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    IT hiring roars back after monthslong slump

    Positive indicators in the economy overall led to increased hiring for tech positions in September, according to CompTIA.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
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    Senior AI talent rakes in top dollar amid rising demand

    Data scientists and other specialized roles earn cash compensation of up to $350,000, according to a Menlo Ventures report. 

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from CIO Dive

    Shifts in enterprise software use, ongoing generative AI adoption plans and budget pressures ruled CIO priorities in the first half of the year.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    United Airlines leaned on real-time data to recover from the CrowdStrike outage

    The airline modernized its technology foundations with better customer experiences in mind. Then, a major software outage underscored the importance of live data.

    By Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    Phishing remains cloud intrusion tactic of choice for threat groups

    The attack mode accounted for one-third of the cloud-related incidents IBM X-Force responded to across a two-year period.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Workers have AI confidence — but no training to back it up, survey shows

    The disconnect could expose organizations to ethical and security risks, according to a Multiverse report.

    By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 2, 2024
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    AT&T claims it faced a tenfold VMware price hike under Broadcom

    The telecommunications company projected it would cost up to $50 million to migrate off VMware, EVP and GM Susan Johnson said in an email to Broadcom CEO Hock Tan.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Top CIO conferences to watch in 2025

    IT executives headed to technology conferences next year can expect sessions on tech talent attraction, cloud cost management, IT automation and the ever-evolving AI tech stack.

    By , , Oct. 1, 2024
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    IT workers struggle to keep up with fast-moving tech

    Technologists who work to expand their skills expect a salary bump, according to a Pluralsight survey.

    By Sept. 27, 2024
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    How JPMorgan Chase enhances its developer experience

    While developers often operate in complex environments, the financial institution has worked to simplify processes and improve knowledge-sharing.

    By Updated Sept. 27, 2024
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    CrowdStrike outage: Fallout and recovery

    CrowdStrike CEO pushes ‘resilient by design’ framework, promising changes

    The cybersecurity vendor is embracing a new business framework after a defective software update led to one of the largest IT outages in history.

    By Matt Kapko • Sept. 26, 2024
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    CrowdStrike outage: Fallout and recovery

    CrowdStrike’s mea culpa: 5 takeaways from the Capitol Hill testimony

    CrowdStrike was quick to apologize after a faulty content update triggered a global IT network outage. An executive detailed internal changes designed to prevent it from happening again.

    By Matt Kapko • Sept. 25, 2024
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    ‘Human skills’ still outpace demand for AI skills, report says

    The most common human skills-related job postings tend to be in communication, interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving, according to Cornerstore data.

    By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Data privacy concerns swirl around generative AI adoption

    IT and business professionals fear the technology's adoption can lead to data leakage, according to a Deloitte report.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Microsoft names deputy CISOs, flushes dead accounts as part of internal security overhaul

    The company released a progress report on efforts to revamp its internal security culture and governance.

    By David Jones • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Unilever readies use cases, adoption plans for EU AI Act provisions

    “We are in a really good place because we started early and we had that foundation of understanding,” Chief Privacy Officer Christine Lee said. 

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Building a stronger business with G-A-V: A framework for technology upgrades and trends

    Following the G-A-V framework allows you to keep up with the latest technology without getting caught by fading trends.

    By Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Cloud paves the way for AI adoption

    Enterprises are fueling cloud investments ahead of AI deployment, showing a deep connection between the two technologies.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    T-Mobile, OpenAI to equip customer care agents with AI platform

    The IntentCX platform will dig through existing information, as well as real-time customer intent data, to power better customer service outcomes.

    By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 19, 2024
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    AI specialists eye new, better jobs as demand rises

    Over half of AI professionals feel good about their prospects in today's job market, compared to just over one-third of all tech workers, according to Dice.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Microsoft finance team puts Copilot to the test in transformation push

    The software giant’s finance professionals have become some of Copilot's top users in the company, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

    By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Salesforce rolls out $50M AI training push

    The software provider will waive fees on Trailhead platform courses and stand up an AI training hub at its San Francisco headquarters.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Citi tech chief to share data responsibility with COO

    Anand Selva will co-lead the data program with Tim Ryan, the bank’s head of technology and business enablement.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Sept. 17, 2024
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    How PepsiCo capped cloud overspend

    “From a FinOps perspective, you're never done — no matter how great you think you are, there’s more to do tomorrow,” PepsiCo IT Senior Director Kimberly Floss said.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Microsoft names former GE CFO to long-vacant COO role

    The tech giant is filling a position that went unoccupied for eight years, as it continues to bet big on AI.

    By Grace Noto • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Family Dollar implements AI for category management, merchandising

    The discount chain picked Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 13, 2024