A collection of thoughts and ideas that help frame the conversations across our Information Governance community
- A Tale of Two Nations (apologies to Charles Dickens)by robgerbrandtor How the U.S. and UAE Are Taking Different Paths to National AI Leadership Artificial Intelligence has become a defining force in global competitiveness, national security, and economic transformation. But while many countries are racing to develop national AI strategies, few contrast as sharply—and as strategically—as the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Both… Read more: A Tale of Two Nations (apologies to Charles Dickens)
- The AI Governance Mirage: Why Standalone Functions Are Doomed to Failby robgerbrandtAI governance does not belong in its own silo; it must be treated as a core dimension of corporate governance, risk, and strategy, especially in financial services where fragmentation of accountability already amplifies risk. Why Standalone AI Governance Will Fail Attempts to build separate AI ethics or AI governance teams have already shown how easily… Read more: The AI Governance Mirage: Why Standalone Functions Are Doomed to Fail
- Data Is Infrastructure: Why the Way You Think About Information Determines Your AI Futureby robgerbrandtThe organizations winning with artificial intelligence aren’t just building better models. They’re rethinking data itself — not as a byproduct of operations, but as the foundational layer upon which enterprise value is constructed. There is a telling paradox at the heart of most enterprise AI programs today. Companies invest heavily in the latest large language… Read more: Data Is Infrastructure: Why the Way You Think About Information Determines Your AI Future
- AI Adoption as a Mirror: What Your Organization’s AI Strategy Reveals About Its Cultureby robgerbrandtThe artificial intelligence revolution sweeping through enterprise corridors often feels like a technology narrative—one centered on models, algorithms, and computational prowess. Yet the real story of AI adoption is far more human. How an organization approaches artificial intelligence implementation reveals far more about its fundamental character than any corporate mandate or technology roadmap ever could.… Read more: AI Adoption as a Mirror: What Your Organization’s AI Strategy Reveals About Its Culture
- The Importance of Information Governance in ISO 27001 Certificationby robgerbrandtIn today’s digital landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to protect sensitive information, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain stakeholder trust. ISO/IEC 27001, the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), provides a structured framework for managing and securing information assets. However, successful implementation and certification of ISO 27001 depend heavily on a foundational discipline:… Read more: The Importance of Information Governance in ISO 27001 Certification
- Information Governance in 2025: Board-Level Oversight of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Risk Managementby robgerbrandtExecutive Summary As 2025 unfolds, Boards of Directors find themselves at the epicenter of an unprecedented convergence of digital innovation, regulatory challenge, and emergent risk. The stakes have never been higher, nor the expectations more complex. From the relentless pace of cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence, to the ethical and regulatory labyrinth of AI… Read more: Information Governance in 2025: Board-Level Oversight of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Risk Management
- Minimum Viable Governance: A Lean Blueprint for Integrated Oversight in the Age of AI and Databy robgerbrandtBy Robert Gerbrandt Why Governance Needs a Reboot Governance has long been the backbone of organizational integrity. Yet, as digital transformation accelerates, legacy models—often siloed and process-heavy—struggle to keep pace. The rise of AI introduces new ethical and operational risks, while data proliferation demands tighter controls and clearer ownership. Meanwhile, information governance remains critical for… Read more: Minimum Viable Governance: A Lean Blueprint for Integrated Oversight in the Age of AI and Data
