How CIOs Balance Emerging Technology And Technical Debt
InformationWeek, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
CIOs face mounting technical debt as AI and other emerging technologies reshape IT. Experts explain how IT leaders balance innovation, modernization and business value.
Tech innovation is accelerating faster than ever, particularly in AI. Many CIOs, under pressure to accelerate digital transformation, have learned to avoid chasing the latest models, recognizing that constant adoption can be counterproductive. At the same time, they're grappling with unprecedented tech stack complexity -- a challenge that continues to generate a mountain of technical debt.