IT Strategy: Page 4


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    AI is rendering some IT skill sets obsolete

    The technology is transforming tech roles, which could make some skills outdated by 2027.

    By Jan. 13, 2026
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    AI demand shakes up semiconductor hierarchy

    Nvidia extended its GPU dominance as Intel lost ground last year, analyst firm Gartner said.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 13, 2026
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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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    Executives worry most about cyber-enabled fraud, geopolitics and AI

    The World Economic Forum’s wide-ranging new report also found strong global support for cyber regulation.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Nationwide Financial taps tech veteran as CTO

    Misty Kuamoo will be responsible for technology products supporting the insurer’s financial services businesses, the company announced Friday.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    Tech hiring fell flat in December

    IT positions and job postings shrank last month, although unemployment among tech professions eased, according to CompTIA.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Neoclouds size up enterprise opportunities

    Big Tech AI buildouts fueled explosive growth among emerging cloud providers in 2025. A broader customer base may be on the horizon.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    Flexera expands its FinOps footprint to take on data cloud costs

    The company broadened its spend management capabilities with the acquisition of ProsperOps and Chaos Genius.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Allianz partners with Anthropic to accelerate AI adoption

    The alliance brings transparency and accountability to the fore as insurers ramp up AI deployments.

    By Scarlett Evans • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Delta CIO to retire after a decade of service

    Amala Duggirala will join the company Jan. 12 as its chief digital and technology officer, a title shift that could be a signal of a larger industry trend.

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Albertsons stocks up on AI to transform operations

    Albertsons is making a strategic investment in AI, looking to integrate the technology in just about every facet of its business.

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Snowflake buys Observe for AI-powered monitoring

    The deal reflects the growing influence of observability as more than a standalone IT tool.

    By Scarlett Evans • Jan. 8, 2026
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    4 CIO trends to watch in 2026

    Executives will contend with agent sprawl, monitor AI regulation and reshape tech talent training strategies in the year ahead.

    By , , Jan. 8, 2026
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    How CIOs can brace for AI-fueled cyberthreats

    Executives are carefully tracking the rise in AI use for cyberthreats, bolstering basic preparedness tactics and increasing cyber spend in response.  

    By Jan. 7, 2026
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    NIST asks public for help securing AI agents

    The agency is interested in case studies showing how best to protect agents from hackers.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 7, 2026
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    5 IT leaders share New Year’s resolutions for 2026

    AI won’t be the only thing CIOs focus on, but it will be the main thing and will include finding the right balance in AI-human processes and practices.

    By Clint Boulton • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Nvidia’s Rubin platform aims to cut AI training, inference costs

    The processor is expected to speed AI inference and use less AI training resources than its predecessor, Nvidia Blackwell.

    By Jan. 6, 2026
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    Risky shadow AI use remains widespread

    A new report offers fresh evidence for why enterprises should prioritize AI governance policies.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Why enterprise AI pilots fail

    Leaders trying to scale AI tools across the organization contend with employee resistance, communication breakdowns and a lack of engagement.

    By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Claire’s plans tech upgrades despite past financial setbacks

    The embattled jewelry company will take steps to elevate customer in-store experiences by improving its technology foundation.   

    By Jan. 5, 2026
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    Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

    Manufacturing has been the most-attacked sector for four years straight, according to a recent IBM report. Experts weigh in on how to balance the costs of security infrastructure with the rapid pace of technological advancement.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 5, 2026
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    The challenge for software engineers in 2026 — and beyond

    CIOs can support their teams in navigating seismic change as AI reshapes workflows and difficulties from past adoption waves linger.

    By Jan. 5, 2026
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    Hyperscaler capex ballooned last year, fueling AI bubble fears

    Spending on data center infrastructure nearly tripled year over year during the third quarter of 2025, Synergy Research Group’s analysis found.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Opinion

    Beyond the pilot: How CIOs can scale AI successfully

    CIOs can drive AI ROI with strong design, governance, interoperability and modern IT infrastructure.

    By Rob Lowe • Jan. 5, 2026
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    ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B

    The combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management. 

    By David Jones • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Companies reinvest AI productivity gains into more automation

    In the search for greater ROI, businesses are using AI to further automate research and upskilling, according to EY.

    By Scarlett Evans • Dec. 23, 2025