IT Strategy
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Wells Fargo CTO departs
The financial services firm wants to enhance the customer experience "by becoming more centralized" in technology product delivery.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 17, 2019 -
Finding the right recipe for innovation comes down to people and culture
The secret to innovation and adopting disruptive technologies is a company's digital transformation progress.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 12, 2019 -
Deep DiveIt's not just McDonald's — restaurant CIOs are hungry for tech
"It's hard to look cool if you've got a pager that was from the 1980s still in use," said the founder of Aaron Allen & Associates.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 11, 2019 -
OpinionRightsizing data science: How to architect analytics around the business need
The growing wave of big data applications and activities, along with plenty of media hype and publicity, can supercharge the expectations and demands of business leaders.
By Wes Chaar • April 09, 2019 -
With multibillion dollar tech budgets, large banks eclipsing competitors' investments
Companies like Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. are more likely to increase technology spend in the coming years, according to a recent report from UBS Evidence Lab.
By Naomi Eide • April 09, 2019 -
Which traits set 'digitally savvy' companies apart from competitors
"All firms want to make sure they're digitally transformed so they're not going to be disrupted," said Stephanie Woerner, research scientist at the MIT CISR.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 08, 2019 -
Walgreens Boots Alliance's heavy focus on digitalization to save up to $600M
The firm brought in a new chief digital officer in January, who is expected to lead the development of WBA's digital and physical customer solutions.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 05, 2019 -
The skills and people who ignite DevOps — and fuel its evolution
Organizations decide they're going to "do" DevOps. But they "can't really do DevOps and expect an outcome," said Eveline Oehrlich, independent research director at the DevOps Institute.
By Naomi Eide • April 04, 2019 -
How an SAP implementation brought a CIO out of retirement
When chemical company Old World Industries tapped Kevin Reilly's consulting expertise, it was clear to him the company was "in a spot where they hung on to old tech for a long time."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 03, 2019 -
3 factors to ensure a successful shift to the cloud
Cloud migration requires relocating where the heart of a company lives and courtship to ensure buy-in from business stakeholders.
By Jen A. Miller • April 02, 2019 -
How Dick's Sporting Goods' CTO is revamping athletic e-commerce
The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 02, 2019 -
Grocer behind Food Lion, Peapod turns to AI-powered distribution
With its new end-to-end supply chain system, the company hopes to boost efficiency and provide fresher products for customers.
By Jeff Wells • April 02, 2019 -
ERP 101: Choosing the right solution for the business
Aging ERPs can fail to meet business demands, which has some organizations seeking change.
By Jen A. Miller • March 25, 2019 -
OpinionSorting through the hype: How to get started with DevSecOps
"DevSecWhat?" The methodology, which integrates security into the full application lifecycle, represents a massive process and cultural shift.
By Nitzan Miron • March 25, 2019 -
Deep DiveAs 5G looms, most hospitals watch from the sidelines
"If you don't have a reliable network that takes in information in lickety-split time, how are you going to do healthcare?" asked Shafiq Rab, SVP and CIO at Rush.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 22, 2019 -
Macy's to outsource IT unit
After shuttering 100 stores nationwide, the department store is now on the hunt for other ways to save money in its operations.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2019 -
Apple goes to work with mobile enterprise push
Part of its push is in inking deals with big name enterprise vendors and creating business application offerings compatible with iOS.
By Naomi Eide • March 21, 2019 -
CTO adds 'controls and support' as Stitch Fix grows into a mature, public company
For CTO Cathy Polinsky, the first step was doubling the size of her team so it could support, rather than constrain, the burgeoning business.
By Mitch Betts • March 18, 2019 -
The root of Facebook's no good, very bad day: 'Server configuration change'
"The difference between being down for hours or days versus minutes or seconds is the difference between a solid disaster recovery plan and one that is outdated, barely tested or even non-existent," said Zerto's Steve Blow.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 14, 2019 -
How Microsoft positioned itself for hybrid cloud leadership
Smart is the new sexy, and Microsoft has expertly played the market to become a hybrid cloud leader.
By Alex Hickey • March 14, 2019 -
Government takes baby steps in data privacy with NIST framework, bill discussions
The NIST Privacy Framework could provide businesses with a common language and best practices for dealing with data privacy.
By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019 -
A lack of integration threatens digital transformation dreams
Integration barriers are slowing down 84% of organizations that are planning or are in the midst of digital transformation efforts, according to a MuleSoft report.
By Alex Hickey • March 12, 2019 -
Q&AMicrosoft Azure's GM of data, blockchain and AI on customers' data journeys
CIO Dive spoke with Microsoft's John "JG" Chirapurath about evolving customer data needs and areas of focus for this year.
By Alex Hickey • March 11, 2019 -
Target's digital strategy evolves from 'folding table setup' to enviable organization
The retailer's operations team set out to make individual stores actual hubs, where traditional service management is challenged.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 08, 2019 -
The CIO's role in M&A: CVS, Aetna undergo integration
While Aetna will operate as a standalone company under CVS Health, the deal requires eliminating redundancies and merging best practices.
By Naomi Eide • March 06, 2019
