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For IT leaders, quality management systems are becoming critical infrastructure—connecting quality processes, data and strategy across the enterprise.
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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.
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Why CIOs should hire older IT workers: A strategic advantage
With IT talent shortages rising, older workers offer vital experience, stability and mentorship.
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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.
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With IT talent shortages rising, older workers offer vital experience, stability and mentorship.
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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.
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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.
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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 CIOs must address outdated systems through audits, governance and modernization to remain competitive.
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A data sovereignty primer for cloud admins
Data sovereignty is a critical part of any cloud deployment that cloud administrators must understand. Implement these best practices to ensure compliance now and in the future.
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6 confidential computing use cases that secure data in use
Confidential computing bridges a critical security gap by encrypting data in use. Learn about its enterprise use cases, from AI protection to data sovereignty.
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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.
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Free isn't cheap: How open source AI drains compute budgets
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Building an internal AI call simulator: Lessons for CIOs
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CIO guide to stablecoins: What they are and how to choose
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Why CIOs should hire older IT workers: A strategic advantage
With IT talent shortages rising, older workers offer vital experience, stability and mentorship.
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CIO playbook for treating work visas as enterprise risk
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Bulletproof IT: How CIOs safeguard the tech supply chain
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Beating AI fatigue: Quick wins for CIOs
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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.
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Salesforce breach: What IT leaders must know
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CIOs: Ignore IT maturity and your upskilling will fail
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The Great Flattening: How hierarchies are disappearing
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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