AI CIO Newsletter
As artificial intelligence moves from pilot projects to core infrastructure, CIOs must bridge the gap between technical possibility and operational reality. AI CIO examines the imperative for senior IT leaders to embed AI into existing systems, align investments with business outcomes, and anticipate risks such as “Shadow AI” and accumulating technical debt. The goal: move beyond proof-of-concepts to scalable, production-grade deployments that sustain competitive advantage.
AI CIO delivers concise, actionable analysis authored by veteran enterprise technologist John M. Willis. Each issue strips away hype, presenting clear guidance on vendor evaluation, cybersecurity implications of AI adoption, and governance frameworks. The newsletter’s format balances strategic insight with practical steps—bullet summaries, decision checklists, and case examples—so CIOs can prioritize initiatives, justify budgets, and drive cross-functional alignment.
With 35 years at Exxon, Dell, Red Hat, Docker, MongoDB and more, Willis combines vendor and IT leadership perspectives. He helped launch the DevOps movement and authored key IBM Redbooks and industry best practices. AI CIO leverages that background to explore topics from risk management in autonomous systems to selection criteria for AI platforms. For CIOs who need pragmatism over theory, AI CIO offers a curated lens on the technologies and governance models that will shape enterprise operations.