AI spending has outpaced results, putting data leaders under pressure to deliver some measurable business value.
Mary K. Pratt is a freelance writer based in Massachusetts. With nearly a decade of experience as a staff reporter and editor, she primarily covers enterprise IT and cybersecurity strategy and management, focusing on themes such as AI, data governance, and software development. Her work has been featured in prominent publications including CSO Online, CIO Online, and the Boston Globe, and she won a 2025 AZBEE award for her government coverage on CIO.com.














