Hi MD Abul,
With the Fourth of July this week, most people are thinking about fireworks, cookouts, and a much-needed day off.
But for a lot of CIOs and IT leaders I’ve talked to lately, this week feels less like a break and more like a pressure cooker.
Whether they’re ready or not, they’re being asked to take full ownership of their company’s AI strategy.
Not just implementation. Not just infrastructure.
The whole thing.
One CIO put it to me bluntly last week:
“We’ve gone from running systems to reinventing the business, and I’m not sure everyone realizes that.”
AI is being seen as the next great leap forward. But behind the hype, here’s what’s really happening:
- CIOs are being asked to lead cross-functional innovation
- Leadership wants fast answers to complex questions
- Vendors are pushing AI-heavy roadmaps
- Meanwhile, core systems still need to be stable
The problem? Most organizations are still playing catch-up just to align on a strategy, let alone execute one.
At Digital Stratosphere this August, we’re dedicating time and space to help leaders make sense of all this.
From AI adoption roadmaps and governance frameworks to practical conversations about alignment, change, and risk, we’re pulling it all out of the weeds and into reality.
Join us in Denver! August 25th-27th
Use the code "eric50" for 50% off your ticket(s)!
And if you want to talk through where your organization stands, we’re offering private advisory sessions during the event, 15 minutes or less, tailored to your questions. Just reply and we’ll connect you with the right person.
Enjoy the holiday. Rest up.
Because when the fireworks fade, the real work picks back up.
Best regards,
Eric Kimberling
