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29 Jul 2026
AI as a mindset: A growth guide for CIOs
CIOs are working hard to make the most of AI. But using it solely as a technology to automate workflows, rather than as a mindset for growth, can limit its potential. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2026
CIOs are looking for tech talent in the wrong places
CIOs face talent shortages by recruiting from narrow pools. Hire for curiosity, adaptability and problem-solving skills -- not just degrees. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2026
How many jobs will AI create for humans?
Despite common fears of AI taking away jobs, it's poised to create millions over the next few years. Expect to see more job transformation and growth in strategy and engineering. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2026
IT outsourcing's future: Balancing cost, quality and innovation
Modern IT outsourcing demands more than low-cost providers. CIOs need strategic partners who bring automation, expertise and innovation to drive digital transformation. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2026
Build vs. buy AI: A CIO's decision matrix
CIOs must decide whether to build custom AI or buy vendor platforms. The choice determines talent deployment, competitive advantage and long-term control over business logic. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2026
Weekly news roundup: Snap layoffs, OpenAI safety concerns and Altman attack
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2026
5 real-world GenAI case studies
Real case studies show that GenAI offers value when CIOs target key bottlenecks and balance innovation with data governance. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2026
What CIOs need to know about Meta's proposed CEO AI agent
Meta's CEO AI agent prototype marks the rise of executive-level autonomous AI, opening governance, accountability, data access and compliance gaps CIOs must proactively address. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2026
How Sikich balances GenAI innovation with security
Sikich CIO Scott Sanders explains how the firm uses well-defined governance, security controls and a focus on business-driven use cases to scale generative AI. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2026
The most in-demand AI skills
In-demand AI skills for enterprises include technical foundations and effective teamwork with AI, among other skills crucial for successful implementations and better productivity. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2026
CIOs face new threat: Relationship-based vendor coercion
Vendor coercion in IT ties business deals to tech adoption, bypassing governance. Discover its risks, especially with AI, and how CIOs can safeguard decisions. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2026
How CIOs can beat AI challenges: A top researcher's view
CIOs are grappling with moving AI from the pilot stage to genuine implementation, and many are encountering organizational pitfalls that are stalling the delivery of real value. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2026
Failure is an option as an IT leadership tool
In this Q&A, Gartner analyst Rob O'Donohue argues that CIOs should document failures alongside successes in a "failure resume" to foster a healthy risk-taking culture. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2026
5 agentic AI case studies for CIOs
Agentic AI can help organizations automate complex workflows. Explore real stories of what worked, what didn't and what challenges kept CIOs up at night. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2026
Weekly news roundup: Claude Mythos concerns, Muse Spark debut and U.S. infrastructure disruption
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2026
IT organizational restructuring: Leader's guide to when and how
IT restructuring may be essential to stay agile in a fast-paced market. Discover strategies to align with goals, adapt to AI and drive long-term success. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2026
Using storytellers in a digital age
As AI-generated content fuels mistrust, the demand for skilled storytellers rises. IT leaders should use storytelling to gain a strategic edge in today's digital economy. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2026
Career advice for aspiring CIOs: 5 tips
CIOs weigh in on what it takes to rise to the top of IT. Tips include building business acumen and knowing the difference between management and leadership. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2026
What CIOs must know about bossware strategy
Bossware helps track remote worker productivity, but CIOs must balance legal compliance, employee privacy, morale and retention risks when implementing surveillance tools. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2026
The AI talent wars explained: What CIOs need to know
CIOs struggle to hire AI talent due to high demand and limited supply. The competition, known as the AI talent wars, drives up salaries and extends hiring timelines. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2026
Agentic AI in practice: Lessons from real deployments
Martin Bufi of Info-Tech shares lessons from real deployments, including why multi-agent architecture and code-driven approaches are critical to scale. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2026
ITPro Today, Network Computing, IoT World Today combine with TechTarget
Our editorial mission continues, offering IT leaders a unified brand with comprehensive coverage of enterprise technology trends and practical guidance. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2026
Weekly news roundup: Oracle layoffs, geopolitical risks and Claude Code leak
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2026
CIOs must now model war as an enterprise risk
In the wake of the Iran-backed hacktivist attacks on Stryker, CIOs rethink enterprise risk models to account for different attacker intents and methods. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2026
How Axis Communications navigates global AI regulation
As AI rules evolve, compliance grows more complex. CIO Jonas Hansson encourages IT leaders to assess data risk and track vendor sub-processors to stay compliant. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2026
The ROI of IT training: How CIOs can prove business value
The ROI of IT training highlights its value as a strategic investment. Its improved productivity, innovation and risk reduction can justify training costs to executive teams. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2026
What CIOs need to know going into AI vendor negotiations
CIOs must treat AI vendor negotiations differently than legacy software deals, by using data assets, examining contracts and accounting for hidden costs to avoid costly lock-in. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2026
Agentic AI streamlines PromptCare's operations
As organizations deploy agentic AI, Phil Merrell, CIO of PromptCare, encourages IT leaders to focus on the end-to-end process and use the 80/20 rule for agility. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2026
Weekly news roundup: Meta lawsuit, Sora shutdown and DarkSword leak
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2026
Why cyber insurance won't cover the next generation of attacks
Geopolitical cyberattacks are rising, but cyber insurance may not cover them. CIOs must understand war exclusions, assess exposure and build resilience beyond risk transfer. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
AI talent strategy: How Rayburn Electric builds AI-ready teams
Rayburn Electric doesn't need to build its own AI models, but it needs AI champions who can implement the technology across operations. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
Why AI backlash is a leadership problem -- not a tech one
AI backlash is shaping up to be more of a trust issue than a tech one. Open communication and accountability can help overcome resistance and lead to successful AI integrations. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2026
Smart glasses as an enterprise risk: What CIOs should know
Once experimental tech, smart glasses now pose serious risks to businesses through covert recording, data leaks and compliance violations in the workplace. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2026
OpenClaw and Moltbook explained: The latest AI agent craze
OpenClaw, a viral open source AI agent, promises local control and autonomous task execution. But security, governance and hype raise serious concerns for IT leaders. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2026
Weekly news roundup: Stryker cyberattack, Meta layoffs and AI spending surge
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2026
AI disruption: How CIOs should prepare for a new economy
AI disruption may not hit as quickly as the Citrini Research scenario imagined, but CIOs still need to prepare. Consider what the scenario got right and how IT leaders can respond. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2026
A lawyer's advice for CIOs creating AI-use policies
AI is transforming the way companies work in unprecedented ways, and CIOs must implement policies to protect their intellectual property, as well as that of their customers and partners. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2026
Business travel in high-risk areas: Key precautions for leaders
Amid rising global risks, corporate travel faces new challenges. Learn how businesses can protect employees and adapt strategies for safe, effective travel. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2026
The CLARITY Act explained: Enterprise and IT impacts
The CLARITY Act establishes federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain, defining SEC and CFTC roles while providing compliance clarity for digital assets. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2026
Trump Tariff Refunds: A CIO Playbook for Capturing Cash
The Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs, enabling corporate refund claims, but unclear processes, eligibility rules, fragmented data and long timelines complicate recovery. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2026
A day in the life of a CIO: 5 real examples
In a typical day, CIOs juggle outages, strategy and global teams. Insights from five CIOs reveal how they manage it all. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2026
AI sprawl vs. CIOs: The battle to control enterprise AI
CIOs can prevent AI sprawl by balancing innovation with governance, avoiding blanket AI rollouts, aligning tools to roles, and fostering secure experimentation. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2026
How companies are reducing their carbon footprints
Companies' reliance on digital technologies has an environmental cost that few CIOs and IT teams understand. Learn why a digital carbon footprint is critical and how to address it. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2026
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Lessons three years later
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse revealed financial and operational risks for businesses. Three years later, CIOs still play a critical role in strengthening resilience. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2026
Middle East AWS attack highlights data center vulnerabilities
Drone strikes that hit AWS's Middle East data centers show the cloud’s physical risks and prompts enterprises to improve disaster recovery and multi-region resilience strategies. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2026
Surveillance backlash: A wake-up call for CIOs
Ring's abandoned Flock Safety partnership shows how AI surveillance and third-party integrations can spark backlash, highlighting the need for stronger data governance and trust. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2026
How to upskill in AI: Lessons from a CIO
Sedgwick CIO Sean Safieh explains how CIOs can use course-based training, hands-on learning and safe experimentation to lead AI upskilling across IT and the broader workforce. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2026
The psychology behind AI resistance: What CIOs need to know
AI is reshaping the way the world does business at breakneck speed, yet many CIOs are facing adoption resistance because of how it plays into our most primal fears. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2026
Tackling transformation fatigue: A CIO playbook
CIOs can combat transformation fatigue by delivering clear, sustainable changes, engaging employees, celebrating wins, and aligning transformation with capability growth. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2026
Real time payments: Are your systems ready?
Real time payments demand more than faster transactions. IT teams must overhaul legacy systems, adopt APIs and strengthen compliance to support instant settlement. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2026
What CIOs can learn from Anthropic's safety pullback
Anthropic’s clash with the Pentagon shows how AI vendor safety policies can shift politically, forcing CIOs to strengthen governance and manage supplier risk. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2026
CIO risk management: Lessons from Southern Glazer's CIO
Steve Bronson, CIO of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, explains how his team tackles AI, talent, operational and vendor risks to keep the business resilient. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2026
How big tech AI talent poaching affects the AI talent wars
Big tech companies are fiercely competing for AI talent. These talent wars drive up compensation, use aggressive strategies to acquire experts and shrink the available talent pool. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2026
What CIOs can learn from Marc Benioff's ICE joke
Marc Benioff's ICE agent joke at a Salesforce all-hands meeting puts spotlight on IT system and operational risks with enterprises relying heavily on foreign labor. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2026
AI workforce training: How BDO USA trains its employees
Getting employees comfortable with AI is tough for CIOs. BDO USA uses AI ambassadors, tailored training and a virtual escape room to train its workforce in AI skills. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2026
AI transformation is inevitable but requires change management
Enterprises are split on AI adoption speed. While some take an aggressive workforce overhaul, others preach more careful change-managed strategies. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2026
12 top business process management tools for 2026
BPM platforms are becoming a business transformation engine as vendors infuse their tools with powerful AI and automation capabilities. Read our review of top BPM products. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2026
What Big Tech's AI spending means for your IT budget
Hyperscalers are spending billions on AI. CIOs can't match that scale -- but they can adopt smarter budgeting strategies to deliver measurable AI value. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2026
Top CIO conferences, according to the CIOs who attend them
CIOs highlight the conferences they prioritize, including Gartner forums, Dreamforce, AI Summit and SC. These events help them learn, network and spot trends. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2026
AI job losses: Transformation expected, not mass layoffs
The increasing move of AI into the enterprise may cause job losses, but IT professionals say it will reshape roles and improve productivity rather than trigger mass layoffs. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2026
The AI hype bubble might parallel the dot-com era bust
The current AI hype era resembles the dot-com bubble era in some ways, but there are significant differences as well. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2026
How a CIO guides agentic AI with structured governance
Rimini Street's CIO explains how he deployed agentic AI for research and service -- and how an AI steering committee governs access and risk. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2026
5 pillars of an agentic AI strategy
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
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17 Feb 2026
AI failure examples: What real-world breakdowns teach CIOs
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
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17 Feb 2026
Top 6 podcasts for CIOs to follow
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
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13 Feb 2026
ESG for IT: How CIOs can drive environmental sustainability
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
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12 Feb 2026
How CIOs can tackle subscription sprawl and costs
As subscription models expand, hidden costs and risks grow with them. IT leaders need stronger visibility and accountability to keep subscription sprawl under control. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2026
Market whiplash: Why CIOs can't plan for volatility
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
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10 Feb 2026
What the 2026 Global Risks Report means for CIOs
Rising AI, cyber, and geopolitical risks are no longer abstract—CIOs must lead in building resilient, adaptable enterprise technology. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2026
Inside a CIO's mind: Mastering time and knowing the business
CIO Sean McCormack explains how he balances strategy, vendors and frontline engagement -- and why his to-do list lives on his calendar. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2026
CIOs are feeling the pressure of the AI leadership gap
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
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06 Feb 2026
Why companies should be sustainable and how IT can help
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
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04 Feb 2026
10 must-know blockchain trends for 2026 and beyond
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
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04 Feb 2026
The business value of IT: How CIOs drive competitiveness
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
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03 Feb 2026
Do Gen Z, millennials already have the skills CIOs need?
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
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30 Jan 2026
How AI-powered learning affects the IT skills gap
While AI helped create the current IT skills gap, AI-powered learning can also shrink it. The right tools can help IT leaders improve skills development and anticipate challenges. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2026
A day in the life of a community college CIO
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
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30 Jan 2026
TechTarget's Outlook on 2026
Expert insights on the latest trends to help IT leaders make informed decisions and stay prepared for what’s ahead. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Sell America: Why CIOs should examine the recent market selloff
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
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29 Jan 2026
Safe by design: AI personalization in fintech
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
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28 Jan 2026
How DXC Technology uses agentic AI in the SOC
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
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27 Jan 2026
10 edge computing trends to watch in 2026 and beyond
Organizations increasingly recognize the importance of edge computing in shaping business outcomes. Discover the latest insights on spending, device capabilities and infrastructure updates. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2026
Silver price surge has enterprise technology costs
CIOs must manage IT procurement instability as silver prices have been climbing steadily, raising costs of hardware, cloud and data centers. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2026
How to build a hype-free AI culture
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
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23 Jan 2026
10 factors reshaping the role of the CIO in 2026
CIOs face increasing pressure to use AI to drive innovation, deliver returns and lead their organizations into the future. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
Real world GenAI use cases: How CIOs are putting AI to work
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
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21 Jan 2026
How to manage dependency risk in third-party ad tech
Ad tech risk management is now vital for IT, not just marketing. Organizations must address third-party code risks to protect their brand's performance, security and compliance. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2026
AI slop: The hidden enterprise risk CIOs can't ignore
CIOs need to identify AI slop in the enterprise – generated content and applications that pose security, operational and brand damage risks. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2026
Agentic AI speeds curriculum drafting at General Assembly
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
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16 Jan 2026
Top challenges and priorities for CIOs in 2026
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
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16 Jan 2026
How to attract tech talent in 2026: 8 essentials
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
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15 Jan 2026
The multi-cloud reckoning: Simplify for cost, security and sanity
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
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15 Jan 2026
How CIOs can retain talent as pay growth slows
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
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14 Jan 2026
What CIOs need to know about cyber risk insurance issues
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
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12 Jan 2026
The hidden risks of buy now, pay later
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
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08 Jan 2026
Digital workers: The CIO's new IT multiplier
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
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08 Jan 2026
The AI plateau: What smart CIOs will do when the hype cools
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
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07 Jan 2026
Top 9 blockchain platforms to consider in 2026
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
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05 Jan 2026
Embedded finance: How CIOs must prepare
Embedded finance is reshaping enterprises, requiring CIOs to own fintech architecture, security and compliance while delivering seamless payments, lending and banking experiences. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2026
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
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30 Dec 2025
AI surge fuels dramatic transformation of CIO role
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
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26 Dec 2025
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