Latest AI Research Puts CIOs and CTOs in the Driver's Seat
InformationWeek, Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
New research shows CIOs and CTOs now lead AI initiatives as enterprises report measurable ROI.
Dresner Advisory Services research finds CIOs and CTOs oversee AI in more than 50% of organizations surveyed. Fifty-eight percent report ROI above 12%, with 9% exceeding 50%.
As AI ties to business outcomes rather than experimentation, responsibility shifts from CDOs toward technology leadership. Organizations prioritizing custom AI capabilities over vendor solutions report stronger competitive differentiation, and data maturity remains critical to success.