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IT jobs dipped, unemployment rose in March

The tepid labor market means CIOs can gain better access to high-quality, experienced talent, according to Kye Mitchell, head of Experis North America.

Federal AI legislation faces ‘very bleak’ prospects

Political gridlock and federal-state tensions make nationwide AI legislation unlikely, leaving companies to navigate a patchwork of rules, attorneys say.

IBM, Arm team up to tackle enterprise AI workloads

Their dual-architecture hardware stands to expand mainframe use cases, including reducing barriers for VMware migrations, a Gartner analyst said.

Workers don’t know how to use AI — and employers are to blame, research finds

There’s an “alarming” lack of proficiency when it comes to workers’ understanding of AI, a principal analyst at Forrester said.

Top tech chief appointments of 2026 — so far

From Unilever to Coca-Cola, enterprises are changing up their IT executive lineup, often with modernization and AI in mind.

Lack of oversight threatens AI pilots as spending falls under scrutiny

CIOs feel the pressure to get data-backed results from AI experimentation, and most expect to cut their losses from projects that aren’t delivering.

Home Depot sets sights on AI with CTO appointment

Franziska Bell will join the home improvement company to lead an AI-driven tech strategy that's focused on customer experience and operational efficiency.

How Amex deploys AI tools

The bank has identified “hundreds” of use cases for the technology, CEO Steve Squeri said.

UK regulators to probe Microsoft amid AI adoption surge

The Competition and Markets Authority will assess whether the tech giant’s software licensing practices reduce competition in the cloud market.

AI delivers enterprise value — but not for everyone

Tech leaders will nearly double spending on the technology this year, but skills gaps and security concerns threaten ROI, according to a KPMG survey.

Why Amer Sports is all in on IT modernization

The global group of outdoor and sports brands such as Salomon and Arc’teryx will boost capital expenditures to $400 million amid ongoing infrastructure overhauls.

Teams pushed to do more with less as AI increases workloads

Sacrificing engagement for performance might backfire, according to research from employee experience platform Culture Amp.

Lagging cloud maturity threatens enterprise AI plans

Fewer than half of companies are satisfied with the role cloud plays in innovation, according to an NTT Data report.

David’s Bridal reshapes C-suite for the AI era

The retailer named a CTO, chief global transformation and operations officer as it works to scale technology, AI, operations and revenue