Agentic AI is forcing CIOs to rethink IT strategy. Success depends on identifying key use cases, assessing data readiness, planning infrastructure and establishing governance. Continue Reading
The real risk of AI isn't experimentation—it's deployment. Leaders must address governance, data gaps and oversight before scaling enterprise systems. Continue Reading
In 2026, CIOs need to stay aware of the technologies and events impacting their businesses. Listening to these six podcasts will help CIOs stay abreast of trends and developments. Continue Reading
Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help. Continue Reading
Extreme swings in bitcoin, precious metals and rare earths are breaking IT cost forecasts, increasing vendor risk and forcing CIOs to rethink hardware budgeting strategies fast. Continue Reading
Rising AI, cyber, and geopolitical risks are no longer abstract—CIOs must lead in building resilient, adaptable enterprise technology. Continue Reading
Data center construction is growing, leading infrastructure providers to adopt a community-first AI infrastructure approach, aimed at building trust and long-term viability. Continue Reading
CIO Sean McCormack explains how he balances strategy, vendors and frontline engagement -- and why his to-do list lives on his calendar. Continue Reading
In this Q&A, Wendy Lynch, founder of Analytic Translator, discusses how CIOs need to close a leadership gap to overcome the huge cultural changes that come with the AI transition. Continue Reading
Pressure is mounting for the business sector to address its environmental footprint and become more sustainable. Here's a look at the key drivers and how technology can help. Continue Reading
The over-the-top hype faded years ago, but blockchain is settling in to make steady advances in cryptocurrency, financial services, tokenization and digital verification. Continue Reading
CIOs create business value when they remove obstacles and align teams, not when they adopt flashy technology. The CIO of DeVry University shows how IT offers a competitive edge. Continue Reading
IT teams struggle with skills shortages, especially in AI. Millennials and Gen Z have inherent technical skills that can help, but they often lack knowledge of legacy systems. Continue Reading
CIO Luke VanWingerden makes sure he doesn't have personal admin access to any technology at his workplace. This helps him stay focused on his main role -- IT strategy. Continue Reading
Expert insights on the latest trends to help IT leaders make informed decisions and stay prepared for what’s ahead. Continue Reading
CIOs need to shift to resilience, efficiency and measurable ROI as the “Sell America” market selloff signals policy uncertainty, shifting tech budgets and increased vendor risk. Continue Reading
As AI drives deeper personalization in financial services, CIOs are under pressure to deliver growth while ensuring models remain explainable, secure and compliant. Continue Reading
CIOs must explore new security approaches as cyber threats grow more complex. Explore how DXC Technology deployed agentic AI in the SOC to enhance threat detection. Continue Reading
CIOs must manage IT procurement instability as silver prices have been climbing steadily, raising costs of hardware, cloud and data centers. Continue Reading
AI success isn’t about models—it’s about leadership. CIOs who prioritize outcomes, governance and trust can scale AI without disrupting operations. Continue Reading
As CIOs look to implement GenAI, the number of potential use cases and vendor options can overwhelm them. Discover the tools that real CIOs are using across their organizations. Continue Reading
Tech conferences are a vital way for CIOs and IT leaders to keep abreast of trends and make real-life connections in a fast-changing business climate. Continue Reading
CIOs need to identify AI slop in the enterprise – generated content and applications that pose security, operational and brand damage risks. Continue Reading
Education and training company General Assembly built an agentic AI system to scale curriculum development. The tool cut first-draft time by 90%. Continue Reading
CIO priorities for 2026 are changing rapidly. These expert-led articles reveal what's reshaping enterprise IT and the critical decisions leaders need to make now. Continue Reading
In this time of 'the great churn,' finding and keeping great tech talent sounds merely aspirational. Read on for seven methods that work. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud strategies were meant to save money and reduce risk, not multiply it. Today's CIOs face rising exposure, inconsistent controls and growing operational strain. Continue Reading
IT pay growth has slowed amid economic uncertainty, but senior talent remains in demand. To retain top talent, CIOs must preserve the decision-making authority of senior employees. Continue Reading
Cyber insurance remains vital but is shifting to lower premiums, stricter evidence-based underwriting, growing exclusions, AI risks and greater enterprise and board liability. Continue Reading
Buy now, pay later offers consumers speed and flexibility, but its operational and regulatory demands are exposing weaknesses across modern retail tech stacks. Continue Reading
CIOs are being asked to scale IT output without scaling teams. Autonomous digital workers are reshaping how leaders drive reliability, governance and execution across IT. Continue Reading
The AI plateau marks a shift from hype to practical results. CIOs who focus on governance and measurable value can navigate this period successfully. Continue Reading
Get the lowdown on the major features, differentiators, strengths and weaknesses of the blockchain platforms that are getting the most buzz -- and real-world deployments. Continue Reading
Embedded finance is reshaping enterprises, requiring CIOs to own fintech architecture, security and compliance while delivering seamless payments, lending and banking experiences. Continue Reading
As CIOs juggle long hours and global demands, they rely on deliberate scheduling and trusted assistants to stay focused on key priorities. Continue Reading
As AI continues to move into the enterprise, the CIO's role is rapidly expanding into AI leadership, scaling AI responsibly and delivering measurable business value. Continue Reading
Skills, not degrees, will define IT hiring in 2026. CIOs are shifting from degree-based hiring to skills-based strategies, using AI and microcredentials to retain top IT talent. Continue Reading
CIOs can evolve from technology leaders to enterprise strategists, taking on higher C-suite roles by building profit and loss fluency, influence, and leadership skills. Continue Reading
Internal IT succession planning develops CIO-ready leaders, reduces disruption and strengthens organizational resilience through mentoring, assessment and experiential learning. Continue Reading
As AI and volatility push costs higher, CIOs must adopt flexible budgeting -- rolling forecasts, FinOps and real-time metrics -- to keep IT spend predictable and innovation funded. Continue Reading
To impact your company positively, it's vital to spot talented people early in their employment. Here's why and how. Continue Reading
The traditional CIO career path often involves a computer science degree and IT experience. Yet, many CIOs emerge from business backgrounds, including supply chain and marketing. Continue Reading
With new rules shaping data, AI, security, and cloud operations, CIOs must adapt quickly. The challenge is staying compliant without slowing innovation. Continue Reading
Randstad Digital CEO Graig Paglieri explains how AI is reshaping roles by reducing some and creating others, Gen Z work behavior and the demand for digital transformation skills. Continue Reading
AI is nearing a reset, shifting focus from hype to measurable value. CIOs must reassess investments, prioritize ROI and guide their organizations toward a sustainable AI strategy. Continue Reading
In the wake of the 2025 crypto collapse, CIOs must reassess blockchain initiatives, vendor stability, technical dependencies, preparedness and governance priorities. Continue Reading
IT leaders share seven essential books every CIO should read. These include titles on effective leadership and navigating AI's growing influence. Continue Reading
As DEI becomes a responsibility for CIOs, tech leaders must consider how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion, to boost innovation and foster belonging amongst employees. Continue Reading
Informatica CIO, Graeme Thompson, knows that IT often gets lost in operational, technical thinking. His job is to see the big picture and keep his team focused on what matters. Continue Reading
Enterprise chatbots can break under real-world use. IT executives need strategies and AI fix-engineers to maintain performance and trust. Continue Reading
These certifications and courses can help you gain the specialized knowledge you need to bolster your credentials and marketability as a BPM professional. Continue Reading
Enterprises are embracing short-form video for speed and engagement, but its rise brings new complexities. CIOs must establish guardrails to keep content secure and compliant. Continue Reading
Global CIO Joe Locandro shares how global travel, long hours and strategic leadership shape the demanding, high-stakes life of a modern CIO -- on and off the road. Continue Reading
RSL protocol's machine-readable licensing offers more control for AI data, but security and compliance challenges should cause CIOs to take a cautious approach before adopting. Continue Reading
CIOs must take an active role in driving CX initiatives by getting closer to and better understanding customers, improving employee experience and using tech to meet CX needs. Continue Reading
CIO Stephen Franchetti spends his days balancing IT operations with strategic planning. It's about putting out fires while laying the groundwork for the future. Continue Reading
Succession planning is vital for IT resilience. Without it, leadership gaps risk disrupting operations, innovation and long-term business continuity. Continue Reading
Business leaders must prepare for technology failures by implementing resilient architecture, incident-response plans and strategies to maintain operations and minimize the impact. Continue Reading
Aligning cybersecurity with enterprise KPIs helps IT leaders demonstrate value, manage risks and make informed decisions that protect both revenue and reputation. Continue Reading
CIOs must ensure scalable systems, real-time analytics, AI-driven automation and strong collaboration to maintain performance in the face of Black Friday IT demands. Continue Reading
Use cases for the still-developing metaverse are growing as the technologies that enable this next iteration of the internet mature. Here are 17 examples of enterprises and consumers. Continue Reading
Vibe coding shifts programming from line-by-line tasks to natural language collaboration with AI. This new approach accelerates delivery but raises new risks. Continue Reading
With H-1B fees hitting $100K, CIOs and tech leaders must explore alternative visas to continue to attract international talent and build new immigration strategies. Continue Reading
Canon's AI committee drives GenAI adoption with a dual approach -- educating broadly across teams and tailoring use cases to specific business verticals. Continue Reading
Reflecting on Amazon’s AI-driven corporate layoffs, CIOs must balance AI goals with human expertise, risk management, and long-term digital transformation. Continue Reading
Samsara CIO Stephen Franchetti shares how a venture capital-like mindset and AI champion network have helped his organization scale internal GenAI projects. Continue Reading
Geopolitical turmoil and shifting regulations are forcing CIOs to reassess their approach to data control. Digital sovereignty is now essential for protecting operations, compliance, and trust. Continue Reading
Short-form video is now a core enterprise content format, requiring IT leaders to oversee technology, data and processes to deliver secure, measurable results. Continue Reading
AI workforce transformation requires careful education, strategic CIO leadership and balanced implementation to empower employees while managing inevitable organizational changes. Continue Reading
For IT leaders, quality management systems are becoming critical infrastructure—connecting quality processes, data and strategy across the enterprise. Continue Reading
AWS's October 2025 outage underscored systemic cloud risk—driving IT leaders to rethink multi-cloud strategies, resilience testing and vendor oversight. Continue Reading
A U.S. sovereign wealth fund introduces a new force in global investment. CIOs must grasp its influence on markets, strategy and long-term business growth. Continue Reading
A sophisticated attack on Salesforce users in October 2025 exposes vulnerabilities in SaaS ecosystems, forcing IT leaders to act on data, access and third-party risks. Continue Reading
CIOs face mounting IT talent shortages. Aligning upskilling with IT maturity helps build future-ready teams, optimize resources and sustain competitiveness. Continue Reading
The Great Flattening is a growing workplace trend, reshaping organizations by removing middle management, boosting agility, and redefining leadership and technology roles. Continue Reading
As CIOs explore open source AI to escape vendor lock-in, many find rising costs in compute, talent and infrastructure. Smart cost planning is key to sustainable adoption. Continue Reading
Following CIO thought leaders on social media platforms like LinkedIn is an effective way to gain expert insights on AI, digital transformation, innovation, and strategies shaping the modern enterprise. Continue Reading
LegalZoom built an in-house AI call simulator that improves agent training and automates grading, showing how GenAI can offer real operational gains. Continue Reading
Executive search firm Landing Point uses GenAI to format resumes and job postings. The project saves every recruiter four hours per week -- all while ensuring data security. Continue Reading
U.S. tariffs are reshaping tech budgets. Some CIOs feel the squeeze, while others see limited impact. The full effects may hit harder in 2026. Continue Reading
As geopolitical tensions threaten IT supply chains, CIOs can diversify hardware, prioritize AI workloads and build redundancy. Continue Reading
The $100K H-1B visa fee shifts IT hiring, favoring big tech while straining smaller firms, talent pipelines and innovation. Continue Reading
Nvidia invests $5B in Intel and partners to combine CPUs and GPUs, creating new integrated architectures that could affect AI workloads, data centers and enterprise computing. Continue Reading
Rapid AI advancements have left IT and business leaders feeling burned out. CIOs can take steps -- such as finding quick wins and upskilling employees -- to reduce this fatigue. Continue Reading
Smart contracts are powerful tools for automating tasks on a blockchain. Read these use cases and understand the benefits and challenges IT leaders face during implementation. Continue Reading
Capital One's relationships with the National Science Foundation and several universities seek to improve AI's responsiveness and create new metrics to measure its progress. Continue Reading
Tech and funding issues remain. But work on error handling, an expanding software stack and the growth of quantum ecosystems are advancing the pursuit of 'quantum advantage.' Continue Reading
Some examples of digital literacy that are necessary for the contemporary workplace are knowing how to use Excel and generative AI. Learn more about why digital literacy matters. Continue Reading
As enterprises rework their business models and strategies to meet various new challenges, risks abound. Here are nine risk management failures to look out for. Continue Reading
Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are differences between them. Continue Reading
Certifications are essential to many careers. Here are some useful enterprise risk management certifications for risk managers, IT professionals and other workers. Continue Reading
An important consideration for setting IT goals specifically is aligning them with the overall goals of the larger organization. Learn more about how to set IT department goals. Continue Reading
ISO 31000 and the COSO ERM framework are the two most popular risk management standards. Here's what they include and some of their similarities and differences. Continue Reading
Trends reshaping risk management include use of GRC platforms, risk maturity models, risk appetite statements and AI tools, plus the need to manage AI risks. Continue Reading
Enterprise risk management helps organizations proactively manage risks. Here's a look at ERM frameworks that can be used and key steps for implementing a program. Continue Reading
The theories behind quantum computing go back decades, but progress has accelerated in the 2000s. Know the key milestones to get a quick understanding of how quantum developed. Continue Reading
Vendor risk management identifies, assesses and mitigates risks from third-party vendors to protect companies from data breaches, operational disruptions and compliance violations. Continue Reading
Implementing an effective risk management process is a key part of managing business risks. Follow these five steps to ensure a successful process. Continue Reading
Explore risk maturity models and assessment tools for enhancing enterprise risk management. Improve ERM programs to mitigate risk and gain a competitive edge. Continue Reading
Knowing the types of risks businesses commonly face and their applicability to your company is a first step toward effective risk management. Continue Reading
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