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A GFT Technologies survey of 945 CIOs and CTOs reveals that legacy technology systems are blocking AI adoption, with more than 4 in 5 tech leaders canceling at least one AI pilot. 93% believe not modernizing legacy systems while using AI could eventually trigger an enterprisewide security event. Experts advise methodical modernization focused on business goals, as most enterprises are at varying stages of modernization.
Enterprises are deploying AI faster than they can track or govern it, with 70% of CIOs/CTOs saying AI is deployed faster than teams can track it and 77% saying adoption outpaces governance capacity. Only 13% of organizations are AI pacesetters with mature governance. This control gap leads to financial losses (99% experienced AI-related losses, average over $4 million) and legal risks. Channel partners can seize the opportunity by offering AI governance services: inventory assessments, policy development, and investigation readiness. Governance is ongoing, and partners who act early can become trusted advisors.
Greg Davis, CEO of Bigleaf Networks, writes that businesses now have multiple diverse connectivity options including fiber, 5G and Starlink, but more connections do not automatically create a better experience. He distinguishes connecting multiple circuits from orchestrating them, noting that a circuit can be technically up while applications like Teams, VoIP or point-of-sale systems perform poorly. Davis urges the channel to move beyond SD-WAN feature battles, start with what customers are trying to accomplish, and treat 5G and satellite as complementary paths that need to work together. He also frames this as a channel simplicity problem, calling on vendors to make technology easier for partners to position and customers to understand, and concludes that selling another circuit cannot be the end of the conversation.
Quantum computing is no longer a distant prospect, with the market reaching $1.4 billion in 2025 and expected to more than double by 2028. While most enterprises won't buy a quantum computer, CIOs should prepare by evaluating potential use cases and addressing cybersecurity implications. Experts recommend assigning a point person to explore applications and leveraging third-party vendors for access. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has set a 2035 deadline for federal contractors to migrate to post-quantum encryption standards, and Gartner predicts a 25% chance that a state actor will have a cryptographically relevant quantum computer by 2029, rising to 75% by 2031. CIOs must inventory encrypted assets and engage vendors on quantum readiness.
VirtuWorks ranks #129 on the Channel Futures 2026 MSP 501 list, placing it among the top 130 managed service providers globally. Headquartered in Miami with a 30-year history, the company serves over 750 U.S. enterprise clients.
Against the backdrop of persistently weakening consumer confidence, retail enterprises are accelerating adjustments to their technology approaches, focusing on supply chain resilience, customer experience, and AI-driven personalization. Leading players such as Walmart and Costco have increased digital resource investment, while Target, Victoria's Secret, and others have embedded technology into corporate strategic decision-making through measures such as establishing Chief AI Officer roles and appointing new CTOs.