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Friday’s Briefing · August 28

CIO, Monday, August 17th, 2026

Beware of the AI Pilot Trap

Most corporate AI pilots never scale into production with measurable ROI due to cost and governance gaps. more →

Beware of the AI Pilot Trap

Upcoming Event · Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00am

Modernize for the AI Era

Join PwC and AWS for a discussion on how AI is redefining cloud modernization priorities. We'll share examples from leaders in their sectors, as well as practical recommendations for building modern cloud platforms that deliver measurable business value, while navigating evolving regulatory, risk, and operational considerations. more →

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Modernize for the AI Era (Oct. 14th)

Upcoming Event · Tue, Oct 13 · 1:00pm

Modernization That Ships with AI

Most companies are adding AI agents to legacy systems rather than modernizing how the work actually gets done. That may create isolated productivity gains, but it rarely removes the outdated applications, fragmented data, manual handoffs, and hidden dependencies that continue to slow the business. more →

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Modernization That Ships with AI (Oct. 13th)

Upcoming Event · Tue, Sep 15 · 10:00am

CIOs, Avoid the AI Budget Trap: 4 Steps for Planning 2027 IT Investments

In this webinar, Gartner will explore four budgeting actions CIOs should consider as they plan 2027 IT investments. Learn which no-regret investments can strengthen AI foundations, how funding priorities vary across different AI operating models, and what temporary cost shifts should be incorporated into budget planning to help avoid structural misalignment and uncontrolled IT spending. more →

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CIOs, Avoid the AI Budget Trap: 4 Steps for Planning 2027 IT Investments (Sept. 15th)

Upcoming Event · Tue, Sep 22 · 1:00pm

Trustworthy AI in the Cloud: Observability as a Control System

This session explores why observability is emerging as a foundational capability for trustworthy AI. Rather than focusing solely on infrastructure health, modern observability provides the transparency and context needed to understand how AI systems behave, why they produce specific outcomes, and whether they continue to perform as intended over time. more →

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Trustworthy AI in the Cloud: Observability as a Control System (Sept. 22nd)