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10 factors reshaping the role of the CIO in 2026
CIOs face increasing pressure to use AI to drive innovation, deliver returns and lead their organizations into the future.
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Real world GenAI use cases: How CIOs are putting AI to work
As CIOs look to implement GenAI, the number of potential use cases and vendor options can overwhelm them. Discover the tools that real CIOs are using across their organizations.
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.
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How to manage dependency risk in third-party ad tech
Ad tech risk management is now vital for IT, not just marketing. Organizations must address third-party code risks to protect their brand's performance, security and compliance.
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Real world GenAI use cases: How CIOs are putting AI to work
As CIOs look to implement GenAI, the number of potential use cases and vendor options can overwhelm them. Discover the tools that real CIOs are using across their organizations.
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The multi-cloud reckoning: Simplify for cost, security and sanity
Multi-cloud strategies were meant to save money and reduce risk, not multiply it. Today's CIOs face rising exposure, inconsistent controls and growing operational strain.
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How to manage dependency risk in third-party ad tech
Ad tech risk management is now vital for IT, not just marketing. Organizations must address third-party code risks to protect their brand's performance, security and compliance.
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The hidden risks of buy now, pay later
Buy now, pay later offers consumers speed and flexibility, but its operational and regulatory demands are exposing weaknesses across modern retail tech stacks.
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AI will heavily influence cloud-related decisions in 2026
AI is set to become a defining force in shaping cloud-related decisions and strategies for 2026. See what the experts are saying about multi-cloud, neoclouds, data sovereignty and serverless.
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2026 guide to digital forensics tools for enterprises
After a data breach, organizations and law enforcement need to understand what happened. These 10 digital forensics tools collect the key evidence required for an investigation.
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Learn how ServiceNow CSM can help you on your journey to provide the ultimate customer service experience.
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Real world GenAI use cases: How CIOs are putting AI to work
As CIOs look to implement GenAI, the number of potential use cases and vendor options can overwhelm them. Discover the tools that real CIOs are using across their organizations.
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Agentic AI speeds curriculum drafting at General Assembly
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The AI plateau: What smart CIOs will do when the hype cools
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Top 9 blockchain platforms to consider in 2026
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How to manage dependency risk in third-party ad tech
Ad tech risk management is now vital for IT, not just marketing. Organizations must address third-party code risks to protect their brand's performance, security and compliance.
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How to attract tech talent in 2026: 8 essentials
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How CIOs can retain talent as pay growth slows
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CIO time: How IT leaders manage their calendars
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AI slop: The hidden enterprise risk CIOs can’t ignore
CIOs need to identify AI slop in the enterprise – generated content and applications that pose security, operational and brand damage risks.
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Top challenges and priorities for CIOs in 2026
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The multi-cloud reckoning: Simplify for cost, security and sanity
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What CIOs need to know about cyber risk insurance issues
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Agentic AI speeds curriculum drafting at General Assembly
Education and training company General Assembly built an agentic AI system to scale curriculum development. The tool cut first-draft time by 90%.
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From business to IT: Exploring unconventional CIO career paths
The traditional CIO career path often involves a computer science degree and IT experience. Yet, many CIOs emerge from business backgrounds, including supply chain and marketing.
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The CIO's real job: Understanding the 'why' behind IT
Informatica CIO, Graeme Thompson, knows that IT often gets lost in operational, technical thinking. His job is to see the big picture and keep his team focused on what matters.
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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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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.
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