... strategic importance of CIOs. CIOs succeed by prioritizing vendors, investing in governance, and setting realistic expectations for how AI value balances against talent. 28 October 2026 Gartner Recommended Reading Gartner Insights Abstract ...
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... spending in 2026,” said DD Mishra, VP Analyst at Gartner. “As the uncertainty pause that began earlier this year eases, rising demand for AI infrastructure will fuel new investment in data centers in India. “Additionally, local CIOs will continue to prioritize investments in cybersecurity, AI/ML and data ...
... 2025 CIO Agenda: Top Priorities and Technology Plans for U.S. Federal Government and Defense Analyst(s): Daniel Snyder, Nora Reavey-Gilbert United States Federal Government and Defense CIOs must be prepared to continuously adapt their technology investment and deployment strategies to align with the ...