used in sustainability, examples of use cases, and where to leverage AI to identify opportunities and risk. White Paper Enabling Enterprise AI Adoption Through Next-Generation GovernanceRealising AI’s opportunities, measuring and managing both benefits and risk, becomes difficult without appropriate and effective guardrails in place. Such guardrails, more commonly referred to as governance, are critical — not to slow down AI adoption and implementation, but rather to accelerate and optimise its responsible and effective use throughout the enterprise while creating new opportunities.By implementing effective governance frameworks and policies, organisations can efficiently recognise, comprehend and measure the potential risks and opportunities associated with AI. Read More Now Point of View Mastering Data Dilemmas: Navigating Privacy, Localisation and SovereigntyIn today's digital age, data privacy management is paramount for businesses and individuals alike. With the ever-changing regulatory landscape surrounding data protection, organisations must adapt swiftly to ensure compliance and maintain trust with their customers and stakeholders. However, both data sovereignty and localisation play an important role in privacy, as discussed in a previous post, “How Data Sovereignty and Data Localisation Impact Privacy Programs .” With that in mind, businesses and individuals must also know why it is crucial to manage data privacy under a dynamic regulatory environment. Tell Me More Data Privacy Webinar Series Thursday, April 25, 1 p.m. edt — Earning Customer Trust Through Experience: Shielding Against ThreatsThursday, May 2, 1 p.m. edt — Demystifying Data Sovereignty: Navigating Privacy Compliance in a Global ContextJoin us as we dive deep into critical topics shaping the data privacy and protection landscape. Our experts will share insights on enhancing consumer trust through the user experience and navigating the complexities of data governance in a global context. Sign Me Up Top Risks Survey CIOs and CTOs See Skills, Staffing and Talent as Top Risk Concerns in 2024 and BeyondOur annual Top Risks survey has revealed that the near-term risk concerns for CIOs and CTOs center chiefly on people-related areas. Issues around available skills to support the adoption of digital technologies, the ability to secure talent and succession planning are top of mind.For technology leaders, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is a significant and urgent challenge. In today's era, IT systems have a substantial impact on the ability of IT staff to address various risk concerns, such as cyber threats, adoption of digital technologies and advanced tools (like GenAI), third-party risks and organisational resilience and agility. Tell Me More Research Guide Sustainability: Frequently Asked QuestionsSustainability is about balancing operations with the intention to preserve and sustain economic, environmental and social resources. There will always be uncertainties about succeeding over the long term, yet there are many opportunities for those organisations that choose to embrace change and execute on new norms and expectations from stakeholders. What these opportunities look like will differ from one organisation to another — “what matters” from a sustainability perspective is dependent upon an organisation’s focus, industry, business model and even its geography, just as it does for financial reporting. Check Out the FAQ Guide Blogs Manufacturing Client Story: Data Excellence Paves the Way to S/4HANA Readiness By John JonesIn the dynamic landscape of modern business, maintaining operational excellence and the need to plan for future digital transformations are critical for organisations to remain competitive and adaptive. We recently partnered with a client that recognised the pivotal role accurate and well-managed data would play. This company supports its manufacturing customers with technical services focused on improving operations, reducing costs and minimising risks, delivering solutions designed to meet those customers’ specific and unique operations.Tell Me More Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information Across Data Ecosystems By Warren FishOrganisations that are a part of the DoD supply chain are frequently referred to as the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Many of these companies have sensitive DoD data within their enterprise networks. Large defense contractors have mostly addressed the storage of DoD data by creating large enterprise networks purpose-built for their defense work. However, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who are members of the DIB often struggle to identify CUI in their environments. Tell Me More Want more? Subscribe to our blog, visit our website or contact us. 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