Tim Crawford

CIO Strategic Advisor to Global 2000 | Board Member | Helping Executives & Boards Navigate the Intersection of AI, Strategy & Digital Transformation.

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Quantum computing and Post Quantum Cryptography are no longer far-off concepts. They are impacting security architectures right now. Read about what leading tech organizations are doing to prepare, and subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.

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There is a growing concern among enterprise leaders about a major AI-driven cybersecurity event before the end of 2026. Discover how this shift is changing how we defend the enterprise. Read the full perspective and subscribe to the newsletter.

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Seat-based? Token-based? Subscription? None of these models perfectly fit enterprise AI workloads yet. The industry needs a more sophisticated, hybrid approach to pricing.

See what the future looks like for enterprise tech spend: https://t.co/277iRHmkl4 #CIO #AI #TechTrends

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TODAY @ 9AM PT/ 12noon ET: Strategies shift fast, but your workforce needs to stay ready. Catch @StaceyHarrisHR and @tcrawford live with @CornerstoneInc on July 16. Learn to turn agility into a continuous capability.

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Evaluating AI shouldn't just be about the price tag. Forward-thinking tech leaders are working with frameworks like FinOps and TBM to measure real organizational value. Dive into the equation in the latest CIO In The Know newsletter and subscribe today.

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Doing some research on cloud vs on-prem (incl @Dell, @HPE and @Lenovo) for AI workloads.

The data is very interesting and shows some significant challenges for CIOs to navigate. Let's just say that it's not a clear path.

Writeup coming soon...

#CIO #AI #DataCenter #Cloud

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Faced with volatile token-based pricing and skyrocketing AI costs, some enterprise CIOs are taking a surprising step: moving workloads back on-premises. Is cost control driving a hybrid shift?

Read the full perspective here: https://t.co/277iRHmkl4 #CIO #AI #HybridCloud

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TOMORROW! What are top organizations doing differently to maintain workforce readiness? @StaceyHarrisHR (@SapientInsights) and @tcrawford join @CornerstoneInc to share fresh, data-driven strategies for tech and talent leaders.

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Not surprisingly, OpenAI is running into some challenges. Between the sheer amount of $$ they took on and approach, they're now trying to navigate their next step.

In their FY25 annual report Microsoft noted that OpenAi was now a "competitor". That was the first indicator. The confusing part was that Microsoft then put in significantly more $$.

OpenAI’s Growing Challenges Narrow Its IPO Window https://t.co/pn8XRTSvdu

#CIO #AI #OpenAI

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Are we repeating early cloud mistakes with AI? Focusing heavily on consumption costs instead of real business outcomes is tripping up modern IT budgets.

Here is why token-based pricing might not be the right fit for your enterprise: https://t.co/wBeQC8I9tX #CIO #AI #EnterpriseIT

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NY State takes on data center buildouts takes it to a new level.

New York Set to Temporarily Ban Large New Data Centers https://t.co/fbOtg880In

#CIO #AI #DataCenter

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#CHROs: Roles are evolving overnight, making skill agility your number one asset. Join @CornerstoneInc, @StaceyHarrisHR, and @tcrawford to rethink how work and talent decisions connect in a fast-changing world.

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Personal AI agents are exploding in popularity, but with platforms like OpenClaw exposing enterprise vulnerabilities, security is top of mind. Explore how options from AWS, Google, and Microsoft are balancing opportunity and risk. Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.

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The initial AI hype is fading, and CIOs are refocusing on what truly matters: business outcomes. Learn why Customer Experience, Employee Experience, and Business Operations are back in the spotlight for the second half of 2026. Read the latest newsletter and subscribe for more insights.

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Imagine buying a car but having to predict exactly how many times you'll stop at a red light upfront. That's token-based pricing for enterprise AI today. CIOs need clarity on value, not unpredictable granularity.

Dive into the analysis: https://t.co/277iRHmkl4 #CIO #AI #FinOps

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Hey #CIOs—tech is only as powerful as the team using it. Discover how to align your tech roadmap with rapid skill changes alongside @tcrawford and @StaceyHarrisHR. Hosted by @CornerstoneInc.

🗓️ July 16, 9am PT / 12pm ET

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Securing AI is no longer just about content moderation or data privacy—it’s about autonomous action. Prompt injection and tool exploitation are turning over-privileged agents into direct security risks. Is your IAM stack ready?

👉 Read the full brief here: https://t.co/4izmg7oZXS

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AI budgets are vanishing faster than expected, and token-based pricing isn't helping. For CIOs, financial predictability is everything. How can you plan a multi-year budget when "a token is not a token"?

Read why token pricing is failing the enterprise: https://t.co/wBeQC8I9tX

#CIO #AI #TechFinance

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CIO In The Know – What is top of mind for CIOs heading into the second half of 2026?

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