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First Person

C-level IT executives share their strategic insights and expertise on making critical, real-world decisions that will shape the future of their companies. This blog is part of the Foundry Expert Contributor Network. Want to join? Learn more at www.cio.com/expert-contributor-network/

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Product management in the era of AI

Clinging to old product models is a losing game. But AI-driven intelligence will keep teams relevant, adaptive and ahead of competitors.

By Chris Davis and Andre Lopes
Sep 11, 2025 11 mins
Artificial Intelligence IT Leadership IT Strategy
interview

How enterprises can harness AI responsibly

AI is changing everything — work, learning, security. The key for enterprises? For one CTO, it’s been to use it smartly, openly and responsibly.

By Tabish Ali
Sep 10, 2025 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence IT Leadership IT Strategy
opinion

A blueprint for AI-driven fintech transformation

Fintech doesn’t have to fight compliance — AI orchestration shows how to make it your secret weapon for smarter, faster modernization.

By Kalyan Gottipati
Sep 10, 2025 8 mins
Digital Transformation Fintech IT Strategy
opinion

From static to adaptive: Scaling AI reasoning without the waste

AI’s getting smarter. Adaptive reasoning ditches one-size-fits-all thinking to save time, money and mistakes.

By Asna Shafiq
Sep 10, 2025 10 mins
Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology Generative AI
opinion

How AI is replacing the painful, manual process of building an annual operating plan

Tired of messy budget season? AI is taking the pain out of planning with smarter, faster forecasts that actually make sense.

By Aarif Nakhooda
Sep 9, 2025 5 mins
Budget Budgeting CFO
opinion

AI is here. Physical AI is coming fast

The potential of physical AI as a force for good.

By Joe Depa
Sep 9, 2025 7 mins
Artificial Intelligence IT Strategy Robotics
opinion

Shadow AI is on the rise. Here’s how to turn it into a strategic advantage

People are sneaking AI into work, risks and all. But with smart guardrails, companies can turn shadow AI into a winning edge.

By John Donegan
Sep 9, 2025 6 mins
Generative AI IT Strategy Staff Management
opinion

AI for data and data for AI: Developing new age architecture

AI and data are feeding each other — build the right strategy and you’ll unlock smarter decisions, better agility and a real edge.

By Magesh Kasthuri
Sep 9, 2025 8 mins
Data Governance Data Quality IT Strategy
opinion

What rural healthcare taught me about digital transformation

Real transformation isn’t about shiny tools — it’s about putting people first, fixing processes and letting tech follow.

By Vivek Gupta
Sep 8, 2025 9 mins
Digital Transformation Healthcare Industry Process Improvement
opinion

Neuromorphic computing and the future of edge AI

Forget quantum — neuromorphic AI could be the real disruptor, reshaping everything from medicine to warfare while cutting energy use dramatically.

By Daniel Hoffman
Sep 8, 2025 10 mins
Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks Quantum Computing
opinion

Your biggest AI risk might be that employees don’t know they’re using it

Why awareness — not policy — is your first line of defense against AI risk.

By Arti Deshpande, Robert Stines and Mike Vaughan
Sep 5, 2025 7 mins
IT Training  Risk Management Staff Management
opinion

Breaking into cybersecurity without a technical degree: A practical guide

Cybersecurity isn’t just for coders — business pros can outpace techies by owning the fast-growing world of GRC.

By Ian Mountford
Sep 5, 2025 9 mins
Careers IT Jobs IT Skills
opinion

Why actionable observability is the new competitive edge

It’s not just about logs and traces — observability drives real results, from faster fixes to higher revenue and happier customers.

By Neel Shah
Sep 4, 2025 5 mins
Business Intelligence Network Monitoring ROI and Metrics
opinion

Fixing the broken AI governance playbook

Building a risk-informed benchmark for global governance and implementation excellence.

By Maman Ibrahim
Sep 4, 2025 9 mins
Compliance IT Governance Regulation
opinion

A blueprint for scaling 1:1 personalization in modern retail

Personalization isn’t just marketing — it’s the key to making every shopper feel seen, and retailers can finally scale it.

By Kamanasish Kundu
Sep 4, 2025 7 mins
E-commerce Services Generative AI Retail Industry
opinion

Beyond the business case: A playbook for securing board-level buy-in

It’s not just the tech or ROI — boards buy into stories that connect vision, context and their own stake in the transformation.

By Jason Hood
Sep 3, 2025 8 mins
IT Leadership IT Strategy Staff Management
opinion

What AI tools actually deliver versus the hype machine

In a market flooded with AI jargon, lasting advantage comes to those who cut through the noise and offer real value, and real solutions.

By Cormac Whelan
Sep 3, 2025 6 mins
Generative AI IT Strategy Staff Management
opinion

Planning theater: Where great strategies go to die

Agile rituals are great, but without tracking constraints and dependencies live, your transformation will stall.

By John Reuben
Sep 3, 2025 13 mins
Digital Transformation IT Strategy Project Management
opinion

Why LLMs fail science — and what every CPG executive must know

AI’s great at sparking ideas, but in CPG, only real-world testing proves what works — and that’s where the winners will stand out.

By Kumar Srivastava
Sep 2, 2025 10 mins
Generative AI Life Sciences Industry Science Industry
opinion

Building the digital C-suite: Lessons from CIA’s security integration

How cross-functional leadership alignment became essential for secure, scalable digital transformation at the world’s premier foreign intelligence service.

By Jennifer Ewbank
Sep 2, 2025 9 mins
Digital Transformation IT Leadership Security

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