CIO First Look
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April 24, 2025
Agents are here â but can you see what they're doing?
Agentic AI is poised to transform business processes at a scale and pace never seen before. But are enterprises prepared to deal with the risks agentic systems pose?
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10 most used gen AI tools in the enterprise
From AI chatbots and virtual assistants, to audio and video generators, these are the frontrunner gen AI tools in use today.
How to plan for a new business technology operating model
As organizations reinvent for the AI era, business leaders say theyâre moving toward a new enterprise technology operating model. Hereâs how to get started.
CIOs are overspending on the cloud â but still think itâs worth it
AI projects and developer use have driven cloud bills beyond expected levels at most organizations, but CIOs still see the cloud as the cheaper alternative.
Dealing with prima donna IT superstars
Tech gurus are invaluable to IT operations, towering like redwoods over the rest of IT in skills and knowledge. And these same people can be very difficult to work with. Hereâs how CIOs and project managers can cope.
AI: the ultimate check against organizational well-being
To use AI effectively, businesses need strong governance processes, people-centered priorities, and easy access to learning and development.
When transformation needs a home
If your teams are moving quickly but struggling to move together, it might be time to give transformation a home. These patterns suggest when a formal transformation function is not just helpfulâbut essential.
