Global volatility and rapid technological change are driving increasingly interconnected risks across the enterprise. New insights from Info-Tech Research Group show that traditional enterprise risk management (ERM) approaches lack the integration needed to provide visibility and control. The global research and advisory firm’s recently published blueprint, Build an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management Program, outlines a structured approach for IT leaders to improve resilience, align risk with strategy, and support faster decision-making.

ARLINGTON, Va., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Organizations are operating in an increasingly volatile and complex risk environment, where threats are more interconnected and evolving faster than ever. Recently published findings from Info-Tech Research Group indicate that many organizations still rely on siloed risk management approaches that limit visibility and weaken response. To address this gap, the firm’s newly released Build an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management Program blueprint offers a comprehensive framework to help organizations design and implement a more integrated enterprise risk management (ERM) practice that provides the foresight and resilience needed to thrive in times of uncertainty.

Info-Tech’s blueprint shows that traditional siloed risk management approaches, often fragmented across IT, security, compliance, and business units, create blind spots that leave organizations vulnerable to cascading failures. From supply chain disruptions and cyberattacks to AI-driven operational and regulatory risks, threats are increasingly interconnected and capable of amplifying one another across the enterprise.

“Enterprise risk does not care about organizational silos, and neither should leaders,” says Anubhav Sharma, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. “The journey to building an integrated ERM is as much about people and culture as it is about process and technology. Success depends on strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.”

Info-Tech’s research notes that many ERM programs are held back by inconsistent taxonomies, spreadsheet-based risk registers, and legacy governance models that fail to reflect how risks interact in practice. While technologies such as integrated GRC platforms, AI-enabled analytics, and automated controls can improve visibility, they are most effective when supported by a unified framework built on shared language, consistent processes, and clear governance.

Key Barriers to Establishing Integrated Enterprise Risk Management
Organizations continue to face structural barriers that prevent risk management from operating as an integrated, enterprise-wide capability, including:

Lack of mature processes, shared language, risk culture, and modern tooling required to support enterprise-level ERM.Rapidly evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and shifting geopolitical realities that make it difficult to maintain proactive risk practices.ERM that is treated as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic capability, resulting in blind spots and missed opportunities to strengthen resilience.

Info-Tech’s Four-Phase Framework for Integrated Enterprise Risk Management

To address these challenges, the firm’s Build an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management Program blueprint details a structured, four-phase approach for IT, risk, and business leaders to build a more integrated and resilient ERM practice:

Phase 1: Establish ERM Goals and Governance – Define success factors, constraints, current states, risk capacity and tolerance, and roles and responsibilities.

Phase 2: Develop Means to Identify and Assess Risks – Establish or refine a risk taxonomy, risk identification approach, and risk assessment methods and scales, and ensure those approaches encompass priority areas.

Phase 3: Develop Risk Response Options – Determine risk response methods, develop and document a controls management approach, and establish a plan for documenting risk responses for priority areas.

Phase 4: Develop a Tooling, Monitoring, and Reporting Plan – Formally establish approaches to monitoring and reporting, develop buying criteria for a GRC tool if needed, and finalize the organization’s ERM program manual and roadmap.

Info-Tech’s Build an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management Program blueprint includes detailed frameworks, templates, and tools, such as an ERM program manual, an ERM roadmap, and a detailed end-to-end case example. By applying these insights and tools, IT leaders can move from reactive, siloed risk practices to a holistic ERM program that strengthens resilience and improves strategic decision-making.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Info-Tech’s experts, including Anubhav Sharma, and access to the complete Build an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management Program blueprint, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is the “get things done” partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

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ERLANGER, Ky., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Delta Dental, the nation’s leading provider of dental benefits. As part of the partnership, Delta Dental has donated $150,000 to the organization and will collaborate on a new dental health resource page on DAV’s website.

Of the nearly 9 million veterans enrolled in VA health care, approximately 26% are eligible for dental care coverage. This presents a unique challenge for veterans who need oral health care and are unaware of resources available to them. Launching this summer, the resource page will share information about the impact of oral health on total health, highlight preventive dental care measures and provide guidance on planning for dental care.

“One of DAV’s critical legislative policy goals is to expand comprehensive dental care services to all service-disabled veterans,” said Barry Jesinoski, DAV CEO and National Adjutant. “We believe dental care is health care. Delta Dental has been a committed partner since 2017, and this new resource will be especially valuable for veterans without access to dental coverage who are seeking support.”

“Folks are making the connection between a healthy mouth and a healthy body,” said Dr. Al Edwards, Delta Dental principal advisor for government programs and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel dentist. “For example, regular dental visits can help with early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, a disease that killed over 12,000 Americans last year.”

DAV provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations, their families, survivors and caregivers. Every year, DAV’s no-cost services help more than 1 million veterans access the benefits and health care they’ve earned while connecting them with meaningful employment and representing their voice on Capitol Hill.

To learn more about DAV and Delta Dental, please visit dav.org and deltadentalins.com/vadip.

About DAV
DAV is dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org.

About Delta Dental
As the largest dental services provider to over 1.1 million veterans and their family members, we offer tailored dental plans designed to meet the specific needs of veterans and military families. Under these plans, we provide comprehensive dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (CCN). Each program is crafted to ensure that veterans and their families receive the oral health services they deserve, with a focus on accessibility and affordability. Learn more at deltadentalins.com/federal.

Contact:
Victoria Short
vshort@dav.org
859-442-2048

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CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KTS Energy, one of America’s leading marketing firms, is proud to announce its upcoming presence at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, where it will launch a community engagement initiative focused on sustainability and green energy awareness that will run throughout the season.

Over the coming months, KTS Energy will connect directly with fans and local residents, offering opportunities to learn about and enroll in green energy supplier programs for both gas and electric services. These programs are designed to help reduce carbon emissions while giving participants an easy and impactful way to support environmentally responsible energy solutions.

As part of its outreach efforts, KTS Energy will provide a variety of incentives to encourage participation. Fans can receive free energy efficient light bulbs, foam fingers, and additional promotional giveaways, with more prizes to be announced as the season progresses.

In addition to enrollment opportunities, KTS Energy representatives will be on site to educate the public about solar energy. Visitors will have the chance to ask questions, explore the benefits of solar power, and gain access to information that can help them make informed decisions about their energy usage.

“KTS Energy is committed to empowering communities with accessible, sustainable energy options,” said Christopher Hunter, the President of KTS. “By meeting people where they are, at one of Cincinnati’s most iconic venues, we aim to make a lasting impact through education, engagement, and action.”

This initiative reflects KTS Energy’s ongoing mission to support communities in reducing their carbon footprint while making green energy solutions more approachable and rewarding.

For more information, visit KTS Energy at Great American Ball Park throughout the season.

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KTS Energy, KTSenergy.org
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