3 ways CIOs can lead enterprise cost optimization

Companies are cautiously optimistic about the economy but still focused on controlling spending throughout the enterprise, Boston Consulting Group found.

By Matt Ashare • March 19, 2024

3 months into cyber disclosure rules, what’s material to the SEC?

As attacks become more sophisticated and destructive, companies are struggling to find conclusive estimates of the financial impact of cyberattacks.

By David Jones • March 19, 2024

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Interest in generative AI, budget concerns and layoffs in the tech industry took center stage during the first half of the year.

By CIO Dive staff

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

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

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

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