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08 Oct 2026
Zapier explores extra pay for employees driving AI gains
Zapier has planned a compensation pilot for select marketing employees driving AI gains, raising questions for CIOs about rewards and retention. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2026
Stacklet targets AI token spending with policy controls
Stacklet's early-preview Token Custodian brings policy controls to AI spending, raising a question for CIOs: Who decides which work gets access to more expensive AI models? 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 CIOs must address outdated systems through audits, governance and modernization to remain competitive.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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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
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Tip
07 Oct 2025
CIO guide to stablecoins: What they are and how to choose
Stablecoins have emerged as a key component of digital finance. CIOs play a central role in assessing the strategic, regulatory and operational impact of their enterprise payments. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Oct 2025
What is Hyperledger?
Hyperledger is a collection of open source projects created to support the development of blockchain-based distributed ledgers. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Oct 2025
What is data culture? A guide for data-driven organizations
Data culture is a set of principles regarding how an organization handles its data. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2025
Case study: GenAI saves time for Landing Point's recruiters
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
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01 Oct 2025
Business leaders sound off on U.S. tariff impact
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
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30 Sep 2025
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
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26 Sep 2025
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
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23 Sep 2025
Nvidia bets on Intel: What it means for IT leaders
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
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Definition
23 Sep 2025
What is SOX compliance? A complete guide and checklist
SOX compliance entails adhering to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, a U.S. law introduced to enhance investor protection by ensuring greater accuracy, transparency and accountability in public companies' financial reporting. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Sep 2025
What is a chief marketing officer (CMO)?
A chief marketing officer (CMO) is a C-suite executive responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of an organization's marketing and advertising initiatives. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2025
Beating AI fatigue: Quick wins for CIOs
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
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Definition
22 Sep 2025
What is regulatory compliance?
Regulatory compliance is an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Sep 2025
No more AI silos: The CIO integration playbook
AI adoption is accelerating, but scattered efforts create silos, risks and inefficiencies. IT leaders must unify strategy, data and platforms to drive enterprise value. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is enterprise architecture (EA)?
An enterprise architecture (EA) is a conceptual blueprint that defines an organization's structure and operation. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2025
10 examples of smart contracts on blockchain
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
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Reference
10 Sep 2025
CIO job description: Chief information officer responsibilities
Learn about the role of the chief information officer, including daily responsibilities, necessary skills and how the role is evolving in the digital age. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2025
Blockchain vs. traditional database: Differences and use cases
Choosing between blockchain and traditional databases -- or using them together -- requires knowing how each one handles data management and the skills needed to make them work. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Aug 2025
Project vs. program vs. portfolio management, explained
Project, program and portfolio management are related, but they represent three distinct disciplines. Learn about the responsibilities and goals of each and how they differ. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2025
Capital One AI partnerships aim to build trust, grow talent
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
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26 Aug 2025
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
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News
25 Aug 2025
DOJ targets state laws in latest inquiry
In another effort to further President Donald Trump's deregulatory agenda, the DOJ is seeking public comment on state laws that burden U.S. businesses. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2025
U.S. could feel effects of EU AI Act as companies comply
The U.S. may be making a deregulatory push on AI, but the EU AI Act means large U.S. AI developers must comply with AI regulations that will affect their models regardless. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2025
Trump shifts U.S. competition policy
While revoking former President Joe Biden's executive order on competition may make M&A more favorable for tech companies, it doesn't hand the industry a pass for future deals. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Aug 2025
How to become a Web 3.0 developer: Required skills and guide
Becoming a Web 3.0 expert means mixing old and new skills. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2025
Intel CEO's potential China links a warning for U.S. companies
President Donald Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign, another signal of the administration's heightened focus on competition and support of domestic manufacturing. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2025
Quantum computing technology pushes for IT advantage
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
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04 Aug 2025
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
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28 Jul 2025
Domestic manufacturing policy emphasizes U.S. tech, products
Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. might be a lofty goal for some products, but companies like Apple are making moves to source some components for products locally. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2025
11 IoT security challenges and how to overcome them
While influential and beneficial, IoT introduces several security challenges, from device discovery and patching to access control and cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2025
Digital literacy vs. digital fluency: Learn the differences
Business and IT leaders alike need their workers to develop digital capabilities. Here are some terms that can help convey that need. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2025
How to build a successful IoT strategy in 10 steps
IoT is key to digital transformation, offering improved efficiency, cost reduction and enhanced customer experience. Success requires strategy and secure execution. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2025
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
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Video
24 Jul 2025
An explanation of quantum in computing
Quantum particles have unique behaviors that enable engineers to perform more complex calculations, which could have a significant effect across industries and operations. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2025
Federal research funding cuts could slow tech innovation
With massive funding cuts proposed at both federal research agencies and U.S. universities, U.S. R&D investment is poised to fall behind China and the EU. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2025
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
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News
14 Jul 2025
U.S. pushes back on China, invests in rare earth resources
U.S. officials are increasingly concerned about China's dominance over critical minerals used in advanced technologies. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Tariffs could hamper U.S. manufacturing growth
The Trump administration's fluctuating position on tariffs is creating pricing unpredictability for U.S. businesses and manufacturers. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Jul 2025
What is a procurement plan?
A procurement plan -- also called a procurement management plan -- is a document that is used to manage the process of finding and selecting a vendor. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2025
Help desk vs. service desk: What's the difference?
Help desks deliver tactical, immediate technical support for specific issues, while service desks offer strategic, comprehensive management of business services. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2025
In an FTC antitrust win, Meta could face divestitures
The FTC argues that Meta acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to eliminate competition in social media networks. If the FTC wins its case, Meta could be forced to sell those products. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2025
Google settlement may affect DOJ antitrust remedies
Google faces numerous antitrust challenges and has agreed to spend $500 million revamping its regulatory compliance structure in a settlement with shareholders. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2025
Trump wants to axe rules affecting business competition
As the FTC and DOJ work to assess what rules to cut, lawmakers disagree on how deregulation will affect U.S. markets. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jun 2025
What is a quantum circuit? Quantum vs. classical circuit
Quantum circuits are systems consisting of logic gates that operate on quantum bits (qubits) to process information and perform calculations based on principles of quantum mechanics. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jun 2025
What is prescriptive analytics?
Prescriptive analytics is a type of data analytics that provides guidance on what should happen next. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2025
U.S. senators offer perspectives on U.S. energy policy
Nuclear energy dominates the discussion among lawmakers and the tech industry as a top potential power source for AI data centers, which consume large amounts of electricity. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2025
Big tech, UAE make U.S. energy investments to support AI
The Trump administration has pointed to key partnerships, including with the United Arab Emirates and U.S. tech companies, to bolster U.S. power needs to keep up with AI advances. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jun 2025
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
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News
12 Jun 2025
Policymakers assess nuclear energy for AI data centers
Big tech vendors are recognizing the energy demands of their AI services, causing them to make significant energy investments. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jun 2025
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
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Definition
11 Jun 2025
What is an IT strategic plan (information technology strategic plan)?
An IT strategic plan is a document that details the comprehensive technology-enabled business management processes an organization uses to guide operations. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2025
U.S. will need policy to navigate EU rules
Protecting U.S. tech companies from the EU's regulatory regime will present a challenge to U.S. officials, who have pursued antitrust cases against big tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2025
The history of quantum computing: A complete timeline
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
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News
06 Jun 2025
FTC sends message with Synopsys, Ansys divestiture order
To prevent the creation of a monopoly in software tools used to design semiconductors, the FTC wants the two companies to divest assets before merging. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2025
UK backdoor order to Apple raises bipartisan concerns
U.S. officials fear that gaps in existing law may enable countries to target U.S. companies with data access requests that harm user privacy and security. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jun 2025
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