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

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Digital transformation goes beyond technology — if companies want to engage in a new era of technology, they must rethink how work is done too.

By CIO Dive staff

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

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

ERP overhauls will pack more punch in 2024

Companies will spend this year upgrading ERPs ahead of regulatory requirements. On-prem systems will keep moving to the cloud in search of software and AI improvements.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 20, 2024

L’Oréal leans into AI with data in mind

“AI now transcends many of the things we do,” CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said during the beauty company’s earnings call. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 16, 2024

Cisco to lay off more than 4K in restructuring

The company plans to trim 5% of its workforce in a push to align expenses with flagging market indicators.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 15, 2024

From CIO to CEO: How Gary Hoberman made the leap to startup land

The Unqork founder spent two decades grappling with technical debt. Then, he left corporate life and set out to untangle legacy code.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 15, 2024

Why generative AI experiments fail

CIOs shouldn’t lessen their expectations for the technology but rather know how to move forward, either by tweaking plans or cutting the cord on a project altogether. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 14, 2024

Despite career concerns, IT admins see AI as net positive

Some technologists are worried about the impact of the technology on their career outlook as enterprises embrace AI in their IT operations.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 14, 2024

6 steps for CIOs enabling global IT operations

Before company stakeholders can rely on technology teams for support, IT must globalize its own processes, from data collection to infrastructure.

By Rebecca Ray • Feb. 13, 2024

Hershey weathers sales, inventory dip as ERP upgrade continues

The end of the ERP overhaul is in sight, though the company is working to ensure initiatives don’t outpace organizational capacity. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 12, 2024

Mainframes solidify hold on core enterprise systems

On-premises compute survived the rush to cloud and isn’t going away any time soon, according to Advanced.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 12, 2024

AI-enabled PCs to infiltrate enterprise IT this year

Laptops and desktops with enhanced processing power will account for nearly one-quarter of shipments in 2024, as manufacturers ramp up production.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 9, 2024

AI fundamentals among most-needed digital skills, job seekers say

Most tech job seekers are aware of AI's impact on the workforce, a CompTIA report finds.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 9, 2024

What CIOs stand to gain in a tech M&A revival

Acquisitions by companies like IBM, Cisco and SAP reflect a trend that gives IT executives a window to centralize IT spend around key vendors.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 9, 2024

What to know about the 200-member AI safety alliance

The alliance aims to support "the development and deployment of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence," the U.S. Department of Commerce said.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 8, 2024

AI development skills are in high demand, but training lags

Software developers, working to grow their skills, prefer learning within the context of a work project, according to HackerRank.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 8, 2024

Cushman & Wakefield takes collaborative approach in AI+ strategy

Diversifying the voices at the table at all times is key, according to Sal Companieh, chief information and digital officer.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 7, 2024

Why CIOs must work with AI service providers

Executives should help their organizations become a data-centric business, working with vendors to set generative AI use cases and place AI trust and security frameworks.

By Annette Zimmermann • Feb. 7, 2024