Ocean Spray targets core processes in digital transformation effort

Called xELERATE, the project seeks to enable technology across the business, according to Chief Digital and Technology Officer Jamie Head.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 13, 2023

How the VA closed a 66% pay gap between public and private IT jobs

The agency moved to raise pay using a “people first, mission always” approach, according to Veterans Affairs Office CIO and CPO Nathan Tierney.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2023

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CIO Priorities

Companies task their CIOs with balancing the company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

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Businesses using generative AI task CIOs with governance

One in 5 organizations adopting AI say no one is held accountable for the technology yet, according to Info-Tech Research Group data.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 11, 2023

IT job market cooled in September as unemployment rose, job postings fell

Signs of waning tech hiring clash against national labor market indicators, according to a CompTIA review of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 6, 2023

14 power skills to succeed as a CIO

Effective CIOs master goal setting, prioritization and time scheduling to achieve outcomes that matter, according to Gartner’s Christie Struckman.

By Christie Struckman • Oct. 5, 2023

Walgreens CIO Hsiao Wang out amidst C-suite shakeup

The company has brought in seasoned exec Neal Sample to make "near-term" technology decisions, according to an email sent to employees.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 2, 2023

Lingering layoff anxiety shakes employee confidence: Glassdoor

Less than half of workers in the information sector shared a positive outlook of their employer as concerns persist.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 2, 2023

Hybrid work shifts CIOs’ role to include the employee experience (EX)

A Forrester study found 60% of CIOs are investing in EX to improve productivity and performance of distributed workforces.

Oct. 2, 2023

After a long AWS migration, Choice Hotels will close its last data center

The company leveraged a one-cloud strategy to bring Radisson Hotels Americas' systems into the tech stack in less than a year, CIO Brian Kirkland said.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 29, 2023

Company policies lag behind workforce adoption of generative AI

Roughly one-quarter of organizations are currently working towards establishing a generative AI policy, according to The Conference Board. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 28, 2023

Hershey appoints its first-ever CTO

The candy and snacks maker is working to expand its analytics and automation capabilities amid a multiyear ERP implementation set to conclude in 2024.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 19, 2023

Disney CIO departs as C-suite shuffle continues

Diane Jurgens is the latest executive to leave the company after a year marked by layoffs, restructuring and leadership shake-ups.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 18, 2023

Sprouts appoints first-ever chief technology officer

Jim Bahrenburg, formerly chief information officer of Good Food Holdings, assumed the role on Monday. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 13, 2023

BJ’s names CIO as it targets digital convenience

The executive succeeds former BJ's CIO Scott Kessler, who joined Northeast Grocery earlier this year.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 11, 2023

3 ways CIOs and CISOs can encourage innovation in their organizations

Learn more about these three considerations to keep top-of-mind as you strive to facilitate innovation within your own organizations.

By Robbie Strickland, Chief Information Officer at Miro & Mark Strande, Chief Information Security Officer at Miro • Sept. 11, 2023

IT unemployment ticked back up in August

The tech sector marked its third straight month of job gains, adding 12,643 roles in August, according to CompTIA.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 1, 2023

Few employees are confident in their generative AI abilities

Don’t be fooled by the hype — employees need guidance to use generative AI tools safely and effectively.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2023

How the VA CIO tackles tech debt, workflow woes

CIO Kurt DelBene is drawing on past change management experience to rethink processes and reduce technical debt.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 28, 2023

Soft skills key to the evolving workplace, survey finds

Human skills like communication, problem solving and time management remain valuable traits of prospective new hires.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 24, 2023

AI adoption hinges on reskilling, IBM research finds

Companies anticipate augmenting rather than replacing workers with generative AI tools, especially in procurement, finance and risk and compliance.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 14, 2023

Tech hirers cut back remote job posts

The share of available positions that aren't office based declined to 18.6% in May after hitting a post-pandemic peak of 24% last August, according to JLL and Lightcast.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 14, 2023

Red Sox chase business, baseball wins in cloud

Boston’s MLB franchise turned to IBM and Wasabi to manage its complex data ecosystem and modernize operations, the team’s CTO Brian Shield said.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 14, 2023

Discover finds tech upskilling model in Chicago customer care hub

The company looks at the Chatham call center and technology hub as a model for site selections, hiring procedures, customer service experience and community development.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 11, 2023

Rite Aid CTO out, tech SVP appointed CIO

Justin Mennen left the company at the end of July. Meanwhile, the retailer named a new chief marketing officer, the latest in a year filled with C-suite changes. 

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023

Adecco Group taps PepsiCo exec to lead IT operations

The second-largest global HR services provider welcomed Caroline Basyn to its executive committee as it pushes AI-enabled digital products across its portfolio.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 8, 2023