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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
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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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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Feature
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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Feature
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
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Feature
07 Jul 2026
Evaluating browser security in the AI search era
Traditional search returned links; AI search shares context. That shift creates new data leakage risks, pushing enterprises to overhaul their browser security frameworks. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jul 2026
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
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Feature
03 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: OpenAI weighs 5% government stake, Google loses appeal and Fable 5 return
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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02 Jul 2026
Meta in the news: What CIOs need to know
Enterprise leaders are reevaluating their Meta dependencies as the company faces unprecedented legal scrutiny over safety and data privacy, underscoring third-party vendor risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2026
Meta's AI training with keystrokes: Progress or privacy issue
Meta is capturing employee keystrokes, mouse movement and screenshots on work devices to train AI models, raising significant privacy concerns and fueling fears of job replacement. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2026
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
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Feature
01 Jul 2026
Which IT jobs will AI change most? Tech leaders weigh in
AI is changing IT jobs. CIOs and other IT leaders share which roles will look most different in three years and what CIOs should do to prepare. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Jul 2026
What CIOs need to know about AI notetaking security
AI meeting tools enhance collaboration and efficiency but introduce serious privacy, compliance and data governance risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2026
Vaporware explained: What CIOs need to know
As AI hype accelerates, CIOs need practical ways to distinguish enterprise-ready platforms from products that fall short in production. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2026
Anthropic models' foreign national ban exposes AI dependency risks
U.S. export controls cut foreign nationals' access to Anthropic's Fable and Mythos, partially restored later. Experts advise CIOs to build multi-model, resilient AI architectures. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jun 2026
CIOs are looking for tech talent in the wrong places
CIOs face talent shortages by recruiting from narrow pools. Hire for curiosity, adaptability and problem-solving skills -- not just degrees. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2026
AI ROI: Focus on outcomes, not hours saved
Business leaders should measure AI success by customer value and business outcomes -- not time saved -- to unlock AI's full potential. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2026
FinOps for AI: How CIOs are navigating tokenomics
CIOs must balance AI adoption with controlled spending -- a feat complicated by fast-scaling, usage-based AI costs. FinOps is expanding its scope to help manage that complexity. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2026
Weekly news roundup: OpenAI launches chip, Anthropic privacy updates and Bitcoin’s sudden slump
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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25 Jun 2026
Tech talent trends 2026: AI elevates human skills
The future of IT work isn't human or AI -- it's both. New talent trends highlight the skills, culture and leadership needed to make that model work. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2026
Is AI replacing workers? CIOs weigh in
As organizations race to adopt AI, questions remain about its effect on jobs. Four CIOs and an industry analyst share whether AI is replacing workers or helping teams do more. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2026
The pitfalls of unsupervised AI
Unsupervised AI risks exposed by military operations reveal critical pitfalls in enterprise use. Learn governance strategies to address accountability gaps and oversight failures. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2026
Debunking AI myths: Creating value over hype
AI hype promises everything but delivers confusion. Learn how CIOs separate myth from reality to drive measurable value and strategic impact. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2026
4 strategies to improve IT and tech talent retention
CIOs and IT leaders can play an important role in boosting tech talent retention. Learn how these strategies can motivate employees, which will enable companies' long-term success. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2026
Weekly news roundup: SpaceX acquires Cursor; Anthropic met with U.S. government; social media bans
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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19 Jun 2026
AI collaboration: A data leader’s advice for CIOs
AI is touching many parts of the enterprise, and now is the time for CIOs to lean in and partner across functions, according to data leader Bharath Krishnamachari. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2026
U.S. court block of H-1B visa fee adds to uncertainty
A U.S. court struck down Trump's H-1B visa policy, potentially providing relief for companies that rely on foreign workers. But the situation is uncertain as the case is appealed. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2026
CIO's guide to emerging tech trends for 2027 and beyond
Discover the top IT trends from Info-Tech LIVE 2026 that will shape organizations in 2027 and beyond, from agentic AI to supply chain automation. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2026
AI market correction: What IT leaders must know
CIOs face a critical inflection point -- prove AI's business value now or watch budgets evaporate if the market corrects. Half of GenAI projects have already failed post-pilot. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2026
The CIO's dilemma: AI enthusiasm meets climate reality
I care about sustainability, but at heart I am an AI advocate. Does that make me a bad person? Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2026
How AI is changing software development at JPMorgan Chase
Chase CIO Gill Haus explains how AI is changing software development, why engineering fundamentals matter more than ever and what CIOs should do next. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jun 2026
Wake up to machine-speed AI threats: Secure the logic horizon
Firewalls won't save you when your own AI agents are the ones handing over the keys. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2026
Regulation watch: The next year of AI data center transparency
As AI infrastructure expands, data centers face scrutiny. CIOs must navigate evolving transparency regulations and treat compliance as an opportunity. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jun 2026
CIO-CFO collaboration: Why these rivals must become allies
CIOs call them bean counters. CFOs see enthusiastic spenders. Both caricatures are wrong and dangerous. Modern organizations need these rivals to become strategic allies. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2026
What CIOs need to know about community-first AI infrastructure
Data center construction is growing, leading infrastructure providers to adopt a community-first AI infrastructure approach, aimed at building trust and long-term viability. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2026
Weekly news roundup: Siri AI, Salesforce layoffs, xAI lawsuit and Anthropic expands Mythos access
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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11 Jun 2026
An AI bubble burst? Early warning signs and how to prepare
AI is nearing a reset, shifting focus from hype to measurable value. CIOs must reassess investments, prioritize ROI and guide their organizations toward a sustainable AI strategy. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2026
Breaking through the enterprise AI plateau
Despite widespread adoption, organizations are reaching an AI plateau because they treat it as a typical technology implementation rather than one requiring fundamental change. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2026
What CIOs need to know about the 2026 crypto collapse
In the wake of the 2026 crypto collapse, CIOs must reassess blockchain initiatives, vendor stability, technical dependencies, preparedness and governance priorities. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jun 2026
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
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Feature
05 Jun 2026
Is AI reducing IT costs? Tech leaders weigh in
IT leaders say AI is adding new costs faster than organizations can measure the benefits. This forces CIOs to weigh rising spending against uncertain productivity gains. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2026
Weekly news roundup: Anthropic goes public, Nvidia 'superchip,' and SpaceX historic IPO
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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04 Jun 2026
Survey finds CEOs cutting junior roles to AI: How it impacts IT
The IT career ladder is transforming as AI automates entry-level tasks, forcing companies to rethink hiring strategies and redefine what junior roles look like. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2026
Human-in-the-loop shouldn't rubber-stamp decisions
Organizations struggle to balance AI autonomy with real human oversight, as human-in-the-loop is often symbolic rather than substantive, risking cognitive atrophy and rubber-stamping. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2026
Deepfakes are killing biometric trust
AI is making biometric authentication easier to spoof, forcing enterprises to rethink identity security and adopt layered authentication models. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
Research shows the vibe coding security crisis CIOs can't ignore
Vibe coding democratizes app development—but at what cost? New research exposes a shadow IT crisis hiding in plain sight. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jun 2026
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
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29 May 2026
The AI agent governance gap: How CIOs can gain control
AI agents are spreading faster than CIOs can manage. AI governance platform CEO David Baum explains why traditional IT governance tools struggle to monitor them. Continue Reading
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29 May 2026
Weekly news roundup: Pope AI warnings, YouTube tackles AI slop and Meta subscriptions
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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28 May 2026
Cloudflare's AI pivot: Agentic AI risk considerations for IT execs
Cloudflare cuts 1,100 jobs despite strong revenue growth, betting big on AI agents to reshape cybersecurity -- but experts warn of hidden risks ahead. Continue Reading
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28 May 2026
'Take a breath:' A CISO's Claude Mythos advice for CIOs
Anthropic's Claude Mythos has generated buzz and alarm among CIOs and CISOs, who fear the model could expose vulnerabilities and drive unprecedented levels of hacking. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2026
Invest in human-AI collaboration -- not just automation
AI boosts efficiency but can't replicate emotional intelligence or nuanced judgment. Forward-thinking companies pair technology with talent to drive sustainable growth and loyalty. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2026
The antidote to 'evil AI' is more AI
AI-powered attackers are operating at machine speed. Don't fight back with human-speed defense. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2026
AI's cybersecurity paradox: How CIOs can keep up with change
As AI tools such as Claude Mythos Preview can speed vulnerability discovery for attackers, CIOs are automating detection and response to keep pace. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 May 2026
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
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Feature
22 May 2026
Is AI really cheaper than human workers?
Enterprise AI promises cost savings, but hidden expenses often exceed projections—and sometimes surpass the salaries of workers being replaced. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2026
Weekly tech news: Musk lawsuit verdict, Anthropic acquisition, Meta layoffs and billions for quantum
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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21 May 2026
How CIOs move from AI experimentation to operationalization
MIT Sloan CIO Symposium panelists reveal how businesses are operationalizing AI at scale. Celigo CIO Amy Farrow shares critical lessons learned. Continue Reading
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19 May 2026
The Meta warning: When AI spending becomes a liability
Meta's stock dropped 10% after it revealed higher AI costs. CIOs must prove AI investments deliver value, and AI spending is not becoming a liability. Continue Reading
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15 May 2026
The incident response mistake 73% of leaders make
Having an incident response plan doesn't mean you're ready. Nearly three-quarters of security leaders say their organizations would struggle to execute IR plans during an attack. Continue Reading
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15 May 2026
Startup founder says trust is biggest barrier to AI agents
Despite rapid progress in agentic AI, enterprises still face major concerns around control, cost and reliability. Continue Reading
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15 May 2026
AI is fundamentally transforming organizations
AI veteran Peter Day discusses why enterprise AI transformation struggles: It's an organizational change problem, not a technology one, with rising costs and shifting roles. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2026
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
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15 May 2026
Weekly news roundup: Googlebook announced, WhatsApp Incognito, Altman under fire and Foxconn breach
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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12 May 2026
The top CIO challenges: AI hype, security and rapid change
TechTarget asked CIOs the biggest challenge they expect next year. Their answers point to AI adoption, rapid change and pressure to deliver business outcomes. Continue Reading
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08 May 2026
The AI factory model: What CIOs need to know
The AI experimentation phase is over. Enterprises are now racing to build AI factories that generate revenue, not just consume resources. Continue Reading
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08 May 2026
The hidden costs of AI: What leaders must budget
AI implementation costs extend beyond model fees. Hidden expenses such as data preparation, governance, security and talent significantly affect ROI and require careful planning. Continue Reading
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08 May 2026
Weekly News Roundup: OpenAI launch, AI lawsuits and frameworks and Pentagon AI alliances
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
07 May 2026
Enterprises are making an AI native transformation
AI agents are transforming enterprises and taking on work in financial analysis, customer experience and coding. But strong leadership is needed for companies to become AI-native. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
CISO shortage may reflect unrealistic job expectations
A new report warns of a CISO shortage, but interviews suggest the reality is more complex. The gap may reflect unrealistic job expectations rather than a true talent shortage. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2026
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
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Feature
01 May 2026
5 IT leadership tips for CIOs
Smart CIOs make IT a driver of business value, not just a back-office function. To do this, they focus on outcomes, ruthlessly prioritize and quickly adapt to market changes. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2026
Weekly news roundup: Musk vs. Altman, Google’s Pentagon AI deal, China and EU hit Meta
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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30 Apr 2026
AI security risks force CIOs to rethink strategy
In this Q&A, Michael Spisak of Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks, explains the cybersecurity risks and opportunities that enterprises now face with the rapid rise of AI. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2026
Tokenmaxxing: How CIOs can extract maximum value from AI tokens
Tokenmaxxing is the key to mastering AI costs. Discover how enterprises can optimize token usage, reduce waste and scale AI responsibly. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2026
The KelpDAO $292M crypto hack: What IT execs must know
Decentralized finance faces escalating risks as attacks on platforms like KelpDAO reveal vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridges, causing billion-dollar losses. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2026
How to migrate to a new ERP system
ERP migrations can go off track fast. Strong governance and disciplined scope control can help CIOs improve the odds of success. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2026
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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Apr 2026
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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Apr 2026
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2026
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
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News
24 Apr 2026
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. Continue Reading