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What is a chief marketing officer (CMO)?

A chief marketing officer (CMO) is a C-suite executive responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of an organization's marketing and advertising initiatives.

By Katie Terrell Hanna, Mary Pratt, Scott Robinson • Sept. 23, 2025

Beating AI fatigue: Quick wins for CIOs

Rapid AI advancements have left IT and business leaders feeling burned out. CIOs can take steps -- such as finding quick wins and upskilling employees -- to reduce this fatigue.

By Tim Murphy • Sept. 22, 2025

What is regulatory compliance?

Regulatory compliance is an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.

By Ben Cole, Scott Robinson • Sept. 22, 2025

No more AI silos: The CIO integration playbook

AI adoption is accelerating, but scattered efforts create silos, risks and inefficiencies. IT leaders must unify strategy, data and platforms to drive enterprise value.

By Sean Kerner • Sept. 19, 2025

What is enterprise architecture (EA)?

An enterprise architecture (EA) is a conceptual blueprint that defines an organization's structure and operation.

By Nick Barney, Alexander Gillis • Sept. 12, 2025

10 examples of smart contracts on blockchain

Smart contracts are powerful tools for automating tasks on a blockchain. Read these use cases and understand the benefits and challenges IT leaders face during implementation.

By Guilliean Pacheco, Eric St-Jean • Sept. 11, 2025

Blockchain vs. traditional database: Differences and use cases

Choosing between blockchain and traditional databases -- or using them together -- requires knowing how each one handles data management and the skills needed to make them work.

By Sean Kerner • Sept. 9, 2025

What is a channel partner?

A channel partner is a person or organization that partners with a manufacturer or producer to market, sell, and deliver their products or services to the end customer.

By Spencer Smith, Katie Terrell Hanna, John Moore • Sept. 4, 2025

What is a channel strategy?

A channel strategy is a vendor's plan for delivering a product or service to end customers through direct or indirect sales channels.

By Ivy Wigmore, Katie Terrell Hanna, John Moore • Sept. 4, 2025

What is an ISV (independent software vendor)?

An ISV (independent software vendor) makes and sells software products that work with computer hardware, operating systems (OSes) or software platforms made by another company.

By Spencer Smith, Gavin Wright • Aug. 27, 2025

Project vs. program vs. portfolio management, explained

Project, program and portfolio management are related, but they represent three distinct disciplines. Learn about the responsibilities and goals of each and how they differ.

By Eric St-Jean • Aug. 27, 2025

Capital One AI partnerships aim to build trust, grow talent

Capital One's relationships with the National Science Foundation and several universities seek to improve AI's responsiveness and create new metrics to measure its progress.

By John Moore • Aug. 26, 2025

10 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver.

By Kinza Yasar , Linda Tucci • Aug. 26, 2025

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.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 25, 2025

U.S. could feel effects of EU AI Act as companies comply

The U.S. may be making a deregulatory push on AI, but the EU AI Act means large U.S. AI developers must comply with AI regulations that will affect their models regardless.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 21, 2025

Trump shifts U.S. competition policy

While revoking former President Joe Biden's executive order on competition may make M&A more favorable for tech companies, it doesn't hand the industry a pass for future deals.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 15, 2025

What is conduct risk?

Conduct risk is the potential for a company's actions or behavior to harm its customers, stakeholders or broader market integrity.

By Alexander Gillis, Ben Cole, Katie Terrell Hanna • Aug. 13, 2025

How to become a Web 3.0 developer: Required skills and guide

Becoming a Web 3.0 expert means mixing old and new skills.

By Sean Kerner • Aug. 13, 2025

What are the COSO frameworks?

The COSO frameworks are documents that provide guidance on establishing internal controls and enterprise risk management (ERM) programs in organizations.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 12, 2025

Intel CEO’s potential China links a warning for U.S. companies

President Donald Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign, another signal of the administration's heightened focus on competition and support of domestic manufacturing.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 8, 2025

What is the three lines model and what is its purpose?

The three lines model is a risk management approach to help organizations identify and manage risks effectively by creating three distinct lines of defense.

By Kinza Yasar , Amanda Hetler • Aug. 8, 2025

What is enterprise risk management (ERM)?

Enterprise risk management (ERM) is the process of planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of an organization to minimize the harmful effects of risk on its capital and earnings.

By Alexander Gillis, Kinza Yasar • Aug. 6, 2025

Quantum computing technology pushes for IT advantage

Tech and funding issues remain. But work on error handling, an expanding software stack and the growth of quantum ecosystems are advancing the pursuit of 'quantum advantage.'

By John Moore • Aug. 5, 2025

9 common risk management failures and how to avoid them

As enterprises rework their business models and strategies to meet various new challenges, risks abound. Here are nine risk management failures to look out for.

By George Lawton , Craig Stedman • July 30, 2025

Traditional vs. enterprise risk management: How do they differ?

Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are differences between them.

By Lisa Morgan • July 29, 2025