Citi leans on tech modernization to fix data quality management failings

Days after federal regulators hit the bank with more than $130 million in fines, CEO Jane Fraser said Citi's transformation efforts addressed "decades of underinvestment."

CIOs resist vendor-led AI hype, seeking out transparency

As vendors fuel a sense of urgency on AI adoption, CIOs turn to risk mitigation frameworks to clear the smoke.

AWS unveils generative AI app development feature in Amazon Q

Amazon Q Apps can turn natural language prompts into applications, the company said. 

Aging devices, not AI PCs, drive PC shipment uptick

As next year’s Windows 10 support cliff approaches, companies are ramping up to a massive device refresh cycle, according to Gartner research.

Macy’s hires new CIO from within

Next month Keith Credendino will take over the retailer's mission to simplify and modernize its technology stack.

Microsoft brokers deal with European cloud lobby, dodges EU antitrust probe

The cloud and software giant has nine months to resolve software licensing issues and roll out an Azure integration solution under the agreement terms.

Guitar Center revamps tech leadership to tune the customer experience

Adolfo Rodriguez, incoming chief technology and information officer, most recently served as SVP of technology transformation at Advance Auto Parts.

AI could save some professionals 200 hours per year

Legal, tax and risk pros want guardrails in place as adoption moves forward, a Thomson Reuters report found.

Capital One leans on its cloud maturity to support AI adoption

“It's difficult to imagine doing AI at scale without a solid foundation of experience using and scaling applications in cloud,” the bank’s SVP and Head of AI Product Aparna Sinha said.

Snowflake allows admins to enforce MFA as breach investigations conclude

Three months after an attacker targeted more than 100 customer environments, Snowflake is making it easier for existing customers to enforce MFA but isn’t requiring it.

Google’s AI efforts slow sustainability gains

The company’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed 13% last year as compute intensity increased, according to its annual environmental report.

Tech unemployment rose to nearly 4-year high in June

A CompTIA analysis of official data shows IT unemployment reached 3.7% among technology professions, in line with a national upward trend.

Data center crunch drives up rental costs as vacancy rates plummet

In the shadow of resource-hungry hyperscaler infrastructure projects, private data center space is getting hard to come by in congested cloud regions. 

Enterprises near migration bottleneck as SAP deadlines approach

More than half of the ERP giant’s customers risk running out of maintenance support by 2027, according to an analysis by Basis CTO David Lees.

Frontline workers split on AI’s workplace impact: BCG

Despite growing confidence in the technology, 4 in 10 employees are concerned about job security, the consulting firm found.

To fill cybersecurity skills gaps, experts look to novel measures

The pace of change is driving workforce skills gaps, and traditional learning pathways can't keep up with demand.

Kyndryl bolsters — and reshuffles — technology leadership team

Kim Basile succeeds CIO Michael Bradshaw, the executive who guided the company’s post-IBM transformation.

AI to take starring role in the C-suite of the future

Executive appointments focused on AI reflect an intention to invest in the technology, West Monroe’s Casey Foss said.

The midyear tech executive shuffle is here

Businesses from Citi and Gap. Inc. to JPMorgan and PayPal named tech leaders in recent weeks capitalizing on fiscal year alignment and new technology aspirations.

AWS adds step-by-step guides to its AI assistant’s capabilities

The company is “trying to save agents time but also lower the cognitive load,” VP of Customer Experience Pasquale DeMaio said.

Employers, educators team up to bridge critical tech skills gaps

Businesses can help build a broader talent pipeline by providing internships and apprenticeships, giving students the chance to grow their skills on the job.

Microsoft alerts additional customers of state-linked threat group attacks

The company told customers the Midnight Blizzard attacks disclosed in January were more widespread than previously known.

Enterprise cloud storage spend to double by 2028 as AI ramps up

AWS dominated the segment with a 30% share of the nearly $60 billion market last year, according to Omdia’s analysis.

Anthropic leans on security, safety to win over enterprise customers

“We have this belief that we can do this responsibly,” CEO Dario Amodei said. “We don’t see it being in conflict with having the best models.” 

HR is often left out of AI plans, despite the need for upskilling and inclusion

Organizational leaders can play a role in aligning AI strategy with broader company goals.