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AI humanoid robots inch their way toward the workforce

Generative AI and mechatronics advances from a slew of vendors could soon remake the ‘smart robot’ marketplace in a range of industries, but costs, capabilities, and use cases remain hurdles.

Better student housing with a unified data platform

As real estate developer Article Student Living looked to the future, the team knew they needed a network of prop tech solutions and data streams to create a holistic strategy. Here, Erica White, SVP of technology and strategic innovation, explains h

Download our CIO Pulse AI priorities survey

Industry analysts predict huge growth in investment in AI, and 80% of CIOs surveyed say it is critical to their operation. But for CIO priorities, AI falls behind many other areas, including security, risk management, and digital transformation.

Why HR professionals struggle with big data

Many organizations struggle with prolonged vacancies and stalled human resource development. This problem could be addressed if employers honestly considered three key questions.

Outdated business apps can cloud your AI vision

Legacy apps may not collect enough data for AI to be effective, and the cost of maintaining them can take money away from AI projects. Modernization and integration can help.

Six Sigma certification: The six-level path to Master Black Belt

Six Sigma is a quality management framework that businesses use to streamline business processes. Earning these certifications can demonstrate you have the right skills and knowledge to assist on Six Sigma projects in your organization.

‘Teleportation’ breakthrough could solve quantum computing’s scalability problem

Researchers have developed a distributed quantum algorithm that makes it possible to link small quantum units together, which could lead to functioning quantum computer systems on a large scale.

SAP taps Splunk’s Simon Davies to lead reorg’d APAC region

Paul Marriott passes the helm to the former Splunk exec who had previous stints with Salesforce and Microsoft in the region.

Musk’s plan to replace government workers with AI could create chaos

Without human oversight, a technocrat-led plan to push AI tools into government could mistakenly deny benefits and strand citizens in ‘endless loops’ of appeals, AI experts say.

EuroStack: Europe’s path to digital independence?

The EuroStack initiative aims to reduce Europe’s technological dependency through European solutions — but is the budget sufficient?

Beyond the hype: 4 use cases that show what’s actually working with gen AI

The numbers are starting to come in, and many companies report that some gen AI investments are starting to pay off — but not all.

The people and AI that fuel Repsol’s digitalization

The multinational energy and petrochemical company doubles down on its transformation and commitment to gen AI as the pace of progress quickens.

Synthetic data takes aim at AI training challenges

Organizations are expected to increasingly turn to computer-generated data to protect customer privacy and deliver the volumes of data necessary to build better AIs.

Data center spending to top $1 trillion by 2029 as AI transforms infrastructure

AI is driving an unprecedented transformation in data centers, with global data center CapEx spending projected to more than double from $430 billion in 2024 to $1.1 trillion by 2029.

Prioritizing AI investments: Balancing short-term gains with long-term vision

AI's impact demands attention. Start with data quality, then build platforms for machine learning and genAI. Agentic AI is coming, but you must offset shiny objects with practical innovation for long-term value.

8 reasons your cloud costs are too high

Are your cloud costs soaring into the stratosphere? You’re likely to find the cause by looking inward.

Why the CIO role should be split in two

The CIO role is being splintered into too many mini-CIO positions, bringing increasingly problematic complexity to IT strategy. It’s time to rethink how we divvy up IT leadership.

Black IT leaders weigh in on what DEI means for IT

Black technology leaders share how attention to diversity, equity and inclusion has benefited individuals and organizations.

What’s changing the rules of enterprise AI adoption for IT leaders

The barriers to entry for AI developers just got much lower, and that’s good news for businesses deploying AI.

CIOs and CISOs grapple with DORA: Key challenges, compliance complexities

Now in force, DORA has proved challenging for many IT leaders to achieve compliance, particularly around third-party providers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

How AI is empowering tech leaders — and transforming procurement

AI is revolutionizing procurement by automating routine tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing efficiency. It’s also enhancing strategic procurement, helping procurement teams drive long-term value for their organizations.

8 tips for being a more decisive leader

Making decisions is an important part of leadership. But being decisive is an art. These tech leaders have mastered it.

6 revealing stats about career challenges Black IT pros face

Opportunity and advancement in IT are anything but equal. Survey data sheds light on the roadblocks Black IT pros still experience in trying to get ahead.

Which risk assessment frameworks do you use?

SAP aims to unify data for AI, analytics with new Business Data Cloud

SAP is partnering with Databricks to offer advanced data science and AI capabilities within Business Data Cloud.

AI’s achilles heel: Securing the next revolution

AI is revolutionizing business, but its vulnerability to attacks and ethical breaches is a ticking time bomb. Learn how to secure your AI future before it's too late.

SAP builds new business suite in the cloud

SAP is taking more control: From the new Business Suite to the Business Data Cloud and the AI apps, everything is to be pre-configured in the cloud.

CIOs look beyond ‘Big 3’ cloud providers for AI innovation

Athos Therapeutics’ decision to go niche with a GPU-as-a-service from upstart Vultr could point the way forward for similar organizations with specialized AI needs.

Nationwide’s Jim Fowler on reshaping business and the future workforce

The insurance giant’s EVP and CTO sees a bright future for IT in digitizing the ordinary things workers do in order to humanize the extraordinary things they do.

Hesitant digitization hamstrings manufacturers’ outlook

Instead of digitizing processes quickly, many companies in the manufacturing industry are standing still — and thus are in danger of falling further behind.

From data to decisions: Graham Construction’s digital journey

From data silos to AI-ready, learn about one leader's journey building a unified data strategy, fostering diversity and navigating the future of tech.

The low-code lessons CIOs can apply to agentic AI

If you’re searching for a playbook for successful gen AI adoption, look back at what works for citizen developers.

Matching tech to degrees of scale at the Salvation Army

Milad Kruze, executive GM for IT at the Salvation Army, recently spoke with Cathy O'Sullivan, editorial director for Foundry in Australia and New Zealand, about the organization's multi-faceted mission, modernizing disaster management softw

Workday aims to manage AI agents like employees

The cloud-based HR and financial management company is developing the Workday Agent System of Record to help organizations manage their AI agents, and working on new role-based agents for the business.

Can serverless fix fintech’s scaling problem?

Ditch legacy systems! Serverless computing slashes costs by 35%, boosts developer productivity by 25% and shrinks time-to-market by 15% for financial services. Is it your fintech's future?

Is VMware really becoming the new mainframe?

The prohibitive cost and time needed to move off VMware’s virtualization platform has prompted Gartner to compare it to another technology CIOs can’t get away from. Here’s how the analogy stacks up.

Cerealto’s pursuit to find the right blend of tech and business targets

Juan Manuel García Dujo, CIO of the European food manufacturer, leads a multitude of digitalization efforts including ERP demands and transforming Industry 4.0 projects to maintain the company’s unique and innovative character.

The lazy CIO’s guide to better IT investment

Best practices aren’t. Best, that is. Wise CIOs practice them anyway — by setting the bar lower and then jumping real high.

15 most misused buzzwords in IT

The tech industry is rife with overhyped jargon. Here IT leaders discuss buzzy terms all too often misapplied by vendors and colleagues alike.

A 5-point checklist before you select and implement an AI agent platform

With agentic AI moving at breakneck pace, here are some tips to select an AI agent builder platform so you and your team — and your vendor — can simultaneously innovate.

BPTN’s Obsidi connects recruiters with Black IT talent

The organization’s Obsidi Recruit platform helps organizations diversify their talent pipeline by linking them up with a robust network of engaged Black IT professionals.

Honeywell transforms with gen AI

With a data strategy fully in place, the multinational conglomerate now seeks to streamline end-to-end processes and reduce employee admin tasks with gen AI.

Does it matter how we brand IT, or are bigger questions afoot?

I’ve been writing about rebranding IT since 1999, but today, debating a name change is almost moot. The important conversations in this new data economy are about how tech leadership can turn data into value, and how companies can completely ov

MicroStrategy goes big on BI and Bitcoin as rebranding drops ‘Micro’

Rebrand comes with major risks as cryptocurrency's huge role could be viewed as a ‘distraction’ by firm’s customer base, analyst says.

NetSuite adds new AI capabilities to improve enterprise workflows

The new AI capabilities include the Prompt Management API, the CPQ AI Assistant, the NetSuite Expert for SuiteAnswers, and a text enhancer for custom fields, and come with no additional cost.

Beyond the hype: Do you really need an LLM for your data?

LLMs: hype or help? They're powerful, but often overkill for basic analytics. Sustainable IT means right-sizing solutions. Use LLMs strategically for complex, unstructured data, not just because they're flashy.

Will the end of Windows 10 accelerate CIO interest in AI PCs?

The potential cloud savings and security proposition of local AI could have appeal, but CIOs warn of lock-in and lack of incremental improvements, instead advising a trial fleet before diving in.

CIOs: Catalysts to promote sustainability through collaboration

Most executives see sustainability as a means for improving business results, but not all organizations are equipped to do so. CIOs, however, can leverage their tech expertise to drive smarter collaboration.

European companies less willing to invest in IT than US firms

A recent global survey of business decision-makers shows a significant gap in investments in IT between companies in Europe and the US, regardless of size.

Workday to cut 1,750 jobs, shift focus to AI and global expansion

CEO says the move ‘has the potential to drive a new era of growth for Workday,’ but there are concerns about customer service during the transition.