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• How the AI Executive Order shifts vendor management strategies

  June's AI Executive Order promotes voluntary engagement between AI developers and the federal government, emphasizing vendor management and advanced cybersecurity standards.  Continue Reading

• The environmental impact of e-commerce

  E-commerce's emissions have grown due to data centers, transportation and packaging waste. To combat this growth, focus sustainability efforts on technology and renewable energy.  Continue Reading

• Why CIOs must prepare for geopolitical disruption

  Geopolitical risk affects nearly every core IT function. Cloud architecture, data governance, supply chains and incident response must all be evaluated through a geopolitical lens.  Continue Reading

• SLA vs. XLA: Which one measures what matters?

  Experience-level agreements prioritize user satisfaction and productivity, addressing gaps in traditional service-level agreements that focus on technical metrics.  Continue Reading

• The CIO's guide to responsible AI data center procurement

  Responsible AI data center procurement emphasizes sustainability, community impact and vendor transparency, so CIOs can mitigate risks and adopt more ethical practices.  Continue Reading

• AI agents are running wild: Secure the reasoning layer now

  As AI agents move from pilot to production, traditional security perimeters are being replaced by the reasoning boundary.  Continue Reading

• The CIO's guide to skills-based workforce planning

  Organizations often have enough IT staff but face critical skills gaps that hinder digital transformation. Skills-based workforce planning can solve this issue.  Continue Reading

• Beyond the hype: A CIO's guide to LLM risk management

  CIOs must prioritize LLM risk management as adoption grows. They should assess workflows, data security and vendor practices to mitigate risks and ensure safe AI use.  Continue Reading

• 6 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship in 2026

  CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect.  Continue Reading

• AI-augmented teams: Training for human-machine collaboration

  Organizations must shift from viewing AI as just a tool to a strategic collaborator. This requires workforce readiness and skills developed through training and collaboration.  Continue Reading

• The environmental impact of LLMs vs. SLMs

  Large and small language models differ in their environmental impacts. Hybrid deployments and sustainable practices can help balance performance and energy use.  Continue Reading

• Top 9 smart contract platforms to consider in 2026

  Platform speed, scalability, security, cost, and smart contract support vary widely. Here’s a guide to align trade-offs with enterprise needs and key players.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Aligning cybersecurity with ESG goals: A guide for IT leaders

  An aligned cybersecurity with ESG strategy can improve sustainability, governance and risk management while addressing regulatory scrutiny and balancing environmental impacts.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• The role of IT in promoting a circular economy

  IT leaders play a key role in promoting a circular economy. Longer hardware lifecycles and broad sustainability goals can aid businesses amid increasing environmental pressures.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Build a comprehensive supply chain traceability checklist

  Start a supply chain traceability journey with this comprehensive checklist to drive efficiency, improve risk management, streamline compliance, and elevate quality control.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Top metaverse platforms in 2026, rise of spatial computing

  The metaverse is evolving, beginning with its rebranding as spatial computing and its expansion into the workplace. Here are 15 metaverse platforms to watch in 2026.  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

• 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

• 9 supply chain traceability software to consider

  Supply chain traceability software can enhance supplier visibility and compliance, helping organizations navigate complex global supply chains more effectively.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Risk prediction models: How they work and their benefits

  Accurate risk prediction models can aid risk management efforts in organizations. Here's a look at how risk models work and the business benefits they provide.  Continue Reading

• How to create a risk management plan: Template, key steps

  A risk management plan provides a framework for managing business risks. Here's what it includes and how to develop one, plus a downloadable plan template.  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

• 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

• 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

• How to write a risk appetite statement: Template, examples

  A risk appetite statement defines acceptable risk levels for an organization. Here's what it includes and how to create one, with examples and a downloadable template.  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

• 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

• Key differences between chief data officers vs. CIOs

  CDOs and CIOs hold distinct roles in the tech-driven C-suite. Both roles are key to improving data collection and usage throughout the company.  Continue Reading

• Chief digital officer vs. chief technology officer: An explainer

  For many enterprise organizations, CDOs focus mostly on digital strategy and customer engagement, while CTOs focus on managing and improving internal tech systems.  Continue Reading

• CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities

  The emergence of IT and its ever-increasing importance to enterprise operations led to the creation of two tech exec positions with similar duties: the CIO and the CTO.  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

• How quantum computing can improve supply chains

  Quantum's ability to model and analyze complex scenarios is tailor-made for tasks like route optimization and inventory management. Apps exist, but wide availability is years away.  Continue Reading

• Quantum-resistant algorithms: Why they matter

  Quantum-resistant algorithms play a crucial role in post-quantum cryptography, which protects against threats on digital signatures and current encryption methods.  Continue Reading

• Quantum computing in finance: Key use cases

  The financial services industry could soon use quantum for portfolio management, fraud detection and other complex processes. But the list of hurdles to overcome is long.  Continue Reading

• How quantum cybersecurity changes the way you protect data

  Here's a full guide to the threats quantum computers pose to today's encryption algorithms -- and how to prepare now to become "crypto-agile" enough to stay ahead of bad actors.  Continue Reading

• The 6 different types of quantum computing technology

  Technology providers offer several paths to the promised land of quantum advantage, but customers must navigate the engineering tradeoffs among the varied types of qubits.  Continue Reading

• The future of quantum computing: Near- and long-term outlook

  Companies are already solving optimization problems, using quantum to improve traditional programs and planning for post-quantum cryptography. But big technical challenges remain.  Continue Reading

• How can quantum computers be used in healthcare?

  Commercial products are few, and wide availability is probably a few years away, but lab research and prototypes show progress in drug design, medical imaging and genetic modeling.  Continue Reading

• When will quantum computing be available? It depends

  Quantum computing availability timelines depend on who is measuring and how they interpret 'availability.' Varied definitions make for a complex market.  Continue Reading

• Quantum computer vs. supercomputer: Key differences

  Quantum computers could someday outperform supercomputers by orders of magnitude. Compare speeds, capabilities and specialties, and get a look into a future that combines the two.  Continue Reading

• CTO vs. CIO vs. CISO: Learn how these roles differ

  Explore who oversees what in enterprise IT.  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

• 10 trends shaping the future of BPM in 2025

  Business process management is evolving rapidly as advanced automation, software integration, process simulation and generative AI redefine the way business processes are managed.  Continue Reading

• Top Web 3.0 trends and predictions for 2025 and beyond

  The next-generation internet is taking longer than expected. But blockchain improvements and a favorable regulatory climate for cryptocurrency are positives for the coming year.  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

• 9 must-read digital transformation books in 2025

  Digital transformation is crucial for businesses wanting to keep up with technological growth. Start your digital transformation journey with this list of essential books for 2025.  Continue Reading

• Best project portfolio management software and tools in 2025

  Project portfolio management software and tools in 2025 promote strategic management of projects and agile tactics. Read our PPM list for guidance on which tools do what.  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

• AI transparency: What is it and why do we need it?

  As AI adoption has increased, the concept of AI transparency has broadened in scope and grown in importance. Learn what it means for enterprise AI teams.  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

• Sustainability training for employees: Benefits and tips

  More organizations have ESG goals. But if leaders are overlooking employee education, success is unlikely. Here's why sustainability training matters and how to get it right.  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

• ESG, SRI and impact investing: Key differences explained

  Understanding the nuances of ESG investing, SRI and impact investing is important for companies and investors. Learn what they have in common and how they differ.  Continue Reading

• 5 top ESG reporting challenges and how to overcome them

  Organizations face various challenges in reporting on their environmental, social and governance initiatives. Here are five critical ones ESG teams should know about.  Continue Reading

• CSRD explained: What U.S., other companies need to know

  The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires companies to report on a broad range of sustainability topics. Learn about its tenets, requirements and deadlines.  Continue Reading

• 6 tips to plan a digital transformation budget

  Formulating budgets for digital transformation projects is fraught with complexities, expectations and unknowns that differentiate it from traditional IT and business planning.  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

• Top cloud compliance standards and how to use them

  Get guidance on how relevant cloud compliance standards are developed and tips on evaluating third-party providers' cloud compliance and governance efforts.  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

• 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

• 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

• Metaverse pros and cons: Top benefits and challenges

  Lifelike experiences and new business opportunities are among the potential benefits of the still-developing metaverse. Drawbacks include privacy violations and addiction.  Continue Reading

• Eye tracking in VR: Everything you need to know

  Advancements in eye tracking technology could make VR headsets more useful. Still, products need to address cybersickness and other factors that affect the user experience.  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

• 17 potential costs of shadow IT

  Companies should be vigilant and consider the significant costs associated with shadow IT. Learn about these overlooked issues and how they affect the organization.  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

• 5 tips for creating a data-driven culture

  A Capital One data product executive lists best practices for data-driven organizations, including top-down messaging, a three-tiered data ecosystem and democratized data access.  Continue Reading

• Today's virtual reality use cases and industry applications

  Applications of virtual reality in business are growing, as a range of industries finds valuable uses for this rapidly evolving technology.  Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?

  The increase of generative AI, digital natives and remote work drives the rise of shadow IT. CIOs and IT leaders should evaluate the pros and cons to mitigate potential risks.  Continue Reading

• The history of the metaverse explained (with timeline)

  The term 'metaverse' has only recently gained currency, but its history is long. Learn about the technologies that gave rise to a concept many believe will change civilization.  Continue Reading

• Metaverse vs. multiverse vs. omniverse: Key differences

  Virtual realities are coming to a computer interface near you. Will you be joining a metaverse, multiverse or an enterprise-oriented version of the omniverse?  Continue Reading

• 5 ways to reduce an organization's digital carbon footprint

  From optimizing video conferences to minimizing unnecessary data storage, learn practical strategies that can help shrink an organization's digital carbon footprint.  Continue Reading

• 4 virtual reality ethics issues that need to be addressed

  Technology has outpaced societal guard rails throughout history. Virtual reality is no exception, introducing ethical and legal issues companies need to consider.  Continue Reading