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    3 steps to guide AI PC rollouts

    End user computing trends are shifting, driven by demand for AI-ready devices and sunsetting support for Windows 10.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    To boost AI adoption, CIOs lean on training, guardrails

    Executives are aiming for a careful balance in AI adoption efforts: expand use of the technology while ensuring no employee is left behind.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    CIO Priorities

    CIOs are tasked with balancing their company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Clorox blames Q1 sales drop on elongated ERP overhaul

    The company says the majority of the implementation is complete as executives shift focus to rebuilding momentum.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Windows Server Update Service exploitation ensnares at least 50 victims

    Hackers could be gathering intelligence for future attacks, Sophos researchers said. Authorities warn users to apply patches and check for compromise.

    By David Jones • Nov. 3, 2025
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    OpenAI, AWS sign $38B compute deal

    The agreement marks the first major hyperscaler infrastructure partnership announced by the AI company since its corporate restructuring.

    By Nov. 3, 2025
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    AWS revenue jumps 20% to $33B in third quarter

    The uptick in growth might indicate that CIOs are moving from a cost savings to a project investment mindset, according to one analyst.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    AI adoption will trim banking industry costs by up to 20%

    The technology’s use will lead to short-term cost reductions for the banking sector, but savings won’t last long, according to McKinsey.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    Google boosts AI spending again as cloud unit soars

    The company plans to expand its data center investments by several billion dollars this year amid rising demand for cloud services.

    By Oct. 30, 2025
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    AWS Transform aims AI agents at legacy workloads

    The platform seeks to help businesses upgrade mainframe, .NET and VMware workloads, in line with a vendor push toward agent-driven modernization. 

    By Oct. 30, 2025
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    How corporate changes at OpenAI will affect CIOs

    The ChatGPT-maker is restructuring to command a for-profit business in addition to its nonprofit foundation amid changes to its partnership with Microsoft.

    By Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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    Rethinking data warehouses: Why they’re inefficient and how we can fix them

    With Espresso AI, Databricks SQL users can cut their costs in half.

    By Ben Lerner, CEO of Espresso AI • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Marzetti pursues AI gains in post-ERP overhaul era

    CIO Liam Durbin is preparing to roll out ChatGPT after strengthening the food company’s IT foundation, governance and data processes. 

    By Oct. 29, 2025
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    Amazon cuts 14K jobs in AI-fueled reorganization

    The company said the layoffs will result in a leaner structure as it responds to broader market changes driven by AI adoption.

    By Oct. 28, 2025
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    4 tips for evaluating cloud AI providers

    Leaning into vendor relationships and considering the AI environments best tied to business goals can help shape an effective cloud AI strategy, according to Gartner.

    By Oct. 28, 2025
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    2026 budget planning strategies for CIOs

    Executives can polish up their spending plans for next year by recalibrating AI strategies, cutting waste and bolstering security spending.

    By Oct. 28, 2025
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    Australian regulators sue Microsoft over ‘misleading’ pricing structure

    The consumer watchdog said the vendor failed to disclose the existence of a cheaper Microsoft 365 plan sans Copilot, the latest query into the company’s bundling practices.

    By Oct. 27, 2025
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    Evolving cloud strategy: Why sovereignty and regional autonomy matter more than ever

    The significance of sovereignty and regional autonomy is increasingly critical in today's digital landscape.

    By Sandeep Modhvadia, Chief Product Officer, Wind River • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Intel turnaround plan shows up in Q3 earnings

    The company saw improved demand for chips in the wake of its partnership with Nvidia and an investment from the U.S. government.

    By Oct. 24, 2025
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    SAP focuses on cloud gains, touts agentic AI plan

    Executives pointed to the company’s cloud revenue as an indicator of future growth as customers adopt products across the SAP Business Suite.

    By Oct. 23, 2025
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    Infrastructure, software drive IBM Q3 growth

    The company saw revenues rise 9% year over year, marking its biggest quarterly increase in the last three years.

    By Oct. 23, 2025
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    How CIOs can navigate the conversational AI maze

    The provider landscape is getting crowded, but CIOs can follow a seven-step process to shape adoption for their organizations.

    By Bern Elliot • Oct. 23, 2025
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    5 CIO trends to watch in 2026: Gartner

    IT executives will guide companies through the rollout of multiagent systems, AI-first development and purpose-built computing, the analyst firm expects.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
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    Global IT spend to exceed $6 trillion in 2026

    Technology spending will grow nearly 10% next year, bolstered by demand in generative services, according to Gartner.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
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    A look at Target’s approach to generative AI

    Chief Information and Product Officer Prat Vemana described the retailer's technology strategy while it undergoes a turnaround.

    By Dani James • Oct. 22, 2025
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    5 Gartner predictions about IT’s future

    As CIOs head into 2026, they’ll have to figure out where AI is useful and where overreliance creates a decline in skills critical to the business.

    By Oct. 21, 2025