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• CIO time: How IT leaders manage their calendars

  As CIOs juggle long hours and global demands, they rely on deliberate scheduling and trusted assistants to stay focused on key priorities. Continue Reading

• The 2026 talent reckoning: Beyond degrees and certifications

  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

• From CIO to CEO: Unlocking the entire C-suite

  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

• Predictable IT spending in an unpredictable economy

  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

• How to launch a corporate recycling initiative

  Corporate recycling initiatives have gone beyond basics, and IT leaders play a crucial role in that. From physical to digital waste, recycling can help teams hit their ESG goals. Continue Reading

• AI is driving a workforce transformation

  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

• DEI priorities CIOs should address in 2026

  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

• The CIO's real job: Understanding the 'why' behind IT

  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

• Why CIOs need AI fix-engineers for chatbot success

  Enterprise chatbots can break under real-world use. IT executives need strategies and AI fix-engineers to maintain performance and trust.Continue Reading

• The CIO's playbook for reducing tech debt

  Technical debt drains budgets and limits growth. CIOs must address outdated systems through audits, governance and modernization to remain competitive.Continue Reading

• Top 12 business process management certifications for 2026

  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

• The hard truth: What it really takes to be a global CIO

  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

• What CIOs need to know about the RSL protocol

  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

• If technology breaks, can you keep your business running?

  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

• From IT to ROI: Framing cybersecurity for the board

  Aligning cybersecurity with enterprise KPIs helps IT leaders demonstrate value, manage risks and make informed decisions that protect both revenue and reputation.Continue Reading

• Black Friday poses ultimate IT stress test for CIOs

  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

• How Canon's AI committee accelerates GenAI adoption

  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

• What Amazon's corporate layoffs signal for IT leaders

  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

• Experiment boldly, measure closely: A CIO's GenAI playbook

  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

• Short-form video strategy: A CIO's guide to engagement and ROI

  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

• CIOs must lead workforce transformation in AI era

  AI workforce transformation requires careful education, strategic CIO leadership and balanced implementation to empower employees while managing inevitable organizational changes.Continue Reading

• Driving business value with enterprise QMS

  For IT leaders, quality management systems are becoming critical infrastructure—connecting quality processes, data and strategy across the enterprise.Continue Reading

• 7 best practices for resource optimization

  Effective resource optimization can help businesses navigate common challenges, like limited budgets and complex supply chains, to enhance employee efficiency and innovation.Continue Reading

• AWS cloud outage reveals vendor concentration risk

  AWS's October 2025 outage underscored systemic cloud risk—driving IT leaders to rethink multi-cloud strategies, resilience testing and vendor oversight.Continue Reading

• Salesforce breach: What IT leaders must know

  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

• Cloud computing's real-world environmental impact

  As more companies amp up their reliance on cloud computing, they may overlook its environmental impact. Here's why that's a bad idea.Continue Reading

• CIOs: Ignore IT maturity and your upskilling will fail

  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: How hierarchies are disappearing

  The Great Flattening is a growing workplace trend, reshaping organizations by removing middle management, boosting agility, and redefining leadership and technology roles.Continue Reading

• 6 ways climate change will affect businesses

  Learn about six important effects climate change is having -- and will continue to have -- on the business sector, and why action from leaders and employees is critical.Continue Reading

• Bulletproof IT: How CIOs safeguard the tech supply chain

  As geopolitical tensions threaten IT supply chains, CIOs can diversify hardware, prioritize AI workloads and build redundancy.Continue Reading

• How rising H-1B visa costs threaten IT talent strategies

  The $100K H-1B visa fee shifts IT hiring, favoring big tech while straining smaller firms, talent pipelines and innovation.Continue Reading

• A guide to change management for sustainability

  Organizational change management for sustainability is challenging but possible when framed properly for both leadership and employees.Continue Reading

• 10 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

  As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver.Continue Reading

• 9 IT sustainability approaches to consider

  Learn from these nine IT sustainability approaches and examples, including prioritizing e-waste reduction, using AI more responsibly and more.Continue Reading

• Why digital literacy in the workplace is important

  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

• Diverse teams are smarter -- here’s why

  Your company can foster an improved bottom line, better retention and a host of other benefits by supporting diverse and inclusive teams.Continue Reading

• 9 common risk management failures and how to avoid them

  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

• 4 examples of IT department goals

  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

• 12 best practices to keep in mind for SLA compliance

  SLAs outline the criteria for acceptable performance from a service provider. Learn best practices CIOs and IT leaders should follow when creating an SLA with a service provider.Continue Reading

• How to reduce corporate e-waste and why it matters

  As companies have ramped up their use of tech, the amount of e-waste has grown. Find out how to address this important problem.Continue Reading

• 12 top enterprise risk management trends in 2025

  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

• 17 sustainability KPIs businesses track and what they measure

  Key performance indicators are … well, key to making sure a company is hitting its objectives. And, in the area of ESG, there's an array of KPIs worth knowing.Continue Reading

• What is a compliance audit? (with an example checklist)

  A compliance audit is critical for finding any potential compliance gaps in an organization's operations. Here's what companies can do to prepare for them.Continue Reading

• IoT compliance standards and how to comply

  To address IoT security concerns, it's critical for IT leaders to adhere to IoT compliance standards. Learn more about IoT compliance and its IT-relevant standards.Continue Reading

• What is vendor risk management (VRM)? A guide for businesses

  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

• Compliance stakeholders and how to work with them

  Stakeholders' involvement can strengthen an organization's compliance program. Learn best practices for engaging key stakeholders in compliance initiatives.Continue Reading

• A guide to risk registers: Benefits and examples

  Risk registers document, prioritize and track an organization's risks, providing a holistic view of the risks and a ready way to communicate risk strategies.Continue Reading

• Learn how to harness strategic risk and improve your operations

  Organizations face factors beyond their control that can prevent them from meeting their long-term goals. Learn about the building blocks behind a cohesive strategic risk strategy.Continue Reading

• What is risk monitoring? Definition and best practices

  In today's complex environment, risk monitoring provides systematic identification and analysis of threats, enabling organizations to address issues proactively.Continue Reading

• Key steps to developing a healthy risk culture

  Some companies fail to communicate that risk is every employee's business. For others, top leadership is the impediment. Here's how to build a strong risk culture.Continue Reading

• What is risk identification? Importance and methods

  Risk identification is a crucial first step in risk management, enabling organizations to document and prepare for potential threats and opportunities.Continue Reading

• CIOs turn to ESG tech as part of sustainability leadership

  IT leaders are experts at finding and using tech to drive decision-making, improve efficiencies and save money -- all of which can help support sustainability.Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management team: Roles and responsibilities

  Every facet of business operations is exposed to risks, requiring a risk management team that's composed of a diverse mix of corporate executives and managers.Continue Reading

• Emerging technologies in construction help manage work, risk

  Emerging technologies in construction include AI and digital twins. Read how companies use advanced IT to improve risk analysis, forecasting, and more.Continue Reading

• The clear business case for environmental sustainability

  Environmental sustainability isn't just an exercise in 'doing good' -- it has a clear ROI. Here's how to get it.Continue Reading

• How AI can strengthen ESG reporting

  Gathering data across an ecosystem of stakeholders is a slog. But with the right tools, it can be easier.Continue Reading

• The top quantum computing jobs in 2025

  Quantum research is a growing field with several available career paths for tech professionals, including quantum software engineer and quantum application specialist.Continue Reading

• What is quantum error correction?

  Quantum error correction detects and fixes fragile qubit errors caused by interference and decoherence, enabling fault-tolerant, reliable and scalable quantum computing systems.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to design an effective AI pilot project

  Getting employee feedback on new technology can help mitigate risks before deployment. Learn key steps to follow when implementing an AI pilot project.Continue Reading

• How to build a sustainability performance management stack

  Sustainability pressure will continue to grow -- despite headlines that suggest otherwise -- and smart business and IT leaders understand how to use new tech to help meet demands.Continue Reading

• 6 sustainability tech stack components for greener enterprises

  Learn what a sustainability tech stack is, how it can support business goals and which components are most essential.Continue Reading

• RFI vs. RFP vs. RFQ: How they differ and which is best for you

  RFIs, RFPs and RFQs all help software buying teams gather different information, and teams usually only send out one or two. Learn more about when to send out each document.Continue Reading

• How CIOs can reduce AI's negative environmental impact

  AI is a power-hungry beast -- here's how to tame it.Continue Reading

• The importance of diversity in tech teams

  Diversity is key to driving organizational success, yet DEI initiatives have become a controversial topic. Learn how diversity in tech teams can help companies in a myriad of ways.Continue Reading

• Top 7 CIO challenges in 2025 and how to handle them

  AI colors nearly all the top CIO concerns for 2025. When they are not deploying AI, they'll be tidying data to fuel AI projects and balancing AI against digital transformation.Continue Reading

• How to create an IT succession plan for key tech roles

  IT departments should view succession planning as an ongoing component of their strategy rather than an afterthought. Our free template can help you maximize success.Continue Reading

• How to run a successful IT pilot program

  IT pilot programs are a crucial yet frequently overlooked step in internal tech procurement. Learn how to maximize these programs to gain a competitive edge.Continue Reading

• Measuring AI becomes key pursuit as enterprises seek ROI

  Grammarly and Kroger identify impactful and extensible AI use cases amid a broader struggle among enterprises to find a way out of 'pilot purgatory' on AI initiatives.Continue Reading

• Diversity in leadership: Forge your own success

  Eugina Jordan is a CMO in tech who wrote a leadership book for underrepresented professionals who want to become corporate leaders. Here, she answers four questions about the book.Continue Reading

• In defense of a digital circular economy

  Digital tech can potentially help companies follow the circular economy model, but critics point out possible issues as well, including continuing demand for plastics. Learn more.Continue Reading

• How data analytics could improve sustainability

  Organizational leaders can't just assess sustainability efforts by feel. Instead, using data and analysis is key. So why aren't more organizations using these?Continue Reading

• How to address the challenges of AI-driven digital twins

  The market for AI-driven digital twins is growing, with potential to accelerate climate action. IT leaders implementing digital twin tech should use these tips to succeed.Continue Reading

• How companies can improve their carbon accounting practices

  A growing number of stakeholders are asking for greenhouse gas emissions reporting as part of doing business. Learn about the challenges this poses and how to improve efforts.Continue Reading

• 8 KPIs to reduce technical debt

  To ensure an IT project's long-term success, stakeholders should keep track of certain KPIs to ensure technical debt is as low as possible. Learn more.Continue Reading

• 18 sustainability management software providers to consider

  Various software tools are available to help manage ESG and sustainability initiatives. Here's a look at 18 sustainability management vendors and their products.Continue Reading

• JPMorgan Chase technology goal: Innovation with cost control

  Financial services firm JPMorgan Chase seeks to balance technology modernization and cost optimization as it pursues initiatives like cloud migration, AI and machine learning.Continue Reading

• How much do consumers care about ESG and sustainability?

  Find out whether consumers make purchasing decisions based on sustainability, climate impact and other ESG issues and to what extent these factors drive their behavior.Continue Reading

• Learn about the negative impacts of technical debt

  Key leadership decisions like poor architecture to rushed processes can lead to technical debt that will affect a company long-term. Learn more about these effects.Continue Reading

• What is ESG data? Examples, uses, issues

  As more companies are judged on their sustainability profile, ESG data has become critical. Learn what it is -- including examples -- and why it’s important.Continue Reading

• ESG risks explained: Examples and tips on managing them

  Organizations face various business risks related to environmental, social and governance issues. These are notable ones, with advice on how to manage them.Continue Reading

• How to overcome digital transformation fatigue

  For many employees, poorly executed digital transformation projects lead to fatigue. Learn effective methods for maintaining project momentum from start to finish.Continue Reading

• CIOs weigh generative AI costs as ROI comes into focus

  GenAI deployment expenses defy conventional wisdom. IT leaders must consider the potential for higher-than-expected change management and model run costs when calculating ROI.Continue Reading

• Digital transformation vs. digital optimization: How to choose

  Companies striving to do more with less seek innovative strategies to overcome this challenge. Learn more about digital transformation vs. digital optimization.Continue Reading

• Beyond digital transformation hype: What CIOs really think

  For many IT leaders, keeping up with tech trends that improve company performance is table stakes. Learn about the realities of digital transformation beyond the hype.Continue Reading

• 12 digital transformation benefits for business

  Efficiency, resiliency, productivity and ROI are among the most critical digital transformation benefits for businesses fighting to remain competitive and gain market share.Continue Reading

• AI, economy affect 2024 tech workforce trends, survey shows

  AI adoption is reshaping technology skill sets in enterprises, while lingering economic uncertainty dampens some forms of compensation, according to a TechTarget survey.Continue Reading

• ESG audit checklist: 6 steps for success

  A thorough audit can rate corporate strategies on key environmental, social and governance metrics and ensure that ESG reporting meets accepted standards.Continue Reading

• How to lead a digital transformation: 10 key steps

  Digital transformation success requires cross-organizational alignment, actionable goals and top-notch project management. Here's how leaders can create that.Continue Reading

• Top 7 ESG certifications and courses to consider

  The best ESG and sustainability certification, workshop or course is the one that is right for you. Here are seven that work for a wide range of business and IT professionals.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for better communication about digital transformation

  CIOs and IT leaders must communicate effectively with stakeholders to bring about a successful digital transformation. Learn how to accomplish this, as well as potential challenges.Continue Reading

• Attended vs. unattended RPA bots: Key differences

  RPA software can be triggered manually or automatically. Learn the differences between unattended and attended RPA bots and how both can boost productivity and efficiency.Continue Reading

• Green IT audit: What it is and how to prepare

  A green IT audit uses standards to help companies understand the ways an organization's tech practices affect the environment. Here's a broad overview and some tips to get started.Continue Reading

• A green IT assessment: Why it's important, what to include

  A company's technology systems and devices can have a profound effect on sustainability efforts. Learn how a green IT assessment can uncover areas that need improvement.Continue Reading

• How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

  What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? We dive into the importance of writing a PoC and provide a list of free template examples to help get you started.Continue Reading

• Blueprint for IT sustainability: Insights from top experts

  Leading experts share insights on sustainable IT, covering green cloud computing, ESG compliance and innovative practices for reducing the ecological footprint in IT.Continue Reading

• 6 sustainability reporting data tips for IT

  Data overload presents a real challenge to ESG reporting. But with the right practices, IT teams can streamline their collection processes and help ensure sustainability success.Continue Reading

• Practical strategies for shadow IT management

  Employees might believe that they need tools beyond the organization's scope. Learn how CIOs and their teams can properly manage shadow IT to avoid unnecessary risk.Continue Reading

• Managing and predicting wildfires with machine learning

  CTO Guy Bayes shares his experience developing AI software to predict and manage wildfires at startup Vibrant Planet and offers tips for getting started in climate tech.Continue Reading

• Is the metaverse dead? Here's what happened and what's next

  What happened to the metaverse? It's still here, even if the term no longer generates much enthusiasm, and finding useful applications across industries.Continue Reading

• Metaverse interoperability challenges and impact

  An open metaverse that mimics how we operate in the real world depends on interoperability. What is interoperability, why is it important and what will it take to make it happen?Continue Reading