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AI, align thyself

CIO

AI systems are no longer static tools. They are adaptive, goal-seeking agents increasingly embedded in high-stakes enterprise decision-making. As they evolve, so do the risks. Conventional alignment techniques like human-in-the-loop feedback, ethical principles and governance checklists offer a starting point, but they cannot ensure that AI continues to act in line with business intent over time.

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Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI

Dataversity

As agentic AI and autonomous systems transform the enterprise landscape, organizations face a new imperative: Fundamentally reimagining data architecture is no longer optional; it’s required for AI success. Many enterprises are coming to the realization that traditional data architectures, which are built for structured data and deterministic workloads, are ill-equipped to support agentic AI’s demands […] The post Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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CIOs rethink public cloud as AI strategies mature

CIO

CIOs have begun to rethink their reliance on the public cloud for AI and other workloads, with resurgent interest in private cloud and on-premises environments accelerating. While the public cloud provides the flexibility to spin up large numbers of GPUs for AI experimentation, CIOs are looking to private cloud or on-premises environments as their AI strategies mature , and settle into predictable AI workloads, to limit spending and protect data privacy, says Greg Whalen , CTO of data observabil

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Building for Change: Why Adaptive Intelligence Beats Predictive Models

SCIP

SCIP Insights Building for Change: Why Adaptive Intelligence Beats Predictive Models In a world shaped by rapid shifts such as pandemics, supply chain shocks, AI breakthroughs, and geopolitical tremors, many organizations still cling to predictive models as their strategic compass. Forecasts, projections, and five-year plans have become security blankets in an increasingly unpredictable landscape.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Business survival requires an IT org that stands apart

CIO

Book reviewers agree that the best biographies focus on telling a complete story of how the life being discussed deviates from those around it. I believe an essential and all too frequently missing part of the CIO narrative and organizational strategy is how our IT differs from the IT of others in our sector, with granular elaboration of the benefits associated with said variance.

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Unlocking business transformation through agentic AI

CIO

Digital transformation is not merely about adopting new technologies; it’s about fundamentally rethinking how an organization operates and delivers value to its customers. A transformational journey typically involves multiple stages from recognizing the need for change to implementing and sustaining new ways of working. Throughout this journey, agentic AI solutions can play a pivotal role by automating processes, enhancing decision-making and driving innovation.

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​How to win more B2B sales deals with Competitive Intelligence

Fuld

​If you’re in sales, you’re already playing a high-stakes game. But what if you could tilt the odds in your favor, not with guesswork or gut instinct, but with precision insights? That’s where Competitive Intelligence (CI) comes in. Used effectively, CI helps you anticipate moves, tailor your pitches, and close deals with confidence. ​ 1.

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Quantum machine learning (QML) is closer than you think: Why business leaders should start paying attention now

CIO

The enterprise technology landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift. While most discussions around quantum computing focus on distant breakthroughs and theoretical applications, a quiet revolution is happening at the intersection of quantum systems and machine learning. Quantum machine learning (QML) is transitioning from academic curiosity to a practical business tool, and the timeline for enterprise adoption may be shorter than many anticipate.

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Consultants: Tariffs are disrupting online shopping patterns

DC Velocity

Rapidly changing tariffs are disrupting online shopping patterns by prompting consumers to rethink their purchase timing, while retailers respond by tightening access to free delivery amid rising costs, according to a report from the consulting firm AlixPartners. The firm’s latest “Home Delivery Survey” reveals how shifting global trade policies are driving new tensions between consumers, retailers, and carriers, with the pace of online delivery stalling in most categories for the first time sin

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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AdventHealth turns on ambient voice technology to tame physician burnout

CIO

In 2023, nearly half of all US physicians reported experiencing burnout, according to the American Medical Association. While physicians deal with stress in all aspects of their jobs, it’s often the constant note-taking and updating of electronic health records (EHRs) that push them toward burnout and exhaustion. At AdventHealth, a not-for-profit healthcare system with 100,000 caregivers across nine states, signs of clinician burnout were too big to ignore.

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Insurers Lean Into Income, Innovation And Intelligence As Annuity Industry Enters New Era

Wink Intel

US insurance carriers are accelerating their shift toward retirement income solutions and platform innovation as economic uncertainty grows. From rethinking product menus and platform allocations to embedding AI into distribution and education, the annuity business is actively transforming to meet today’s market risks and tomorrow’s investor expectations.

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Download the ‘AI-ready data centers’ spotlight report

CIO

Download the July 2025 issue of the Enterprise Spotlight from the editors of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, and Network World. aria-label="Embed of AI-ready data centers.

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EY Reinvents Its People Advisory Services, Leaning on a Single Methodology to Drive Successful Change

TBR

In late April, TBR visited with EY’s People Advisory Services (PAS) team at the firm’s Boston office. Rapid changes in the HR role, along with the need to effectively manage the workforce amid ongoing transformation and increased technology adoption, have driven greater investment in the function and a need to effectively manage the changes. The discussion centered on how these external drivers led to changes in EY’s services.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Demystify AI complexity by partnering with industry leaders

CIO

As enterprise AI initiatives take off, IT leaders are under increasing pressure to use AI to maximize competitive advantage. However, embarking on this journey presents hurdles for even the best. While in some ways AI is just like other workloads, it also comes with unique challenges: Data management complexities Data privacy concerns Lack of in-house AI expertise The need for increased power densities and advanced cooling capabilities The need for high-performance access to clouds and services

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Logistics activity expanded in June

DC Velocity

Economic activity in the logistics industry accelerated in June, driven by expanding inventory levels, according to the June Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report, released Tuesday. The June LMI rose more than a point to a reading of 60.7, which indicates strong growth across warehousing and transportation markets. The LMI score is based on a monthly survey of logistics managers nationwide and tracks transportation and warehousing activity.

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Data sovereignty and AI: Why you need distributed infrastructure

CIO

The volume of data that enterprises need to manage continues to grow exponentially. At the same time, regulations around data locality, residency, and sovereignty continue to multiply across jurisdictions worldwide. Companies must be vigilant about keeping up with rapidly evolving national and regional policies around who can access specific data; how it’s collected, processed, and stored; and where it’s accessed from or transferred to.

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Can Default Annuities Lead to Better Retirement Outcomes?

Wink Intel

As more defined contribution plan sponsors consider whether to add a lifetime income option, questions arise on whether plans should include annuity payout options as part of their default. A recent study explores some of the benefits and tradeoffs. According to the research from the Pension Research Council, “defaulting 20% of a retiree’s assets over a threshold into an immediate annuity enhances retirement security for most plan participants,” though different annuities might benefit certain d

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Air and manufacturing groups cheer Trump tax bill

DC Velocity

As President Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill passed a Senate vote today, supply chain interest groups in the air freight and manufacturing sectors say the legislation could help their supply chain operations, but the bill remains far from final since it now returns to the House of Representatives for further debate and editing. The policy package has caused controversy in both political camps for features like cuts to Medicaid, for extending tax cuts that benefit the wealthy more than th

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Participants Hit All-Time Savings High in Vanguard’s ‘How America Saves’ Report

Wink Intel

Plan participants are demonstrating stronger saving and investing behaviors, as a record number of participants reported increasing their savings rates in 2024. According to Vanguard’s “How America Saves” report, out today, 45% of defined contribution (DC) participants raised their savings rates last year. When including nonparticipants, employees in automatic enrollment plans saved an average of 12.3%, considering both employee and employer contributions.

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An innovation rocketship within reach

CIO

Businesses, small and large, have many questions about adopting generative AI, from where to start to more specific concerns about power and cooling. Dell Technologies Vice Chairman and COO Jeff Clarke wants any company considering its path into AI and GenAI to know that the way forward may be clearer than expected. The AI space has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last year, and it’s easy to see how some businesses could fear being left behind.

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Actuaries seek better data on troubling age 80+ mortality trend

Wink Intel

Regulators and actuaries are considering a data change to better account for a puzzling mortality degradation in individuals ages 80 and older. The Life Mortality Improvement Subgroup of the Mortality and Longevity Oversight Advisory Council wants to switch from general population data to insured population data. The two datasets are fairly similar up until age 80, when insured population mortality improvement sharply drops.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The road to an AI revolution

CIO

Just as technology designed for high-performance race cars is put to work in the vehicles we drive every day, Dell Technologies is bringing the perspectives it gains designing data centers for the world’s most advanced AI companies to customers of all industries and sizes. Dell Technologies Chairman and CEO Michael Dell brought a packed house to Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas in May, embarking on a virtual road trip down “Dell Technologies Way” to connect the efforts of the world’s largest

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Actuaries seek better data on troubling age 80+ mortality trend

Wink Intel

Regulators and actuaries are considering a data change to better account for a puzzling mortality degradation in individuals ages 80 and older. The Life Mortality Improvement Subgroup of the Mortality and Longevity Oversight Advisory Council wants to switch from general population data to insured population data. The two datasets are fairly similar up until age 80, when insured population mortality improvement sharply drops.

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Los CIO se replantean la nube pública a medida que maduran las estrategias de IA

CIO

Los CIO han comenzado a replantearse su dependencia de la nube pública para la IA y otras cargas de trabajo, lo que conlleva el resurgimiento del interés por la nube privada y los entornos locales. Si bien la nube pública ofrece la flexibilidad necesaria para poner en marcha un gran número de GPU para la experimentación con IA, no son pocos los CIO que ya recurren a la nube privada o a entornos locales conforme sus estrategia de IA maduran y se establecen en cargas de trabajo de IA predecibles,

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Referrals still drive advisor growth, but not with next-gen clients

Wink Intel

New survey research shows continued importance of earning trust, with changing markets and calming client nerves emerging as top practice challenges. Read via InvestmentNews The post Referrals still drive advisor growth, but not with next-gen clients appeared first on Wink, Inc.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.