IT Strategy

Business leaders are unprepared for the digital economy. Can the CIO help?

A generation of executives uncomfortable with technology spell trouble for business longevity. While CIOs have ascended the ranks, many have failed to translate technology’s benefit’s to business value, experts say.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 27, 2020
AI acquisitions hit record numbers in 2019 as consolidation wave grows

In a scarce AI talent market, vendors target startups to grow AI skills and solutions in their workforce.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2020
Cole Haan is weaving microservices throughout systems to build tech in-house

The cloud has played a role in every integration for Cole Haan, but the continuous fight between architecture health and new experiences remains.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2020
After CEOs, CIOs are the oldest members of the C-suite

CIOs trail CEOs as the oldest member of the C-suite, but the average age of technology executives has jumped since 2017.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 22, 2020
At Davos, tech leaders call for AI regulation

Leaders from Microsoft and Google called for AI regulation, though both disagree on the EU's proposed moratorium on facial recognition. IBM launched a policy group to help shape regulation.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 22, 2020
Office workers hate data entry, automation company says

Workers say routine tasks like data entry and filing documents eats into their productivity, an opportunity robotic process automation vendors want to seize.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 21, 2020
Less than 2 years in, GDPR fines hit $126M

Google's $50 million fine for "intentional" data misuse remains the highest penalty to date.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2020
The state of AI across 5 industries

Business leaders expect financial and operational upside to artificial intelligence. But motivations aren't the same in every industry.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 17, 2020
Target CIO: Build what will provide a competitive advantage, buy the rest

"You can't go anywhere and buy Target.com off the shelf," said CIO Mike McNamara, while speaking at NRF on Monday.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2020
Board members find cybersecurity risk an existential threat

As cyberthreats rise, board members want to be involved in an issue they say requires more than operational decisions enacted by IT management.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 16, 2020
What the global IT spending forecast says about corporate technology preferences

The Gartner spending forecast boils down to an increase in "soft" and a decrease in "hard" technology spending, with companies opting for service-based delivery models.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 16, 2020
Intel taps HPE exec as CIO

Starting Jan. 30, Archana Deskus will begin leading Intel's global IT operations, with a heavy focus on data analytics, as the chipmaker plans for an AI-rich future.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 15, 2020
What applications are moving to the cloud?

Early shifts to the cloud relied on easy wins. Upcoming migrations require a lot more planning — and patience.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 15, 2020
Security is key for retailers. But it can't stand in the way of efficiency, CIO says

When overhauling the furniture retailer's connectivity solutions, Rent-A-Center's Mike Santimaw had to shift the security-focused model of the business.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2020
Microsoft CEO to retailers: Lean on tech vendors, but build from within

While speaking at the National Retail Federation conference, Satya Nadella called for retailers to power their technology transformation independent of a vendor's whims.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 13, 2020
Microsoft tailors collaboration tools to underserved front-line workers

At Mattress Firm, with 2,500 locations in the U.S., the shift to Microsoft Teams responded to an organic adoption of communication platforms from front-line employees, said Jon Sider, CIO at Mattress Firm.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 10, 2020
Enterprise-scale companies adopting Azure over AWS, Goldman Sachs finds

Enterprise is Microsoft's sweet spot. As the cloud gained relevance, the company has shifted clients toward new, cloud-based tools.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 10, 2020
25 business technology trends for 2020

As tech leaders plan for 2020 and beyond, keep a close eye on interoperability and making technology purchasing decisions that can remain flexible in the long-term.
Citi wants to hire 2,500 coders in trading, investment banking

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase made similar advances last year; the former hiring 100 engineers on the trading floor, while a handful of JPMorgan coders were approved to trade cash equities.
By Dan Ennis • Jan. 07, 2020
What decentralized IT spending means for budget and oversight

Putting purchasing decisions in the hands of business units takes away oversight, leading to possible overspending when those units buy more than necessary.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 06, 2020
5 data trends for 2020

Companies will increase reliance on artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics in 2020 as they seek a competitive edge.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 03, 2020
On the road to AI adoption, execs grapple with expertise and data

Companies that fail to overcome the knowledge, data and tool barriers to AI adoption are at risk of ceding ground to the competition.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 03, 2020
5 CIO and IT leadership trends for 2020

With an uncertain economic future, changing trade policies and constant cyberthreats, IT leaders need a clear strategic vision and the support of the business.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 02, 2020
CIO Dive's Top Trends of 2019

Tie a bow on it, uncork the champagne and take a deep breath: say goodbye to 2019.
CIO Dive's Top News of 2019

The world of business technology is nonstop and the Top News of 2019 honors the constant churn.