Innovation

88% of AI pilots fail to reach production — but that’s not all on IT

Unclear objectives, insufficient data readiness, and a lack of in-house expertise are sinking many AI proofs of concept. So too are zealous POC greenlighting and misguided pressure from the top.

How automation forges a sense of community and purpose at 6sense

Bryan Wise, CIO of San Francisco-based software company 6sense, sat with CIO.com’s Lee Rennick at the CIO 100 Symposium and Awards to discuss the motivation behind the company’s award winning Automation Domination project to deliver proce

5 ways for CIOs to deal with AI proliferation

To successfully contend with AI’s expansion and acceleration, CIOs need to foster a culture of responsible innovation across the enterprise.

AI priorities: IT leaders emphasize productivity over innovation

Many IT executives see AI as a tool to reduce employee headcount, and nearly half don’t expect to pay more for new AI features from their current IT vendors.

KeyBank CIO Amy Brady heeds the transformative call of IT leadership

KeyBank CIO Amy Brady heeds the transformative call of IT leadership

Brady has built an impressive career in the financial services industry, moving from the business side into IT at a time when technology was becoming banking’s primary agent of change.

Is your business data forward enough to capitalize on what’s coming?

Data-forward isn't tech; it's a mindset. Ditch silos, speak one language and let insights drive human-powered innovation. Are you ready?

IT leaders: Perform these 3 actions in 2025, says PwC

The accounting firm says ambitious CIOs have a golden opportunity to be more strategic this year as they help organizations hire key talent, navigate complexity, and modernize data.

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.

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.

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.