DOES THE CIO TITLE STILL FIT?
This month, TNCR Executive Research is asking technology leaders whether the CIO title still reflects the scope of today's senior technology executive. Early results show that while 58% believe the title still fits with a clearly defined role, not a single respondent believes it fits without qualification. And when it comes to executive influence, respondents are placing far greater importance on authority and accountability than the title itself.
Does the CIO title still carry the right meaning in your organization? Jump into the poll to share your perspective and see where your peers stand on the future of technology leadership.
NEW RISKS, NEW RULES
Two critical PHP vulnerabilities uncovered through AI-assisted research could put millions of websites at risk. With exploitation attempts already reported, organizations are being urged to install emergency patches to protect vulnerable servers.
Major U.S. banks, including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citi, are restricting third-party AI agents after detecting activity inside customer accounts, including actions users reportedly never authorized.
AI agents may need their own code of conduct to establish expectations for how autonomous systems behave. New recommendations emphasize treating agents more like employees, with clear accountability and ongoing evaluations to ensure they operate safely and deliver business value.
Your AI has initiative. Does it have permission?
AI agents now reach your business systems through MCP, often with shared keys and more access than the work requires.
Celigo MCP Management puts least agency into practice: every person and agent gets only the tools they need, access runs through your identity provider, and every call traces to a verified user.
THE ERP MYTH
“If ERP systems are so valuable, why are so many organizations still struggling to realize the benefits?”
The answer often has less to do with the technology and more to do with the decisions made around it.
Unclear business ownership, excessive customization, and a focus on short-term returns can prevent organizations from realizing ERP's full value.
In his latest article, Contributing CIO Chris Erickson explores why ERP should be treated as an enterprise decision-making initiative and how CIOs can help organizations get more from their investments. Read more →
WHAT STAYS HUMAN?
As AI takes on more responsibilities in the workplace, technology leaders face an important question: What parts of work should remain human?
At Gartner's annual IT Symposium, Amy Farrow, CIO of Celigo, emphasized the importance of preserving the aspects of work that give employees a sense of purpose.
“I think every organization needs to think deeply about, in their function, what the kind of craft is in that function,” Farrow told The National CIO Review.
As organizations determine which responsibilities to automate, CIOs must consider how those decisions affect employee engagement, professional development, and the skills their teams will need. Involving employees in these conversations can help preserve meaningful work while preparing teams to work alongside AI. Keep reading →
