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CIOs need to better understand AI after many failed AI projects!

By Peter Vogel on November 18, 2025

Computerworld.com reported that “Failed implementations of AI technologies are pushing CIOs to step back and try to better understand the technology and its impact before moving ahead, according to analysts and industry experts.” The November 18, 2025 article entitled ” Doomed enterprise AI projects usually lack vision” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4091967/doomed-enterprise-ai-projects-usually-lack-vision.html)…

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In 2025 CIOs are not setting the AI Agenda!

By Peter Vogel on June 3, 2025

CIO.com reported that “CIOs continue their business leader trajectory as they play a multi-faceted role in AI transformation — one that requires strategic vision, a collaborative mindset, and change agent skills.” The may 5, 2025 article entitled “State of the CIO, 2025: CIOs set the AI agenda” (https://tinyurl.com/4e38k8jb)…

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Cost of AI is forcing CIOs to rethink IT!

By Peter Vogel on April 14, 2025

CIO.com reported that “CEOs, their boards, and the rest of the C-suite continue to push AI as a strategic imperative. As a result, IT’s investments in AI are up, with the percentage of the IT budget earmarked for AI projects nearly tripling from last year, according to the 2025 CIO…

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8 thought-provoking new Rules for IT leadership!

By Peter Vogel on March 4, 2025

CIO.com reported that “The CIO role continues to evolve, changing as dramatically as the technology it manages and maintains. Moreover, the pace of the chief IT position’s transformation seems to be accelerating — likewise mirroring the speed of change in the tech stack.” The March 3, 2025 article entitled ”…

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It is critical that IT folks drop using IT jargon!

By Peter Vogel on February 10, 2025

CIO.com reported that “CIOs constantly speak about the need to drop the technical jargon and talk “the language of business.” Yet, they don’t except business to do the same.” The February 10, 2025 article entitled “15 most misused buzzwords in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/191262/most-misused-buzzwords-in-information-technology.html?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=cio&utm_source=browseralert) included these 15 misused buzzwords:

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Every CIO needs to learn about AI in 2025!

By Peter Vogel on January 28, 2025

CIO.com reported that “To minimize disappointment, technologists need to set the expectations of business leaders. At the same time, they need to evangelize on the value of new technology. “The CIO has to be an evangelist, educator, and realist all at the same time,” says Sidney Fernandes [CIO of University…

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How well are IT leaders managing AI and GAI?

By Peter Vogel on May 23, 2024

CIO.com reported that “With the generative AI gold rush in full swing, some IT leaders are finding generative AI’s first-wave darlings — large language models (LLMs) — may not be up to snuff for their more promising use cases.” The May 21, 2024 article entitled “IT leaders look beyond LLMs…

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CIOs need to work with CFOs for better IT funding!

By Peter Vogel on March 26, 2024

CIO.com reported that “Digital success requires a product-based approach to IT — and a shift to persistent rather than per-project funding. Here’s how to address your CFO’s concerns about costs and risks. CFOs want certainty when it comes to spend. And they want to know exactly how much return on investment…

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