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Nov 05, 2025

SAP and Snowflake Add Zero-Copy Sharing Between Their Systems

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley says the zero‑copy data‑sharing tie‑up between SAP and Snowflake reflects a shift from purely moving data to publishing trusted data products. He advises CIOs to evaluate how these platforms fit their AI and governance strategies.

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Nov 05, 2025

WordPress Plugin Hole Enables Account Takeover

Cybersecurity Advisor Bob Wilson explains that the ease of exploiting this WordPress plugin flaw makes it a hair-on-fire situation. He urges admins to patch or disable the plugin immediately, warning that no permissions or user interaction are needed for a full site takeover.

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Nov 04, 2025

Windows 10’s market share is more than hanging in there despite being at end of support

Practice Lead John Annand says that enterprises still using Windows 10 despite its end‑of‑support are exposing themselves to large‑scale risk because a compromise of one PC can cascade into thousands.

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Nov 04, 2025

OpenAI Adds Amazon to Deals Frenzy

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley says the OpenAI‑Amazon Web Services deal underscores how critical compute infrastructure has become in the AI era. He advises enterprises to evaluate cloud partnerships not just for service, but for scale, governance, and long‑term strategic fit.

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Nov 03, 2025

OpenAI Spends Even More Money It Doesn’t Have

Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley says the massive deals from OpenAI expose a disconnect between hype and ROI. He warns the company may “go big or bust” as infrastructure pledges outpace revenue and raise questions about sustainability.

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Oct 31, 2025

How Executives Can Counter AI Impersonation

Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, says AI deepfakes are eroding trust in executive communications. He advises CIOs to shift from traditional cybersecurity to layered trust architectures that combine tech, training and policy to verify authenticity.

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Oct 30, 2025

How To Keep Conflict From Slowing Down Tech Projects

Research Fellow Barry Cousins says project delays often stem from people debating decisions they don’t actually own. He advises leaders to clarify roles and decision rights early to avoid wasted time and keep execution on track.

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Oct 30, 2025

Enterprises Grapple With Pros, Cons (and Costs) of Cloud-First Strategy

Jeremy Roberts, senior director of research and content, says cloud centralization has created lock-in and sticker shock for many enterprises. He advises CIOs to reassess cloud strategies with a clear understanding of business needs, growth trajectory, and control trade-offs.

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Oct 30, 2025

3 of the Spookiest Customer Experiences

Terra Higginson, Principal Research Director, says personalization can creep into “copy‑me” territory when platforms turn users into data assets. She advises brands to be transparent about what they keep, why, and how long, if they want to keep customer trust.

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