NYC Cyber Leaders: Private Dinner on Dataverse Protection
If you’re a cybersecurity leader in NYC, join me this Thursday for a roundtable dinner focusing on New Strategies to Protect Your Expanding Dataverse. Private dinner, peer conversation, no vendor pitch. These are the discussions where the real issues come out. https://buff.ly/xzjfsxf
CIOs and CHROs Must Co‑Lead AI Literacy for Scale
AI democratization is a change management problem. CIOs must partner with CHROs on AI literacy, "vibe then verify" cultures, and on-the-job learning that turns pilots into scaled outcomes. #ChangeManagement #AI #CHRO #CIO #AIDemocratization https://t.co/8OLLAWNSNL
Join 5-City Tour Securing the Age of Agentic AI
📍5-city tour with @cequenceai engaging in timely conversations about Securing the Age of #AgenticAI 📍Bellevue WA -Feb 26th 📍Plano TX - March 5th 📍NYC - March 12th 📍Chicago - April 16th 📍Atlanta - April 30th 📍📍Request your invite 👇 https://t.co/DjzQMjpsJE #AI #CISO https://t.co/LoNKw65bCh
Inside SAP's Future Strategy at Analyst Council
On the ground for the @SAP Analyst Innovation Council meetings. Digging into SAP's strategy moving forward. All discussions under NDA...but looking forward to digging into the details. #CIO #strategy #ERP #AI #HCM #CX #Data https://t.co/pFVziQGjU8
Cyber Supply Chain Security Is Essential for National Resilience
Cyber supply chain security is no longer optional—it’s essential for resilience, innovation, and national security. Read the full piece: The Cybersecurity Challenges of the Supply Chain by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/THnR3VKAJx #cybersecurity #technology #supplychain
AI Is Reshaping, Not yet Transforming, CIOs' Businesses
Ive been telling CIOs that a lot of what AI is doing in their organization is reshaping its business. Its not really transforming yet. #AI #CIO #DigitalTransformation #CXOTalk https://t.co/xTvbca0YxB
CIOs Won’t Replace Core Enterprise Apps with AI
Not one CIO we are talking to is vibe coding a replacement to $NOW or $SAP or $ORCL or other critical business apps. It simply isn’t happening and it won’t. 👀 This doesn’t mean AI isn’t disrupting some software, but this...
Checklist to Safely Deploy AI Agents Without Hallucinations
RT How do you really know when an AI agent is ready for production and not about to hallucinate, overshare data, or torch your UX? I lay out a practical release checklist. #AI #DevOps @Star_CIO https://t.co/1tg10UmJNv
AI Governance and Cybersecurity Frameworks at Virtual Summit
I'm excited to be speaking today at the Virtual AI Summit on the cybersecurity implications of AI! I'll be talking about practical frameworks for AI deployment and oversight. If AI is on your roadmap, governance join me there today: https://buff.ly/6C9RTgu
Only 5% of CIOs Escape AI Pilot Purgatory
Pilot purgatory is where AI ROI goes to die. 💀 Break the cycle. Learn what the 5% of successful CIOs are doing differently in 2026. Full episode: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #AIValue #CIO https://t.co/n8dG53BcbS
AI ROI Proven, Yet CIOs Lag Behind
The AI ROI is Real, But Are CIOs Ready? Insights from Lenovo’s 2026 Playbook by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/EMAEj0YnH9 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #artificalintelligence #ArtificialInteligence #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechNews #Leadership #Cloud #CloudComputing #SaaS
Question S/4HANA Vendor Push: Assess Real Benefits
Software vendors push for company-wide S/4HANA implementations for their benefit. Be objective: does it truly benefit you and is it the right solution? Critical assessment is key. #SAP #TechStrategy https://t.co/N21GhWHIIA
SAP Customers Split on RISE: SAP Cloud vs Hyperscalers
Many SAP customers are still deciding on their RISE strategy. Polls show uncertainty around using SAP infrastructure vs. other hyperscalers like AWS or Azure for the long term. #SAP #CloudStrategy #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vyQ5nfrmU4
Privacy Is a Year‑round Leadership Responsibility, Not a Weekly Event
RT Data Privacy Week is over. Lawsuits, breaches, and AI experiments don't pause the other 51 weeks of the year. Privacy is now a leadership accountability issue, not a back office task. #CIO #CMO #CISO #DataPrivacy @Star_CIO https://t.co/Naq82FuMWZ
Choose Who Owns Your S/4HANA Infrastructure and Risk
Migrating to S/4HANA involves strategic leadership, not just tech. The choice is yours: SAP-hosted or hyperscaler (AWS/Azure). Consider who truly owns your infrastructure, controls pricing, and shoulders responsibility for outages. #SAP #CloudMigration #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/9EpChYU9Cg
SAP Success Demands Business Leadership, Not IT Control
Implementation challenges haven't changed. The biggest reasons for failure in SAP projects today are the same as 20 years ago: projects driven by IT, not business. True success hinges on business leadership. #SAP #Implementation #Business https://t.co/hhJEtxwIUe
Lead Your Team to AI Literacy with This Guide
Weekend reading for this Saturday >How to Develop AI Literacy in Your Organization? A Useful Leadership Guide https://t.co/aiB5P99ido #AI
S/4HANA Performance Woes Stem From Data, Not Infrastructure
SAP claims S/4HANA runs best on their infrastructure, but performance issues are rarely infrastructure-related. The real culprits are usually data volume, software configuration, or customizations. #SAP #ITInfrastructure #Performance https://t.co/l4zImu7UXw
From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure
"Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac" From missile room to board room: getting to know Dave Robinson, CEO/Foudner of Quarterbac. Get the inside scoop from this inspiring thought leader interview: https://t.co/bP6BdAH637
RISE Isn’t the only Safe S/4HANA Path
SAP marketing pitches RISE as the safest S/4HANA path, but IT teams might disagree. This isn't a technical choice, it's a business one. Let's cut through the marketing and find the right S/4HANA migration strategy for YOUR business. #SAP #S4HANA...
Consensus Overload Slows Digital Transformation Decisions
Slow decision-making is the primary reason digital transformation initiatives stall. Delays happen when assumptions of quick decisions don't match reality, often a symptom of excessive consensus-based leadership. #DecisionMaking #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://t.co/3e5ADMz5P3
Convenient Microsoft Ecosystem Risks Future Vendor Lock‑in
Using Microsoft's ecosystem for technology needs offers convenience and a one-stop shop. However, it creates vendor lock-in, making it challenging to switch platforms later if needed. #TechChoices #VendorLockIn https://t.co/cE6jSipywj
Align IT and Operations to Unlock ERP Success
Internal IT loves single ERPs for ease & scalability. But operations need flexibility for their unique 'secret sauce'. This conflict stalls projects. Alignment is key for success. #ERP #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/clOwOVSiuS
Balance AI KPIs and Vision for True Literacy
What is AI literacy? "AI literacy requires a dual focus on AI. What KPIs should teams experimenting with AI focus on that deliver ROI, and whats the longer-term AI vision?" #AI #CHRO #CIO https://t.co/aiB5P99ido
Data Readiness Causes 42% of AI Project Failures
42% of enterprise AI projects fail. The culprit? Data readiness (or lack thereof) @PureStorage @PureStorageUK #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/fgDiy1Ew0X
AI Accountability Demands Direct P&L Mapping in 2026
2026 is the year AI accountability gets real. No more hiding behind "pilot mode." If you can’t map AI spend to the P&L, your seat at the table is at risk. 💺🔥 See the roadmap: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #Leadership #FutureOfWork
MFA: Simple, High-Leverage Security for SMBs
Multi factor authentication is still one of the highest leverage security controls for SMBs. It is not flashy, but it closes real doors. Simple controls done consistently still win. https://buff.ly/jk1Ucgh
Food & Ag Industry Braces for Rising Ransomware Threats
Food and ag sector weathers more ransomware attacks, braces for ‘strategic adaptation’ threats - Threat Beat https://t.co/Vt6H5NKPsU
Four AI Flaws Outpace Defenses, Exploited Rapidly
These 4 critical AI vulnerabilities are being exploited faster than defenders can respond | ZDNET https://t.co/e0SyjsSpBv
AI Agents Trigger Enterprise Platform Reset by 2026
My latest research: The Great CIO Platform Reset: Why Agentic AI Is Forcing a 2026 Reckoning https://t.co/5nUzVNyJb8 Bottom line: AI agents are reshaping enterprise platform strategy.
Align Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Cohesive Strategy
Governance sets direction. Risk measures exposure. Compliance checks alignment. And yet, frequently, these three are completely misaligned. How do governance, risk, and compliance work together for your organization?
Turn IT From Gatekeeper to ROI Enabler
If your business units are bypassing IT to build their own AI "solutions," you don’t have a shadow IT problem—you have a value delivery problem. Stop being the "No" department and start being the "ROI" department. Watch @mkrigsman, @tcrawford, and @nyike:...
CIOs Must Choose Cloud Strategy and Rebuild Capabilities
#CIOChat Q4: Endgame: Is the future cloud-first, cloud-smart, or cloud-selective? What does your next-gen operating model look like across on-prem, edge, sovereign cloud, hyperscale? What strategic capability must CIOs rebuild, refactor, or pay down tech debt to make it work? https://t.co/eKYQWD41ZW
Sovereign Stacks: Balancing Scale, Regulation, and Control
#CIOChat Q3: Data residency, sovereignty mandates, and geopolitical risk are rapidly reshaping architectural decisions right now. Are we entering a “sovereign stack” era? How are you balancing hyperscaler scale with regulatory exposure and enterprise control? https://t.co/VK5lLC7gA0
CIOs Reevaluate Cloud‑First Doctrine Amid Rising Risks
#CIOChat Q1: For a decade, “cloud-first” was treated as doctrine. With the “public” prefix unsaid. Are CIOs now quietly reassessing that orthodoxy? What signals (cost volatility, lock-in, latency, resilience, or control) made you question assumptions we once considered settled? https://t.co/Eecmzn4rTh
Fractional CISO: Full Accountability, 24/7 Availability
Fractional CISO does not mean fractional accountability. Every client I work with has my cell phone. Security incidents do not respect office hours, and advisory only works if there is shared ownership.
Agent Identities Demand New Sandboxing and Access Controls
Agent identities is going to be a super fun and hard problem for software in the coming years. Most agentic systems today assume that the agent can do everything the user can do, and just operate as an extension of...
Update Governance Now or Drown in Agentic AI Chaos
Agentic AI is rising, but are your governance frameworks still stuck in 2023? Autonomous systems don't wait for committee approval. CIOs: lead the orchestration or get buried by the chaos. 🤖⚡️ Deep dive here: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #AgenticAI #TechLeadership
AI Won’t Replace SaaS: Key Misconceptions Clarified
When asking if AI will replace SaaS, here are some very key aspects to consider and questions to ask. I will have more to share, but there is a LOT of misunderstanding and assumptions being inserted into the public conversation that...
Zoho Debuts ERP Targeting Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Non‑Profit
It’s official: @Zoho launches Zoho ERP. Zoho is stepping into a quickly evolving space focusing on four verticals: manufacturing, retail, distribution and non-profit. #cio #erp #zohoday26 https://t.co/ZHXSetWIbM
Zoho Accelerates Growth After Year of Deliberate Expansion
The amount of growth by @Zoho over the past year is incredible. Historically, Zoho has been very deliberate and measured with their expansion. The past year, they hit the gas...big time. #CIO #ERP #ZohoDay26
GRC Tools Need Business‑focused Risk, Not Spreadsheet Tickets
There are a lot of new entrants coming into the GRC market right now, which tells you something interesting is happening. But most of what I see still feels like workflow layered on top of spreadsheets. Executives do not need more...
50+ Enterprise AI Agents Every CIO Should Know
RT If AI agents are on your 2026 roadmap, this definitive guide to 50+ enterprise agents (what they do, where they fit) is a must‑read for CIOs and CDOs. #AI #CIO @Star_CIO https://t.co/jLE8sizbgZ
Building a CIO Office to Impact 1,200 Families
My favorite part of my job is working with C-suite officers. Right now, I’m helping build the Office of a CIO ahead of a corporate split. Day 1, she inherits a brand-new company. We meet daily and work through org design, capital allocation,...
Seeing Bugs in IDE Boosts Fixes From 0% to 70%
“At Facebook, they found that when security vulnerabilities were reported as issues, nearly 0% got fixed. But when these same problems appeared directly in the developer’s IDE, where the red squiggles were difficult to ignore, fix rates jumped to around...
CIOs Overrun SAP Migration; ERP Must Accelerate for AI
The 7 biggest S/4HANA migration hurdles — and how to overcome them https://t.co/6u9sHnY6rG My take: Many CIOs I speak w/ are accumulating SAP instances faster than they can combine/rationalize them. ERP industry needs to adapt to AI speed if it doesn’t want to...
Apple Slashes Capex While Rivals Plan $630B Spend
While Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft plan to spend a combined $630 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 - But Apple? Its expenditures actually dropped 17% last quarter https://t.co/LOWdQisHD1 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/V5BVNB5Xyp
Tech Alone Won’t Drive AI; Practices Must Evolve
RT I compare this genAI moment to early web and cloud eraswhen transformation only happened after we changed practices (agile, DevOps, design thinking), not just technology. Same story, new stakes. #CIO #AI #DigitalTransformation @Star_CIO https://t.co/xfrVmpSIJN
EU Parliament Bans AI Chatbots over US Data Security Concerns
The European Parliament banned AI chatbots like Claude and Copilot from lawmakers' devices, citing cybersecurity risks from cloud data uploads to US firms https://t.co/KCPJ57Qqs1 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/uigKl4zdY7
Anthropic to Spend $80B on Cloud Partners by 2029
Anthropic expects to pay Amazon, Google, and Microsoft at least $80B through 2029 to run Claude on their cloud servers; cloud providers get a cut of Anthropic's AI sales revenue https://t.co/cMedWWo2tz #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/sDR7IGPcsA