Data governance is still a challenge at some organizations. Operational silos among departments, a lack of strong data governance leadership, and the ever-increasing glut of data are factors, as is a failure to understand the universe of data. “Some elements of sound data governance involve understanding the various data types that you may have. Once you understand the types, you can start looking at the sensitivity level of the data, classify that information, and determine how best to...

Artificial intelligence continues to become more pervasive as organizations adopt it to gain a competitive advantage, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences. All organizations have an AI strategy, whether by design or default. The former helps ensure the company is realizing greater value, simply because its leaders are putting more thought into it and working cross-functionally to make it happen, both strategically and tactically. “It’s very much back to the business, so what...

The accelerating pace of technology innovation and business, coupled with an ever more complex tech stack requires chief information officers to stay current, so they understand what’s best for the business and why at any given moment. The CIO’s schedule also tends to be very tight, leaving little time for learning, yet continuous learning is a given if one wants to best serve their career and company. “In 2025, successful CIOs won’t just be technology leaders -- they will be business...