IT Strategy


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    SAP addresses EU’s competition concerns

    The ERP vendor defended its platform maintenance and support policies as standard industry practices but still committed to a series of changes.

    By Nov. 14, 2025
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    RaceTrac names former Pilot, McDonald’s exec as first CIO

    Ameet Shetty will spearhead the Atlanta-based retailer’s ongoing tech transformation, which has advanced at an industry-leading pace in recent years.

    By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2025
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    IT Upgrades

    CIOs must help their businesses address maintenance needs while keeping an eye on future innovation.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    3 in 10 firms plan to replace workers with AI next year

    The industries most likely to see AI-related layoffs include IT, financial services and accounting, a survey found.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Broadcom launches open ecosystem for VMware Cloud Foundation

    The move comes nearly two years after Broadcom acquired VMware and aligns with its plans to present VCF as a private cloud alternative to hyperscalers.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    C-suite leaders break their own AI rules

    Most business leaders are using unapproved tools regardless of compliance requirements, according to a Nitro report.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    Tech job demand rose in October, CompTIA analysis shows

    Despite recent rounds of layoffs from IT giants, the trade association reported nearly half a million open postings last month.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    Shadow AI is widespread — and executives use it the most

    Employees in fields like healthcare and finance trust AI more than they trust their colleagues, according to a new report.

    By Eric Geller • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Regulatory risks push cloud leaders to alter infrastructure plans

    Hybrid cloud strategies will keep gaining momentum as IT leaders balance innovation with local data requirements. 

    By Nov. 12, 2025
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    Banks turn to AI supervisors as agent use surges

    Financial institutions are rapidly deploying AI agents in pursuit of billions in economic value, according to Capgemini.

    By Nov. 12, 2025
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    Why BNY CEO Robin Vince stays big on AI

    “My mantra on this is: AI is for everyone, everywhere, everything at BNY,” Vince said at the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas.

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Migration issues cost businesses $315K per project, study finds

    Mounting pressure to modernize, consolidate and take advantage of new AI tools is wasting enterprise resources – hurting employee morale.

    By Nov. 10, 2025
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    AI-based malware makes attacks stealthier and more adaptive

    Google says it has discovered at least five malware families that use AI to reinvent themselves and hide from defenders.

    By Eric Geller • Nov. 7, 2025
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    More than 1 in 3 companies plan to replace entry-level roles with AI

    Cutting junior hires may increase savings in the short run, but drying up the pipeline to future leaders could create a long-term crisis, a Korn Ferry report warned.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Senate proposal wants AI-related job loss reports

    The draft of the bipartisan bill comes as industries reckon with the labor impacts of ongoing AI deployment.

    By Nov. 6, 2025
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    IBM to lay off thousands as attention shifts to software

    The company said it plans to trim its global workforce in its fourth quarter, citing a routine rebalancing.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    SAP, Snowflake partner to unite cloud products

    Users of SAP's Business Data Cloud will be able to access Snowflake’s AI and data platform as part of the collaboration announced Tuesday. 

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    3 steps to guide AI PC rollouts

    End user computing trends are shifting, driven by demand for AI-ready devices and sunsetting support for Windows 10.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    To boost AI adoption, CIOs lean on training, guardrails

    Executives are aiming for a careful balance in AI adoption efforts: expand use of the technology while ensuring no employee is left behind.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Clorox blames Q1 sales drop on elongated ERP overhaul

    The company says the majority of the implementation is complete as executives shift focus to rebuilding momentum.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Windows Server Update Service exploitation ensnares at least 50 victims

    Hackers could be gathering intelligence for future attacks, Sophos researchers said. Authorities warn users to apply patches and check for compromise.

    By David Jones • Nov. 3, 2025
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    OpenAI, AWS sign $38B compute deal

    The agreement marks the first major hyperscaler infrastructure partnership announced by the AI company since its corporate restructuring.

    By Nov. 3, 2025
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    AWS revenue jumps 20% to $33B in third quarter

    The uptick in growth might indicate that CIOs are moving from a cost savings to a project investment mindset, according to one analyst.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    AI adoption will trim banking industry costs by up to 20%

    The technology’s use will lead to short-term cost reductions for the banking sector, but savings won’t last long, according to McKinsey.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    Google boosts AI spending again as cloud unit soars

    The company plans to expand its data center investments by several billion dollars this year amid rising demand for cloud services.

    By Oct. 30, 2025
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    AWS Transform aims AI agents at legacy workloads

    The platform seeks to help businesses upgrade mainframe, .NET and VMware workloads, in line with a vendor push toward agent-driven modernization. 

    By Oct. 30, 2025