Why CPMAI Matters in AI Projects — with Mike Hyzy

Why CPMAI Matters in AI Projects — with Mike Hyzy

Author: AI & Data Today February 18, 2026 Duration: 28:05
In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch is joined by Michael Hyzy, Vice President of AI Strategy and Product Development at CGI, to explore why so many AI initiatives struggle—and why methodology matters more than ever. Drawing on his experience leading enterprise AI initiatives in regulated industries, Michael explains why treating AI like traditional software often leads to failure, stalled pilots, and unmet expectations. He shares how CPMAI provides the structure needed to m...

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