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    The good, the bad and the not-so-work-related: CES 2018 in review

    In many ways, CES embodies the spirit of innovation and triumphs in technology. But in other cases, it is a platform for technological excess.

    Naomi Eide, Samantha Schwartz and Alex Hickey • Jan. 12, 2018
  • Hyperledger sets eyes on the long road for blockchain

    The organization offers a "neutral home," letting organizations feel as if they are "contributing to a common technology," said Brian Behlendorf, Hyperledger's executive director.

    Alex Hickey • Jan. 10, 2018
  • 2018 business technology trends at a glance

    This year, departments across a business are set to become more technical, concerned with up-and-coming technology like AI and Big Data. 

    Naomi Eide, Samantha Schwartz and Alex Hickey • Jan. 9, 2018
  • 5 trends shaping the cloud in 2018

    As the market changes, so too will its players, and 2018 will bring significant maturation to cloud portfolios and mid-sized players. 

    Alex Hickey • Jan. 8, 2018
  • Prepping for the H-1B hiring cycle: New administration, new rules

    Changes to the visa program are impacting employers trying to tap international talent, and businesses need to prepare now.

    Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 5, 2018
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    How to avoid the data junk drawer: 5 Big Data trends for 2018

    This year, with easier access to solutions and real-time data stored on the cloud, Big Data is expected to mature.

    Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 5, 2018
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    No one is safe: 5 cybersecurity trends for 2018

    From a rise in nation-state actors to a redefinition of cybersecurity as a bottom-line profit area, CIOs and security teams will have a lot on their plates this year.

    Alex Hickey • Jan. 4, 2018
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    Will HR cover AI biases? 5 AI trends for 2018

    Artificial intelligence is part of the new wave of technology. Just like the cloud's emergence, those who fail to implement AI now will struggle later. 

    Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 3, 2018
  • 5 business technology trends defining CIO responsibilities in 2018

    In many ways, 2017 can be summarized as expectation, meet reality. Business leaders are quick to leap toward innovation, but trying to improve systems' efficiency still defines enterprise technology. 

    Naomi Eide • Jan. 2, 2018
  • A look back on the year that was: The 10 most popular stories of 2017

    Stories from the last year are sure to spill over into 2018, and companies are bound to make the same mistakes or ignore transformative opportunities. 

    Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 26, 2017
  • How the Salvation Army is upgrading its storage technology

    The Western Territory of the charity recently upgraded its storage infrastructure to a flash-based server system, but the long haul still has the organization looking toward the cloud.

    Alex Hickey • Dec. 22, 2017
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    In an industry slow to modernize, Mercy hospitals turned to a technology outsider

    After discovering a surprising "lack of security," SVP and CIO Gil Hoffman helped lead an overhaul of Mercy's network, boosting all security aspects and establishing a security organization.

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 20, 2017
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    How the GOP tax overhaul could affect the tech industry

    Congress will vote on tax reform this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for business technology, and more.

    Alex Hickey • Dec. 18, 2017
  • What's the biggest problem CIOs face? Deciding what to say no to

    Coming into a new organization, it is imperative that CIOs have short- and long-term technology in place to make sure obstacles like a tech talent shortage do not derail IT, according to Dropbox CIO Sylvie Veilleux. 

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 18, 2017
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    How to bitcoin and lose belly fat fast: A year in Google searches

    Google's 2017 trending searches reveal just how much advanced technology has become a bastion of daily life.

    Naomi Eide, Samantha Schwartz and Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017
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    Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for change

    The FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom Order took effect Monday amid continued pushback by state attorneys, state and federal legislators and interest groups. 

    Alex Hickey • Updated June 11, 2018
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    Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for the status quo

    At its heart, net neutrality is a system in which companies are not allowed to disrupt the "freewheeling" internet market, including content, applications and services.

    Alex Hickey • Dec. 13, 2017
  • Broker, negotiator, political influencer: What are the demands of a modern CIO?

    IT is "not an enabler anymore, it's a value differentiator and driver," said Accenture CIO Andrew Wilson.

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2017
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    Technology Failure of the Year: Equifax

    Equifax's true failure does not lie in its IT security posture. Certainly, its practices highlight errors in how it identified and responded to the incident, but a far more glaring issue is the company's public response.

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2017
  • CIO of the Year: Juan Perez, UPS

    So how does Perez support innovation? He and other business leaders at UPS work to "free the geniuses."

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Up-and-Coming Tech of the Year: Democratized AI

    AI may have moved from fantasy to reality, but for most companies this reality is still not accessible. Democratized AI tools are beginning to hit the enterprise and change this.

    Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017
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    The CIO Dive Awards for 2017

    The awards recognize the technology industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

    Naomi Eide, Samantha Schwartz and Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Company of the Year for Diversity: HP Inc.

    Some ask, how can the hiring processes be biased if there are fewer women in the candidate pool? But without a policy of inclusion, that deficit in talent will never be resolved.

    Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Disruption of the Year: Global cyberattacks

    Cyberattacks have moved beyond targeting web-facing and revenue-generating systems. Because of that, corporate earnings for companies across sectors are taking a hit. 

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Company of the Year: Microsoft

    It may be the No. 3 most valuable company internationally, but right now Microsoft is No. 1 in the enterprise thanks to its turn from personal computing to enterprise and cloud services.

    Alex Hickey • Dec. 4, 2017