CIO to be the major orchestrator of hybrid artificial intelligence
November 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Ricardo Bloj, president of Lenovo in Brazil, stated that the advancement of AI transforms personal computing and broadens governance challenges within companies.
As the IT Forum celebrates its thirty-five years, Bloj reflects on the evolution of technology in Brazil, from centralized computing to personal computers, the internet, mobility, and cloud. He emphasizes the shift from productivity tools to continuous technology presence, indicating that the traditional interface based on mouse and keyboard is becoming obsolete.
Bloj highlights a growing trend in AI governance, detailing findings from the Lenovo CIO Playbook 2026. The study reveals a significant decentralization occurring within organizations, where half of AI initiatives are now funded directly by business units outside traditional IT. This shift accelerates innovation but also increases risks such as Shadow AI and compliance bottlenecks.
To address these challenges, organizations must design resilient hybrid AI architectures. The future does not belong to purely cloud-based solutions, as local inference driven by data sovereignty and ultra-low latency requirements becomes essential. The market recognizes this shift, with 83% of Latin American CIOs planning to use hybrid infrastructure.
Moreover, Bloj pointed out that the transition from reactive generative AI to agentic AI is already underway. Initiatives focused on autonomous decision-making agents are expected to double by the end of 2026. Instead of merely responding to queries, corporations will operate entire workflows with interconnected intelligent agents acting proactively.
In this new era, the role of the CIO will evolve from guardian of physical assets to architect of living ecosystems, responsible for governance rules, data integrity, and orchestrating collaboration between AI agents and human workers. Bloj believes that the most successful technology in the next thirty-five years will be so integrated into daily life that people will forget it exists. He calls on those who helped build Brazil's IT foundations to lead this transition with courage, skill, and strategic vision.