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April 19, 2025
CIOs recalibrate IT agendas to make room for rising AI spend
The rush to invest in AI has reconfigured ITâs priority list, exposing some organizations to future risks as legacy tech lingers, architecture updates get backburnered, and work with other emerging technologies peters out.
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CIOs must mind their own data confidence gap
CIOs and other C-level execs believe their orgsâ data is primed for AI, but VPs closer to the IT pipelines see bad data being used to make key business decisions â a blind spot CIOs must rectify.
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.
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.
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.
IT compensation satisfaction at an all-time low
The answer might not be in paying more money as much as rethinking IT roles to make tech talent happier.
8 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
Despite recent attacks on its theory and implementation, DEI provides organizations with many benefits, including better financial results, access to talent, innovation, and improved problem-solving.
