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Beyond the copilot: Scaling the agentic product development life cycle

August 21, 2026 -

Only a few software teams are seeing real impact from incorporating AI. The key is launching an AI-driven redesign of the entire product development system, rather than just deploying new tools.

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Article - McKinsey Quarterly

The cost of intelligence: How CIOs can manage AI demand at scale

July 20, 2026 -

As AI costs spiral, CIOs need to manage enterprise AI demand to optimize for outcomes, not just cost.

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Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Is that AI agent worth it? Agentic economics and the modern operating model

July 13, 2026 -

As companies focus on spiraling AI costs, they need to make sure not to lose sight of the real prize.

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AI data readiness: The key to scaling impact

June 23, 2026 -

As companies push their AI pilots to scale, data is emerging as a constraint. Leaders are prioritizing data readiness, connecting structured and unstructured data into a governed, reusable foundation.

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Podcast - The McKinsey Podcast

AI is turning every company into a software company

June 18, 2026 -

As AI makes software faster and cheaper to build, the real competitive edge shifts to how it’s used—pushing leaders to rethink what work looks like and how teams spend their time.

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The new economics of AI

A leadership guide to creating, governing, and scaling value with AI.

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100 years of technology innovation

As McKinsey celebrates its centenary in 2026, this series explores the defining technologies of each decade and the lessons they offer for today’s technology leaders.

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Rewired, second edition

This updated edition offers brand-new insights into cutting-edge AI solutions—and what it takes to implement them—as well as the new economics of digital and AI transformations.

How Miro is redefining collaboration across the product development life cycle

July 2, 2026 -

Miro cofounder and CEO Andrey Khusid reflects on the company’s evolution from a digital whiteboard to an AI-powered workflow platform—and how AI is reshaping competitive advantage in software.