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The CIO’s new job description: Chief transformation officer

AI just fast-tracked the CIO's job: It’s no longer about keeping servers running, but leading people through the biggest shift in work since the internet.

By Pete Johnson

6 apr. 20269 mins

IT LeadershipIT ManagementStaff Management

The end of predictable storage economics and what that means for infrastructure planning

By Ken Claffey

3 apr. 20264 mins

Data CenterEnterprise StorageFlash Storage

Without controls, an AI agent can cost more than an employee

By Grant Gross

3 apr. 20266 mins

BudgetingC-SuiteCIO

Why ‘need-to-know’ communication fails modern IT teams

By Fredrik Hagstroem

3 apr. 20266 mins

IT LeadershipIT ManagementStaff Management

PMI builds commerce engine to glean customer insights

By Joanne Carew

3 apr. 20265 mins

C-SuiteCIORetail Industry

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What it takes to step into a C-level technology role

The shift from leading transformational initiatives to leading transformational organizations requires developing the ability to lead through ambiguity and influence without expertise. Here’s how to level up your skillset.

By Isaac Sacolick

3 apr. 2026 9 mins

C-SuiteCIOCareers

Which cloud architecture decision do tech leaders regret most? Treating AI like just another workload

Stop treating AI like any other app; it scales and behaves differently, so trying to force it into your old cloud playbook will eventually lead to major regret.

By Varun Raj

3 apr. 2026 7 mins

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

IBM, Arm team up to bring Arm software to IBM Z mainframes

The initiative targets regulated workloads that cannot move to the cloud, with a focus on security, data residency, and enterprise-grade controls.

By Gyana Swain

2 apr. 2026 5 mins

Data CenterIBMServers

The end of the org chart: Leadership in an agentic enterprise

The old org chart is dying. Success now means learning to lead "agentic teammates" that handle the data grunt work so humans can focus on the big decisions.

By Steve Tout

2 apr. 2026 8 mins

Artificial IntelligenceIT LeadershipStaff Management

Why Australia's tech sovereignty needs smart partnerships

Geopolitical instability, cyber risk, and supply‑chain uncertainty are forcing Australia and New Zealand to rethink how critical digital infrastructure is built and protected.

By Datacom

2 apr. 2026 3 mins

BusinessEnterpriseMarkets

Leading when the world is on fire and technology won’t stand still

The world is messy, but your tech stack shouldn't be. Leading now means cutting through the AI hype to focus on what actually drives revenue and keeps you safe.

By Rebecca Fox

2 apr. 2026 8 mins

Artificial IntelligenceIT LeadershipRisk Management

7 tips for rationalizing your application portfolio

Application sprawl bogs down operations, eats up budget, and introduces unnecessary risk. IT leaders offer advice on the art and science of application portfolio management.

By John Edwards

2 apr. 2026 7 mins

Application ManagementEnterprise ApplicationsIT Operations

How analytics and AI are reshaping the boundaries of IT leadership

IT leadership isn't just about tech anymore; it’s about knowing where building systems ends and making accountable, AI-driven decisions begins.

By Ranko Cosic

2 apr. 2026 8 mins

AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceIT Leadership

The invisible AI adding value to World2Meet

The Spanish tour operator has embraced AI to transform daily operations through its customized automation project.

By María Ramos Domínguez

2 apr. 2026 5 mins

Generative AIIT StrategyTravel and Hospitality Industry

Bad CIOs are good for the business

Why technology leadership failure often triggers the discipline organizations need most.

By Dino Velusamy

2 apr. 2026 9 mins

CareersDigital TransformationRoles

NetSuite expands toolkit to ease enterprise use of third-party AI assistants with ERP data

The new updates could reduce friction in connecting AI to ERP systems, even as it introduces new considerations around accountability and data consistency, analysts say.

By Anirban Ghoshal

1 apr. 2026 5 mins

Data IntegrationERP SystemsNetSuite

Oracle cuts up to 30,000 jobs globally, putting enterprise support and roadmaps at risk

Employees received termination emails at 6 a.m. on March 31 with immediate system lockouts and no prior warning.

By Gyana Swain

1 apr. 2026 5 mins

CareersIT JobsOracle

Cloud required DevSecOps. AI requires DevSecEng

DevSecOps was fine for the cloud, but with AI agents now provisioning their own credentials, we need DevSecEng to keep these autonomous bots from going rogue.

By Jason Fruge

1 apr. 2026 8 mins

Application SecurityDevSecOpsDeveloper

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Spotlight: Setting the 2026 IT agenda

Articles Buyer’s Guide

Our annual State of the CIO Survey, now in its 25th year, highlights the ongoing evolution of the CIO role from IT operator to strategic business leader. The data is brought to life in conversations with IT leaders about their experience shaping enterprise strategy, enabling business growth, and leading cultural change. State of the CIO illuminates key areas of business and technology investment and this focus provides an ideal opportunity for sponsors to align with the opportunities highlighted by the research.

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