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DEI priorities CIOs should address in 2026

As DEI becomes a responsibility for CIOs, tech leaders must consider how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion, to boost innovation and foster belonging amongst employees.

By Rosa Heaton • Dec. 4, 2025

Why CIOs need AI fix-engineers for chatbot success

Enterprise chatbots can break under real-world use. IT executives need strategies and AI fix-engineers to maintain performance and trust.

By Sean Kerner • Dec. 3, 2025

The CIO’s playbook for reducing tech debt

Technical debt drains budgets and limits growth. CIOs must address outdated systems through audits, governance and modernization to remain competitive.

By Amanda Hetler • Dec. 2, 2025

Short-form video governance for IT leaders

Enterprises are embracing short-form video for speed and engagement, but its rise brings new complexities. CIOs must establish guardrails to keep content secure and compliant.

By Sean Kerner • Nov. 26, 2025

What CIOs need to know about the RSL protocol

RSL protocol's machine-readable licensing offers more control for AI data, but security and compliance challenges should cause CIOs to take a cautious approach before adopting.

By Sean Kerner • Nov. 25, 2025

Four ways CIOs should help improve CX strategy

CIOs must take an active role in driving CX initiatives by getting closer to and better understanding customers, improving employee experience and using tech to meet CX needs.

By Jim O'Donnell • Nov. 21, 2025

Attention AI skeptics: The agent era has begun

Early AI limitations justified caution, but the rise of AI agents is changing the conversation. Act now to focus on practical adoption.

By Susan Fogarty • Nov. 20, 2025

Why enterprises shouldn’t accept “good enough” AI ROI

Many companies see only modest AI gains while far greater value sits untouched. The real gap isn't technology, it's strategy.

By Shay Levi • Nov. 19, 2025

Secure your IT future with succession planning

Succession planning is vital for IT resilience. Without it, leadership gaps risk disrupting operations, innovation and long-term business continuity.

By Alison Roller • Nov. 18, 2025

If technology breaks, can you keep your business running?

Business leaders must prepare for technology failures by implementing resilient architecture, incident-response plans and strategies to maintain operations and minimize the impact.

By Alison Roller • Nov. 18, 2025

From IT to ROI: Framing cybersecurity for the board

Aligning cybersecurity with enterprise KPIs helps IT leaders demonstrate value, manage risks and make informed decisions that protect both revenue and reputation.

By John Doan • Nov. 17, 2025

Attention CISOs: Quantum computing security risks are here

The promise of quantum processors solving complex problems at extraordinary speeds offers numerous business opportunities. But what risks does this new technology present?

By Nihad Hassan • Nov. 17, 2025

Black Friday poses ultimate IT stress test for CIOs

CIOs must ensure scalable systems, real-time analytics, AI-driven automation and strong collaboration to maintain performance in the face of Black Friday IT demands.

By Sean Kerner • Nov. 14, 2025

The human touch: A CIO’s wake-up call on customer service AI

As AI reshapes customer service, many businesses risk losing the human touch that customers value most.

By Sarah Amsler • Nov. 13, 2025

17 real-world use cases of the metaverse, plus examples

Use cases for the still-developing metaverse are growing as the technologies that enable this next iteration of the internet mature. Here are 17 examples of enterprises and consumers.

By Mary Pratt • Nov. 12, 2025

Vibe coding: What IT leaders need to know

Vibe coding shifts programming from line-by-line tasks to natural language collaboration with AI. This new approach accelerates delivery but raises new risks.

By Alanna Moss • Nov. 12, 2025

A CIO primer on U.S. work visas

With H-1B fees hitting $100K, CIOs and tech leaders must explore alternative visas to continue to attract international talent and build new immigration strategies.

By Rosa Heaton • Nov. 12, 2025

What Amazon’s corporate layoffs signal for IT leaders

Reflecting on Amazon’s AI-driven corporate layoffs, CIOs must balance AI goals with human expertise, risk management, and long-term digital transformation.

By Sean Kerner • Nov. 5, 2025

How executives can counter AI impersonation

AI deepfakes are driving financial fraud and targeting executives, forcing organizations to rethink verification, training and policies to protect trust and security.

By Sean Kerner • Oct. 31, 2025

What is a chief data officer (CDO)?

A chief data officer (CDO) in many organizations is a C-level executive whose position has evolved into a range of strategic data management responsibilities, including data governance, data quality and data strategy.

By Ron Karjian, Mary Pratt, Paul Kirvan • Oct. 31, 2025

What is user-generated content?

User-generated content (UGC) is published information that an unpaid contributor provides to a website.

By Rachel Lebeaux, Paul Kirvan, Kinza Yasar • Oct. 30, 2025

Ignoring digital sovereignty? CIOs can’t afford to

Geopolitical turmoil and shifting regulations are forcing CIOs to reassess their approach to data control. Digital sovereignty is now essential for protecting operations, compliance, and trust.

By Carolyn Heinze • Oct. 29, 2025

Short-form video strategy: A CIO’s guide to engagement and ROI

Short-form video is now a core enterprise content format, requiring IT leaders to oversee technology, data and processes to deliver secure, measurable results.

By Griffin LaFleur • Oct. 28, 2025

What is business process outsourcing (BPO)?

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a business practice in which an organization contracts with an external service provider to perform an essential business function or task.

By Alexander Gillis, Mary Pratt, Rahul Awati • Oct. 28, 2025

CIOs must lead workforce transformation in AI era

AI workforce transformation requires careful education, strategic CIO leadership and balanced implementation to empower employees while managing inevitable organizational changes.

By Jim O'Donnell • Oct. 24, 2025