IT Strategy
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Generative AI jobs, though rare, are on the rise: Indeed
Postings that include generative AI keywords have proliferated since January 2023, according to the company’s analysis.
By Roberto Torres • March 18, 2024 -
Early generative AI adopters at higher risk of tech debt
“The potential for technical debt is really high for companies that move fast,” one Gartner analyst said. But early efforts are not in vain.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 18, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from CIO Dive
Interest in generative AI, budget concerns and layoffs in the tech industry took center stage during the first half of the year.
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Skills gap threatens new tech implementation, executives say
Technologies such as generative AI are developing faster than companies' ability to incorporate them into operations, according to an Infosys study.
By Roberto Torres • March 13, 2024 -
In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says
Providing learning opportunities is a top strategy for companies as retention concerns persist.
By Carolyn Crist • March 13, 2024 -
FedEx CIO, who led the company’s digital push, to retire
Rob Carter helmed technology leadership at the shipping giant since 2000. Sriram Krishnasamy, who leads the company's Dataworks unit, will formally take over July 1.
By Roberto Torres • March 12, 2024 -
IT unemployment spiked in February to pandemic-era highs: CompTIA
While some positive indicators remain, unemployment reached 3.5% last month according to a CompTIA analysis.
By Roberto Torres • March 8, 2024 -
Microsoft rolls out Copilot AI tool to finance teams
The move is part of Microsoft’s effort to layer AI across its enterprise offerings, aiming to impact every role in the workplace.
By Alexei Alexis • March 8, 2024 -
1 in 5 women in tech plan to leave their jobs as culture issues persist, survey finds
Despite some signs of positive change, women still face toxicity at work, according to Ensono’s fourth Speak Up survey.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 7, 2024 -
Too much data: CIOs jostle for control of swelling IT estates
Cloud-based software stacks yield unmanageable levels of data, with signs of more complexity ahead, according to a Dynatrace report.
By Roberto Torres • March 5, 2024 -
Legacy tech is still popping up as a cost-control barrier
Flagging infrastructure blocks companies from quickly adapting to shifting business conditions, a Deloitte report found.
By Roberto Torres • March 5, 2024 -
Opinion
3 CIO considerations for the generative AI onslaught
The technology calls for a strategic adoption process as new tools can lead to sprawl and push spending upwards.
By Cameron Adams • March 4, 2024 -
Legal woes continue for OpenAI as Elon Musk sues over contract breach
OpenAI eschewed its nonprofit status to become a de facto Microsoft subsidiary, the Tesla CEO alleged in a Thursday filing before the Superior Court of California.
By Roberto Torres • March 1, 2024 -
Dell says on-prem is the future of AI
“AI tracks to where the data is created, which is on-prem or out at the edge of the network," said COO Jeff Clarke.
By Matt Ashare • March 1, 2024 -
‘Maverick’ SaaS spending by workers can waste millions: report
A company with more than 2,000 employees wasted, on average, as much as $4.3 million on underutilized SaaS licenses in 2023, according to Vertice data.
By Alexei Alexis • March 1, 2024 -
Salesforce wants to unlock ‘islands of trapped data’
CEO Marc Benioff is adamant that businesses need a seamless data experience if they want to benefit from generative AI.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 29, 2024 -
With ambition changing, only 3 in 10 workers aspire to C-suite roles
Money is the top driver of job satisfaction, not recognition or advancement, according to Empower research.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 29, 2024 -
How CIOs can prepare for the stumbling blocks of ERP migration
Security, data and integration issues plague ERP migrations. But planning and change management can lead businesses to clear advantages.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Zoom wants to customize, monetize generative AI assistant, CEO says
Launched in September, 510,000 accounts are already using the Zoom AI Companion platform.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Can AI coding tools meet enterprise expectations?
As interest in coding companions grows, leaders are closely watching the quality, security and durability of generated code.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Opinion
How to navigate talent management in the age of AI
Valuing human skills, fostering inclusivity and navigating the ethics of AI can make tech roles sustainable and fulfilling.
By Charman Hayes • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Cloud waste, hyperscaler discounts shape FinOps priorities
As enterprises brace for ballooning AI spend, the pressure’s on to squeeze the most out of commitment-based discounts and existing deployments.
By Matt Ashare • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Engineers wanted — must have communication skills
Though talent gaps persist, employers aren’t neglecting soft skills as they parse through potential candidates.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 23, 2024 -
General Mills rolls out MillsChat, an internal generative AI tool
The private, text-based assistant was built on Google’s PaLM 2 model and helps employees with writing, summarizing and brainstorming.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Generative AI skills bring nearly 50% salary bump: Indeed
Tech workers who are competent in the nascent technology can expect average salaries of more than $174,000, according to the company.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Why enterprises neglect billions in cloud savings
ProsperOps analyzed $1.5 billion in AWS compute spend and found that most organizations fail to take advantage of built-in discounts.
By Matt Ashare • Feb. 20, 2024