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CIO Playbook 2026: The Race for Enterprise AI

Europe & the Middle East

CIO Playbook 2026: The Race for Enterprise AI

Europe & the Middle East

CIO Playbook 2026: The Race for Enterprise AI

Discover the shifts reshaping enterprise AI in 2026 — from Agentic systems and hybrid architectures to governance maturity and the path to nearly 3X ROI.

Discover the shifts reshaping enterprise AI in 2026 — from Agentic systems and hybrid architectures to governance maturity and the path to nearly 3X ROI.

Discover the shifts reshaping enterprise AI in 2026 — from Agentic systems and hybrid architectures to governance maturity and the path to nearly 3X ROI.

From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Impact

Based on insights from 800 CIOs and IT leaders, the CIO Playbook 2026 reveals how enterprises are scaling AI from pilots to business value – while preparing for what’s next.

Inside the CIO Playbook:

AI as a business imperative: Moving beyond experimentation to drive growth and reinvention
Where AI investments are going: A balanced AI portfolio, with Agentic AI rapidly emerging as a significant focus
What CIOs must address next: Trust, governance, and readiness for enterprise-scale and Agentic AI

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