3 tech leaders on using tools to support pivot to remote

Managers relied on overcommunication and planning to adapt to the new normal, using tech platforms like videoconferencing tools to support their operations and staff.

By Roberto Torres • May 11, 2020

Key stories for IT leaders as companies navigate the pandemic

As countries and states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, CIOs are looking to the future and what a safe work environment entails.

May 8, 2020

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CIO Priorities

CIOs are tasked with balancing their company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

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Customer support, accounting drive SMB software spend amid pandemic

For these businesses, an IT backbone will become crucial for long term survival as they respond to changes in demand. 

By Roberto Torres • May 7, 2020

Planning a return to the office: What tools businesses can turn to

From applications to enterprise-focused contact tracing, technology companies are creating solutions to facilitate a safe return to work. 

By Naomi Eide • May 7, 2020

Is there room for Zoom in a virtual courtroom?

Videoconferencing could undermine traditional courtroom tactics, while also alleviating typical trial pains.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 6, 2020

Front-line workers with more tech tools are more productive, study finds

The pandemic is putting front-line workers in the spotlight, as vendors compete to provide tech tools that can boost their efficiency.

By Roberto Torres • May 5, 2020

Gartner: Threats and opportunities facing cloud service providers during COVID-19

Tech leaders need a thorough understanding of the threats, opportunities and forthcoming events that will occur as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Sid Nag • May 4, 2020

Hasty Office 365 deployments wrought with security configuration holes

With work from home orders, companies rushed cloud-based collaboration service deployments. They could undermine any existing Office 365 security strategy, CISA warns.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 1, 2020

A long-term move to remote work will expand tech talent market access

The pandemic-driven lockdown has made half of North American tech professionals more interested in remote work than before, Hired found. 

By Roberto Torres • May 1, 2020

Crisis pressure tests digital strategies as time-to-recovery estimates extend

As companies begin thinking through what is required to return to the office, executives are forecasting remote work will become a permanent option for some, a PwC survey found. 

By Naomi Eide • April 30, 2020

The Remote Playbook: Logged on at home, employees are an attacker's dream

The pandemic makes each remote worker a weak link. Ensuring company-wide adherence to policies can protect sensitive company data. 

By Roberto Torres • April 30, 2020

Coca-Cola taps Microsoft for 5-year multicloud, software deal

The soft drink maker plans to use Microsoft technology to replace previously disparate and fragmented systems. 

By Roberto Torres • April 28, 2020

Citing 'prudent approach,' Hershey pushes back ERP project by 1 year

The announcement is supporting evidence for the theme of finance chiefs delaying or canceling IT investments.

By Roberto Torres • April 27, 2020

Coronavirus squeezes services sector. Here's what India's pivot means

Service providers around the world had to enable remote work while contending with contract constraints and limited infrastructure. India, where the services industry is king, highlighted the challenges of remote work.

By Naomi Eide • April 27, 2020

CIO perspective: Strategizing a return to the office

The pandemic has accelerated digital technology adoption, demanding engagement from CEOs to software developers. IT hurdles that were accepted before will no longer fly. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 24, 2020

Who is responsible for securing the home network?

Companies should not expect all of their employees to be IT people; nor should companies overwhelm those suddenly working from home with a long list of security mandates. 

By Jen A. Miller • April 23, 2020

How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — and what changes could stick around

The coronavirus broke decades-old standards. Will the office ever go back to what it was?

By Naomi Eide • April 22, 2020

IT employment soared in 2019, but industry braces for a slowdown

Tech added 2.3 million jobs last year, but the pandemic is poised to reshape the state of IT employment.

By Roberto Torres • April 22, 2020

Why CIOs should make DevSecOps a priority during the COVID-19 crisis

Companies around the world are increasing capacity and taking the opportunity to look again at their DevOps processes and build in security from the ground up.

By Samuel Bocetta • April 21, 2020

COBOL job searches spike as states grapple with legacy systems

With state unemployment systems under unprecedented pressure, a 60-year-old programming language is — once again — having a moment.

By Roberto Torres • April 17, 2020

3 recession scenarios and their impact on tech spend

With budgets frozen, long-term projects and spending will take a hit, which impacts vendor stability. 

By Naomi Eide • April 17, 2020

Zero trust isn't a temporary band-aid for remote security

The coronavirus outbreak and the work-from-home model obliterated a secure perimeter. With business data everywhere, zero trust is what's left.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 16, 2020

6 charts to understand the coronavirus impact on IT

COVID-19 is changing tech executives' assumptions about the future, their ability to access talent and supplies and spending priorities in key verticals.

By Roberto Torres • April 15, 2020

COVID-19 'first real test' of digitization for office of CFO

The complete utilization of every available service or software is an integral first step to stave off pandemic-like business interruptions, said Sanjay Srivastava, chief digital officer at Genpact.

By Jane Thier • April 15, 2020

PwC: Recession drum beats but 'digital journey' continues

Estimates of a quick return to normal are dissipating and companies are reducing or deferring investments. What does it all mean for IT?

By Naomi Eide • April 14, 2020