Innovation

The digital mechanics that drive BMW’s latest rollout

The German car manufacturer shows how digitalization shapes next-gen production with its iFactory and digital twins, combined with the industrial metaverse.

By Jürgen Hill

May 2, 20257 mins

Automotive IndustryDigital TransformationInnovation

Articles

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.

By Dan Roberts

Feb 27, 2025 12 mins

Digital TransformationFinancial Services IndustryInnovation

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?

By Mike Vaughan, Arti Deshpande

Feb 25, 2025 8 mins

Digital TransformationIT StrategyInnovation

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.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 24, 2025 6 mins

CIOGenerative AIIoT Platforms

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.

By Dion Eusepi

Feb 18, 2025 15 mins

Generative AIIT StrategyInnovation

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.

By Martin De Saulles

Feb 17, 2025 5 mins

CIOIT SkillsInnovation

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.

By Bob Lewis

Feb 11, 2025 5 mins

BudgetingBusiness IT AlignmentDigital Transformation

Sharply rising IT costs have CIOs threading the needle on innovation

AI investments will partly drive a projected 10% bump in IT spending this year, but price hikes of nearly 9% in the cloud and other areas will play a larger role in leaving many CIOs with difficult choices.

By Grant Gross

Jan 28, 2025 6 mins

BudgetingIT StrategyTechnology Industry

14 things keeping IT leaders up at night

The CIO’s rise to prominence has led to high-profile responsibilities that — when coupled with the pace of technology and business change — bring more stress to the role than ever before.

By Mary K. Pratt

Jan 27, 2025 11 mins

BudgetingBusiness IT AlignmentIT Strategy

Quick ROI vs. innovation: CIOs face competing AI goals

Some organizations are beginning to see returns on early AI investments, while others play the long game. Experts say the best route takes aim at both.

By Grant Gross

Jan 17, 2025 6 mins

Business IT AlignmentIT StrategyInnovation

How Kimberly-Clark’s Zack Hicks heeds the call for innovation

The global CPG giant’s chief digital and technology officer has a passion for bringing business and technology together in new ways.

By Dan Roberts

Jan 16, 2025 11 mins

Digital TransformationIT LeadershipInnovation

10 AI strategy questions every CIO must answer

Effective AI implementation requires an enterprise-wide, business-centric approach with proper metrics, governance, and guardrails. Here’s how to ensure you’ve covered the key elements for success.

By Mary K. Pratt

Jan 14, 2025 13 mins

Business IT AlignmentChange ManagementIT Strategy

10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

A new year brings new opportunities and fresh challenges. To better position your business to thrive in 2025, here’s what CIOs should prioritize over the next 12 months.

By John Edwards

Jan 13, 2025 9 mins

Business IT AlignmentChange ManagementDigital Transformation