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    What CIOs need to know about Meta’s proposed CEO AI agent

    Meta's CEO AI agent prototype marks the rise of executive-level autonomous AI, opening governance, accountability, data access and compliance gaps CIOs must proactively address.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    GenAI case study series

    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.

    By • April 14, 2026
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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.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Failure is an option as an IT leadership tool

    In this Q&A, Gartner analyst Rob O'Donohue argues that CIOs should document failures alongside successes in a "failure resume" to foster a healthy risk-taking culture.

    By Jim O'Donnell • April 10, 2026
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    Weekly news roundup: Claude Mythos concerns, Muse Spark debut and U.S. infrastructure disruption

    Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Using storytellers in a digital age

    As AI-generated content fuels mistrust, the demand for skilled storytellers rises. IT leaders should use storytelling to gain a strategic edge in today's digital economy.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    What CIOs must know about bossware strategy

    Bossware helps track remote worker productivity, but CIOs must balance legal compliance, employee privacy, morale and retention risks when implementing surveillance tools.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Expert Advice

    ITPro Today, Network Computing, IoT World Today combine with TechTarget

    Our editorial mission continues, offering IT leaders a unified brand with comprehensive coverage of enterprise technology trends and practical guidance.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Weekly news roundup: Oracle layoffs, geopolitical risks and Claude Code leak

    Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    CIOs must now model war as an enterprise risk

    In the wake of the Iran-backed hacktivist attacks on Stryker, CIOs rethink enterprise risk models to account for different attacker intents and methods.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    How Axis Communications navigates global AI regulation

    As AI rules evolve, compliance grows more complex. CIO Jonas Hansson encourages IT leaders to assess data risk and track vendor sub-processors to stay compliant.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    What CIOs need to know going into AI vendor negotiations

    CIOs must treat AI vendor negotiations differently than legacy software deals, by using data assets, examining contracts and accounting for hidden costs to avoid costly lock-in.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Weekly news roundup: Meta lawsuit, Sora shutdown and DarkSword leak

    Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Why cyber insurance won’t cover the next generation of attacks

    Geopolitical cyberattacks are rising, but cyber insurance may not cover them. CIOs must understand war exclusions, assess exposure and build resilience beyond risk transfer.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    The executive's guide to handling and overcoming AI backlash

    Why AI backlash is a leadership problem -- not a tech one

    AI backlash is shaping up to be more of a trust issue than a tech one. Open communication and accountability can help overcome resistance and lead to successful AI integrations.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    OpenClaw and Moltbook explained: The latest AI agent craze

    OpenClaw, a viral open source AI agent, promises local control and autonomous task execution. But security, governance and hype raise serious concerns for IT leaders.

    By • March 23, 2026
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    Weekly news roundup: Stryker cyberattack, Meta layoffs and AI spending surge

    Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    AI disruption: How CIOs should prepare for a new economy

    AI disruption may not hit as quickly as the Citrini Research scenario imagined, but CIOs still need to prepare. Consider what the scenario got right and how IT leaders can respond.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    A lawyer’s advice for CIOs creating AI-use policies

    AI is transforming the way companies work in unprecedented ways, and CIOs must implement policies to protect their intellectual property, as well as that of their customers and partners.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    Expert Advice

    Business travel in high-risk areas: Key precautions for leaders

    Amid rising global risks, corporate travel faces new challenges. Learn how businesses can protect employees and adapt strategies for safe, effective travel.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    The CLARITY Act explained: Enterprise and IT impacts

    The CLARITY Act establishes federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain, defining SEC and CFTC roles while providing compliance clarity for digital assets.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Trump Tariff Refunds: A CIO Playbook for Capturing Cash

    The Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs, enabling corporate refund claims, but unclear processes, eligibility rules, fragmented data and long timelines complicate recovery.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    AI sprawl vs. CIOs: The battle to control enterprise AI

    CIOs can prevent AI sprawl by balancing innovation with governance, avoiding blanket AI rollouts, aligning tools to roles, and fostering secure experimentation.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Lessons three years later

    The Silicon Valley Bank collapse revealed financial and operational risks for businesses. Three years later, CIOs still play a critical role in strengthening resilience.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    Middle East AWS attack highlights data center vulnerabilities

    Drone strikes that hit AWS's Middle East data centers show the cloud’s physical risks and prompts enterprises to improve disaster recovery and multi-region resilience strategies.

    By • March 16, 2026