6 | | FEBRUARY 2026As enterprises accelerate toward AI-led transformation, the latest edition of CIOReview spotlights organizations that are translating advanced technology into measurable business outcomes across industries. This issue brings together leaders redefining enterprise software, AI orchestration, ERP consulting, and digital transformation with discipline, clarity, and execution focus.Our cover story features Aptean, recognized as the AI-Enhanced Enterprise Software Solutions of the Year 2026. Through AppCentral 2.0, Aptean is demonstrating how vertical AI can move beyond experimentation and into day-to-day operations across manufacturing, food and beverage, logistics, and distribution. By embedding intelligence directly into industry workflows, Aptean is helping enterprises demystify AI adoption and realize tangible value without disruption, setting a strong benchmark for practical, industry-aligned innovation.This issue also recognizes Apex as The Sage Intacct ERP Consulting Services of the Year 2026. Apex stands out for its hands-on, deeply contextual approach to ERP integrations, delivering clarity and continuity where complexity often derails transformation efforts. Meanwhile, Airia, honored as Enterprise AI Orchestration Platform of the Year 2026, is addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing CIOs today by enabling secure, governed, and model-agnostic AI adoption at scale. Rounding out this section, Radix exemplifies excellence in Digital Transformation, helping asset-intensive enterprises unify data, modernize operations, and convert engineering intelligence into sustained operational value.Complementing these organizational achievements, this edition features insights from distinguished industry leaders, including Cynthia M. Flanigan, Ph.D., Henry Ford Technical Fellow, Sustainability at Ford Motor Company, and Michael Davies, Executive Vice President at FOX Sports, offering perspectives on how technology leadership is shaping the future of mobility, media, and enterprise operations.Together, these stories reflect a common theme: enterprise success today depends not on technology alone, but on thoughtful orchestration, domain expertise, and disciplined execution.Let us know your thoughts!EditorialEngineering AI for Measurable OutcomesCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com FEBRUARY 2, 2026, Vol 15, Issue 05 (ISSN 2644-237X) ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comManaging EditorJustin SmithVisualizersCelestial JordanHenry SmithCIOReviewEditorial StaffJoe PhilipLaura PintoDaniel HolmesLeah Jane
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