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					<description><![CDATA[The role of state CIOs is evolving beyond just operating government IT. At the annual conference of the National Association of State CIOs last week, discussions about AI data centers and citizen identity showed how state CIOs increasingly influence decisions that shape economic development, public trust, cybersecurity, and investment priorities. Sessions on AI data center [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Microsoft is steadily repositioning Fabric from a unified analytics platform into a governed context layer for enterprise AI. An agent answering a revenue question needs to know which measure applies, how customers and transactions relate, and what information it may use. At FabCon and SQLCon in Barcelona, Microsoft showed how Fabric IQ, OneLake, Power BI [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Your product data was built for filters, not questions When shopping for real estate, a home listing can tell you the number of bedrooms, square footage, lot size, and age of the property. Those facts help narrow your search. But beyond dimensions and facts, homebuyers want to know, “Can my kids safely walk to school [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Forrester’s 2026 Data &#038; AI Impact Award recognizes organizations that are scaling AI beyond individual use cases to drive meaningful business outcomes through trusted, enterprisewide data and AI capabilities. This year’s winner exemplifies how a strong foundation of governance, enablement, and responsible AI can turn innovation into lasting organizational impact.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Forrester’s 2026 Technology Awards recognize organizations that are using technology strategy and enterprise architecture to drive meaningful business outcomes. This year’s North America winners showcase how leading firms are translating innovation, AI, and modernization efforts into measurable impact at scale.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Step aside Disney-21st Century Fox, the biggest takeover in Hollywood history closes today (Tuesday, October 6). After 13 months of “will they or won’t they” boardroom and courtroom drama, the conclusion to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger saga follows last week’s antitrust settlement approval. The newly beefed-up Skydance parent company will own dozens of media [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing a Workday partner requires evaluating both provider capabilities and delivery team quality. Learn how to reduce risk and improve outcomes.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Unily’s Unite 26 was held in London on September 29 and 30, bringing together digital workplace leaders representing internal communications, IT, and HR. In the opening keynote, Unily CEO Lokdeep Singh announced the launch of Content Studio. Described as a “creative engine for enterprise content,” this new standalone offering is intended to help organizations turn [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sucharita Kodali]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recent media reports have highlighted Amazon’s decision to block Meta’s Muse AI agent from making purchases on its marketplace. Muse has quickly gained attention for its ability to research products, complete tasks, and shop on behalf of consumers, while Amazon appears focused on maintaining direct control of the customer relationship and checkout experience. Retailers Should [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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