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10 AI predictions for 2026

Last year, we saw the integration of gen AI into everything, the rise of AI agents, and the explosion of vibe computing. As this year gathers pace, we'll see agentic AI move from pilots into production, the emergence of AI payments, and AI redef

By Maria Korolov
Feb 5, 2026 9 mins
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When it comes to AI, not all data is created equal

Companies collect data for years in hopes of someday making use of it. With gen AI, the time has come, but the hard work is just beginning.

By Maria Korolov
Jan 14, 2026 8 mins
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7 changes to the CIO role in 2026

CIOs will continue to gain in stature as they take an even bigger lead on AI-powered enterprise transformations.

By Maria Korolov
Jan 7, 2026 11 mins
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How to keep AI plans intact before agents run amok

It's not just security that can be an afterthought when new technologies are deployed. So are governance, observability, and lifecycle management. With agentic AI, that's a disaster in the making.

By Maria Korolov
Dec 10, 2025 11 mins
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Agents-as-a-service are poised to rewire the software industry and corporate structures

Enterprise software vendors can see the agentic train coming and are quickly investing to stay ahead of it. For CIOs, the evolution of AaaS will change not just how the tools are used, but how they're priced, integrated, and secured.

By Maria Korolov
Dec 5, 2025 14 mins
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What is a chatbot? The rise, risks, and impact of generative AI

From ELIZA to ChatGPT, learn how chatbots are reshaping customer service and IT – and discover guardrails you need for adoption.

By Maria Korolov and Ashleigh Hollowell
Nov 25, 2025 10 mins
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How CIOs can get a better handle on budgets as AI spend soars

As companies move past AI POCs into actual deployment, CIOs are being asked to show concrete ROI to get funding, move money from legacy projects, and brace for the unexpected.

By Maria Korolov
Nov 21, 2025 9 mins
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Who’s the real boss of your AI?

When you deploy a vendor’s AI, who is it really working for? IT leaders and experts offer insights on how to ensure AI aligns with your company’s best interests.

By Maria Korolov
Nov 7, 2025 10 mins
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What is AIOps? The evolution of IT operations in the AI era

Organizations seeking to better monitor IT assets are turning to artificial intelligence to get ahead of performance issues and to automate fixes before negative impacts are felt.

By Maria Korolov and Josh Fruhlinger
Nov 5, 2025 14 mins
Artificial Intelligence Devops IT Strategy
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In order to last, should CIOs adopt AI-first?

Most companies are slowly yet deliberately adding AI to improve business operations, building on the systems, people, and customers they already have. AI-first companies, however, rip up that script and rethink everything. It's the riskiest appr

By Maria Korolov
Oct 1, 2025 15 mins
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