AI Everywhere, Governance Nowhere: My Takeaways from CIO Summit 2026
I spent today at the CIO Summit moving between vendor stands, customer conversations, presentations and the executive roundtable. The theme was unmistakable: AI everywhere. Almost every exhibitor had some form of AI capability bolted on — though plenty of it still felt like early-stage prototype rather than mature enterprise product.
But the real story of the day wasn't what was on the exhibition floor. It was what wasn't being talked about.
The CTO’s Guide to Non-Human Identities
Most enterprises have two workforces now. One shows up to a Teams call. The other doesn't sleep, doesn't take leave, and never once reads the acceptable use policy.
ServiceNow Identity Automation: What Architects Should Plan Before Go-Live
ServiceNow can support identity workflow and fulfilment. This guide explains what architects should define before go-live, from workflow ownership and policy enforcement to integrations, exceptions and ongoing support.
The CTO’s Guide to Choosing Identity Orchestration Software in 2026
Most enterprises already have plenty of identity tools. Activate Chief Technical Officer Robbie Burke explains how to choose the orchestration software that makes them work together.
Why is Automation Engineering Having a Moment?
The New Zealand Herald just reported that automation engineers are the fastest growing role in New Zealand, with job demand up roughly 184% over a six month period. It’s an interesting signal, but I don’t think the number itself is the most important part.
AI Coding Agents Are Making Technical Debt Expensive.
The coolest thing about coding with agents is that it is change changing what “good software design” means. Or maybe more accurately, it is changing what bad software design costs.