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18 Sep 2026
AI extinction: What IT leaders need to know -- and do -- now
AI extinction concerns are growing among experts, but for enterprises, the focus should be on governance, accountability and risk management to prevent operational failures. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Sep 2026
AI ate the first rung of the technology career ladder
As AI automates routine tasks in tech careers, it could deprive junior professionals of learning opportunities. And it may create a workforce that lacks experience and expertise. 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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Tip
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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Tip
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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Tip
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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Tip
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
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24 Dec 2025
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
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22 Dec 2025
How AI is reshaping IT leadership and the modern CIO
Internal IT succession planning develops CIO-ready leaders, reduces disruption and strengthens organizational resilience through mentoring, assessment and experiential learning. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2025
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
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17 Dec 2025
How to identify high-potential IT talent early
To impact your company positively, it's vital to spot talented people early in their employment. Here's why and how. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2025
From business to IT: Exploring unconventional CIO career paths
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
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11 Dec 2025
Regulatory trends every CIO should watch
With new rules shaping data, AI, security, and cloud operations, CIOs must adapt quickly. The challenge is staying compliant without slowing innovation. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2025
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
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05 Dec 2025
The essential reading list for today's CIO
IT leaders share seven essential books every CIO should read. These include titles on effective leadership and navigating AI's growing influence. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2025
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
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04 Dec 2025
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
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03 Dec 2025
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
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Tip
02 Dec 2025
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
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26 Nov 2025
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
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26 Nov 2025
Short-form video governance for IT leaders
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
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25 Nov 2025
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
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25 Nov 2025
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
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21 Nov 2025
Four ways CIOs should help improve CX strategy
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
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21 Nov 2025
A day in the life of a strategy-driven CIO
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
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Opinion
20 Nov 2025
Attention AI skeptics: The agent era has begun
Early AI limitations justified caution, but the rise of AI agents is changing the conversation. Act now to focus on practical adoption. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
19 Nov 2025
Why enterprises shouldn't accept "good enough" AI ROI
Many companies see only modest AI gains while far greater value sits untouched. The real gap isn't technology, it's strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2025
Secure your IT future with succession planning
Succession planning is vital for IT resilience. Without it, leadership gaps risk disrupting operations, innovation and long-term business continuity. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2025
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
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17 Nov 2025
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
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Tip
17 Nov 2025
Attention CISOs: Quantum computing security risks are here
The promise of quantum processors solving complex problems at extraordinary speeds offers numerous business opportunities. But what risks does this new technology present? Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2025
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
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Opinion
13 Nov 2025
The human touch: A CIO's wake-up call on customer service AI
As AI reshapes customer service, many businesses risk losing the human touch that customers value most. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2025
Vibe coding: What IT leaders need to know
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
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12 Nov 2025
A CIO primer on U.S. work visas
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
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06 Nov 2025
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
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05 Nov 2025
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
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03 Nov 2025
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
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Tip
31 Oct 2025
How executives can counter AI impersonation
AI deepfakes are driving financial fraud and targeting executives, forcing organizations to rethink verification, training and policies to protect trust and security. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2025
What is a chief data officer (CDO)?
A chief data officer (CDO) in many organizations is a C-level executive whose position has evolved into a range of strategic data management responsibilities, including data governance, data quality and data strategy. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Oct 2025
What is user-generated content?
User-generated content (UGC) is published information that an unpaid contributor provides to a website. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2025
Ignoring digital sovereignty? CIOs can't afford to
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
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28 Oct 2025
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
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Definition
28 Oct 2025
What is business process outsourcing (BPO)?
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a business practice in which an organization contracts with an external service provider to perform an essential business function or task. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2025
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
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24 Oct 2025
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
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Definition
23 Oct 2025
What is a data governance policy?
A data governance policy is a documented set of guidelines for ensuring an organization's data and information assets are managed consistently and used properly. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2025
Why CIOs should hire older IT workers: A strategic advantage
With IT talent shortages rising, older workers offer vital experience, stability and mentorship. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2025
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
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News
21 Oct 2025
Gartner unveils top technology trends for 2026
Analysts reveal the top technology trends that CIOs need to know for 2026, including AI development, cybersecurity and data geopatriation. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Oct 2025
What is user experience and UX design? Why should you care?
User experience design, or UX design, is the process of building a product that's user-friendly and provides enhanced user experiences through elements like the user interface (UI), visuals and navigation features. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2025
How to present to the board of directors: 15 tips for a successful presentation
A board presentation can influence major decisions. Follow these 15 expert tips from Metrigy CEO and principal analyst Robin Gareiss to deliver a successful presentation. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2025
Sovereign wealth funds: What every CIO should know
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
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20 Oct 2025
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
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15 Oct 2025
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
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10 Oct 2025
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
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09 Oct 2025
Free isn't cheap: How open source AI drains compute budgets
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
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Tip
09 Oct 2025
CIO playbook for treating work visas as enterprise risk
CIOs face major risks from changing visa policies. Formalizing immigration risk helps protect IT talent, ensure continuity and strengthen governance. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2025
Top 5 CIO influencers to follow on social media
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
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09 Oct 2025
Building an internal AI call simulator: Lessons for CIOs
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