How data storytelling turns CIOs into communication leaders

Tech executives can blend visualization, narration, context and emotional engagement to convey information effectively.

IT leaders flag security, privacy concerns amid agentic AI adoption

Around 4 in 5 technology decision-makers say they believe AI agents can complete tasks equally or better than humans, a SnapLogic survey found. 

Generative AI job postings nearly tripled year-over-year: Indeed

The company tracked a spike in demand for management consultant roles related to the technology, a sign of ongoing enterprise adoption.

How the NFL gave the Combine a data makeover

The league is leaning on AWS to up its analytics game and give teams and fans better insights during the player showcase this week.

Salesforce ends 2025 fiscal year with ‘quarter of Agentforce’

The AI and data cloud segment contributed $900 million of annual recurring revenue during the provider’s fiscal year.

Nvidia eyes everyday AI to sustain rapid revenue growth

The chipmaker saw quarterly revenues nearly double year over year to almost $40 billion as it ramped up production of the Blackwell GPU family.

DeepSeek’s AI shake-up could boost cybersecurity risks, spending: report

The cybersecurity market could grow to $338 billion in value by 2033, driven in part by expanding AI risks, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts said.

IBM expands small AI model family

The technology vendor said Granite 3.2 Instruct can complete complex reasoning tasks, mathematical problems and general language requests.

Data center vacancies hit historic lows despite capacity buildouts

Rental rates in Northern Virginia, Atlanta and other key markets increased 12.6% during the last half of 2024, according to CBRE research.

Cloud data storage woes drive cost overruns, business delays

Nearly two-thirds of organizations exceeded their budgets last year as unanticipated usage and egress fees piled up, according to Wasabi Technologies.

Half of workers underwent training in the past year — but few learned about AI

Only 12.2% of respondents to a Pew Research Center survey said they took a class or received training on artificial intelligence.

Tech stack complexity surge triggers wasted spend

Businesses lost $104 million on average last year due to digital inefficiencies, such as underutilized technology and disjointed strategies, a WalkMe report found.

Apple accelerates AI investment with $500B for skills, infrastructure

The company unveiled a four-year plan to develop in-demand skills, expand data center capacity and build a server manufacturing hub.

Enterprises lean on FinOps to rein in SaaS, AI overspend

“Companies understand they need to do FinOps,” FinOps Foundation Executive Director J.R. Storment said. “The big ones — the mature ones — have gotten good at it.”

SEC revamps cyber, crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration

Analysts expect cyber risk disclosure rules to remain in place, despite a push for hands-off regulation from the Trump administration.

How Ikea approaches AI governance

A responsible AI policy and multidisciplinary team built the foundation of the company's compliance with the EU AI Act.

Akamai chases billions in revenue as cloud business expands

The company grew its distributed network to 41 locations in 36 cities globally last year and plans to add container services to its platform, CEO Tom Leighton said Thursday.

AI, cyber top list of in-demand tech roles

Executives plan to focus on security and automation as strategic priorities this year, but more than three-quarters grapple with skills gaps.

DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries

More efficient AI models could accelerate adoption, boosting the industry’s long-term fortunes, experts say.

Walmart doubles down on AI with broader rollout of coding tools

Coding assistance and completion tools saved developers around 4 million hours last year, the retailer said during an earnings call Thursday. 

Global tech spend to approach $5 trillion this year: Forrester

The U.S. market is expected to exceed $2 trillion for the first time, with financial services and insurance leading the charge, the analyst firm said.

General Mills attributes millions in cost savings to AI

The food industry giant doubled its digital, data and technology investments since 2019 as it pursues enhanced capabilities and supply chain optimization.

Wendy’s hits the gas on drive-thru AI, digital menu boards and kiosks

The technology has simplified ordering and helped free up employees to enhance the customer experience, CEO Kirk Tanner said.

AI hardware spending soared last year, thanks to cloud

Hyperscalers and digital service providers will push global AI infrastructure spending past $200 billion by 2028, according to IDC.

Where confidential computing fits in the enterprise data strategy

The computing framework shields data privacy while in storage, transit or use – helping businesses reduce the risks involved in data sharing.