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Rimini Street's CIO explains how he deployed agentic AI for research and service -- and how an AI steering committee governs access and risk.
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Agentic AI is forcing CIOs to rethink IT strategy. Success depends on identifying key use cases, assessing data readiness, planning infrastructure and establishing governance.
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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.
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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.
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