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Feature
01 Oct 2026
The path to becoming a CIO, from a CIO
The true differentiators that can turn today’s IT managers into tomorrow’s CIOs are soft skills and a willingness to collaborate and learn from non-IT peers. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2026
Token counts tell CIOs less as AI agents do more
Token counts don't capture the full cost of agentic work. CIOs need to measure retries, tool calls and human intervention against successful outcomes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Sep 2026
How the 'Great Storage Squeeze' impacts infrastructure strategies
AI's storage and memory demand is outpacing the supply, and a majority of organizations are feeling the effects, according to Omdia research. Here's how IT leaders are responding. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Sep 2026
AI safety is a board decision -- and they need to start making it
AI poses serious risks to people and the systems they depend on. The executives who build and buy AI hold the controls. Boards and CEOs must use them and accept the cost. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2026
AI gives OneDigital more capacity, but ROI remains to be seen
OneDigital's AI coworkers are freeing up employee capacity. The company is now figuring out how to turn those gains into measurable business value. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2026
As AI agents take action, CIOs have to govern the outcome
As Oracle and Progress push AI agents deeper into business processes, CIOs need governance that measures outcomes and defines when humans intervene. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2026
Oracle Fusion Claw the new grab for fully autonomous agentic AI in ERP
Execution runtime software has governance and auditing features that address concerns about agentic AI security risks, enabling Oracle's new class of outcome-based AI apps. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Sep 2026
Mind the gap, not the doom: An operational guide to AI pacing
Business leaders should focus on near-term AI risks and capabilities gaps rather than existential debates to survive coming disruptions. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2026
meshIQ's AgentIQ puts AI agent runtime controls to the test
Runtime controls can intervene before an AI agent takes action, but their effectiveness depends on where enforcement sits in the execution path. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2026
Progress-Domo deal is the latest test of CIO software assumptions
The Progress-Domo deal offers a fresh look at what happens when a software vendor changes hands, from pricing and product strategy to broader enterprise technology decisions. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2026
Top soft skills for CIOs, and how to get them
Today's CIOs need more than just technical prowess. Soft skills like emotional intelligence and conflict negotiation can help them lead effectively and drive meaningful change. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Sep 2026
AI productivity metrics are fooling enterprises
Faster drafts, more code and higher adoption can look like AI productivity. David Linthicum argues CIOs should measure end-to-end outcomes, quality and hidden rework instead. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2026
Software contracts can lock CIOs in long before they need to leave
Exit readiness starts at signing. CIOs need contract terms that preserve data access, migration options and leverage if a vendor relationship changes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Sep 2026
Human skills beat technical virtuosity every time
As AI transforms IT, human skills are becoming a strategic advantage. CIOs who lead with empathy, communication, adaptability and trust can drive change and engage teams at scale. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Sep 2026
ERP case study: How business-IT 'dynamic duo' sparked a transformation
A midmarket manufacturer's CIO and VP explain how their unusually close working relationship models a culture of trust and transparency and ensures IT decisions add business value. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2026
Salesforce CCaaS to be released globally, adds workforce management
Salesforce's contact center as a service offering replaces a patchwork customers cobbled together to make Service Cloud work, but it puts longtime partners in a peculiar place. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2026
As AI gets faster, the enterprise bottleneck moves
AI can accelerate one part of a workflow only to move the bottleneck somewhere else. CIOs need to figure out where it landed -- and where it might move next. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2026
AI agents know what to do -- but should they have authority to do it?
AI agents are gaining access to enterprise systems, but moving from reading data to making changes requires new rules about authority, permissions and human oversight. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2026
CIOs must rethink third-party risk as AI creeps into tools
AI creep is making point-in-time vendor checks less reliable. IT leaders need continuous oversight of the added AI capabilities vendors are putting in place. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2026
When AI has permission to act, who gives it authority to decide?
Giving AI permission to take an action is different from letting it decide when that action should occur. CIOs need explicit boundaries for when AI can act autonomously. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2026
Capability risks rise with layoffs: What CIOs should know
Layoffs can lead to significant capability risk -- the loss of expertise and tacit knowledge. These hidden costs affect productivity, innovation and long-term efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2026
Gartner sees CIOs becoming AI 'evidence custodians'
A conventional log may not be enough. CIOs could need end-to-end evidence showing what AI did, why it was allowed and what changed as a result. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2026
Persistent AI memory adds another layer to enterprise data
Persistent AI memory is spreading across enterprise platforms, adding a data layer that must be mapped and validated against authoritative systems. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2026
ERP access control debt can turn old roles into current risk
ERP access control can drift far from the business roles and responsibilities it was designed to reflect. CIOs need to treat authorization as an ongoing governance discipline. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Sep 2026
More Salesforce ICE protests at Dreamforce; buyers remain unmoved
At Dreamforce, Silicon Valley reality distortion is hard to miss as Salesforce celebrates nonprofits and NGOs inside while protesters outside demand it cut ICE ties. Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2026
Is AI really paying off for companies? CIOs weigh in
AI is delivering measurable value for some companies, but most are struggling to turn productivity gains into meaningful business returns. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Sep 2026
AI slowdown: Do we really need it?
Don't stop AI development, but slow deployment. The risks lie in lax regulations and human misuse, showing the need for appropriate security controls, testing and human oversight. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Sep 2026
Why CIOs should invest in agent harnesses
As AI agents access data and take autonomous actions, agent harnesses provide essential security and governance controls, enabling CIOs to scale AI safely across the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2026
The quiet rise of AI technical debt
AI technical debt can hide in prompts, data, models and workflows. David Linthicum explains why CIOs need production discipline before pilots scale. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
18 Sep 2026
AI agent autonomy puts CIO controls to the test
As AI leaders warn capabilities are advancing faster than safeguards, CIOs face a more immediate question: how much authority to give enterprise agents. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2026
SMBs face AI governance reckoning
Alliant's Arun Sahu discusses why "AI psychosis" affects SMBs more than large enterprises because they lack the governance and human oversight buffers to deal with AI mistakes. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2026
Gartner warns traditional IT controls won't keep up with AI
Autonomous AI agents have outpaced traditional IT controls. CIOs must strengthen access and accountability and build controls to stop agents before they cause damage. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Sep 2026
Is it time to redesign IT performance scorecards?
IT performance should no longer be measured with traditional scorecards. Today's IT teams require modern metrics that connect technology outcomes with business value. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2026
CLARITY Act stalls in Senate: What crypto uncertainty means for CIOs
A failed Senate cloture vote stalled the CLARITY Act, leaving CIOs to make digital-asset vendor, custody and contract decisions without a broader market-structure framework. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2026
HubSpot adds AI CRM intelligence layer, marketing AI
With AI automatically entering data into the systems of record, there remains a need for humans in the loop. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2026
AI control is becoming an architecture problem for CIOs
CIOs face multiple AI control layers across orchestration, models, data, identity and governance. The challenge is understanding how those layers work together. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Sep 2026
Why enterprise AI fails at the org chart, not the model layer
AI models are easy to access. Organizational authority is not. David Linthicum explains why the org chart -- not the model layer -- keeps enterprise AI from delivering. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Sep 2026
Private AI: Not a fix for enterprise AI issues
Private AI infrastructure secures data but doesn't solve enterprise issues. CIOs must build an orchestration layer that handles state, authorization and execution logic separately. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2026
Salesforce Enterprise AI Harness latest salvo aimed at ServiceNow
Salesforce battling ServiceNow, AWS and a cast of thousands for the soul of agentic AI management. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2026
Why hope is a CIO leadership skill
CIOs need to inspire teams as well as manage technology. Futurist Nikolas Badminton explains how hope can help leaders build vision, empower teams and drive action. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Sep 2026
Top 10 AI certifications and courses for 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, AI certifications and courses have proliferated. These offerings here go beyond the basics, deepening your knowledge of this rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2026
How to build an experience-level agreement
Properly built experience-level agreements prioritize UX over traditional metrics, focusing on business outcomes and employee productivity to enhance performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2026
14 need-to-know tips for digital transformation success
What separates a successful digital transformation implementation from a recipe for disaster? These 14 tips will help ensure your DX efforts result in business improvement. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2026
How to improve resiliency in legacy IT environments
Older technology cannot be swapped out quickly due to costs and complexity, but organizations can strengthen recovery capabilities while modernization efforts continue. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2026
Slopsquatting explained: When AI code turns malicious
AI coding assistants are accelerating development --but they're also creating a dangerous new attack vector that security teams aren't prepared to detect. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2026
The human in the loop is falling asleep
AI agents can overwhelm human reviewers, creating new security risks. CIOs must rethink how they oversee AI agents and decide when humans should step in. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2026
Weekly news roundup: Anthropic’s $35B deal, Nvidia buys Hugging Face and AI banned in schools
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Sep 2026
Why AI enablement teams shouldn't live within IT
AI enablement teams can sit outside IT to stay focused on business needs. That can help CIOs avoid costly AI projects that fail to deliver value. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2026
Protecting your business from rogue bots -- a new CIO risk
AI-powered bots now operate autonomously, breaking out of controlled environments and exploiting systems without human direction -- forcing companies to rethink cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2026
Why pragmatic approaches to AI can minimize pilot failure
Executives are facing the reality that AI pilots are more likely to fail than succeed, but taking a pragmatic approach to workflows and processes can make all the difference. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2026
Enterprises aren't rushing to Microsoft 365 E7's AI promise
Microsoft 365 E7 bundles productivity apps with AI tools like Copilot into one SKU, but customers are hesitating to adopt over ROI, hidden consumption costs and contract lock-in. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2026
Where should CIOs invest next? IT leaders weigh in
Six CIOs share where they would invest if their IT budgets increased. AI leads, with data, infrastructure and security investments helping to scale it. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2026
Weekly news roundup: Meta settles lawsuit, Big Tech acquisitions and Boston Scientific cyberattack
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2026
AI, economic pressures and other causes of Big Tech layoffs
Big Tech layoffs are soaring due to economic pressures and AI automation. Companies are restructuring to adapt, raising questions about workforce transformation. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Aug 2026
Stop blaming AI for layoffs
Companies claim AI is replacing workers, but the reality is different. AI is a convenient excuse for layoffs driven by pandemic over-hiring and the need to fund AI infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2026
Big Tech layoff anxiety and AI: A leader's advice for peers
Layoffs by Big Tech behemoths like Amazon, Meta and Microsoft have prompted headlines and opinion pieces that point the finger of blame at AI, causing uncertainty. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Aug 2026
6 questions every CIO should ask before workforce reductions
CIOs should test the economics, evidence, governance and reversibility of AI-driven workforce reduction proposals before approving them. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2026
AI alignment, not replacement: How CIOs are rebuilding IT value
Forward-thinking enterprises are pursuing AI realignment over replacement -- reshaping teams, redistributing authority and redefining roles to work alongside AI, not against it. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2026
Nvidia price hike will raise IT costs for all, analysts say
An upcoming Nvidia price hike will raise costs for enterprise IT buyers, regardless of whether they're investing in AI infrastructure, analysts said this week. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Aug 2026
AI doesn't have a trust problem. Your data does.
The AI auditability gap isn't an AI problem. It's decades of data management debt, finally coming due, exposed by autonomous decision-making. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2026
AI botsitting: Why your productivity gains aren't what they seem
AI promised productivity gains, but workers now spend hours correcting its errors with AI botsitting -- a hidden cost draining morale and ROI across organizations. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2026
AI model incidents highlight security concerns
In this Q&A, Seth Johnson, CTO at Cyara, discusses how enterprises need to sharpen their security policies and infrastructure in the wake of recent AI frontier model incidents. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2026
What Meta's RE100 exit means for tech's clean energy commitments
Meta left the RE100 renewable initiative as AI data center demand exceeds renewable supply, forcing reliance on natural gas while using questionable clean energy claims. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2026
What record U.S. energy exports mean for your IT budget
Record U.S. energy exports are creating an unexpected problem -- soaring electricity costs for data centers that could reshape IT budgets for years to come. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2026
How to reduce and eliminate technical debt
Technical debt arises from prioritizing short-term gains over long-term sustainability. A strategic approach involves discovery, prioritization and remediation to reduce its impact. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2026
Weekly news roundup: Claude watermark controversy and Nvidia $500 billion deal
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2026
Uniphar taps Diagrid Catalyst for orchestration, observability
The company's platform engineering team replaced open source Dapr with the commercial product for built-in observability, with AI agents waiting in the wings. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2026
Fintech execs unblock AI with shadow AI detection, org shifts
C-level executives in a regulated industry strike a balance between the benefits AI can offer their businesses and the need to guard against its risks. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2026
Dynatrace acquires Arize for AI agent development
With its third acquisition this year, Dynatrace continued its march from pure observability to systems of control, adding AI agent development tools to its observability arsenal. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2026
Strategic IT outlook: Tech conferences and events calendar
Tech conferences are a vital way for CIOs and IT leaders to keep abreast of trends and make real-life connections in a fast-changing business climate. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2026
AI Kill Switch Act raises questions for CIOs
The AI Kill Switch Act would require powerful AI systems to support shutdowns. A lawyer explains what the bill means for CIOs, vendors and enterprise risk. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2026
OpenAI-Hugging Face incident raises AI liability concerns
AI agents create new liability risks for enterprises. CIOs must understand vendor contracts, insurance and governance practices before deploying autonomous systems. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2026
Smart glasses as an enterprise risk: What CIOs should know
Once experimental tech, smart glasses now pose serious risks to businesses through covert recording, data leaks and compliance violations in the workplace. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2026
Gartner predicts 14.2% increase in IT spending: How to prepare
AI infrastructure investments are forcing CIOs to rethink budget strategies as enterprises face rising costs, pricing uncertainty, and shifting priorities. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Aug 2026
Distributed computing: The infrastructure shift AI demands
The hyperscale era is ending. AI's energy and latency demands are driving infrastructure toward the edge -- closer to users, devices, and energy sources. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Aug 2026
A $5.29M risk: Are you ready for today's phishing attacks?
What cost me a week could cost your company millions. Here's why you need systems, not just vigilance, to protect against phishing. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Aug 2026
Who owns your AI data? Navigate security and proprietary risks
CIOs face confusion over AI data types and vendor terms. Understanding input, training, output and retrieval context data is essential for effective governance and security. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Aug 2026
Rethink the AI stack: Why lean open architecture is the answer
The real value is your data, and it's time to stop shipping it across public APIs. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2026
How CIOs can avoid the AI surprise bill
What starts as a small AI experiment can quickly spiral into budget-busting invoices -- here's how CIOs are taking control before costs explode. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: Anthropic hacking and Al safety concerns, plus ServiceNow layoffs
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2026
CIOs face IT knowledge loss as baby boomers retire
As baby boomers retire, CIOs risk losing critical institutional knowledge. CIO Joe Locandro explains how to identify knowledge gaps and preserve expertise with storytelling and AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jul 2026
Vibe slop in coding: A guide for IT executives
AI coding tools promise to democratize development, but vibe slop -- low-quality AI-generated code -- is causing outages, security flaws and technical debt across enterprises. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2026
AI as a mindset: A growth guide for CIOs
CIOs are working hard to make the most of AI. But using it solely as a technology to automate workflows, rather than as a mindset for growth, can limit its potential. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2026
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
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Feature
27 Jul 2026
When should CIOs care about quantum computing?
Quantum computing is still in its early stages, but CIOs in some industries should pay attention now. Learn where the technology stands and how to prepare. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2026
AI slopification: The true cost of low-quality AI implementation
AI slopification in business processes creates a costly debt cycle of rework, damaged customer trust and lost productivity that extends far beyond initial model access fees. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: OpenAI hacks Hugging Face, Google expands Gemini, Meta lawsuit dropped
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2026
How CIOs can navigate federal, state AI regulation uncertainty
AI laws are evolving across the EU, U.S. states and the U.S. federal government. An effective governance framework helps organizations meet requirements across all jurisdictions. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jul 2026
Study finds two hours a week could close the AI skills gap
AI tools alone won't deliver results. Organizations must invest in employee enablement to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly mistakes. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2026
Seguin CIO transforms city's network infrastructure for growth
In this Q&A, Shane McDaniel, City of Seguin, Texas' first CIO, discusses network infrastructure upgrades, fiber expansion and managing the growing city's tech demands. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2026
What Trump's AI executive order means for CIOs
The White House's latest AI executive order invites voluntary prerelease access, hardens the government's security posture and earmarks new action items for CIOs. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2026
How CIOs are responding to AI oversight uncertainty
Trump's AI executive orders aim to strengthen U.S. AI leadership, but they do not eliminate existing state AI laws. IT leaders explain why proactive AI governance remains critical. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: Legal trouble for Google, New York pauses data centers and Muse Image retreat
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2026
How to start an AI for business leaders, executives program
Executives need AI knowledge to lead transformations effectively. These leading programs vary in depth and cost, and focus on strategy, governance and practical implementation. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2026
Manufacturing leaders must close AI knowledge gaps
In this Q&A, Heidi Hoffman of ON Partners discusses how manufacturing leaders face an AI skills gap as areas like supply chain gain strategic currency in organizations. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2026
Mass automation: A vision for nearly automated companies
Nearly automated companies may sound like science fiction, but author Nick Pogrebnyakov argues business leaders should prepare now. Read an excerpt from his book Mass Automation. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2026
Fully automated companies: What CIOs need to know
Fully automated companies might not be as futuristic as they seem. CIOs should consider how AI, robotics and sensing will work together to shape the future of automation. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: Microsoft layoffs, Muse Image controversy, xAI rebrand and Reddit ends AI slop
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2026
What enterprises are getting wrong about AI data readiness
AI adoption is accelerating -- so are failures. Without proper data governance, quality controls and infrastructure, even the best AI tools will underperform or fail completely. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2026
Why your IT metrics are burning out your team
Measuring IT success through speed and volume alone burns out staff and masks underlying issues. Focus on understanding the human impact of your processes and fix what's broken. Continue Reading