How do we leverage technology to move us toward a more sustainable future, while mitigating the technology's own impact? This issue of Cutter Business Technology Journal (CBTJ) explores the dual sides of the technology sword — the potential for environmental benefit and harm — and, in true karmic spirit, how technology can help itself be more sustainable.

The authors in this issue of CBTJ speak from personal experiences, exten­sive research, and a deep desire to contribute toward changing the DEI narrative. They share proven best practices and procedural changes that must be followed so that this time, the outcomes of CEOs’ commitments will look different, and those impacted will finally be able to have more equitable work and life experiences.

This issue of CBTJ addresses the tactical, operational, strategic, and human reasons that allow technology projects to fail. It offers some new thinking, tells some great stories, and at the end of the day suggests that we’re not forever doomed.

Together and alone, the articles in this issue of Cutter Business Technology Journal contribute to addressing the fundamental business question arising from the Covid-19 crisis: will leaders shape the future or allow it to define them?

A majority of analytics projects continue to fail to deliver the expected ROI. Reports on success rates of advanced analytics capabilities (including cognitive, machine learning [ML], and more) suggest even lower success rates. This issue of CBTJ examines a variety of approaches that can help analytics projects deliver on their promises and potential.