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2026 CIO Benchmark Report

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2026 CIO ‍Benchmark Report

A benchmark report on how CIOs are gaining influence as AI investment rises, and what could put that momentum at risk. Based on research from 182 IT leaders, the report explores the budgets, board access, technical debt, data silos, and integration challenges shaping the CIO role in 2026.

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