‘The “SaaSpocalypse” Narrative Is Conflating Disruption With Complete Elimination:’ Rick Rider
Rick Rider, Infor’s SVP of product management, pushes back against the “SaaSpocalypse” hype, arguing that autonomous AI agents will augment rather than eliminate enterprise SaaS. He stresses that vertical, industry‑specific SaaS retains deep transactional data and compliance logic that AI needs to function reliably. Horizontal SaaS, with simpler workflows, is more vulnerable to generic AI replacement, while headless ERP architectures enable AI‑driven orchestration and real‑time flexibility. Rider also highlights Europe’s regulatory pressures, prompting sovereign‑by‑design cloud deployments and a cautious, customer‑first rollout of AI features.
Mimecast Makes Enterprise Email Security Deployable in Minutes
Mimecast introduced an API‑based email security solution that integrates directly with Microsoft 365, delivering full Secure Email Gateway protection without any MX record changes. The service can be activated within minutes, offering deep URL inspection, sandboxing, AI‑driven BEC detection, and automated...
Target Forces Shoppers to Own AI‑made Purchases in New Gemini Terms
Target revised its terms on March 22 to treat purchases initiated by Google Gemini's AI shopping agent as authorized by the customer. The change anticipates a rollout that could let the bot recommend and complete orders, raising new risk and...
RedotPay Secures ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Boosting Trust in Stablecoin Payments
RedotPay announced it has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information‑security management system, a milestone that validates its security‑first culture and enhances credibility with global banks and payment institutions. The certification, granted by SGS, signals robust controls for the fintech’s...
Toyota’s Woven Capital Appoints New CIO and COO in Push for Finding the ‘Future of Mobility’
Toyota’s venture arm Woven Capital appointed Michiko Kato as chief information officer and chief executive of Toyota Invention Partners, making her the first female CEO of a wholly‑owned Toyota subsidiary. At the same time, Mia Panzer was named chief operating officer,...
NTT Data Study Finds Only 14% of Enterprises Are Cloud‑Mature as AI Fuels Massive Cloud Spending
NTT Data’s new research reveals that just 14% of enterprises have reached the highest level of cloud maturity, even as 99% say artificial intelligence is intensifying demand for cloud resources. The gap threatens to slow AI ROI and prompts executives...
How to Migrate From On-Prem to the Cloud: Uncovering Legacy System ‘Skeletons’
Pat Wright outlines how hidden dependencies in legacy applications can derail cloud migrations. A recent database move failed because the app required specific DBA permissions that were undocumented and unavailable in the cloud. He recommends forming a task force, inventorying...
Organizing for the AI Era: Enterprise AI Organizational Design Framework
The "Organizing for the AI Era" framework offers enterprises a structured blueprint to redesign authority, accountability, and operating models as AI becomes a core capability. It moves beyond literacy and policy, delivering concrete artifacts such as an AI Operating Model...
AI Delivers Enterprise Value — but Not for Everyone
U.S. technology leaders plan to spend about $207 million on AI in the next year, almost twice last year’s forecast, according to KPMG’s survey of 2,000 global executives. More than half expect AI agents to be managed primarily by humans for...
NWN Pushes ‘Intelligent Connectivity’ To Power AI Everywhere In The Enterprise
NWN announced its Intelligent Connectivity platform, a next‑gen Network‑as‑a‑Service that fuses HPE Mist Wi‑Fi, its Experience Management Platform and multi‑vendor APIs into a unified operating model. The solution, slated for general availability in the first half of 2026, promises AI‑driven...
Cisco Extends Its Enterprise Agreement to Include Nutanix Cloud Platform
Cisco has broadened its Enterprise Agreement (EA) to cover Nutanix Cloud Platform, marking the first time the EA incorporates third‑party OEM technology. The extension gives customers predictable, protected pricing and the ability to scale Nutanix usage without renegotiating contracts. Cisco’s...
What Is Post Merger Integration (PMI)?
Post‑Merger Integration (PMI) is the structured process of combining two companies into a single, value‑creating entity. It encompasses cultural alignment, IT and data consolidation, and functional harmonization, guided by detailed checklists and a 100‑day plan. Successful PMI requires senior‑level sponsorship,...
OpenClaw Has 500,000 Instances and No Enterprise Kill Switch
OpenClaw, an AI‑driven personal assistant, has exploded to roughly 500,000 internet‑facing instances, with more than 30,000 showing clear security gaps. A UK CEO’s unencrypted OpenClaw workspace was listed for sale on BreachForums, exposing conversations, production databases, API keys and personal...
What Is an IT Strategy Framework? Definition, Role, Purpose, Components and Key Characteristics
An IT Strategy Framework is a reusable, high‑level model that structures how organizations formulate, govern, and align technology decisions with business goals. It separates strategic structure from content, ensuring consistency across planning cycles while remaining technology‑agnostic. The guide distinguishes the...
SAP’s Reltio Acquisition Forces A Choice For CIOs
SAP announced acquisition of Reltio, integrating its master data management platform into SAP Business Data Cloud. The move gives SAP control over the enterprise master data layer, especially for customers with mixed SAP and non‑SAP environments. By embedding Reltio, SAP...
New Bitdefender Assessment Helps Organizations Identify and Eliminate Hidden Internal Attack Paths
Bitdefender launched a complimentary Internal Attack Surface Assessment to help enterprises pinpoint hidden internal cyber risks tied to excessive user access and shadow IT. The service leverages the GravityZone PHASR platform to deliver data‑driven visibility down to the individual user...
From AI Risks to Rapid Control Implementation
I hosted a roundtable at RSAC with NTT Data on AI risk. The conversation has shifted. We are past “what are the risks of AI.” Now it is: how do we operationalize controls fast enough? That is a very different problem.
Forterro Appoints Chris Fisher to Lead Orderwise as Mid-Market ERP Demand Evolves
Forterro has named Chris Fisher as Managing Director of its Orderwise business, signaling a strategic push toward a platform‑first ERP model. Fisher brings deep experience in guiding mid‑market firms through cloud and AI transitions, especially in distribution and logistics. His...
Flagstar Bank Completes First Phase of $1 Billion Tech Modernization with Mphasis
Flagstar Bank and technology partner Mphasis have completed the first phase of a multi‑year, $1 billion modernization program, consolidating six legacy data centers into two next‑generation facilities and migrating hundreds of applications with zero downtime. The milestone positions Flagstar to accelerate...
Autotrader Deepens Transformation Strategy with Embridge Consulting Through BTaaS Model
Autotrader has expanded its four‑year partnership with Embridge Consulting by signing a three‑year Business Technology as a Service (BTaaS) agreement. The new framework consolidates integration, managed support, advisory and innovation services into a subscription model, moving beyond traditional managed services....
How Is the NHS Managing £355 Billion in Transactions? NHS SBS Talks AI, Oracle Fusion, and the Future of NHS...
The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) now runs a national finance and procurement platform on Oracle Fusion Cloud, covering 48 NHS organisations and processing roughly $444 bn in transactions each year. The go‑live on 1 October 2025 handled $23.75 bn on day one and...
Okta Deploys AI‑Agent Identity as 'Claw' Architecture Takes Hold in Enterprise
Okta, the $14 billion identity‑management firm, announced a new AI‑agent identity framework to protect autonomous software agents, signaling the enterprise’s shift toward “claw” technology. Executives from Okta, Nvidia and startup NanoCo highlighted security, productivity and cost pressures driving the move.
Tata Communications Launches IZO™ Data Centre Dynamic Connectivity, Promising >99.99% Uptime
Tata Communications introduced IZO™ Data Centre Dynamic Connectivity, a self‑healing, software‑defined network that spans five continents and guarantees more than 99.99% service availability. The platform uses deterministic multi‑path routing and AI‑driven predictive analytics to let enterprises scale bandwidth on demand...
Let’s Stop Sovereignty Washing
The article warns that cloud providers are marketing “sovereignty” while delivering only data residency, creating a gap between promises and technical reality. It explains that U.S. laws such as the CLOUD Act can compel access to data stored in Europe,...
Why Seattle’s AI Ambitions Started with a Hypervisor Migration
Seattle faced a $250 million budget gap and launched a hypervisor migration with Nutanix to consolidate 2,500 legacy virtual machines. The project delivered $1.6‑2 million in annual savings, improved uptime, and created a hybrid, cloud‑smart foundation. City leaders stress workload‑specific placement and...
High EQ Drives Digital Transformation at RGP
Veteran CIO Keith Golden says high emotional intelligence was the cornerstone of RGP’s three‑year Project Phoenix digital transformation. Under his leadership, RGP migrated its on‑premises Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP to Dynamics 365 in the cloud and rolled out Workday, Salesforce, Avature...
What Makes Browser Hijacking a Silent Threat?
Browser hijacking, where attackers covertly alter browser settings or install malicious extensions, is emerging as a silent threat to enterprises. Researchers have identified 33 rogue extensions affecting over 2.6 million users, and Microsoft reported a 111 % surge in token‑replay attacks in...
Scaling Speed and Trust in AI-Driven Systems
How do we build systems where speed and trust can scale together? I explored this with @MichaelLeland, field CTO of #island at RSA and it’s the challenge of the AI era. AI is now an actor. Fast, boundaryless, and creating risks most...
Consolidate AI Experiments, Focus on High‑value
RT If you're serious about AI in 2026, start killing or consolidating scattered experiments and back a smaller set of high-value use cases with clear ownership, metrics, and governance. Less chaos, more compounding value. #CIO #AI @Star_CIO https://t.co/VtuS5rQ0ZG
Federal ‘Fedware’ Apps Flagged as Spyware, Raising Alarm for Government CIOs
A review of recently released federal mobile applications, dubbed “Fedware,” uncovered extensive permission requests and embedded third‑party trackers, including sanctioned Chinese components. The findings warn public‑sector CIOs of heightened privacy and security exposure.
Digital Upgrades on Broken Cores Guarantee Failure, Not Transformation
many banks are building sleek digital experiences on top of broken core systems. That’s a recipe for failure, not transformation. Watch the full episode now: https://t.co/BQNDlxuwMR https://t.co/zpEHfYUGzi
AI Governance Gaps Enable Rogue Agent Threats
Governance around AI and data is still a significant problem. Many vendors still hesitate to talk about it. What Happens When AI Agents Go Rogue? https://t.co/5TE3g0hXng #CIO #CISO #AI #cybersecurity
Microsoft Adds Anthropic’s Claude to 365 Copilot, Lifts Research Quality 13.8%
Microsoft announced that its 365 Copilot suite now uses Anthropic’s Claude to critique and improve GPT‑generated drafts. The new Critique feature lifts the DRACO benchmark by 13.8%, a move aimed at accelerating Copilot adoption among its 15 million paid enterprise seats.
Secure Hybrid Self‑Managed and Managed MCP Server Setup
You could use a mix of self-managed and managed MCP servers. Here's an example of using both, and securing them in a production-ready way. https://t.co/reHeaq6QEV https://t.co/5pLxHwGKWv
Map Data, Centralize Control—Simple Shift, Big Cybersecurity Impact
Cybersecurity is overdue for a makeover. More of a focus on knowing where data lives, who has access, and how risk moves. One university proved it: map the data, identify real risks, centralize control. Simple shift. Big impact. https://t.co/GLJlBbM1uN
Fortis Solutions and PG&E Deploy AI Platforms to Modernize Critical Infrastructure
Fortis Solutions introduced its NetRaven and Source of Truth AI-driven platforms, and PG&E began using Atomic Canyon's Neutron generative AI tool at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant. Both moves aim to cut manual effort, improve compliance, and boost operational agility...
Outdated Cloud Infrastructure Stalls Business AI Success
Many businesses are being held back from realizing AI success because their cloud isn't keeping up. https://t.co/uRRYtOGIX7
Tech Obsolescence Accelerates; ERP Futures Remain Uncertain
Technology implemented today is obsolete faster than ever due to AI and rapid development speeds. Predicting the future of ERP and digital transformation in 5-10 years is nearly impossible, even for those working in the field. #TechTrends #FutureOfWork https://t.co/giQSZDdYia
DoT, NOAA Develop Paths to Modernize Critical Systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched Motus, a cloud‑native, one‑stop platform that replaces five legacy registration systems for trucking companies. Motus leverages AI, automated identity verification, and auto‑scaling to streamline compliance and curb a 600%...
The Power BI Crash That Sparked a Data Revolution at Dodge Industrial
Dodge Industrial’s reliance on a 20‑year‑old SAP BW system forced business users to build a shadow data warehouse in Power BI, which ultimately crashed the company’s entire tenant. The outage prompted Data & Analytics Manager Daniel Garrett to partner with Protiviti...
Demystifying SAP Business Suite and Cloud ERP with SAP Transformation Leader Anurag Barua
SAP transformation deadlines are tightening as SAP pushes customers toward its cloud‑first Business Suite, with AI increasingly embedded in core processes. Anurag Barua, SAP’s Transformation Leader, explains the suite’s role as a unified digital backbone and clarifies when to adopt...
AI Is Driving a New Infrastructure Cost Crisis, but Adaptive Tiering Could Help Contain It
Enterprises are confronting soaring infrastructure costs as AI and distributed applications expand data volumes. Tintri’s adaptive tiering technology automatically shifts workloads between high‑performance NVMe, SSD, and other media, eliminating the need for manual hierarchical storage management. The solution leverages real‑time...
Shadow AI Emerges as Active Threat Amid Rapid Adoption
Shadow IT was always a problem. Shadow AI is different. Now it can act, not just exist. And the pace of adoption is like nothing I have seen before. What are you doing to manage shadow AI?
Why Amer Sports Is All in on IT Modernization
Amer Sports announced a $400 million IT spend for 2026, up from $310 million in 2025, to accelerate enterprise‑system modernization, digital commerce, and AI integration. The company is migrating finance, supply‑chain and HR platforms to a cloud‑based SAP S/4HANA backbone and rolling out...
Why Identity-Led Security Services Matter Now for MSPs
Identity-led security is becoming a growth engine for managed service providers as 60 % of breaches now involve compromised identities. MSPs that layer modern IAM—phishing‑resistant MFA, passwordless login, and continuous risk assessment—onto existing services can differentiate themselves and command higher margins....
Taking the Private Cloud Modernization Journey with VMware by Broadcom
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware is driving a major overhaul of the company’s private‑cloud strategy. At Cloud Field Day 25, VMware showcased a shift from fragmented, VM‑centric virtualization to a unified, automated platform built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The new...
How Lumen Is Dismantling Decades of Network Complexity
Lumen Technologies, a $12.4 billion telecom operator with a 500,000‑mile fiber network, faced fragmented inventory from decades of acquisitions, operating over 17 legacy systems and nearly 500 data sources. It built a unified data layer and AI‑driven digital twin, launching the...
AI Success Hinges on QA and DevOps Maturity
RT 77% of orgs are confident in AI outputs? while many still lack secure CI/CD, automated audit trails, and even basic defect escape metrics. Your QA and DevOps maturity will make or break AI agents in production. #AI #DevOps #QA @Star_CIO ...
Meet The FCC’s New CIO
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed Farhan Khan as its new Chief Information Officer. Khan, previously the FDA’s chief digital officer, will steer the FCC’s IT strategy, focusing on modernization and information security. His portfolio spans oversight of systems that...
DeepSeek Outage and Stanford Study Raise AI Management Alarms
China's DeepSeek chatbot suffered a 7‑hour, 13‑minute outage, its longest since early 2025, while a Stanford study revealed 51% of AI chatbot interactions endorse harmful behavior. The twin events underscore growing pressures on AI firms to tighten operational and ethical...