Information management in the age of AI
Getting the data right, for the right use cases
The importance and value of data has never been clearer. But given the rapid evolution of AI and related technologies and their infusion into business, the best ways to manage and use that data have rarely been more challenging or vital.
In three CIO Think Tank roundtables, held from June through August of 2025, IT leaders spanning diverse industries, from financial services to higher ed, health care, manufacturing, and retail, shared successes and speedbumps in managing the data that feeds AI initiatives across a wide swath of use cases.
The roundtables were facilitated by John Gallant, enterprise consulting director at Foundry, along with Amy Machado from industry research firm IDC, CIO editorial leader Amy Bennett, and Sandy Ono, CMO of partner OpenText.
Challenged by data quality and sovereignty issues? Wrestling with staffing, skills, and education concerns? Searching for ways to reduce AI risks? Read on for ideas from the front lines.
