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MIT EmTech: 2026 is the year AI goes to work
At MIT EmTech AI, 2026 is called the year for enterprise agentic AI, with companies deploying agents that autonomously handle marketing, service desks and background workflows.
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Are CIOs' days numbered?
The CIO's role evolves amid emerging C-level positions such as chief AI officer. Smart organizations integrate these roles under the CIO, ensuring cohesive strategies.
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OpenClaw: Moving the perimeter to the reasoning boundary
OpenClaw accelerates agentic orchestration, bridging LLMs to real-world systems. CIOs must focus on governance, securing action and managing risks in autonomous decision-making.
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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.
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MIT EmTech: 2026 is the year AI goes to work
At MIT EmTech AI, 2026 is called the year for enterprise agentic AI, with companies deploying agents that autonomously handle marketing, service desks and background workflows.
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The AI talent wars explained: What CIOs need to know
CIOs struggle to hire AI talent due to high demand and limited supply. The competition, known as the AI talent wars, drives up salaries and extends hiring timelines.
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CIOs face new threat: Relationship-based vendor coercion
Vendor coercion in IT ties business deals to tech adoption, bypassing governance. Discover its risks, especially with AI, and how CIOs can safeguard decisions.
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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.
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State of the Cloud report shows shift from cost-cutting to value
The CTO of Flexera shares his expert insights into the 2026 State of the Cloud Report’s findings and highlights a pivotal shift in enterprise priorities.
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Secure file transfer services: Types, tools and selection tips
With so many options, finding the best secure file transfer service can feel daunting. Discover top tools and what you need to make the right decision for your business.
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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.
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How many jobs will AI create for humans?
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IT outsourcing's future: Balancing cost, quality and innovation
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Build vs. buy AI: A CIO's decision matrix
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5 agentic AI case studies for CIOs
Agentic AI can help organizations automate complex workflows. Explore real stories of what worked, what didn't and what challenges kept CIOs up at night.
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Agentic AI in practice: Lessons from real deployments
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Agentic AI streamlines PromptCare's operations
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A lawyer's advice for CIOs creating AI-use policies
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Are CIOs' days numbered?
The CIO's role evolves amid emerging C-level positions such as chief AI officer. Smart organizations integrate these roles under the CIO, ensuring cohesive strategies.
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OpenClaw: Moving the perimeter to the reasoning boundary
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What CIOs need to know about Meta's proposed CEO AI agent
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Failure is an option as an IT leadership tool
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5 real-world GenAI case studies
Real case studies show that GenAI offers value when CIOs target key bottlenecks and balance innovation with data governance.
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How Sikich balances GenAI innovation with security
Sikich CIO Scott Sanders explains how the firm uses well-defined governance, security controls and a focus on business-driven use cases to scale generative AI.
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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.
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Weekly news roundup: Tim Cook exits Apple, Meta layoffs intensify and Anthropic investigates Claude
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.
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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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