Chief Information Officer (CIO) stories

In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.

Former Metro Bank CIO Louise Leavey urges banks to view technology as a continuous evolution, embracing AI and automation to enhance finance services and resilience.

CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.

Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.

By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.

RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.

Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.

Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.

Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.

Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.

UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.

Salesforce's Agentic Maturity Model is emerging as a crucial tool for CIOs striving to drive success and innovation within their organisations.

Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.

Boomi has appointed Keyur Ajmera as CIO to lead its global IT and AI strategy, driving growth and digital transformation across international markets.

Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.

CyberArk appoints Omer Grossman as Chief Trust Officer and Ariel Pisetzky as Chief Information Officer to boost leadership and drive growth strategies.

Smart Communications launches SmartPATH in ANZ, an AI-driven platform streamlining omnichannel communications for regulated industries like insurance and healthcare.

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.

Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.