Attending the SIM Boston CIO Round Table was a truly engaging, bringing together top IT leaders to discuss the evolving role of AI and emerging technologies in driving business value. The conversation centered on maximizing AI’s potential within organizations, exploring the impact of emerging technologies such as DeekSeek, and addressing the growing security challenges that come with digital transformation.
A key takeaway from the discussion was the importance of balancing innovation with security—ensuring that organizations can harness the power of AI and other disruptive technologies while maintaining robust data protection and privacy safeguards. The exchange of ideas and real-world insights from industry experts provided valuable perspectives on how to navigate this complex landscape.
A special thank you to our sponsor, Hitachi, whose shared market insights and experiences added tremendous value to the discussion. Their expertise in industry trends and best practices gave attendees a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
We also want to extend our gratitude to our CIO RT Co-Chairs, Richard T. Farquharson Jr., CFA and Kevin Stokes for hosting another informative round table, and to SIM Boston President, Sue Bergamo, and SIM National Rising Leadership Forum (RLF) leader, Margot Carleton Carlton, for their continued leadership and dedication to the SIM Community. Together, their commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth continues to make SIM an invaluable resource for IT leaders.
The collaborative atmosphere and knowledge-sharing at this round table were truly inspiring, and we look forward to continuing these important conversations on how to embrace new technologies while ensuring security and trust remain at the forefront.