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May Patch Tuesday brings five exploited zero-days to fix

Microsoft has issued fixes for a total of five new zero-day vulnerabilities out of a grand total of just over 70 addressable common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the fifth Patch Tuesday of 2025 – over 80 when third-party issues are accounted for.
In numerical order, this month’s zero days are as follows:
CVE-2025-30400, an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft DWM Core Library;
CVE-2025-30397, a memory corruption leading to remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Scripting Engine;
CVE-2025-32701, an EoP vulnerability in Windows Common Log File System Driver (CLFS);
CVE-2025-32706, a second EoP flaw in CLFS;
CVE-2025-32709, an EoP issue in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys).
All five of these CVEs are listed by Microsoft as being exploited in the wild, but have not yet been made public.
They are all rated as being of Important severity, and all save the Scripting Engine flaw carry CVSS ratings of 7.8.
Mike Walters, president and co-founder of patch management specialist Action1, said that the two CLFS issues stood out as particularly dangerous given its importance in computing – the CLFS is a critical component that providers logging services to user- and kernel-mode applications, and is widely used by various system services and third-party applications.
“Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities can escalate privileges to system level, granting them full control to run arbitrary code, install malware, modify data, or disable security protections,” said Walters.
“With low complexity and minimal privileges needed, these flaws pose a serious risk, especially given the confirmed in-the-wild exploitation [and] while no public exploit code is currently available, the presence of active attacks suggests that targeted campaigns, potentially involving advanced persistent threats (APTs), are already underway.
“Organisations should prioritise immediate assessment and remediation of these vulnerabilities to prevent potential compromise. Any organisation running Windows systems – across enterprise, government, education, or consumer sectors – could be exposed.
Given Windows’ global footprint, millions of devices are likely at risk,” said Walters.
CVE-2025-30400 in DWM Core Library should also be high on security admins’ patching lists, observed Kev Breen, senior director of threat research at Immersive.
He explained: “If exploited, it would allow attackers to gain system-level permission on the affected host.
With this level of privilege, attackers would be able to gain full control over the host, including any security tools and user accounts, potentially allowing for domain-level access to be compromised.
“This CVE is marked as ‘Exploitation Detected’ by the Microsoft team, meaning patches should be applied immediately as threat groups, including ransomware affiliates, will be quick to leverage this once more details become public.”
Breen added that once this happens, cyber teams and threat hunters should work quickly to review their systems for indicators of compromise (IoCs) to ensure that they haven’t been hit in the window between the point at which threat actors began at-scale exploitation, and the patch was released.
Breen’s colleague, cyber threat intelligence researcher Ben Hopkins, ran the rule over the remaining exploited zero-days, CVE-20205-30397 in Scripting Engine and CVE-2025-32709 in AFD.sys
“A scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability occurs when the Microsoft scripting engine mishandles objects in memory, in this case leading to an elevation of privilege being performed by an attacker,” he explained.
“This specific vulnerability exists … involves access to a resource using (‘type confusion’) which allows attackers to execute code over a network.
Type confusion in this context occurs when a program mistakenly treats a piece of data as a different type than it actually is, which leads to undefined and unpredictable behaviour, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code and elevate their privileges,” said Hopkins
For the layperson, this means that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network.
Turning to the issue affecting AFD.sys, a core Windows kernel-mode driver that supports network socket operations by bridging from WinSock (Windows Sockets API) in user space, and lower-level network drivers in the kernel, Hopkins explained that an unauthorized attacker could exploit a condition in which memory that has been deallocated can still be accessed to inject controlled data into memory and influence how the program behaves, ultimately granting them the ability to elevate their privileges.
In both cases, what this means is that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network.
Two additional zero-days have been publicly-disclosed today (13 May) but have not yet been reported as coming under attack at the time of writing.
These are CVE-2025-26685, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for Identity, and CVE-2025-32702, an RCE vulnerability in Visual Studio.
Both of these are rated of Important severity, carrying CVSS scores of 6.5 and 7.8 respectively.
Finally, the May update brings a total of 11 critical flaws affecting Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage Resource, Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft msagsfeedback.zurewebsites.net, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus and Remote Desktop Client (RDP).
In their impact, these issues run the gamut from EoP to spoofing to information disclosure, and six of them lead to RCE, said Microsoft.
Of the critical issues, Walters’ co-CEO and co-founder at Action1, Alex Vovk, told Computer Weekly that the two RDP flaws stood out in particular.
These are tracked as CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967.
“Both vulnerabilities pose critical risks, including remote code execution, full system compromise, and data breaches,” remarked Vovk.
“Given the broad adoption of remote desktop services, many organizations are potentially exposed.
CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967 underscore the urgent need to secure both client and server components in remote access environments.”
Read more about Patch Tuesday
April 2025: Microsoft is correcting 124 vulnerabilities in its March Patch Tuesday, one of which is being actively exploited in the wild, and 11 of which are ‘critical’.
March 2025: The third Patch Tuesday of 2025 brought fixes for 57 flaws and a hefty number of zero-days.
February 2025: Microsoft corrected 57 vulnerabilities, two of which are being actively exploited in the wild, and three of which are ‘critical’.
January 2025: The largest Patch Tuesday of the 2020s so far brings fixes for more than 150 CVEs ranging widely in their scope and severity – including eight zero-day flaws.
December 2024: Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
November 2024: High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update.
October 2024: Stand-out vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday drop include problems in Microsoft Management Console and the Windows MSHTML Platform.
September 2024: Four critical remote code execution bugs in Windows and three critical elevated privileges vulnerabilities will keep admins busy.
August 2024: Microsoft patches six actively exploited zero-days among over 100 issues during its regular monthly update.
July 2024: Microsoft has fixed almost 140 vulnerabilities in its latest monthly update, with a Hyper-V zero-day singled out for urgent attention.
June 2024: An RCE vulnerability in a Microsoft messaging feature and a third-party flaw in a DNS authentication protocol are the most pressing issues to address in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update.
May 2024: A critical SharePoint vulnerability warrants attention this month, but it is another flaw that seems to be linked to the infamous Qakbot malware that is drawing attention.

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May Patch Tuesday brings five exploited zero-days to fix
Microsoft has issued fixes for a total of five new zero-day vulnerabilities out of a grand total of just over 70 addressable common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the fifth Patch Tuesday of 2025 – over 80 when third-party issues are accounted for. In numerical order, this month’s zero days are as follows: CVE-2025-30400, an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft DWM Core Library; CVE-2025-30397, a memory corruption leading to remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Scripting Engine; CVE-2025-32701, an EoP vulnerability in Windows Common Log File System Driver (CLFS); CVE-2025-32706, a second EoP flaw in CLFS; CVE-2025-32709, an EoP issue in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys). All five of these CVEs are listed by Microsoft as being exploited in the wild, but have not yet been made public. They are all rated as being of Important severity, and all save the Scripting Engine flaw carry CVSS ratings of 7.8. Mike Walters, president and co-founder of patch management specialist Action1, said that the two CLFS issues stood out as particularly dangerous given its importance in computing – the CLFS is a critical component that providers logging services to user- and kernel-mode applications, and is widely used by various system services and third-party applications. “Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities can escalate privileges to system level, granting them full control to run arbitrary code, install malware, modify data, or disable security protections,” said Walters. “With low complexity and minimal privileges needed, these flaws pose a serious risk, especially given the confirmed in-the-wild exploitation [and] while no public exploit code is currently available, the presence of active attacks suggests that targeted campaigns, potentially involving advanced persistent threats (APTs), are already underway. “Organisations should prioritise immediate assessment and remediation of these vulnerabilities to prevent potential compromise. Any organisation running Windows systems – across enterprise, government, education, or consumer sectors – could be exposed. Given Windows’ global footprint, millions of devices are likely at risk,” said Walters. CVE-2025-30400 in DWM Core Library should also be high on security admins’ patching lists, observed Kev Breen, senior director of threat research at Immersive. He explained: “If exploited, it would allow attackers to gain system-level permission on the affected host. With this level of privilege, attackers would be able to gain full control over the host, including any security tools and user accounts, potentially allowing for domain-level access to be compromised. “This CVE is marked as ‘Exploitation Detected’ by the Microsoft team, meaning patches should be applied immediately as threat groups, including ransomware affiliates, will be quick to leverage this once more details become public.” Breen added that once this happens, cyber teams and threat hunters should work quickly to review their systems for indicators of compromise (IoCs) to ensure that they haven’t been hit in the window between the point at which threat actors began at-scale exploitation, and the patch was released. Breen’s colleague, cyber threat intelligence researcher Ben Hopkins, ran the rule over the remaining exploited zero-days, CVE-20205-30397 in Scripting Engine and CVE-2025-32709 in AFD.sys “A scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability occurs when the Microsoft scripting engine mishandles objects in memory, in this case leading to an elevation of privilege being performed by an attacker,” he explained. “This specific vulnerability exists … involves access to a resource using (‘type confusion’) which allows attackers to execute code over a network. Type confusion in this context occurs when a program mistakenly treats a piece of data as a different type than it actually is, which leads to undefined and unpredictable behaviour, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code and elevate their privileges,” said Hopkins For the layperson, this means that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network. Turning to the issue affecting AFD.sys, a core Windows kernel-mode driver that supports network socket operations by bridging from WinSock (Windows Sockets API) in user space, and lower-level network drivers in the kernel, Hopkins explained that an unauthorized attacker could exploit a condition in which memory that has been deallocated can still be accessed to inject controlled data into memory and influence how the program behaves, ultimately granting them the ability to elevate their privileges. In both cases, what this means is that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network. Two additional zero-days have been publicly-disclosed today (13 May) but have not yet been reported as coming under attack at the time of writing. These are CVE-2025-26685, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for Identity, and CVE-2025-32702, an RCE vulnerability in Visual Studio. Both of these are rated of Important severity, carrying CVSS scores of 6.5 and 7.8 respectively. Finally, the May update brings a total of 11 critical flaws affecting Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage Resource, Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft msagsfeedback.zurewebsites.net, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus and Remote Desktop Client (RDP). In their impact, these issues run the gamut from EoP to spoofing to information disclosure, and six of them lead to RCE, said Microsoft. Of the critical issues, Walters’ co-CEO and co-founder at Action1, Alex Vovk, told Computer Weekly that the two RDP flaws stood out in particular. These are tracked as CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967. “Both vulnerabilities pose critical risks, including remote code execution, full system compromise, and data breaches,” remarked Vovk. “Given the broad adoption of remote desktop services, many organizations are potentially exposed. CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967 underscore the urgent need to secure both client and server components in remote access environments.” Read more about Patch Tuesday April 2025: Microsoft is correcting 124 vulnerabilities in its March Patch Tuesday, one of which is being actively exploited in the wild, and 11 of which are ‘critical’. March 2025: The third Patch Tuesday of 2025 brought fixes for 57 flaws and a hefty number of zero-days. February 2025: Microsoft corrected 57 vulnerabilities, two of which are being actively exploited in the wild, and three of which are ‘critical’. January 2025: The largest Patch Tuesday of the 2020s so far brings fixes for more than 150 CVEs ranging widely in their scope and severity – including eight zero-day flaws. December 2024: Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. November 2024: High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update. October 2024: Stand-out vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday drop include problems in Microsoft Management Console and the Windows MSHTML Platform. September 2024: Four critical remote code execution bugs in Windows and three critical elevated privileges vulnerabilities will keep admins busy. August 2024: Microsoft patches six actively exploited zero-days among over 100 issues during its regular monthly update. July 2024: Microsoft has fixed almost 140 vulnerabilities in its latest monthly update, with a Hyper-V zero-day singled out for urgent attention. June 2024: An RCE vulnerability in a Microsoft messaging feature and a third-party flaw in a DNS authentication protocol are the most pressing issues to address in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update. May 2024: A critical SharePoint vulnerability warrants attention this month, but it is another flaw that seems to be linked to the infamous Qakbot malware that is drawing attention. 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May Patch Tuesday brings five exploited zero-days to fix

Microsoft has issued fixes for a total of five new zero-day vulnerabilities out of a grand total of just over 70 addressable common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the fifth Patch Tuesday of 2025 – over 80 when third-party issues are accounted for. In numerical order, this month’s zero days are as follows: CVE-2025-30400, an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft DWM Core Library; CVE-2025-30397, a memory corruption leading to remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Scripting Engine; CVE-2025-32701, an EoP vulnerability in Windows Common Log File System Driver (CLFS); CVE-2025-32706, a second EoP flaw in CLFS; CVE-2025-32709, an EoP issue in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys). All five of these CVEs are listed by Microsoft as being exploited in the wild, but have not yet been made public. They are all rated as being of Important severity, and all save the Scripting Engine flaw carry CVSS ratings of 7.8. Mike Walters, president and co-founder of patch management specialist Action1, said that the two CLFS issues stood out as particularly dangerous given its importance in computing – the CLFS is a critical component that providers logging services to user- and kernel-mode applications, and is widely used by various system services and third-party applications. “Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities can escalate privileges to system level, granting them full control to run arbitrary code, install malware, modify data, or disable security protections,” said Walters. “With low complexity and minimal privileges needed, these flaws pose a serious risk, especially given the confirmed in-the-wild exploitation [and] while no public exploit code is currently available, the presence of active attacks suggests that targeted campaigns, potentially involving advanced persistent threats (APTs), are already underway. “Organisations should prioritise immediate assessment and remediation of these vulnerabilities to prevent potential compromise. Any organisation running Windows systems – across enterprise, government, education, or consumer sectors – could be exposed. Given Windows’ global footprint, millions of devices are likely at risk,” said Walters. CVE-2025-30400 in DWM Core Library should also be high on security admins’ patching lists, observed Kev Breen, senior director of threat research at Immersive. He explained: “If exploited, it would allow attackers to gain system-level permission on the affected host. With this level of privilege, attackers would be able to gain full control over the host, including any security tools and user accounts, potentially allowing for domain-level access to be compromised. “This CVE is marked as ‘Exploitation Detected’ by the Microsoft team, meaning patches should be applied immediately as threat groups, including ransomware affiliates, will be quick to leverage this once more details become public.” Breen added that once this happens, cyber teams and threat hunters should work quickly to review their systems for indicators of compromise (IoCs) to ensure that they haven’t been hit in the window between the point at which threat actors began at-scale exploitation, and the patch was released. Breen’s colleague, cyber threat intelligence researcher Ben Hopkins, ran the rule over the remaining exploited zero-days, CVE-20205-30397 in Scripting Engine and CVE-2025-32709 in AFD.sys “A scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability occurs when the Microsoft scripting engine mishandles objects in memory, in this case leading to an elevation of privilege being performed by an attacker,” he explained. “This specific vulnerability exists … involves access to a resource using (‘type confusion’) which allows attackers to execute code over a network. Type confusion in this context occurs when a program mistakenly treats a piece of data as a different type than it actually is, which leads to undefined and unpredictable behaviour, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code and elevate their privileges,” said Hopkins For the layperson, this means that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network. Turning to the issue affecting AFD.sys, a core Windows kernel-mode driver that supports network socket operations by bridging from WinSock (Windows Sockets API) in user space, and lower-level network drivers in the kernel, Hopkins explained that an unauthorized attacker could exploit a condition in which memory that has been deallocated can still be accessed to inject controlled data into memory and influence how the program behaves, ultimately granting them the ability to elevate their privileges. In both cases, what this means is that having attained system-level privileges, a threat actor could easily access sensitive data and look for opportunities to pivot to other, more valuable parts of the victim’s network. Two additional zero-days have been publicly-disclosed today (13 May) but have not yet been reported as coming under attack at the time of writing. These are CVE-2025-26685, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for Identity, and CVE-2025-32702, an RCE vulnerability in Visual Studio. Both of these are rated of Important severity, carrying CVSS scores of 6.5 and 7.8 respectively. Finally, the May update brings a total of 11 critical flaws affecting Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage Resource, Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft msagsfeedback.zurewebsites.net, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus and Remote Desktop Client (RDP). In their impact, these issues run the gamut from EoP to spoofing to information disclosure, and six of them lead to RCE, said Microsoft. Of the critical issues, Walters’ co-CEO and co-founder at Action1, Alex Vovk, told Computer Weekly that the two RDP flaws stood out in particular. These are tracked as CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967. “Both vulnerabilities pose critical risks, including remote code execution, full system compromise, and data breaches,” remarked Vovk. “Given the broad adoption of remote desktop services, many organizations are potentially exposed. CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967 underscore the urgent need to secure both client and server components in remote access environments.” Read more about Patch Tuesday April 2025: Microsoft is correcting 124 vulnerabilities in its March Patch Tuesday, one of which is being actively exploited in the wild, and 11 of which are ‘critical’. March 2025: The third Patch Tuesday of 2025 brought fixes for 57 flaws and a hefty number of zero-days. February 2025: Microsoft corrected 57 vulnerabilities, two of which are being actively exploited in the wild, and three of which are ‘critical’. January 2025: The largest Patch Tuesday of the 2020s so far brings fixes for more than 150 CVEs ranging widely in their scope and severity – including eight zero-day flaws. December 2024: Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. November 2024: High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update. October 2024: Stand-out vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday drop include problems in Microsoft Management Console and the Windows MSHTML Platform. September 2024: Four critical remote code execution bugs in Windows and three critical elevated privileges vulnerabilities will keep admins busy. August 2024: Microsoft patches six actively exploited zero-days among over 100 issues during its regular monthly update. July 2024: Microsoft has fixed almost 140 vulnerabilities in its latest monthly update, with a Hyper-V zero-day singled out for urgent attention. June 2024: An RCE vulnerability in a Microsoft messaging feature and a third-party flaw in a DNS authentication protocol are the most pressing issues to address in Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update. May 2024: A critical SharePoint vulnerability warrants attention this month, but it is another flaw that seems to be linked to the infamous Qakbot malware that is drawing attention.

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2025-05-13 16:37:43 ·

Marvel Announces ‘Captain America 4’ Streaming Premiere Date
A Brave New World is coming to streaming.Marvel announced today that Captain America: Brave New World will debut on Disney+ in a matter of weeks.
The film, the fourth in the Captain America series and the first with Anthony Mackie in the title role, premiered in theaters back in February.In the movie, the remains of the giant Celestial from Eternals sparks an international crisis, as various nations fight over its invaluable resources.
If that’s not bad enough, the new President of the United States, “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) occasionally turns into a rampaging radiation monster.
Mackie’s Sam Wilson needs to defuse a brewing global war and chill the Red Hulk out if he’s going to save the day.READ MORE: Every MCU Movie, Ranked From Worst to BestMackie is a really good Captain America in my opinion, and Ford looks like he’s having a lot of fun as Ross/Red Hulk.
The guy really goes for it.
But I thought Brave New World fell on the lower end of Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.
As I wrote in my review back in February...Searching for a word to best describe Captain America: Brave New World, the one that keeps coming to mind is inconsistent. Some of the hand-to-hand fighting is way above average for a Marvel film; some of the green screen backgrounds and visual effects are about as clunky as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever produced.
Sometimes characters from elsewhere in the MCU pop up in unexpected places, and the film makes no attempt to explain who they are or what they are doing; at other times the dialogue is so expository and blunt it feels like the verbal equivalent of getting pummeled in the face by a Red Hulk.
For every good moment, there’s a bad one.
Or two.Then again, streaming was made for inconsistent movies, where the cost is a lot lower and you don’t need to drag yourself all the way to a theater, get a babysitter, and so on.
What do you have to lose watching a couple minutes of Harrison Ford going “RARGH! BLARRRR! GRRRRR!” while you fold your laundry?Captain America: Brave New World premieres on Disney+ on May 28 — 15 days from now.Sign up for Disney+ here.Get our free mobile appGuilty Pleasure Movies From the ’90sThese ’90s films do not have good reputations.
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Marvel Announces ‘Captain America 4’ Streaming Premiere Date
A Brave New World is coming to streaming.Marvel announced today that Captain America: Brave New World will debut on Disney+ in a matter of weeks. The film, the fourth in the Captain America series and the first with Anthony Mackie in the title role, premiered in theaters back in February.In the movie, the remains of the giant Celestial from Eternals sparks an international crisis, as various nations fight over its invaluable resources. If that’s not bad enough, the new President of the United States, “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) occasionally turns into a rampaging radiation monster. Mackie’s Sam Wilson needs to defuse a brewing global war and chill the Red Hulk out if he’s going to save the day.READ MORE: Every MCU Movie, Ranked From Worst to BestMackie is a really good Captain America in my opinion, and Ford looks like he’s having a lot of fun as Ross/Red Hulk. The guy really goes for it. But I thought Brave New World fell on the lower end of Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. As I wrote in my review back in February...Searching for a word to best describe Captain America: Brave New World, the one that keeps coming to mind is inconsistent. Some of the hand-to-hand fighting is way above average for a Marvel film; some of the green screen backgrounds and visual effects are about as clunky as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever produced. Sometimes characters from elsewhere in the MCU pop up in unexpected places, and the film makes no attempt to explain who they are or what they are doing; at other times the dialogue is so expository and blunt it feels like the verbal equivalent of getting pummeled in the face by a Red Hulk. For every good moment, there’s a bad one. Or two.Then again, streaming was made for inconsistent movies, where the cost is a lot lower and you don’t need to drag yourself all the way to a theater, get a babysitter, and so on. What do you have to lose watching a couple minutes of Harrison Ford going “RARGH! BLARRRR! GRRRRR!” while you fold your laundry?Captain America: Brave New World premieres on Disney+ on May 28 — 15 days from now.Sign up for Disney+ here.Get our free mobile appGuilty Pleasure Movies From the ’90sThese ’90s films do not have good reputations. Most are cheesy and a few are really dated. We love them anyway.Categories: Movie News, Superheroes Source: https://screencrush.com/watch-captain-america-brave-new-world-online/ #marvel #announces #captain #america #streaming #premiere #date

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Marvel Announces ‘Captain America 4’ Streaming Premiere Date

A Brave New World is coming to streaming.Marvel announced today that Captain America: Brave New World will debut on Disney+ in a matter of weeks. The film, the fourth in the Captain America series and the first with Anthony Mackie in the title role, premiered in theaters back in February.In the movie, the remains of the giant Celestial from Eternals sparks an international crisis, as various nations fight over its invaluable resources. If that’s not bad enough, the new President of the United States, “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) occasionally turns into a rampaging radiation monster. Mackie’s Sam Wilson needs to defuse a brewing global war and chill the Red Hulk out if he’s going to save the day.READ MORE: Every MCU Movie, Ranked From Worst to BestMackie is a really good Captain America in my opinion, and Ford looks like he’s having a lot of fun as Ross/Red Hulk. The guy really goes for it. But I thought Brave New World fell on the lower end of Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. As I wrote in my review back in February...Searching for a word to best describe Captain America: Brave New World, the one that keeps coming to mind is inconsistent. Some of the hand-to-hand fighting is way above average for a Marvel film; some of the green screen backgrounds and visual effects are about as clunky as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever produced. Sometimes characters from elsewhere in the MCU pop up in unexpected places, and the film makes no attempt to explain who they are or what they are doing; at other times the dialogue is so expository and blunt it feels like the verbal equivalent of getting pummeled in the face by a Red Hulk. For every good moment, there’s a bad one. Or two.Then again, streaming was made for inconsistent movies, where the cost is a lot lower and you don’t need to drag yourself all the way to a theater, get a babysitter, and so on. What do you have to lose watching a couple minutes of Harrison Ford going “RARGH! BLARRRR! GRRRRR!” while you fold your laundry?Captain America: Brave New World premieres on Disney+ on May 28 — 15 days from now.Sign up for Disney+ here.Get our free mobile appGuilty Pleasure Movies From the ’90sThese ’90s films do not have good reputations. Most are cheesy and a few are really dated. We love them anyway.Categories: Movie News, Superheroes

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#333;">Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns

Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy.
Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI).
Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month.
It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”.
>> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up?
Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector.
“Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said.
“The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.”
But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy.
“I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said.
“I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.”
Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.”
Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare.
The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales.
PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules.
“There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model.
What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.”
The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.

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Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns
Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy. Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI). Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month. It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”. >> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up? Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector. “Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said. “The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.” But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy. “I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said. “I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.” Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.” Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare. The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales. PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules. “There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model. What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.” The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.
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Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns

Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy. Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI). Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month. It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”. >> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up? Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector. “Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said. “The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.” But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy. “I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said. “I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.” Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.” Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare. The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales. PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules. “There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model. What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.” The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.

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2025-05-13 12:29:26 ·

I’ve been using the wrong gaming VR headset for years

As a long-time VR gamer, I’ve always found myself in an awkward position.
I’m certainly not a casual player at this point, but I’m also not quite a full-blown techie.
I don’t spend my time studying the ins and outs of lens shapes or obsessing over resolution.
I’m just happy to use whatever headset lets me play games comfortably and conveniently.
That’s meant that for the past few years, my Meta Quest 3 (and Quest 3S) have been my go-to choice for gaming.
That said, they haven’t always been a perfect fit for my needs.
I’ve struggled to get the comfort level exactly where I need it and I often find that its visual barriers butt into my experiences more than I’d like.
I’ve learned to live with those quirks over the years because it felt like there wasn’t any other option.
That is, until I dusted off my PlayStation VR2 for the first time in over a year.
After sitting down to play The Midnight Walk on my forgotten headset, I’m now wondering why I ever stopped using it in the first place.
It’s a reminder that just because something is the shiny new toy doesn’t mean that it’s inherently the best choice for your needs.

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Allow me to explain how I got in this mess first.
Ever since I became interested in VR games, I’ve decided to stick to two ecosystems: Meta and PSVR.
There was a simple logistical reason for that, as my PC is a little too outdated to properly power PC headsets.
The plug and play nature of the PSVR and the wireless freedom of the Quest both fit my specific needs.
I figured I’d keep up with Sony’s device to play its exclusives and use Meta’s devices for more general use.
The reality, though, was that I started falling into the habit of just using whatever was newest for everything.
That’s the sort of pitfall you can easily run into when you review tech for a living.

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At the end of 2022, I was happily using the Meta Quest 2.
When the PlayStation VR2 rolled around in early 2023, I instinctively jumped ship — and for good reason.
Sony’s second generation headset was impressive at the time, offering high resolution visuals and excellent eye-tracking.
I was happy with that as my primary platform even if the promise of first-party support fell apart immediately after Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
Then came the Meta Quest 3 later that year.
I switched over to it in an instant, welcoming back a life of wireless play.
Only one year later, I’d switch again to the Meta Quest 3S, which I use to this day because I appreciate its passthrough tech.
My PSVR2 hadn’t been used in over a year as of last weekend.
KIWI Design
That’s not because the Quest is a better headset that solves all of my problems.
In fact, I’ve had two major gripes with it over the past few years.
The first is that I’ve struggled with its virtual boundaries.
I live in a fairly compact apartment, so I don’t have a full room I can freely move around when I play.
When I’m standing, I have to use a sliver of floor space in my bedroom.
I’ve found that I’m constantly hitting the barrier grid when I try to play, as it triggers if I so much as brush up against it.
The same is true for seated play, where I always find myself breaking out.
My bigger gripe is with comfort.
To this day, I can not get a Meta headset to fit my head right.
It always squeezes my skull tighter than I’d like, which means that I need to play in shorter bursts.
Loosening it to the point of comfort generally means that I have to live withy a blurrier image.
I’m willing to make those compromises on both ends for a great game, but it makes it hard for me to get too invested in long games like Asgard’s Wrath 2.
And hey, what is my other option?
It turns out that I had one all along and just didn’t realize it.
I received a review code for The Midnight Walk on PSVR2, which was incentive enough to bring it out of storage for another ride.
As soon as I put it on, I couldn’t believe I had ever ditched it in the first place.
For one, I find it far more comfortable that I’d remembered.
Perhaps it’s just because I’d grown so accustomed to the Quest, but it rests so well on my head that I could sit for over two hours without even thinking about it.
I also never found my game interrupted by the virtual boundaries I constantly see on Quest.
PSVR2 feels less sensitive overall, allowing me to more easily immerse myself in its digital worlds (and I only punched a wall once while doing it!).
Digital Trends
In my head, I had convinced myself that the reason I dropped it was due to the Quest 3 being more technically impressive, but now I’m even questioning that.
Yes, the Quest 3 is better on paper with higher resolution per eye, but the PSVR2 bridges that gap with its OLED display that creates a higher contrast image.
As part of the tradeoff, I also get access to some incredibly impressive eye tracking, something I’d almost forgotten about entirely in the switch to Quest.
In The Midnight Walk, I was able to close my eyes to control parts of the game, which the headset tracked with pinpoint accuracy.
Going back to the PSVR2 felt like using it for the first time.
I had taken so many of its great qualities for granted because I had convinced myself that new always meant better.
It doesn’t, though that’s not to throw shade at the Quest 3 or 3S.
Both are great gaming headsets and their wireless play can’t be beat.
I still imagine that I’ll play a chunk of my VR games there so I have the freedom to move.
But I’ve also come away having learned a valuable lesson about tech: Sometimes the device that suits you best is the one you already own.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/ive-been-using-the-wrong-gaming-vr-headset-this-entire-time/
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I’ve been using the wrong gaming VR headset for years
As a long-time VR gamer, I’ve always found myself in an awkward position. I’m certainly not a casual player at this point, but I’m also not quite a full-blown techie. I don’t spend my time studying the ins and outs of lens shapes or obsessing over resolution. I’m just happy to use whatever headset lets me play games comfortably and conveniently. That’s meant that for the past few years, my Meta Quest 3 (and Quest 3S) have been my go-to choice for gaming. That said, they haven’t always been a perfect fit for my needs. I’ve struggled to get the comfort level exactly where I need it and I often find that its visual barriers butt into my experiences more than I’d like. I’ve learned to live with those quirks over the years because it felt like there wasn’t any other option. That is, until I dusted off my PlayStation VR2 for the first time in over a year. After sitting down to play The Midnight Walk on my forgotten headset, I’m now wondering why I ever stopped using it in the first place. It’s a reminder that just because something is the shiny new toy doesn’t mean that it’s inherently the best choice for your needs. Recommended Videos Allow me to explain how I got in this mess first. Ever since I became interested in VR games, I’ve decided to stick to two ecosystems: Meta and PSVR. There was a simple logistical reason for that, as my PC is a little too outdated to properly power PC headsets. The plug and play nature of the PSVR and the wireless freedom of the Quest both fit my specific needs. I figured I’d keep up with Sony’s device to play its exclusives and use Meta’s devices for more general use. The reality, though, was that I started falling into the habit of just using whatever was newest for everything. That’s the sort of pitfall you can easily run into when you review tech for a living. Related At the end of 2022, I was happily using the Meta Quest 2. When the PlayStation VR2 rolled around in early 2023, I instinctively jumped ship — and for good reason. Sony’s second generation headset was impressive at the time, offering high resolution visuals and excellent eye-tracking. I was happy with that as my primary platform even if the promise of first-party support fell apart immediately after Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Then came the Meta Quest 3 later that year. I switched over to it in an instant, welcoming back a life of wireless play. Only one year later, I’d switch again to the Meta Quest 3S, which I use to this day because I appreciate its passthrough tech. My PSVR2 hadn’t been used in over a year as of last weekend. KIWI Design That’s not because the Quest is a better headset that solves all of my problems. In fact, I’ve had two major gripes with it over the past few years. The first is that I’ve struggled with its virtual boundaries. I live in a fairly compact apartment, so I don’t have a full room I can freely move around when I play. When I’m standing, I have to use a sliver of floor space in my bedroom. I’ve found that I’m constantly hitting the barrier grid when I try to play, as it triggers if I so much as brush up against it. The same is true for seated play, where I always find myself breaking out. My bigger gripe is with comfort. To this day, I can not get a Meta headset to fit my head right. It always squeezes my skull tighter than I’d like, which means that I need to play in shorter bursts. Loosening it to the point of comfort generally means that I have to live withy a blurrier image. I’m willing to make those compromises on both ends for a great game, but it makes it hard for me to get too invested in long games like Asgard’s Wrath 2. And hey, what is my other option? It turns out that I had one all along and just didn’t realize it. I received a review code for The Midnight Walk on PSVR2, which was incentive enough to bring it out of storage for another ride. As soon as I put it on, I couldn’t believe I had ever ditched it in the first place. For one, I find it far more comfortable that I’d remembered. Perhaps it’s just because I’d grown so accustomed to the Quest, but it rests so well on my head that I could sit for over two hours without even thinking about it. I also never found my game interrupted by the virtual boundaries I constantly see on Quest. PSVR2 feels less sensitive overall, allowing me to more easily immerse myself in its digital worlds (and I only punched a wall once while doing it!). Digital Trends In my head, I had convinced myself that the reason I dropped it was due to the Quest 3 being more technically impressive, but now I’m even questioning that. Yes, the Quest 3 is better on paper with higher resolution per eye, but the PSVR2 bridges that gap with its OLED display that creates a higher contrast image. As part of the tradeoff, I also get access to some incredibly impressive eye tracking, something I’d almost forgotten about entirely in the switch to Quest. In The Midnight Walk, I was able to close my eyes to control parts of the game, which the headset tracked with pinpoint accuracy. Going back to the PSVR2 felt like using it for the first time. I had taken so many of its great qualities for granted because I had convinced myself that new always meant better. It doesn’t, though that’s not to throw shade at the Quest 3 or 3S. Both are great gaming headsets and their wireless play can’t be beat. I still imagine that I’ll play a chunk of my VR games there so I have the freedom to move. But I’ve also come away having learned a valuable lesson about tech: Sometimes the device that suits you best is the one you already own. Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/ive-been-using-the-wrong-gaming-vr-headset-this-entire-time/ #ive #using #wrong #gaming #headset #years

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I’ve been using the wrong gaming VR headset for years

As a long-time VR gamer, I’ve always found myself in an awkward position. I’m certainly not a casual player at this point, but I’m also not quite a full-blown techie. I don’t spend my time studying the ins and outs of lens shapes or obsessing over resolution. I’m just happy to use whatever headset lets me play games comfortably and conveniently. That’s meant that for the past few years, my Meta Quest 3 (and Quest 3S) have been my go-to choice for gaming. That said, they haven’t always been a perfect fit for my needs. I’ve struggled to get the comfort level exactly where I need it and I often find that its visual barriers butt into my experiences more than I’d like. I’ve learned to live with those quirks over the years because it felt like there wasn’t any other option. That is, until I dusted off my PlayStation VR2 for the first time in over a year. After sitting down to play The Midnight Walk on my forgotten headset, I’m now wondering why I ever stopped using it in the first place. It’s a reminder that just because something is the shiny new toy doesn’t mean that it’s inherently the best choice for your needs. Recommended Videos Allow me to explain how I got in this mess first. Ever since I became interested in VR games, I’ve decided to stick to two ecosystems: Meta and PSVR. There was a simple logistical reason for that, as my PC is a little too outdated to properly power PC headsets. The plug and play nature of the PSVR and the wireless freedom of the Quest both fit my specific needs. I figured I’d keep up with Sony’s device to play its exclusives and use Meta’s devices for more general use. The reality, though, was that I started falling into the habit of just using whatever was newest for everything. That’s the sort of pitfall you can easily run into when you review tech for a living. Related At the end of 2022, I was happily using the Meta Quest 2. When the PlayStation VR2 rolled around in early 2023, I instinctively jumped ship — and for good reason. Sony’s second generation headset was impressive at the time, offering high resolution visuals and excellent eye-tracking. I was happy with that as my primary platform even if the promise of first-party support fell apart immediately after Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Then came the Meta Quest 3 later that year. I switched over to it in an instant, welcoming back a life of wireless play. Only one year later, I’d switch again to the Meta Quest 3S, which I use to this day because I appreciate its passthrough tech. My PSVR2 hadn’t been used in over a year as of last weekend. KIWI Design That’s not because the Quest is a better headset that solves all of my problems. In fact, I’ve had two major gripes with it over the past few years. The first is that I’ve struggled with its virtual boundaries. I live in a fairly compact apartment, so I don’t have a full room I can freely move around when I play. When I’m standing, I have to use a sliver of floor space in my bedroom. I’ve found that I’m constantly hitting the barrier grid when I try to play, as it triggers if I so much as brush up against it. The same is true for seated play, where I always find myself breaking out. My bigger gripe is with comfort. To this day, I can not get a Meta headset to fit my head right. It always squeezes my skull tighter than I’d like, which means that I need to play in shorter bursts. Loosening it to the point of comfort generally means that I have to live withy a blurrier image. I’m willing to make those compromises on both ends for a great game, but it makes it hard for me to get too invested in long games like Asgard’s Wrath 2. And hey, what is my other option? It turns out that I had one all along and just didn’t realize it. I received a review code for The Midnight Walk on PSVR2, which was incentive enough to bring it out of storage for another ride. As soon as I put it on, I couldn’t believe I had ever ditched it in the first place. For one, I find it far more comfortable that I’d remembered. Perhaps it’s just because I’d grown so accustomed to the Quest, but it rests so well on my head that I could sit for over two hours without even thinking about it. I also never found my game interrupted by the virtual boundaries I constantly see on Quest. PSVR2 feels less sensitive overall, allowing me to more easily immerse myself in its digital worlds (and I only punched a wall once while doing it!). Digital Trends In my head, I had convinced myself that the reason I dropped it was due to the Quest 3 being more technically impressive, but now I’m even questioning that. Yes, the Quest 3 is better on paper with higher resolution per eye, but the PSVR2 bridges that gap with its OLED display that creates a higher contrast image. As part of the tradeoff, I also get access to some incredibly impressive eye tracking, something I’d almost forgotten about entirely in the switch to Quest. In The Midnight Walk, I was able to close my eyes to control parts of the game, which the headset tracked with pinpoint accuracy. Going back to the PSVR2 felt like using it for the first time. I had taken so many of its great qualities for granted because I had convinced myself that new always meant better. It doesn’t, though that’s not to throw shade at the Quest 3 or 3S. Both are great gaming headsets and their wireless play can’t be beat. I still imagine that I’ll play a chunk of my VR games there so I have the freedom to move. But I’ve also come away having learned a valuable lesson about tech: Sometimes the device that suits you best is the one you already own.

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Government picks former Olympic chief to chair Oxford Growth Commission

Group tasked with accelerating plans for new housing and infrastructureThe government has announced the appointment of Neale Coleman as the chair of the Oxford Growth Commission.
The commission will identify how best to unlock new development across the city and its surrounding areas and forms part of wider government plans to boost development in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Coleman previously worked for the Greater London Authority as an aide to both Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson.
During this time, he was co-chair of the Olympic Delivery Group at the Greater London Authority, leading its work on the bid and delivery of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Neale Coleman has been named the chief of the Oxford Growth Commission
He subsequently took a role in ensuring the continued redevelopment of the Olympic site in east London as deputy chair and later chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said: “I know Neale will use his invaluable expertise to help remove barriers holding up the delivery of essential housing and critical infrastructure in the city, and that he will ensure the Commission is effectively supporting the government’s wider plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor to raise living standards, create new jobs and bolster the country’s connectivity and energy security.”
The group will focus on five initial workstreams, which include facilitating priority transport infrastructure, addressing utilities constraints and identifying a pipeline of priority housing projects.
The other two workstreams will see the group work with universities to encourage private investment in skills and pilot new investment models to accelerate infrastructure projects.
The commission will work closely with Lord Vallance as Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor Champion as well as Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company.
The commission will be composed of nine representatives, including the Ministry of Housing and Homes England.

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Government picks former Olympic chief to chair Oxford Growth Commission
Group tasked with accelerating plans for new housing and infrastructureThe government has announced the appointment of Neale Coleman as the chair of the Oxford Growth Commission. The commission will identify how best to unlock new development across the city and its surrounding areas and forms part of wider government plans to boost development in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. Coleman previously worked for the Greater London Authority as an aide to both Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson. During this time, he was co-chair of the Olympic Delivery Group at the Greater London Authority, leading its work on the bid and delivery of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Neale Coleman has been named the chief of the Oxford Growth Commission He subsequently took a role in ensuring the continued redevelopment of the Olympic site in east London as deputy chair and later chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said: “I know Neale will use his invaluable expertise to help remove barriers holding up the delivery of essential housing and critical infrastructure in the city, and that he will ensure the Commission is effectively supporting the government’s wider plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor to raise living standards, create new jobs and bolster the country’s connectivity and energy security.” The group will focus on five initial workstreams, which include facilitating priority transport infrastructure, addressing utilities constraints and identifying a pipeline of priority housing projects. The other two workstreams will see the group work with universities to encourage private investment in skills and pilot new investment models to accelerate infrastructure projects. The commission will work closely with Lord Vallance as Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor Champion as well as Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company. The commission will be composed of nine representatives, including the Ministry of Housing and Homes England. Source: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/government-picks-former-olympic-chief-to-chair-oxford-growth-commission/5135939.article #government #picks #former #olympic #chief #chair #oxford #growth #commission

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Group tasked with accelerating plans for new housing and infrastructureThe government has announced the appointment of Neale Coleman as the chair of the Oxford Growth Commission. The commission will identify how best to unlock new development across the city and its surrounding areas and forms part of wider government plans to boost development in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. Coleman previously worked for the Greater London Authority as an aide to both Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson. During this time, he was co-chair of the Olympic Delivery Group at the Greater London Authority, leading its work on the bid and delivery of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Neale Coleman has been named the chief of the Oxford Growth Commission He subsequently took a role in ensuring the continued redevelopment of the Olympic site in east London as deputy chair and later chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said: “I know Neale will use his invaluable expertise to help remove barriers holding up the delivery of essential housing and critical infrastructure in the city, and that he will ensure the Commission is effectively supporting the government’s wider plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor to raise living standards, create new jobs and bolster the country’s connectivity and energy security.” The group will focus on five initial workstreams, which include facilitating priority transport infrastructure, addressing utilities constraints and identifying a pipeline of priority housing projects. The other two workstreams will see the group work with universities to encourage private investment in skills and pilot new investment models to accelerate infrastructure projects. The commission will work closely with Lord Vallance as Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor Champion as well as Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company. The commission will be composed of nine representatives, including the Ministry of Housing and Homes England.

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State of ArchViz Webinar: How AI Is Changing Architectural Visualization
The world of architectural visualization is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies and shifting industry demands.
To capture the latest trends, Architizer and Chaos surveyed more than 1,000 design professionals worldwide, uncovering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the field.
The results are now available in the free-to-download State of Architectural Visualization 2024-25 Report — a must-read for architects, designers, and visualization specialists looking to stay ahead of the curve.
In an engaging webinar hosted by Architizer and Chaos, Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos, took to our virtual stage to explore the findings of the 2024-25 survey and report — and what they mean for the future of architectural visualization.
Read on to discover the key points from Bates’ captivating presentation.
Your browser does not support this, try viewing it on YouTube: YOUR URL
Shifting Demographics and Global Reach
Bates began by highlighting the wide-reaching, diverse nature of the survey respondents, which helps to substantiate and increase confidence in the findings.
This year’s survey reflected a wider range of voices than ever before, with participants hailing from more than 75 countries.
While 40% were U.S.-based, there was a significant increase in participation from the EU, UK, Oceania, and Asia.
Firm size varied as well, with 64% of responses coming from small firms with fewer than 20 employees juxtaposed with a healthy 14% representation from firms with 100+ employees.
“This kind of spread means that the data speaks to everyone in the AEC industry — from freelancers to global studios,” Bates emphasized.
“All those different stakeholders have different needs, and the survey helps us understand them.”
Chaos and Architizer’s annual industry reports include “The Future of Architectural Visualization” (2023), “The State of AI in Architecture” (2024), and “The State of Architectural Visualization” (2024-2025).
Download the latest report for free here.
Bates emphasized that this year’s survey data has already shaped real-world strategy for Chaos: “This is information that’s incredibly valuable to us as a company when we think about what products to develop — large-scale initiatives, M&A, and more.” The report has been used in internal product roadmaps and even supported due diligence in recent acquisitions.
Acceleration and Specialization in AI
AI emerged as a central theme in both the report and the webinar — a fact that should come as no surprise given the rapid emergence of this technology in recent years.
According to the data, 56% of respondents are now actively using AI tools in their workflows, up dramatically from last year’s insights into AI across the industry.
35% are using AI to generate quick variations, while 44% are generating concept images and ideas early in design.
These numbers appear to show that a “maturing” process is underway when it comes to AI usage within architecture.
“People are no longer AI-hesitant,” Bates said.
“We’re seeing a lot of firms experimenting with it, and the number of people fully invested — who say it’s part of their workflow — is growing.”
Chaos recently acquired EvolveLAB and is developing integrated AI tools for its suite of architectural visualization applications.
Roderick’s webinar demonstrated a range of potential applications for AI, including this animated construction timelapse.
Chaos’s response to this evolving landscape is characteristically dynamic — they have already developed and launched tailor-made AI tools like the AI Enhancer in Enscape, which can instantly improve the realism of renderings, and have acquired EvolveLAB, which creates high-quality AI-driven tools for visualization, modeling and project documentation.
“These aren’t generic solutions anymore,” commented Bates.
“These are tools trained on architectural datasets, made specifically for architectural visualization.”
Benefits of AI cited in the survey included faster workflows, enhanced creativity, and lower costs — “this sounds like a CFO’s dream right here”, remarked Bates.
He went on to present examples of AI in action, from a sketch being transformed into a rendering, to instant material variations for a contemporary interior.
Standardization, Integration, and the Path Forward
The webinar also tackled some of the biggest roadblocks identified in the report: integration friction, lack of standardization, and concerns around quality control.
“Architectural firms thrive on consistency,” said Bates, “and AI’s variability can be a headache.”
To address this, Chaos is building standardized prompt libraries and working toward seamless integration across its visualization tools.
“You shouldn’t have to redo work,” Bates emphasized.
“If you’re in our ecosystem — or bringing in data from other platforms — it should just work.”
Additionally, sustainability was highlighted as another challenging yet high-potential area within visualization workflows, based on survey feedback.
As Bates explained, tools like Enscape Impact now offer rapid building performance simulations integrated directly into the design environment, requiring just a small number of key inputs.
“It almost gets to the level of an AI prompt,” he noted.
Architects are seeking even more automation and ease of use within this niche, signaling a strong demand for sustainability tools that are faster, smarter, and more intuitive — underscoring a major opportunity for future innovation.
The webinar concluded with a lively Q&A, with AI predictably at the center of the debate.
Some viewers expressed apprehension around the rapid adoption of these tools, while others pointed to the promise of AI’s efficiencies, freeing them up to focus more on design ideation.
Whichever side of the argument you land on currently, one thing is certain — the State of Architectural Visualization report provides an invaluable source of insight into the industry today — and where it is heading tomorrow.
To learn more and download your free copy of the report, click here, and learn more about Chaos’s latest developments in architectural visualization here.
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State of ArchViz Webinar: How AI Is Changing Architectural Visualization
The world of architectural visualization is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies and shifting industry demands. To capture the latest trends, Architizer and Chaos surveyed more than 1,000 design professionals worldwide, uncovering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the field. The results are now available in the free-to-download State of Architectural Visualization 2024-25 Report — a must-read for architects, designers, and visualization specialists looking to stay ahead of the curve. In an engaging webinar hosted by Architizer and Chaos, Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos, took to our virtual stage to explore the findings of the 2024-25 survey and report — and what they mean for the future of architectural visualization. Read on to discover the key points from Bates’ captivating presentation. Your browser does not support this, try viewing it on YouTube: YOUR URL Shifting Demographics and Global Reach Bates began by highlighting the wide-reaching, diverse nature of the survey respondents, which helps to substantiate and increase confidence in the findings. This year’s survey reflected a wider range of voices than ever before, with participants hailing from more than 75 countries. While 40% were U.S.-based, there was a significant increase in participation from the EU, UK, Oceania, and Asia. Firm size varied as well, with 64% of responses coming from small firms with fewer than 20 employees juxtaposed with a healthy 14% representation from firms with 100+ employees. “This kind of spread means that the data speaks to everyone in the AEC industry — from freelancers to global studios,” Bates emphasized. “All those different stakeholders have different needs, and the survey helps us understand them.” Chaos and Architizer’s annual industry reports include “The Future of Architectural Visualization” (2023), “The State of AI in Architecture” (2024), and “The State of Architectural Visualization” (2024-2025). Download the latest report for free here. Bates emphasized that this year’s survey data has already shaped real-world strategy for Chaos: “This is information that’s incredibly valuable to us as a company when we think about what products to develop — large-scale initiatives, M&A, and more.” The report has been used in internal product roadmaps and even supported due diligence in recent acquisitions. Acceleration and Specialization in AI AI emerged as a central theme in both the report and the webinar — a fact that should come as no surprise given the rapid emergence of this technology in recent years. According to the data, 56% of respondents are now actively using AI tools in their workflows, up dramatically from last year’s insights into AI across the industry. 35% are using AI to generate quick variations, while 44% are generating concept images and ideas early in design. These numbers appear to show that a “maturing” process is underway when it comes to AI usage within architecture. “People are no longer AI-hesitant,” Bates said. “We’re seeing a lot of firms experimenting with it, and the number of people fully invested — who say it’s part of their workflow — is growing.” Chaos recently acquired EvolveLAB and is developing integrated AI tools for its suite of architectural visualization applications. Roderick’s webinar demonstrated a range of potential applications for AI, including this animated construction timelapse. Chaos’s response to this evolving landscape is characteristically dynamic — they have already developed and launched tailor-made AI tools like the AI Enhancer in Enscape, which can instantly improve the realism of renderings, and have acquired EvolveLAB, which creates high-quality AI-driven tools for visualization, modeling and project documentation. “These aren’t generic solutions anymore,” commented Bates. “These are tools trained on architectural datasets, made specifically for architectural visualization.” Benefits of AI cited in the survey included faster workflows, enhanced creativity, and lower costs — “this sounds like a CFO’s dream right here”, remarked Bates. He went on to present examples of AI in action, from a sketch being transformed into a rendering, to instant material variations for a contemporary interior. Standardization, Integration, and the Path Forward The webinar also tackled some of the biggest roadblocks identified in the report: integration friction, lack of standardization, and concerns around quality control. “Architectural firms thrive on consistency,” said Bates, “and AI’s variability can be a headache.” To address this, Chaos is building standardized prompt libraries and working toward seamless integration across its visualization tools. “You shouldn’t have to redo work,” Bates emphasized. “If you’re in our ecosystem — or bringing in data from other platforms — it should just work.” Additionally, sustainability was highlighted as another challenging yet high-potential area within visualization workflows, based on survey feedback. As Bates explained, tools like Enscape Impact now offer rapid building performance simulations integrated directly into the design environment, requiring just a small number of key inputs. “It almost gets to the level of an AI prompt,” he noted. Architects are seeking even more automation and ease of use within this niche, signaling a strong demand for sustainability tools that are faster, smarter, and more intuitive — underscoring a major opportunity for future innovation. The webinar concluded with a lively Q&A, with AI predictably at the center of the debate. Some viewers expressed apprehension around the rapid adoption of these tools, while others pointed to the promise of AI’s efficiencies, freeing them up to focus more on design ideation. Whichever side of the argument you land on currently, one thing is certain — the State of Architectural Visualization report provides an invaluable source of insight into the industry today — and where it is heading tomorrow. To learn more and download your free copy of the report, click here, and learn more about Chaos’s latest developments in architectural visualization here. The post State of ArchViz Webinar: How AI Is Changing Architectural Visualization appeared first on Journal. 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State of ArchViz Webinar: How AI Is Changing Architectural Visualization

The world of architectural visualization is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies and shifting industry demands. To capture the latest trends, Architizer and Chaos surveyed more than 1,000 design professionals worldwide, uncovering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the field. The results are now available in the free-to-download State of Architectural Visualization 2024-25 Report — a must-read for architects, designers, and visualization specialists looking to stay ahead of the curve. In an engaging webinar hosted by Architizer and Chaos, Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos, took to our virtual stage to explore the findings of the 2024-25 survey and report — and what they mean for the future of architectural visualization. Read on to discover the key points from Bates’ captivating presentation. Your browser does not support this, try viewing it on YouTube: YOUR URL Shifting Demographics and Global Reach Bates began by highlighting the wide-reaching, diverse nature of the survey respondents, which helps to substantiate and increase confidence in the findings. This year’s survey reflected a wider range of voices than ever before, with participants hailing from more than 75 countries. While 40% were U.S.-based, there was a significant increase in participation from the EU, UK, Oceania, and Asia. Firm size varied as well, with 64% of responses coming from small firms with fewer than 20 employees juxtaposed with a healthy 14% representation from firms with 100+ employees. “This kind of spread means that the data speaks to everyone in the AEC industry — from freelancers to global studios,” Bates emphasized. “All those different stakeholders have different needs, and the survey helps us understand them.” Chaos and Architizer’s annual industry reports include “The Future of Architectural Visualization” (2023), “The State of AI in Architecture” (2024), and “The State of Architectural Visualization” (2024-2025). Download the latest report for free here. Bates emphasized that this year’s survey data has already shaped real-world strategy for Chaos: “This is information that’s incredibly valuable to us as a company when we think about what products to develop — large-scale initiatives, M&A, and more.” The report has been used in internal product roadmaps and even supported due diligence in recent acquisitions. Acceleration and Specialization in AI AI emerged as a central theme in both the report and the webinar — a fact that should come as no surprise given the rapid emergence of this technology in recent years. According to the data, 56% of respondents are now actively using AI tools in their workflows, up dramatically from last year’s insights into AI across the industry. 35% are using AI to generate quick variations, while 44% are generating concept images and ideas early in design. These numbers appear to show that a “maturing” process is underway when it comes to AI usage within architecture. “People are no longer AI-hesitant,” Bates said. “We’re seeing a lot of firms experimenting with it, and the number of people fully invested — who say it’s part of their workflow — is growing.” Chaos recently acquired EvolveLAB and is developing integrated AI tools for its suite of architectural visualization applications. Roderick’s webinar demonstrated a range of potential applications for AI, including this animated construction timelapse. Chaos’s response to this evolving landscape is characteristically dynamic — they have already developed and launched tailor-made AI tools like the AI Enhancer in Enscape, which can instantly improve the realism of renderings, and have acquired EvolveLAB, which creates high-quality AI-driven tools for visualization, modeling and project documentation. “These aren’t generic solutions anymore,” commented Bates. “These are tools trained on architectural datasets, made specifically for architectural visualization.” Benefits of AI cited in the survey included faster workflows, enhanced creativity, and lower costs — “this sounds like a CFO’s dream right here”, remarked Bates. He went on to present examples of AI in action, from a sketch being transformed into a rendering, to instant material variations for a contemporary interior. Standardization, Integration, and the Path Forward The webinar also tackled some of the biggest roadblocks identified in the report: integration friction, lack of standardization, and concerns around quality control. “Architectural firms thrive on consistency,” said Bates, “and AI’s variability can be a headache.” To address this, Chaos is building standardized prompt libraries and working toward seamless integration across its visualization tools. “You shouldn’t have to redo work,” Bates emphasized. “If you’re in our ecosystem — or bringing in data from other platforms — it should just work.” Additionally, sustainability was highlighted as another challenging yet high-potential area within visualization workflows, based on survey feedback. As Bates explained, tools like Enscape Impact now offer rapid building performance simulations integrated directly into the design environment, requiring just a small number of key inputs. “It almost gets to the level of an AI prompt,” he noted. Architects are seeking even more automation and ease of use within this niche, signaling a strong demand for sustainability tools that are faster, smarter, and more intuitive — underscoring a major opportunity for future innovation. The webinar concluded with a lively Q&A, with AI predictably at the center of the debate. Some viewers expressed apprehension around the rapid adoption of these tools, while others pointed to the promise of AI’s efficiencies, freeing them up to focus more on design ideation. Whichever side of the argument you land on currently, one thing is certain — the State of Architectural Visualization report provides an invaluable source of insight into the industry today — and where it is heading tomorrow. To learn more and download your free copy of the report, click here, and learn more about Chaos’s latest developments in architectural visualization here. The post State of ArchViz Webinar: How AI Is Changing Architectural Visualization appeared first on Journal.

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Ask a CIO Recruiter: Where Is the ‘I’ in the Modern CIO Role?

Ben Cole, Senior Executive Editor, InformationWeekMay 13, 20256 Min ReadNataly Turjeman via Alamy StockAs technology has evolved, so too has the chief information officer role. As artificial intelligence and advancing tech continue to be vital to business success, the CIO has moved away from the behind-the-scenes exec that keeps IT running smoothly and into a vital voice in the C-suite.Identifying how to best incorporate rapidly advancing tech into business processes has always been a big part of the CIO’s role, says IT leadership recruiter Tarun Inuganti, a senior client partner and global managing partner responsible for Korn Ferry’s Global Technology Officers Practice across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. In this interview with InformationWeek, Inuganti discusses the changing CIO role and how advancing technology has always influenced how IT executives approach the day-to-day.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.What do CIOs need to know about the job and the current CIO job market?The role of the CIO has dramatically changed in the last five to 10 years, moving away from the back-office job that keeps our Zooms working and our bills being paid. I’m not dismissing that; it’s important, but it’s a lot more than that today, particularly given data analytics and AI. The ability of CIOs to use new technologies to enable the digital transformation journeys most organizations are on has been accelerating in the last eight to 10 years, I would say. It started with digital transformation;, now it’s data analytics and AI. CIOs need to be well-versed not just in technologies, but [in] how you apply those technologies for business enablement and growth. Differentiating themselves from anyone else is going to be important.Related:How is the CIO’s day-to-day role evolving, especially as tech like AI continues to evolve and influence the business?There are multiple dimensions to that. First, there are obviously huge opportunities AI can provide the business, whether it’s cost optimization or efficiencies, so there is a lot of pressure from boards and sometimes CEOs themselves saying ‘what are we doing in AI?’ The second side is that there are significant opportunities AI can enable the business in decision-making. The third leg is that AI is not fully leveraged today; it’s not in a very easy-to-use space.That is coming, and CIOs need to be able to prepare the organization for that change. CIOs need to prepare their teams, as well as business users, and say ‘hey, this is coming, we’ve already experimented with a few things. There are a lot of use cases applied in certain industries; how are we prepared for that?’ The CIO is part of that evolution.Related:A lot of organizations are trying to get ahead of that. One healthcare organization recently hired a chief AI officer, and when we asked the CEO why they were doing this now when the organization may not ready for it, he said he wanted everyone to start thinking about it because it is coming, and it could be so impactful on the business. Anything from a better patient-care environment to better use cases to better enablement of the patient experience -- and that is just healthcare. AI is going to change everything you and I do, and it is going to affect business as well. What are companies looking for in a modern CIO? Are things like an MBA important, or are there any specific certifications that are proving more valuable?It doesn’t hurt to have an MBA, but it is not something specific that our clients ask us for because by the time you get to the senior executive levels, most of those deep technical skills are not quite necessary. You need to know enough to call ‘bs’ when you have to, but you don’t need to get into the weeds. We don’t look for deep technologists, but if you have technology heritage or pedigree in some way, maybe it’s a bachelor’s in engineering or a bachelor’s in computer science, that is certainly helpful. An MBA is very nice to have, or a master’s degree in some applied math, is nice to have, but is not necessarily a requirement. At this time, it’s all about experience: You’ve had multiple roles; you’ve learned from those; you’ve applied them; you’re a leader and you’ve used technologies to impact change. Those are the kind of traits companies are looking for in a CIO.Related:It’s more about fit and culture. We have a lot of assessment tools to help clients make better decisions on that front.Are there certain CIO-specific skills that companies have a hard time hiring?Yes. AI is certainly right on top of the list. I try to remind clients that AI has been around in a variety of forms. It’s called AI today; a few years ago it was machine learning;, and before that it was behavior and analytics. This is the acceleration of the journey we are seeing with AI. I sometimes have to educate clients that what you talk about AI has been around in different forms for a long time. You don’t have to know it all; you just have to go sometimes by that previous experience.Tarun Inuganti, Korn FerryJust having that vision to see where technology is going and trying to stay ahead of it is important. Not necessarily chasing the shiny new toy,, new technology, but just being ahead of it is the most important skill set. Look around the corner and prepare the organization for the change that will come.Also, if you retrained some of the people, you have to be more analytical, more business minded. Those are good skills. That’s not easy to find. A lot of people [who] move into the CIO role are very technical, whether it is coding or heavily on the infrastructure side. That is a commodity today; you need to be beyond that.What are CIOs looking for in employees and the organization when they are considering taking on job?This would be their wish list: Reporting to the CEO is going to be important. Being at the leadership table, being part of the executive team, is important. Most good technology leaders want to be in the conversation when decisions are being made so they can actually help with that decision and influence that decision, rather than being told, ‘Here’s what we decided; you guys go and implement it.’ That’s what they don’t want to do. Third and very important is budget, an appetite for investment and having the resources.The fourth is all about is how you fit culturally in the organization. Can I work with this team, do I believe in its vision, do I know where they are heading? All of those are fair and important questions to ask.Any other trends you are seeing in relation to the CIO role?We all talk about the CIO, but that title in and of itself is becoming less desirable for a lot of technology leaders. They want to be called chief digital and technology officer or chief technology officer, I’ve seen a variety of titles. The CIO title just sends a signal that it is more back office.Years ago, CTOs were more infrastructure people, those that ran the back-office infrastructure. Now ‘CTO’ sends a signal that the company is thinking about technology differently.Analytical business minds are needed. Finding that balance, somebody who leans into business and connects better with the business, is the skill set that is getting more important. We still have a lot of people who get enamored by the technology and forget who their audience is.About the AuthorBen ColeSenior Executive Editor, InformationWeekBen Cole is a senior executive editor for InformationWeek. He has more than 25 years of editorial experience, and guided award-winning technology coverage as editor for TechTarget sites covering CIO strategy, regulatory compliance, data science, security, data management, business intelligence and AI. 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Ask a CIO Recruiter: Where Is the ‘I’ in the Modern CIO Role?
Ben Cole, Senior Executive Editor, InformationWeekMay 13, 20256 Min ReadNataly Turjeman via Alamy StockAs technology has evolved, so too has the chief information officer role. As artificial intelligence and advancing tech continue to be vital to business success, the CIO has moved away from the behind-the-scenes exec that keeps IT running smoothly and into a vital voice in the C-suite.Identifying how to best incorporate rapidly advancing tech into business processes has always been a big part of the CIO’s role, says IT leadership recruiter Tarun Inuganti, a senior client partner and global managing partner responsible for Korn Ferry’s Global Technology Officers Practice across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. In this interview with InformationWeek, Inuganti discusses the changing CIO role and how advancing technology has always influenced how IT executives approach the day-to-day.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.What do CIOs need to know about the job and the current CIO job market?The role of the CIO has dramatically changed in the last five to 10 years, moving away from the back-office job that keeps our Zooms working and our bills being paid. I’m not dismissing that; it’s important, but it’s a lot more than that today, particularly given data analytics and AI. The ability of CIOs to use new technologies to enable the digital transformation journeys most organizations are on has been accelerating in the last eight to 10 years, I would say. It started with digital transformation;, now it’s data analytics and AI. CIOs need to be well-versed not just in technologies, but [in] how you apply those technologies for business enablement and growth. Differentiating themselves from anyone else is going to be important.Related:How is the CIO’s day-to-day role evolving, especially as tech like AI continues to evolve and influence the business?There are multiple dimensions to that. First, there are obviously huge opportunities AI can provide the business, whether it’s cost optimization or efficiencies, so there is a lot of pressure from boards and sometimes CEOs themselves saying ‘what are we doing in AI?’ The second side is that there are significant opportunities AI can enable the business in decision-making. The third leg is that AI is not fully leveraged today; it’s not in a very easy-to-use space.That is coming, and CIOs need to be able to prepare the organization for that change. CIOs need to prepare their teams, as well as business users, and say ‘hey, this is coming, we’ve already experimented with a few things. There are a lot of use cases applied in certain industries; how are we prepared for that?’ The CIO is part of that evolution.Related:A lot of organizations are trying to get ahead of that. One healthcare organization recently hired a chief AI officer, and when we asked the CEO why they were doing this now when the organization may not ready for it, he said he wanted everyone to start thinking about it because it is coming, and it could be so impactful on the business. Anything from a better patient-care environment to better use cases to better enablement of the patient experience -- and that is just healthcare. AI is going to change everything you and I do, and it is going to affect business as well. What are companies looking for in a modern CIO? Are things like an MBA important, or are there any specific certifications that are proving more valuable?It doesn’t hurt to have an MBA, but it is not something specific that our clients ask us for because by the time you get to the senior executive levels, most of those deep technical skills are not quite necessary. You need to know enough to call ‘bs’ when you have to, but you don’t need to get into the weeds. We don’t look for deep technologists, but if you have technology heritage or pedigree in some way, maybe it’s a bachelor’s in engineering or a bachelor’s in computer science, that is certainly helpful. An MBA is very nice to have, or a master’s degree in some applied math, is nice to have, but is not necessarily a requirement. At this time, it’s all about experience: You’ve had multiple roles; you’ve learned from those; you’ve applied them; you’re a leader and you’ve used technologies to impact change. Those are the kind of traits companies are looking for in a CIO.Related:It’s more about fit and culture. We have a lot of assessment tools to help clients make better decisions on that front.Are there certain CIO-specific skills that companies have a hard time hiring?Yes. AI is certainly right on top of the list. I try to remind clients that AI has been around in a variety of forms. It’s called AI today; a few years ago it was machine learning;, and before that it was behavior and analytics. This is the acceleration of the journey we are seeing with AI. I sometimes have to educate clients that what you talk about AI has been around in different forms for a long time. You don’t have to know it all; you just have to go sometimes by that previous experience.Tarun Inuganti, Korn FerryJust having that vision to see where technology is going and trying to stay ahead of it is important. Not necessarily chasing the shiny new toy,, new technology, but just being ahead of it is the most important skill set. Look around the corner and prepare the organization for the change that will come.Also, if you retrained some of the people, you have to be more analytical, more business minded. Those are good skills. That’s not easy to find. A lot of people [who] move into the CIO role are very technical, whether it is coding or heavily on the infrastructure side. That is a commodity today; you need to be beyond that.What are CIOs looking for in employees and the organization when they are considering taking on job?This would be their wish list: Reporting to the CEO is going to be important. Being at the leadership table, being part of the executive team, is important. Most good technology leaders want to be in the conversation when decisions are being made so they can actually help with that decision and influence that decision, rather than being told, ‘Here’s what we decided; you guys go and implement it.’ That’s what they don’t want to do. Third and very important is budget, an appetite for investment and having the resources.The fourth is all about is how you fit culturally in the organization. Can I work with this team, do I believe in its vision, do I know where they are heading? All of those are fair and important questions to ask.Any other trends you are seeing in relation to the CIO role?We all talk about the CIO, but that title in and of itself is becoming less desirable for a lot of technology leaders. They want to be called chief digital and technology officer or chief technology officer, I’ve seen a variety of titles. The CIO title just sends a signal that it is more back office.Years ago, CTOs were more infrastructure people, those that ran the back-office infrastructure. Now ‘CTO’ sends a signal that the company is thinking about technology differently.Analytical business minds are needed. Finding that balance, somebody who leans into business and connects better with the business, is the skill set that is getting more important. We still have a lot of people who get enamored by the technology and forget who their audience is.About the AuthorBen ColeSenior Executive Editor, InformationWeekBen Cole is a senior executive editor for InformationWeek. He has more than 25 years of editorial experience, and guided award-winning technology coverage as editor for TechTarget sites covering CIO strategy, regulatory compliance, data science, security, data management, business intelligence and AI. Earlier in his career, Ben worked in healthcare media and as a reporter with Massachusetts-based daily newspapers.See more from Ben ColeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore ReportsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also Like المصدر: https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/ask-a-cio-recruiter-where-is-the-i-in-the-modern-cio-role-

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Ben Cole, Senior Executive Editor, InformationWeekMay 13, 20256 Min ReadNataly Turjeman via Alamy StockAs technology has evolved, so too has the chief information officer role. As artificial intelligence and advancing tech continue to be vital to business success, the CIO has moved away from the behind-the-scenes exec that keeps IT running smoothly and into a vital voice in the C-suite.Identifying how to best incorporate rapidly advancing tech into business processes has always been a big part of the CIO’s role, says IT leadership recruiter Tarun Inuganti, a senior client partner and global managing partner responsible for Korn Ferry’s Global Technology Officers Practice across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. In this interview with InformationWeek, Inuganti discusses the changing CIO role and how advancing technology has always influenced how IT executives approach the day-to-day.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.What do CIOs need to know about the job and the current CIO job market?The role of the CIO has dramatically changed in the last five to 10 years, moving away from the back-office job that keeps our Zooms working and our bills being paid. I’m not dismissing that; it’s important, but it’s a lot more than that today, particularly given data analytics and AI. The ability of CIOs to use new technologies to enable the digital transformation journeys most organizations are on has been accelerating in the last eight to 10 years, I would say. It started with digital transformation;, now it’s data analytics and AI. CIOs need to be well-versed not just in technologies, but [in] how you apply those technologies for business enablement and growth. Differentiating themselves from anyone else is going to be important.Related:How is the CIO’s day-to-day role evolving, especially as tech like AI continues to evolve and influence the business?There are multiple dimensions to that. First, there are obviously huge opportunities AI can provide the business, whether it’s cost optimization or efficiencies, so there is a lot of pressure from boards and sometimes CEOs themselves saying ‘what are we doing in AI?’ The second side is that there are significant opportunities AI can enable the business in decision-making. The third leg is that AI is not fully leveraged today; it’s not in a very easy-to-use space.That is coming, and CIOs need to be able to prepare the organization for that change. CIOs need to prepare their teams, as well as business users, and say ‘hey, this is coming, we’ve already experimented with a few things. There are a lot of use cases applied in certain industries; how are we prepared for that?’ The CIO is part of that evolution.Related:A lot of organizations are trying to get ahead of that. One healthcare organization recently hired a chief AI officer, and when we asked the CEO why they were doing this now when the organization may not ready for it, he said he wanted everyone to start thinking about it because it is coming, and it could be so impactful on the business. Anything from a better patient-care environment to better use cases to better enablement of the patient experience -- and that is just healthcare. AI is going to change everything you and I do, and it is going to affect business as well. What are companies looking for in a modern CIO? Are things like an MBA important, or are there any specific certifications that are proving more valuable?It doesn’t hurt to have an MBA, but it is not something specific that our clients ask us for because by the time you get to the senior executive levels, most of those deep technical skills are not quite necessary. You need to know enough to call ‘bs’ when you have to, but you don’t need to get into the weeds. We don’t look for deep technologists, but if you have technology heritage or pedigree in some way, maybe it’s a bachelor’s in engineering or a bachelor’s in computer science, that is certainly helpful. An MBA is very nice to have, or a master’s degree in some applied math, is nice to have, but is not necessarily a requirement. At this time, it’s all about experience: You’ve had multiple roles; you’ve learned from those; you’ve applied them; you’re a leader and you’ve used technologies to impact change. Those are the kind of traits companies are looking for in a CIO.Related:It’s more about fit and culture. We have a lot of assessment tools to help clients make better decisions on that front.Are there certain CIO-specific skills that companies have a hard time hiring?Yes. AI is certainly right on top of the list. I try to remind clients that AI has been around in a variety of forms. It’s called AI today; a few years ago it was machine learning;, and before that it was behavior and analytics. This is the acceleration of the journey we are seeing with AI. I sometimes have to educate clients that what you talk about AI has been around in different forms for a long time. You don’t have to know it all; you just have to go sometimes by that previous experience.Tarun Inuganti, Korn FerryJust having that vision to see where technology is going and trying to stay ahead of it is important. Not necessarily chasing the shiny new toy,, new technology, but just being ahead of it is the most important skill set. Look around the corner and prepare the organization for the change that will come.Also, if you retrained some of the people, you have to be more analytical, more business minded. Those are good skills. That’s not easy to find. A lot of people [who] move into the CIO role are very technical, whether it is coding or heavily on the infrastructure side. That is a commodity today; you need to be beyond that.What are CIOs looking for in employees and the organization when they are considering taking on job?This would be their wish list: Reporting to the CEO is going to be important. Being at the leadership table, being part of the executive team, is important. Most good technology leaders want to be in the conversation when decisions are being made so they can actually help with that decision and influence that decision, rather than being told, ‘Here’s what we decided; you guys go and implement it.’ That’s what they don’t want to do. Third and very important is budget, an appetite for investment and having the resources.The fourth is all about is how you fit culturally in the organization. Can I work with this team, do I believe in its vision, do I know where they are heading? All of those are fair and important questions to ask.Any other trends you are seeing in relation to the CIO role?We all talk about the CIO, but that title in and of itself is becoming less desirable for a lot of technology leaders. They want to be called chief digital and technology officer or chief technology officer, I’ve seen a variety of titles. The CIO title just sends a signal that it is more back office.Years ago, CTOs were more infrastructure people, those that ran the back-office infrastructure. Now ‘CTO’ sends a signal that the company is thinking about technology differently.Analytical business minds are needed. Finding that balance, somebody who leans into business and connects better with the business, is the skill set that is getting more important. We still have a lot of people who get enamored by the technology and forget who their audience is.About the AuthorBen ColeSenior Executive Editor, InformationWeekBen Cole is a senior executive editor for InformationWeek. He has more than 25 years of editorial experience, and guided award-winning technology coverage as editor for TechTarget sites covering CIO strategy, regulatory compliance, data science, security, data management, business intelligence and AI. Earlier in his career, Ben worked in healthcare media and as a reporter with Massachusetts-based daily newspapers.See more from Ben ColeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore ReportsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also Like

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Ask a CIO Recruiter: Where Is the ‘I’ in the Modern CIO Role?